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Petty Treason – Hangin’ with Friends
Petty Treason’s debut Hangin’ With Friends comes out of Salem, Oregon, carrying the banner for working-class American Oi! on 31 Records. The intent is clear: no-frills,…
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Save The Core 2026
Since its debut in 2024, Save the Core Festival has become one of Germany’s standout open-air events for punk and hardcore fans. Set in Nuremberg’s Stadionpark,…
Jenna
It’s time again for another edition of Rude Roots, where we talk to people from across the scene about their stories, style, and spirit. This time…
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Speed – All My Angels
There aren’t many bands in modern hardcore who can spark the kind of chaos Speed do the moment they step on stage. The Sydney five-piece have…
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Berlin Breakout Fest 2026
After a successful debut this year, Berlin Breakout Fest is set to return for its second edition in 2026. The one-day festival will once again take…
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Spiritual Cramp – Rude
San Francisco’s Spiritual Cramp have been flirting with rude boy energy since their first EPs, but Rude is where it all clicks. Formed in the late…
Khana Evans
It’s time again for another edition of Rude Roots. In this series, we talk to our community about their alternative lives. Today, we had the pleasure…
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Kiss lead guitarist Ace Frehley dies aged 74
The world just lost one of rock’s loudest legends. Ace Frehley – the silver-suited Spaceman who co-founded KISS and inspired generations of guitar heroes – has…
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Booze & Glory – Whiskey Tango Foxtrot
It’s been six years since Hurricane, but Booze & Glory have returned with Whiskey Tango Foxtrot, released 12 September on Concrete Jungle Records. While Hurricane flirted…
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An interview series with our own community. It’s about personal stories: how people discovered alternative culture, what shaped their style, and the music and art that keep them going. Think of it as an inside look at everyday voices with deep passion for subculture.
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A storytelling series that dives into the background of bands, brands, places, and moments that defined subcultural history. It connects past and present, showing how movements like punk, ska, and skinhead culture grew and spread worldwide.
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A series about tattoo culture within the scene. Artists, designs, and the meaning behind the ink. It highlights the crossover between music, fashion, and body art, and why tattoos remain such a strong part of subcultural identity.
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SKNWRLD Shorts - Komintern SectMay 28, 2025
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SKNWRLD Shorts: The history of LacosteMay 19, 2024
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