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Here you will find a range of articles from around the web about Straight Edge. Offering insights into its philosophy, impact on music and lifestyle, and its evolution over time. This collection serves as a resource for anyone interested in exploring the diverse aspects and historical significance of Straight Edge.

Double Cross: Chronicling Hardcore’s Pulse and Passion

In the vibrant tapestry of hardcore history, Double Cross stands as a monumental chronicle, etched i…
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Logan Kelly: Interview with Ian MacKaye

12-year-old Logan Kelly sits down with the legendary Ian MacKaye of Minor Threat. In this insightful…
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Huck- THE KIDS WILL HAVE THEIR SAY: A FIRST-HAND HISTORY OF BOSTON STRAIGHT EDGE LEGENDS SSD

Discover 'How Much Art Can You Take?' by Al and Nancy Barile, a compilation of SSD's history and Phi…
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Why Straight Edge Was More Punk Than Punk – And Why It Still Matters Today

Explore Justin Quirk's insights on the Straight Edge movement in punk culture with MR PORTER's artic…
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Joining and Leaving the Straight-Edge Community

Explore personal narratives in 'Joining And Leaving The Straight Edge Community' on Medium. Gain ins…
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The Sobering Realities of Living Straight-Edge

Read 'The Sobering Realities of Living Straight Edge' on Excalibur. Learn more about challenges and …
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Is Straight Edge Still Sober?

Stop me if you’ve heard this one: For decades now, there has existed a global community of men and w…
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Living the straight-edge lifestyle in college

Young adults, especially college students, may often feel like drinking, smoking or doing drugs is a…
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Vice Asked Straight Edge Adults What Kept Them Sober

We Asked Straight Edge Adults What Kept Them Sober - People within the punk subculture swear off dru…
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What Does It Mean To Be Straight Edge In 2020?

Discover the evolution of the Straight Edge movement in 2019 with Kerrang!'s insightful article. Lea…
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Straight Edge News

The Next Generation of Richmond Straight Edge

RVA Magazine recently published an article on a group of VCU students active in Richmond’s hardcore scene. Written by Annah Pugh as part of a writing course assignment, the piece centers on bandmates Jack Martin, Blake Bailey, and Matt Butler as they rehearse in a Mechanicsville storage unit and reflect on what straight edge means […]
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Influence Puts Vienna Hardcore Back on the Map

Influence is a new band out of Vienna, Austria featuring members of Time X Trial, OnXPoint, and Alive Inside. Their debut EP Vienna Hardcore is raw, pissed, and rooted in straight edge. In an interview with No Echo, vocalist Miso talks about why they started the band and where they see hardcore in their city. […]
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Dangerous Minds: Hardcore, clean and furious: A series of amazing flyers from straight edge’s heyday

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 […]
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Podcasts

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Nancy Barile on Hardcore History and the Legacy of Al Barile

Nancy Barile, author of I’m Not Holding Your Coat, appeared on the HardLore podcast to talk about her years in the early punk and hardcore scenes. She shares stories from Philadelphia and Boston, including booking the “Gathering of the Tribes” show, cold calling CBGB to get bands in the door, and watching groups like Bad […]
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The Hardcore Therapist: Rebecca Lore

The Hardcore Therapist: Mark X Heist of Time X Heist

Videos

six lives of straight edge

New YouTube Documentary on Straight Edge:The 6 lives of Straight Edge. From hardcore chaos to spiritual growth.

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 […]
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CLAIMING EDGE (2023) – Short Documentary

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 […]
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Contention Band- Florida Straight Edge Hardcore/Metalcore

IDIOTEQ: INTERVIEW WITH FLORIDA STRAIGHT EDGE HARDCORE / METALCORE WARRIORS CONTENTION

Interview with Contention: Insights into the Florida straight edge hardcore/metalcore band's music, influences, and future, featured on IDIOTEQ
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