Orange County Hardcore Scenester: Aftermath

I met German Utria in the 5th grade in 1983 or so. Our friendship was forged on music, movies, food, and more. I also based the Gerry character in my films 1985-1986 and Cool Summer on this person who made (and continues to make) an indelible impact on me. In this interview we talk about bullies, tough guys, school dances, and what childhood was like in OC in the 1980s. These videos are part of an...

Bill Plaster of Dr. Strange Records discusses running his venerable label for 35 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 scene. You can watch ORANGE COUNTY HARDCORE SCENESTER here: https://vimeo.com/ondema...

108/Ressurection/The Judas Factor/Unsufferable singer Rob Fish talks about looking back, moving forward, and being about the present! Watch the rest of the video by going to Anhedenia Films TV on YOUTUBE! Link in BIO! Interested in owning Anhedenia Films on DVD? Visit our DVD site! Link in BIO! 📀 These videos are part of an ongoing video series chronicling the hardcore punk music scene. They are...

Today’s SceneStop brings us to what is now Maple Sound Studios run by the decorated engineer Cameron Webb. It was also known as Revolver Studios when Jim Monroe engineered Gameface's "Always On" LP in the late 1990s. In this video we discuss some of the other recordings that took place there and also go on a hunt for Jim Monroe's new studio! See a time capsule of this special Santa Ana location in...

Bill Plaster of Dr. Strange Records talks about opening the Dr. Strange Records store, the real value of money, staying plugged into the music scene, and more! 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...

108/Ressurection/The Judas Factor/Unsufferable singer Rob Fish talks about being in the world of business, early Ressurection lyrics, natural expression, not being a writer... and more! Watch the rest of the video by going to Anhedenia Films TV on YOUTUBE! Link in BIO! Interested in owning Anhedenia Films on DVD? Visit our DVD site! Link in BIO! 📀 These videos are part of an ongoing video series...

Today’s SceneStop brings us to a place called FOE Hall in Garden Grove, Ca. A show happened there on 2/4/1989 featuring INSTED, NO FOR AN ANSWER, INFEST, VISUAL DISCRIMINATION, MASS CONFUSION, and POINT OF CONCEPTION. Enjoy and please respond in the comments with anymore information on this venue! Thank you to Igby for the flyer photo! THIS ONE SOLD! These videos are part of an ongoing video serie...

I met German Utria in the 5th grade in 1983 or so. Our friendship was forged on music, movies, food, and more. I also based the Gerry character in my films 1985-1986 and Cool Summer on this person who made (and continues to make) an indelible impact on me. In this interview we discuss growing up in the 1980s, how your peer group sometimes acts as your family, 7/11, and having friends that have you...

Trust Records co-owner/Triggerman singer Joe Nelson explains how important the Stern Bros. are to not just punk music but music in general, how they never "played the game", and the joy Trust gets in the way their releases are received. 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...

108/Ressurection/The Judas Factor/Unsufferable singer Rob Fish talks about singing, touring, getting older, and the importance of making human connections. Watch the rest of the video by going to Anhedenia Films TV on YOUTUBE! Link in BIO! Interested in owning Anhedenia Films on DVD? Visit our DVD site! Link in BIO! 📀 These videos are part of an ongoing video series chronicling the hardcore punk...

Today's SceneStop brings us the Hill Propellers in Santa Ana, CA! Well, it brings us to the building formerly known as that. What is Hill Propellers? How is it important to hardcore music you ask? Do you like Farside? Do you like RIGGED, ROCHAMBEAU, THE MONROE DOCTRINE and all of the other great songs this seminal band made? Well, Hill Propellers is where Farside practiced courtesy of their drumme...

I met German Utria in the 5th grade in 1983 or so. Our friendship was forged on music, movies, food, and more. I also based the Gerry character in my films 1985-1986 and Cool Summer on this person who made (and continues to make) an indelible impact on me. In this interview we discuss friend groups, how that shapes who we are when we're younger (and older), going to the mall in the 80s, and burnin...

Trust Records co-owner/Triggerman singer Joe Nelson explains how the look of the Sound & Fury book came to be, future releases which might include an unreleased Brigade record, a definite Hepcat release, Royal Crown Revue and more! 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...

Winston Banks, son of A CHORUS OF DISAPPROVAL guitarist Jeff Banks, talks about straight edge, current music, and how Drain and The Dead Kennedy's got him into hardcore! 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 sc...

108/Ressurection/The Judas Factor/Unsufferable singer Rob Fish breaks down what it's like to play shows. Singing vs. screaming in a band, his favorite music, playing shows, splitting his chin open in a soundcheck, and more! Watch the rest of the video by going to Anhedenia Films TV on YOUTUBE! Link in BIO! Interested in owning Anhedenia Films on DVD? Visit our DVD site! Link in BIO! 📀 These video...

Trust Records co-owner/Triggerman singer Joe Nelson discusses politics, the continued importance of Youth Brigade's lyrics, saying goodbye to Nico and more! 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...

Winston Banks, son of A CHORUS OF DISAPPROVAL guitarist Jeff Banks, talks about college plans, possible majors, and being in such bands as EUTHANIZED, BANKROLL, WERM and more! 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 p...

I met German Utria in the 5th grade in 1983 or so. Our friendship was forged on music, movies, food, and more. I also based the Gerry character in my films 1985-1986 and Cool Summer on this person who made (and continues to make) an indelible impact on me. In this interview we discuss moving through school together, shared experiences, the impact of music on our lives, the importance of having a s...

On Friday, July 28th, 2023, Beyond Repair headlined Indecision Records 30th Anniversary. This band is essentially an early Throwdown lineup with Keith Barney singing. Their set was an electric mix of the direction Orange County hardcore went in the mid-90s, and, as evidenced by the crowd's reaction, something special for all who saw it. At the start of the set, there was a "china cymbal h...

On 8/24/24, Chris Lisk put on another festival celebrating hardcore music from across the country at the Garden Amphitheater in Garden Grove, CA. STREAM THE VIDEO RECAP OF IT HERE: https://youtu.be/5WcsLLP1tqU The show featured the following line up... INTO ANOTHER BY THE GRACE OF G-D GAMEFACE MEAN SEASON OUTSPOKEN FUNCTION VERBAL ASSAULT BE WELL SHADES APART SPARK OF LIFE CALLING HOURS This video...

108/Ressurection/The Judas Factor/Unsufferable singer Rob Fish goes in-depth on the creation of this landmark album that still resonates with the hardcore community! Watch the rest of the video by going to Anhedenia Films TV on YOUTUBE! Link in BIO! Interested in owning Anhedenia Films on DVD? Visit our DVD site! Link in BIO! 📀 These videos are part of an ongoing video series chronicling the hard...

Bill Plaster of Dr. Strange Records explains his process of signing bands, the bands he passed on, and how he's grown the label over 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 County Hardcore Scenester. This is a documentary I made that chronicles the 1990s hardcore punk scene. You can watch ORA...

Trust Records co-owner/Triggerman singer Joe Nelson talks about the prescient nature of Youth Brigade's lyrics, the importance of the Stern bros. to punk rock music and hardcore, the depth of lyrics like "Did You Wanna Die" and more! (If you’re feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or struggling with a mental health crisis, please call or text 988. This is a dedicated helpline, available 24/...

Winston Banks, son of A CHORUS OF DISAPPROVAL guitarist Jeff Banks, talks about the effects of HXC shows on getting him into the genre, how you're involved in the performance when you go to a show, picking up the bass, and starting bands like EUTHANIZED, BANKROLL, WERM and more! These videos are part of an ongoing video series chronicling the hardcore punk music scene. They are an addendum to...

Today we begin our discussion with the man that brought us GAMEFACE, FACE TO FACE, BROWN LOBSTER TANK, THE BOLLWEEVILS, ZOINKS and MORE... Bill Plaster of Dr. Strange Records! He talks about about getting into punk/new wave music, starting the label with some advice from Ian MacKaye, and doing it all before the internet existed! These videos are part of an ongoing video series chronicling the hard...