UNITED RACES - The United Rehearsal

Location: Houston, USA

Release: DIY, 2015
Artwork: Daniel Ortuño

This is one of those Mosher's Delight bands not on Mosher's Delight. UNITED RACES' rehearsal tape (live recording) has new songs and old ones re-recorded from the demo, also a debut 7" is planned for later this year. 80's NY inspired hardcore old school or bust!

United we're all the same
No problems, no one to blame
It's obvious that our choice is clear
But that's not what you want to hear

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MODERN PROBLEMS - In Your Eyes

Location: Buffalo, US

Release: DIY, 2015

 MODERN PROBLEMS is a band who pays homage to one of the greatest hardcore outfits that ever existed, the Uniform Choice. Formed in 2014 and already with 4 records out, they gained more attention in 2015 through the release of their debut EP on Climbin' Aboard, late on that same year another 3-song EP came out entitled In Your Eyes. If they keep this pace up, it won't take much longer for a full-length to surface. 

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COUNTDOWN - Demo

Location: New York, NY

Release: DIY, 2016

Damn daniel, this demo caught me off guard. Lotsa cool new projects are popping up this year, stepping up the old school game, bands like malcontent and corrective measure sounds like they were taken right off the New Breed compilation, lost tapes from the 80's or something. A true throwback to the gold days!

COUNTDOWN, fronted by Chris X (from chrisxcreations), sounds exactly like that, think Age of Quarrel demos, Where The Wild Things Are comp. and so on. Lyrics deals with grief and loss matching the soggy artwork.

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LIFE AS ONE - Demo 2016

Location: Oklahoma City, US

Release: DIY, 2016
Artwork: Chirs X

Another suggested demo by my bro Gonz. That '86 mentality right back in 2016!

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WILDFLOWER - 2 song Promo

Location: België

Release: Powertrip Records, 2016

Powertrip put out last december a taste of whats to come this current year by this ultra cool label: an all killer no filler european hardcore Sampler, bands to watch closely with no exceptions! The newest amongst them is WILDFLOWER whose full demo is yet to be released, which should happen around April. Their high developed and rich groove sound in such an early stage as a band impress even the pickiest motherfocker.

I sent a few questions to find out more about this project and get a fresh look on the belgium scene:

1- As a new band, wildflower already sounds tight! did any of you guys played in a band before? can you drop a few names that influenced your music? Thanks man appreciate it! The 2 guitarist played in Grim, and the drummer and bass player play in Pulse. I kinda think the influences are a bit different with each member but it surely isn't a coincidence that we cover who's to blame from Leeway... but we try to just do our own thing.

2- Around 2007 Belgium was the booming place for the coolest new bands in Europe, how do you feel about it and how do you see the local scene nowadays compared to 10 years ago? belgium defenitly had some cool bands in the past, 2007 era sure wasn't a bad year. The scene over here was dying out a bit the past 2 years though, but with a lot of new upcoming bands it'll change for the better soon I can tell.

3- Can you name other new rad bands hailing from your area? any shout outs? be sure to check Mindwar, Escape, Absolve, Pulse, Devour and Destined to Burn. Shout out too all the promoters in belgium for sure! Crowfoot bookings, damage bookings,... and the guys involved with wildflower! Special one for Hannes from powertrip records.

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FOR PETE'S SAKE - In Faith and Loyalty

Location: Oslo, Norge

Release: React! Records, 2015

Straight edge and Norway, these 2 words combined triggers a feeling that will always have a special spot for those in the know, powerful music and message.

Many of those cherished Norwegian bands we grew old listening to like: Insurance Risk, Damage Control, Onward, SPORTSWEAR.. to name a few, came out of the hands and minds behind the folks in FOR PETE'S SAKE. In Faith and Loyalty represents more than a retro sound or a revival movement it's a statement of believes and ideas that defies time and aid us get through the daily grind in a world in decay.

Then let us live, you, with whom
I suffer, and together
strive towards better times
Cause we are the lonely ones,
and kindness, the pure,
should stay within our hearts

SO LET’S TRY—TO LIVE—IN PEACE
AND TOGETHER—STRIVE
TOWARDS BETTER TIMES
TOGETHER

In Faith And Loyalty

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PRIMAL RITE - 7" Single

Location: San Francisco, US

Release: Warthog Speak Records, 2016

From the ashes of Scalped enters PRIMAL RITE, Bay Area crossover in full effect!!! 2-song 7" for fans of 80's thrash with mean riffs, resonant gang vocals and mighty solos. This is bound to reunite headbangers and punx once again.

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STEP 4 CHANGE - United Step

Location: California, US

Release: Advanced Perspective, 2015

Traditional youth crew on its purest form, OG style. STEP-4-CHANGE is a project that features dudes from Reunion, Coolside and Urgency. This is their first 7-song EP that was released recently and got a cassette treatment by Advanced Perspective, new label that is about to complete 1 year.

"UNITED STEP, together as one. Shoulder to shoulder, a vision of one. Measure your feeling, express your rage. With nothing to lose and everything to gain."

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IT FOLLOWS - Demo

Location: Seattle, US

Release: DIY, 2016

Straight outta the Northwest area comes this new band I know nothing about (lol). It seems they were going with the name Life Of Dreams but changed to IT FOLLOWS, sounds cooler. They support a cruelty/drug free lifestyle. YOUTH CREW 2016. 

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TIME TO HEAL - Taking Control

Location: Stockholm, Sverige

Release: DIY, 2015

More incoming hardcore from Stockholm, brand new youth crew group TIME 2 HEAL just put their debut EP online. Swedes takes recording pretty seriously and in this case is no different, guitar tones are great and music is well arranged overall but what stands here is Sofia's melodic vocals, tracks Coming Up Short and Hold On really stuck on me. I thought they were going for the positive side of things but turns out the lyrics deals about unburden and harsh truths in ya face!

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