Explore a curated collection of books about straight edge. Dive into literature that explores the roots, culture, and philosophy of the straight edge movement. Discover essential reads for enthusiasts and those curious about this vibrant lifestyle.
Nightlife in Bloomington includes drugs and alcohol for sure, but some youth in Bloomington shrug off the stereotype of the hard-partying twenty-something. A community of young people within the local music scene are living a “straight-edge” lifestyle, especially on the house show circuit. Correspondent Myah Garza has that story in a feature report produced in […]
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 […]
Rutherford, NJ — xsisterhoodx, the Straight Edge Social Club, Trustkill Records, and Smartpunk are teaming up to host Hellphyra Hangout, a free, all-ages Sunday morning event during Hellphyra weekend. Taking place Sunday, July 6th from 11 AM to 1 PM at Memorial Park in Rutherford, NJ (just two miles from the venue), Hellphyra Hangout is […]
Danielle Dombrowski (PHOTOGRAPHER, XSISTERHOODX) talks about photographing some of the hardcore legends such as Hatebreed, Snapcase, Reach the Sky & Refused. We also discuss juggling careers between cosmetology and photography and why All Out War’s “For Those Who Were Crucified” is one of the best f**king albums ever.
t of Noisey's four-part series There Will Be Quiet: The Story of Judge, Noisey talks with mythical NYHC vocalist Mike Ferraro, better known as Mike Judge. Ferraro recounts his early days and unforgiving upbringing, his road toward straight-edge, and how an introverted kid found his way to punk rock.
It has become a social norm for young adults to engage in typical college activities on the weekends such as smoking weed and drinking. A small percentage decide to rebel against that scene and forge a different path by being straight edge. Straight edgers choose not to smoke, drink or do drugs.
A short documentary about Straight Edge by Jordi Penner shoot in northern California, 2013. Musicians from several bands including "Punch", "Permanent Ruin" and "No Babies" are interviewed. OFFICIAL SELECTION: Tampa Bay Humanitarian Film Festival 2019
