ODD MAN OUT - CCHC

     I know this came out a month ago but I'm listening to it now. This record tops most of the stuff that came out this year by staying true to their sound and being catchy. I can't even sit still while writing this because the groove is so fucking heavy. The individuals who form this band have been in a couple of my favorite bands and its clear that they, not only live and breath, but also study and understand hardcore-punk music. No matter what band they're in or what sound they're going for, they are creating A1 art. Top of the line shit. Certified stomper tracks. Straight edge to the fucking maximum. I wouldn't call it propaganda by any means, but if this shit doesn't make you wanna kick the booze or stomp out a cig then I don't know what will.

Stomp. Straight Edge. Yes. 

I also just wanted to post this video because right before their Warzone cover they talk about something very important which is often lacking from some scenes. Friendship. 

OBEDIENCE - DEMO

So this September I had a chance to to cross of a band from my "See Them Live While You're Still Alive" (possible future post) list and that band was Tear It Up. I've really only been listening to them since Violent Minds played the No Warning show at Gamechanger World  because that's when I started listening to bands like VM, Shark Attack, Tear It Up, the Rites, etc. They quickly became a favorite of mine when I realized that I related to the lyrics on a personal level since I experienced many of those same feelings and emotions at one point in my life. Getting to know their work made wish that they came into my life much earlier but hey I'm here now and I'm better than ever.

I was fucking floored by their performance that night so it got me hunting down all of the other bands that the members were in like Dead Nation, the Rites, Splitting Headache, Pagan Rituals, etc. Then I was really surprised to find out, via the Night Birds on instagram, that Dave Ackerman is in a current punk band from Austin, TX called OBEDIENCE. Of course it fucking rips. Don't even ask. Just listen.

FFO: see previous post.

FFO

I'm really terrible at FFO's so I'm going to leave them out of my posts from now on.

Anyways, I'm listening to Foreseen right now and, as always, hearing Slam Savagery reminded me how blown away I was by them when they played This is Hardcore. It was my first time seeing them and I had the same wide-eyed, slacked jawed reaction to them as everyone else in the room which made for a truly special moment to share with the rest of the audience.

The second time I saw them play was 30 minutes from my house when they toured with Power Trip and Red Death and they played the Warren American Legion with Razorheads and Big Bad Wolf. It was one of my favorite shows at the venue.

Helsinki Savagery.

THE FLEX

The Flex is one of my favorite current bands for its sound, energy, and hard work ethic.  This shit is so catchy, which is why it is the namesake of my blog. 

Back at it again.

I'm really gonna try harder in terms of posting on here more regularly and whats gonna help me be more consistent is a more broad topic base. I understand that to some people that might be a turnoff but to me this blog is about practicing my writing and the consistency with which I write. Some of my current fascinations include punk, skating, filming, writing shorts, anecdotes, taking photos, and just whatever sparks my interest. I also know that most of the views that I get are from google searches and not from people actually following me so I'm gonna do more for people who are coming here to find content. I'll try to provide music, videos, photos, and other content that people can download while still giving credit to the creators. I'll be repackaging some of the harder to find music that I had to search far and wide for, but I'm not trying to take anything away from the original posters I'm just trying to make it more accessible. I hope you enjoy what I have in store.

Pics From 1/2/15 NBNJ- RZRHDS, GLUE (TX), ALLERGY (FL), TANNING MACHINE (PA), KIIZKA

This was such a killer gig. It was my first time seeing Glue and obviously didn't disappoint. 

Tanning Machine 

Kiizka

Allergy

Glue

Razorheads

Nishad

RIP COOLER RANCH/THA CLINIC