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Brian has been collecting shirts for 15 years (plus sneakers, vinyl, ... but mainly shirts). He started going to shows in the mid 90s and quickly got hooked on crucial gear. Blame it on Bane or In My Eyes. He's still in a debate with Dalbec on who has the better Bane collection. As far as blog content, you can expect to see lots of weirdo late 90s tees and lots of newer, more recent merch from Brian.

You Better Stop And Think

By b. murphy | Published 06/13/2010

I was lucky growing up in and around Boston. Granted, I officially grew up in Maine, but in hardcore terms, my growing up occurred in Worcester, MA. I spent some of the best years of my life rolling around Worcester, from age 18 to 23. This was a good time for Massachusetts hardcore. 1998 to… Continue reading ».

King Of Cold World

By b. murphy | Published 06/13/2010

dsprau has always been the king of Cold World merch. I can recall pics from years ago with merch literally spread all over a living room and then a bedroom. Just a ton of real ill merch. It doesn’t hurt that Cold World have always been kings of merch production. Duane was just king of… Continue reading ».

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I Found The Edge …

By b. murphy | Published 06/13/2010

… a lot of years ago. End of 97, beginning of 98. Great choice. Best choice, perhaps. And in my opinion, nothing says Straight Edge like Floorpunch. Over the years, I got to see some excellent Floorpunch gigs. Lots of scab lineups of course, but some excellent shows. The Straight Edge. And after you buy… Continue reading ».

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Dr. Noisewater

By b. murphy | Published 06/12/2010

You know who’s a funny motherfucker? Taylor from Four Walls Falling. If you don’t read his posts on the Livewire Records message board, you’re missing out on some funny shit. It’s not a far stretch from his political days in Four Walls Falling to his 2010 persona. Same dude, same goals, same great sense of… Continue reading ».

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