Tag: Hardcore
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We were treated like enemies of society: Japan’s dangerous hardcore punk scene looks back to its roots
Introduction: A scene born from resistance When punk exploded in Japan in the late 1970s and early 1980s, it collided with the country’s rigid social expectations. What started as a raw, rebellious spark quickly evolved into a hardcore bloodstream: faster tempos, stripped-down guitars, and a DIY ethic that rejected mainstream fame. This is the story…
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Speed Win Inaugural $80,000 New South Wales Music Prize
Speed Clinches Inaugural NSW Music Prize The bustling music scene in New South Wales has a new milestone to celebrate as Speed, the flute-wielding hardcore band from Sydney, clinches the inaugural New South Wales Music Prize. The award, paired with a substantial $80,000 prize, recognizes the bold energy and creative risk embedded in Speed’s debut…