Bringin’ It Down – Tokyo Straight Edge Zine

My boy Dobek moved from London to Tokyo some months back but during the time he lived in London, he would hook me up with JD exclusives and tons of Nikes. He has now moved to the land of much smaller feet. I’m sure the store owners would laugh at him if he asked for …

Set Your Goals – Mutiny – Eulogy Recordings #73 – 2006

Earlier this year, Pike handed me a copy of Reset. I honestly wasn’t sure what to expect. I wasn’t even sure if he was handing me a core band or not (lately, he’s been passing pop punk and hip hop my way). I was expecting more pop at that point. And that’s what I got. …

Betrayed – Substance – Equal Vision 129 – 2006

Once upon a time, Aram played in a band called Champion. At the same time, Todd Jones was busy playing in Carry On, Terror, Snake Eyes, … Greg and Todd P. were busy with bands of their own, too. Along came the opportunity to do a side project between TJ and Aram. At the time, …

Future Primitive – Expression Sessions

Future Primitive. When I hear that phrase, I think Bones Brigade. I think mid 80s thrashin in school yards or back yard pools. I don’t really think of 2006 hardcore bands. Bypassing the name issue, this cd pretty much rips. It reminds me of the Massachusetts scene in the mid 90s. I swear I hear …