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Band profiles, scene reports, and discussions on DIY hardcore punk culture, its politics and ethics.
AC4: Umeå Hardcore Punk
Keep It Real started as a small DIY hardcore punk zine based in Athens, Greece. The first issues were entirely in Greek language and weren't that impressive in layout or anything, but I was…
Beyond The Fences: We Get Tired of Fighting Alone
Norway has always been producing some great punk-rock and hardcore punk music. And if you are not only into old school stuff like Svart Framtid, Bannlyst, Stengte Dører, Kort Prosess, my…
Żegota: It’s Possible to Hold Radical Ideals Throughout Your Aging Life
Żegota formed in the mid-1990s as a powerful force in the political DIY scene, known not only for their activist roots but also for their unconventional sound. Their music blended passionate…
Poultry and Eggs: Industries That Abuse Chickens
Many people today have given up the consumption of red meat. This is a great step in a very positive direction for many reasons. Whether based on ethics, environmental impact, or personal…
The Reality of a Slaughterhouse
Blood flowing, pooling and drying into a sticky ooze mixing with piles and stains of excrement containing E-coli. An animal on it's side with a hole in it's head suffering bone shattering…
Self-Titled Demo Records: The Story of a Russian DIY Punk Label
Alexander Lyubomudrov was the man behind Self-Titled Demo Records, a small DIY label from Moscow that, together with Old Skool Kids (OSK Records) and Insomnia Zine, really helped me to find…