Explore the global Straight Edge and Hardcore scenes through our in-depth Scene Reports. Get a firsthand look at the vibrant subcultures, venues, and communities that span the globe.
Originally published in 2017, Straight Edge: A Clear-Headed Hardcore Punk History remains one of the most comprehensive oral histories of the movement. This article from Dangerous Minds revisits the book’s impact while reflecting on straight edge’s evolution—from a 45-second Minor Threat song into a decades-long global movement that sparked both community and controversy. It covers […]
Straight edge hardcore has a new force in the Midwest. Illinois-based xNULLIFYx has just dropped their debut EP—a blistering release rooted in metallic hardcore and straight edge conviction. Out now via New Morality Zine, the EP builds on the momentum the band started with their single “Bottom Feeder”, and proves they’re not just riding hype—they’re […]
On this episode of The Hardcore Therapist, Rebecca Lore—aka The Hardcore Cheerleader—opens up about what it means to bring movement, energy, and intention into every part of her life. From high school sidelines to the hardcore scene, she’s always found power in motion. We talk about her commitment to straight edge, the real challenges of […]
On this episode of The Hardcore Therapist, Rebecca Lore—aka The Hardcore Cheerleader—opens up about what it means to bring movement, energy, and intention into every part of her life. From high school sidelines to the hardcore scene, she’s always found power in motion. We talk about her commitment to straight edge, the real challenges of […]
Straight edge has been a lot of things over the years. A movement, a mindset, a reason to throw down, and for some, a fight worth taking to the streets. A new six-part documentary just dropped on YouTube, breaking down the history from the early 80s hardcore scene to the militant days of Boston and […]
Just threw CLAIMING EDGE into the xSisterhoodx archives. This doc follows five straight edge hardcore kids from across the U.S. and digs into what straight edge means beyond just not drinking. It’s about backing yourself, looking out for each other, and keeping the scene a place where no one’s pressured to get wasted just to […]