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Author Archives: b. murphy

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.

Deathwish Inc Tre

Do you know Tre from Deathwish Inc? I sure hope so. Tre is certainly a NBD. I’ve known Tre for about a million years now and am always happy to have him around. Sometimes I drive by his parent’s house and wave. Sometimes I want to stop in and get a second glance at his… Continue reading ».

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Thrasher Mag and Back Page Advertisements

Back in the 92-94, there were ads in the back of Thrasher Magazine for various hardcore shirts. Some appeared legit, but after receiving the item, it was pretty obvious these were not official band releases. Some of the shirts would later be featured at stores that pre-dated Hot Topic. Shops you’d see on the shore…. Continue reading ».

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Turning Point, Crisp & Clean

Here’s something you don’t see everyday. A Turning Point shirt with LEGIBLE screen print PLUS sleeve print. Actually, I can’t ever recall seeing this particular colourway. I’m guessing it’s legit, but dead_reckoning has opened my eyes to a new one. I like it. Plus, I can appreciate this line. You just couldn’t find a medium… Continue reading ».

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Dew It

Maybe it’s just me, but the Youth Large trend has gotten a little out of control. I’m not trying to stereotype (too much) here, but how many Youth Large wearing fans does Beyond have? In terms of hardcore, Beyond has always stayed out of the limelight. I’m curious how many people under the age of… Continue reading ».

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