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Opinions and essays on DIY punk, ethics, identity, and culture—written by punks, for punks.
The Straight Edge: Why Do I Always Wear this X on my Hand?
I have X’d up on just about every Stay Hungry show. When we toured in April 2011, I forgot on one or two occasions, and it bummed me the fuck out. Thankfully, after seventeen years of being…
Edge As a Weapon
“In the struggle against barbarism everywhere, we need many weapons” —Michael A. Lebowitz It’s been a while since straight edge actually felt like the weapon that Earth Crisis spoke of,…
Punk Won’t Always Be Problematic
There is an issue in the world of punk with the lack of direct action. I had recently read an article titled 'Punk Will Always Be Problematic' that was published after another article…
Is It REALLY Veganism That’s Changing The Face of Extreme Music?
Recently, an article on CVLT Nation titled "Is Veganism Changing the Face of Extreme Music?" caught my attention. It took me a few reads to try and decipher this enigmatic piece, and I'm…
Out On The Open Sea With Boats Without Owners
In the movie "Shakespeare in Love" Shakespeare wins a bet by explaining what the essence of love is in a play. The romantic love between Shakespeare and Viola de Lesseps is intense,…
Wolf Down Pooped Their Pants This Time
Germany's vegan straight edge band Wolf Down's desire to always be radical in their political messages has this time proven their extensive lack of education. The band's newly released…