Orange County Hardcore Scenester: Aftermath

Todd Turnham (STRIFE) writing music collaboratively, touring, and not  necessarily playing everything perfect.   These videos are part of an ongoing video series chronicling the  hardcore punk music scene. They are an addendum to the film Orange  County Hardcore Scenester. This is a documentary I made that chronicles  the 1990s hardcore punk scene.   You can watc...

Half-Off/Haywire singer Billy Rubin on doing Half-Off, Haywire, short  recording sessions, and the art of recognizing your limitations.   These videos are part of an ongoing video series chronicling the  hardcore punk music scene. They are an addendum to the film Orange  County Hardcore Scenester. This is a documentary I made that chronicles  the 1990s hardcore punk scene....

Todd Turnham (STRIFE) talks about joining that seminal hxc band and why it's good to play with all different kinds of bands.   These videos are part of an ongoing video series chronicling the  hardcore punk music scene. They are an addendum to the film Orange  County Hardcore Scenester. This is a documentary I made that chronicles  the 1990s hardcore punk scene.   You...

Director Darren Doane and I discuss the death of broadcast quality  requirements, issues he ran into finishing his first feature film, and  the fun of writing a feature film together in a week.   These videos are part of an ongoing video series chronicling the  hardcore punk music scene. They are an addendum to the film Orange  County Hardcore Scenester. This is a document...

Hardcore photo historian Dave Sine and myself sit down to discuss some  pictures he took on Gameface and Farside's first tours in 1992.   These short videos are part of an ongoing video series chronicling the  hardcore punk music scene. They are an addendum to the film Orange  County Hardcore Scenester. This is a documentary I made that chronicles  the 1990s hardcore punk...

Guitar/stage tech extraordinaire Dave Jun talks about how 108 inspired  his zine, doing a radio show on KUCI, and how he became a guitar  tech/stagehand for various bands.   These videos are part of an ongoing video series chronicling the  hardcore punk music scene. They are an addendum to the film Orange  County Hardcore Scenester. This is a documentary I made that chroni...

Freebass bassist  Steve Almeida talks about playing in the band  Ashes/Dust and how that led to being in Downer.   These videos are part of an ongoing video series chronicling the  hardcore punk music scene. They are an addendum to the film Orange  County Hardcore Scenester. This is a documentary I made that chronicles  the 1990s hardcore punk scene.   You c...

Continuing to discuss 411's 12", "This Isn't Me" in an in-depth way, Dan  breaks down the cover and goes into the meaning of certain songs  (DESTROY THE DREAM, THE NAKED FACE) and their retained relevance  throughout the years.    These videos are part of an ongoing video series chronicling the  hardcore punk music scene. They are an addendum to the film Orange  ...

Half-Off/Haywire singer Billy Rubin explains the mechanics behind one of  the most pioneering labels in hardcore/punk history.   These videos are part of an ongoing video series chronicling the  hardcore punk music scene. They are an addendum to the film Orange  County Hardcore Scenester. This is a documentary I made that chronicles  the 1990s hardcore punk scene.  &n...

Freebass/Downer bass player Steve Almeida on doing a band with just one  other person and hearing music but not being able to read it.   These videos are part of an ongoing video series chronicling the  hardcore punk music scene. They are an addendum to the film Orange  County Hardcore Scenester. This is a documentary I made that chronicles  the 1990s hardcore punk scene....

Director Darren Doane and I discuss influences, interviews, and whatever  the heck else we feel like talking about as this interview continues.   These videos are part of an ongoing video series chronicling the  hardcore punk music scene. They are an addendum to the film Orange  County Hardcore Scenester. This is a documentary I made that chronicles  the 1990s hardcore pun...

With 411 announcing a return of sorts in 2022 it seemed timely to post  this recent interview I did with Dan where we talk about their 12",  "This Isn't Me" in an in-depth way. As always, Dan is Dan, I'm me, and  we have a great time burning clean and working from home!   These videos are part of an ongoing video series chronicling the  hardcore punk music scene. They are...

David "Doc" Robinson (Yuckmouth/Power Play/All Shall Die) gives us the  skinny on Campus Gas! Yes, today the show gives you all the information  you want on a gas station in Irvine, Ca that was a nexus for Southern  California hardcore in the 1990s.   These videos are part of an ongoing video series chronicling the  hardcore punk music scene. They are an addendum to the fi...

Kevin Murphy (Headfirst, Farside, Chicanochrist, 411) on why he  politically leans left, his early involvement with Catholicism, and  touring. With the announcement of 411 making a comeback this year this  video takes on even more resonance!   These videos are part of an ongoing video series chronicling the  hardcore punk music scene. They are an addendum to the film Orang...

Bass player Steve Almeida talks about getting into punk rock, his influences, and the great Sterling Wilson.   These videos are part of an ongoing video series chronicling the  hardcore punk music scene. They are an addendum to the film Orange  County Hardcore Scenester. This is a documentary I made that chronicles  the 1990s hardcore punk scene.   You can watch ORANG...

Director Darren Doane dishes on selling out, ego, and making videos for  bands like STRIFE and SNAPCASE.   These videos are part of an ongoing video series chronicling the  hardcore punk music scene. They are an addendum to the film Orange  County Hardcore Scenester. This is a documentary I made that chronicles  the 1990s hardcore punk scene.   You can watch ORAN...

Todd Turnham (STRIFE) talks about the state of the boxing (a cornerstone  of our friendship), getting into hardcore, and his formative years.   These videos are part of an ongoing video series chronicling the  hardcore punk music scene. They are an addendum to the film Orange  County Hardcore Scenester. This is a documentary I made that chronicles  the 1990s hardcore punk...

Kevin  Murphy (Headfirst, Farside, Chicanochrist, 411) on why Farside never did more records and discusses the current state of music/streaming. These  videos are part of an ongoing video series chronicling the hardcore  punk music scene. They are an addendum to the film Orange County  Hardcore Scenester. This is a documentary I made that chronicles the  1990s hardcore pun...

Director Darren Doane talks about feeling comfortable on the set, no  longer making features, and finding inspiration.   These videos are part of an ongoing video series chronicling the  hardcore punk music scene. They are an addendum to the film Orange  County Hardcore Scenester. This is a documentary I made that chronicles  the 1990s hardcore punk scene.   You...

Kevin Murphy (Headfirst, Farside, Chicanochrist, 411) on doing 411,  joining Farside, and being "intimidated" (as we all are) by Bob  Violence. These videos are part of an ongoing video series chronicling the  hardcore punk music scene. They are an addendum to the film Orange  County Hardcore Scenester. This is a documentary I made that chronicles  the 1990s hardcore punk...

Jeff Caudill discusses March and the "Turn" LP which was released on  Network Sound records in 1995. In this portion of the interview he  explains where certain songs originated from, who wrote what songs, and  if there could be a March reunion! These videos are part of an  ongoing video series chronicling the hardcore punk music scene. They are  an addendum to the film Or...

In this segment Darren talks about getting involved in with STRIFE and  other bands that would go on to influence today's modern music  landscape.   These videos are part of an ongoing video series chronicling the  hardcore punk music scene. They are an addendum to the film Orange  County Hardcore Scenester. This is a documentary I made that chronicles  the 1990s hard...

Roy Englebrecht has been promoting combat sports in Orange County for  over 40 years. This interview might not be about hardcore music per se,  but, what Roy has accomplished is pretty hardcore, he's done most of it  in Orange County, CA, and here he talks about switching things up at the  Forum in Los Angeles and creating a Laker band!   These videos are part of an ongoin...

Kevin Murphy (Headfirst, Farside, Chicanochrist, 411) breaks down the  end of Headfirst, the transition to 411, and moshing at shows.   These videos are part of an ongoing video series chronicling the  hardcore punk music scene. They are an addendum to the film Orange  County Hardcore Scenester. This is a documentary I made that chronicles  the 1990s hardcore punk scene. &...

Music video creator and groundbreaking director Darren Doane sits down  to talk friendship, filmmaking, and opening a movie the same weekend as  TITANIC.    These videos are part of an ongoing video series chronicling the  hardcore punk music scene. They are an addendum to the film Orange  County Hardcore Scenester. This is a documentary I made that chronicles  t...