Author

Thomas V

Drummer, dad, human resources professional, and sometimes a writer of music and words. Originally from Northern California and currently residing in Portland, Oregon. I like youth crew, straight edge, skatepunk, and working to highlight diversity and inclusivity in hardcore.

Interviews

Urgent Kill: Dutch Youth Crew Returns With ‘It’s OK To Be Kind’

Thomas V Jul 4, 2025

Tony Raven is a hardcore lifer from West-Friesland, Holland. A family man, barber, and cancer survivor, Tony is known for making his passions apparent to all. He’s curated his look to…

Music Reviews

Greedy Youth – Spartan Journey EP

Thomas V Apr 18, 2025

Artist: Greedy Youth Title: Spartan Journey Release: Tape / Digital Year: 2024 Label: Meta Records Indonesian youth crew unit Greedy Youth dropped their debut EP,…

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Self Interest – Demo

Thomas V Apr 4, 2025

Artist: Self Interest Title: Demo Release: Tape / Digital Year: 2025 Label: Delayed Gratification Records Self Interest is a brand new straight edge hardcore band out…

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Justice Divine – Self-Titled

Thomas V Feb 10, 2025

Artist: Justice Divine Title: Justice Divine Release: LP / Digital Year: 2024 Label: Destructure, à La Carte Records Justice Divine is the umpteenth offering from French punk…

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Fine Équipe – Moral D’Acier EP

Thomas V Jan 13, 2025

Artist: Fine Équipe Title: Moral D'Acier EP Release: EP / Digital Year: 2024 Label: Offside Records Moral D’Acier EP is the debut release from French youth crew outfit, Fine…

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Berthold City – Where Did We Go Wrong?

Thomas V Oct 11, 2024

Artist: Berthold City Title: Where Did We Go Wrong? Release: LP / Digital Year: 2024 Label: WAR Records Where Did We Go Wrong? is Berthold City’s third consecutive…

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Supernova – Demo 2024

Thomas V Sep 16, 2024

Artist: Supernova Title: Demo 2024 Release: Tape / Digital Year: 2024 Label: Conviction Records Supernova are a brand new straight edge hardcore band from London,…

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Straight On View – Gotta Step Up (Demo 24′)

Thomas V Sep 13, 2024

Artist: Straight On View Title: Gotta Step Up (Demo 24') Release: Tape / Digital Year: 2024 Label: Strange Mono Straight On view is a new hardcore band from…

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Collective Action – Don’t Go It Alone EP

Thomas V Oct 6, 2023

Artist: Collective Action Title: Don't Go It Alone Release: Tape / Digital Year: 2023 Label: Force of Reckoning Records Don’t Go It Alone is the brand new EP from…

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Tides Denied – Within Our Reach

Thomas V May 25, 2022

Artist: Tides Denied Title: Within Our Reach Release: EP / Digital Year: 2021 Label: Collective Memory Within Our Reach is the latest offering from German hardcore act, Tides…