The first ever GR Screamer meeting happened the other day. It was completely overdue but sincerely amazing. The main thing we discussed was the site’s policy on promoting non-all-ages shows and non-DIY venue shows. Up to this point, the site … Continue reading →

I really put off writing  my column this month, not because I don’t find all ages shows and venues to be a critically important aspect of punk, but mainly because in a lot of ways I feel like we shouldn’t … Continue reading →

Without the boycott then what is punk and hardcore? This entire movement was started as a boycott against religion,bullshit politicians, teachers, club owners and all the other crap in this world. It’s a movement for angry people with a refusal … Continue reading →

the art of keeping all ages music spaces alive is a significant part of my being and a vital part of my existence. some days it’s the last thing i want to work on, but most days it’s all that … Continue reading →

It’s funny writing on this subject.  I feel so strongly about diy punk/hardcore (my favorite kind of music) being inclusive to people of all ages.  The idea that some shows only allow people above 18 or 21 is an insult … Continue reading →

LIVE FAST, DIE… YOUNG? ; STRESS AND SLOWING DOWN AND “DOING IT ALL”   Fuck, just as I am writing this I am freaking out… Getting back from tour/travelling is always bittersweet; I love where I live; the grass is … Continue reading →

Any person who has ever had a panic attack knows the feeling. The sudden horrific excitment being sent to the brain. That feeling is a concentration of searching for somewhere you can be by yourself in order to calm down. … Continue reading →

well here it is 2012 and i’ve got some big plans. i made a list and typed it up real nice and hung it up next to my bed. but alas, i think the real answer is to BE MY … Continue reading →

To the music fan, who will hate all acoustic music, but listen to Charles Manson’s recordings and admit to liking it.   This is my take on the punk versus metal debate, the punk vs. the world, and maybe the … Continue reading →

The way most of the world – especially those of us who live in wealthy countries like the United States – lives is unsustainable. We eat food that is shipped across the globe, genetically engineered, and processed to the point … Continue reading →