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For more than three decades, straight edge has ebbed and flowed through the hardcore scene.  The articles in this section span twenty years’ worth of ideas, feelings, and thoughts about straight edge from a female perspective.

Some of these articles were written by girls who are now women (myself included). Our thoughts were raw and unfiltered as teens.  We were (and some of still are) frustrated with the status quo. We are tired of having our voices drowned out.

As we have grown and evolved, so have our ideas about what it means to be straight edge.  These are our stories, our thoughts, our journeys.

Navigate the complexities of parenting in middle school as a straight edge parent. Discover how one …
Learn how to embrace a straight edge lifestyle while navigating social pressures and celebrating the…
Explore Darcie's inspiring journey from addiction to sobriety and how she reconciles Straight Edge w…
We Asked Straight Edge Adults What Kept Them Sober - People within the punk subculture swear off dru…
Explore a 33-year journey of living Straight Edge, staying drug-free, and finding strength in convi…
Delve into a compelling narrative of resilience, self-discovery, and the pursuit of the Straight Edg…
Discover the empowering journey of sobriety within straight edge and the challenges it brings to fri…
Discover the unique challenges faced by a Straight Edge girl in high school, from battling stereotyp…
Explore the Punk Rock Straight Edge Lifestyle: A Journey Through Sobriety and Belonging. Discover th…
Explore a transformative journey of sobriety, self-love, and embracing straight-edge.…

Straight Edge News

xsisterhoodx x Straight Edge Social Club – Catch Us at Hellyphyra!

Super excited to share that xsisterhoodx will be vending at Hellyphyra, presented by Hellfest, happening July 5-6 in East Rutherford, NJ! We’ve been lucky to team up with Straight Edge Social Club at Furnace Fest, FYA, and Tied Down — and now we’re bringing it to Hellyphyra. We’ll have exclusive merch at the booth plus […]
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No Echo: xWEAPONx Is Not Pulling Punches

Louisville straight edge band xWEAPONx just dropped a new song called “Everybody Breaks.” The track is heavy, direct, and unapologetically straight edge. Made up of members from Knocked Loose, Inclination, Gates to Hell, and more, xWEAPONx brings a no-nonsense sound and message. Vocalists Dave Baugher and Isaac Hale call out cycles of self-destruction and push […]
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xEDGEFESTx 2025 Announced- One King Down, No Cure & More

xEDGEFESTx will take place on Wednesday, October 1st, 2025 at The Workplay Canteen in Birmingham, Alabama. Lineup:One King DownNo CureSuffocate FasterNo RightDivineRightBerthold CityTime X HeistLife ForcexGaargoylexPath Of Destruction This is a pre-show to Furnace Fest. Tickets go on sale Friday, March 28th at 10:00 AM EST. For more information, visit xedgefestx.com and follow @StraightEdgeSocialClub.
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Podcasts

T&F Podcast With Kelly Sisterhood

T&F Podcast: Kelly Sisterhood

I joined T&F for a great conversation about why I started xSisterhoodx to create a space where straight edge women could connect. We also talked about the absurdity of intoxication culture and had a chance to geek out over Star Trek, exploring how it addresses philosophical and ethical challenges.
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Videos

My Values: Straight Edge, a Documentary (2010)

A high school student film about straight edge
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Unfinished Documentary on Straight Edge and Hardcore from 2010

The following is a documentary I filmed in Raleigh NC at the famous Brewery. They chatted with bands about what they thought about hardcore music and straight edge. Publishing over 10 years from the even it is a pretty good time capsule of what hard core music in NC looked like in that era.
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Straight Edge Documentary (2009)

Straight Edge Documentary (2009)
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