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 […]
Mark from Denver’s own Time X Heist joins The Hardcore Therapist to talk about staying sharp, staying true, and keeping the straight edge spirit alive in 2025. In a scene where youth crew isn’t always front and center, Time X Heist is holding the line—fast, focused, and full of intent. Their new EP The Unforgiving […]
Flint Beard of Life Force joins The Hardcore Therapist for a conversation that’s as fired-up as the band’s sound. Since forming in 2018, Life Force has been carrying the straight edge torch with a fierce blend of youth crew urgency and unapologetic political conviction. Signed to New Age Records, they’re rooted in both Texas and […]
Straight Edge: Walking the Line is a documentary about the Straight Edge movement which began in Washington DC in the 1980's. Straight Edge is a lifetime commitment, never to drink, smoke or do drugs.
