Orange County Hardcore Scenester: Aftermath

Today's SceneStop brings us to Dr. Strange Records in lovely Rancho Cucamonga, California. This store is named after the label that brought us such bands as FACE TO FACE, BROWN LOBSTER TANK, GAMEFACE, THE BOLLWEEVILS, ZOINKS and MORE! In this SceneStop we delve into the store a little bit and discuss the person behind it all... Dr. Strange himself, Bill Plaster! Stay tuned as a full interview...

In the 1990s if you were a band wanting to make a record then the dream was to do it at For the Record studios. Bands like Outspoken, Farside, Gameface, Eleven-Thirty Four, Adamantium and many others recorded there. In this interview he talks about how sometimes performers need a little "motivation" to do their best work in the studio... Oftentimes, the person behind the console producin...

Hardcore photo historian Dave Sine and myself sit down to discuss some pictures he took when CARRY NATION and DOWN BY LAW played a house party in 1990. 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 scene. You can...

Today's SceneStop brings us to The Old Spaghetti Factory in Newport Beach, CA. In the the 1990s this place was a hardcore hangout of the highest order. However, it wasn't limited to hardcore bands. You might have some pasta with members of BIG DRILL CAR sitting a few tables away. The singer of your favorite band might be your server. Some straight-edge roadie might even be tending the upst...

VISUAL DISCRIMINATION/PRISON front person Tim Sawyer discusses breaks down wanting to be Henry Rollins on stage, some of his favorite releases as a singer, singing for FINAL CONFLICT 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...

It has been almost 11 months since Isaac Golub was tragically killed in an automobile accident in Huntington Beach, CA. His loss is still a very open wound for many. Thankfully he left behind a legacy of music and movies that can forever be enjoyed by old and new friends alike. This short video looks at Shalimar St. in Costa Mesa, Ca where Isaac spent many of his formative years with his awesome m...

Editor/musician/music lover Waleed Rashidi breaks down his schedule as MEAN STREET editor, leaving the magazine, and getting into teaching! If you were a local band in the 1990s to the early 2000s, MEAN STREET MAGAZINE was a great place to get exposure. With its slick covers, easy to digest stories, and DIY feel, this magazine was big, cool, underground, and important. These videos are part of an...

The song “Replacement” on A CHORUS OF DISAPPROVAL’s “Truth Gives Wings to Strength” LP is something of a cause célebre in the hardcore scene. Released in 1990, this song seemed to come with its own set of history behind it that was completely separate from the band itself. CHORUS Guitarist Jeff Banks explains this version presented here, culled from a practice demo that, despite saying it was VISU...

108/Ressurection/The Judas Factor/Unsufferable singer Rob Fish and I catch back up and laugh a bit about the CURSE OF INSTINCT: 108's FINAL TOUR documentary we made nearly 30 years ago! 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 19...

VISUAL DISCRIMINATION/PRISON front person Tim Sawyer discusses what inspires him about punk and hardcore, starting Visual Discrimination, members leaving, 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....

In the 1990s if you were a band wanting to make a record then the dream was to do it at For the Record studios. Bands like Outspoken, Farside, Gameface, Eleven-Thirty Four, Adamantium and many others recorded there. In this interview he talks about people who are shy in the studio, working in different styles, what E connects with musically, and more! Oftentimes, the person behind the console prod...

Trust Records co-owner/Triggerman singer Joe Nelson gives his thoughts on OC hardcore, East Coast hardcore, getting SSD on Trust, 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 watch ORANGE COUN...

In the 1990s if you were a band wanting to make a record then the dream was to do it at For the Record studios. Bands like Outspoken, Farside, Gameface, Eleven-Thirty Four, Adamantium and many others recorded there. In this interview he talks about people who are "players", meeting Jim Monroe, Paul Miner, and more! Oftentimes, the person behind the console producing your record was none...

Run by editor/musician/music lover Waleed Rashidi, he sat down to talk about the inner-workings of MEAN STREET, becoming the editor and what his goal for the magazine was, his passion for drumming and more! If you were a local band in the 1990s to the early 2000s, MEAN STREET MAGAZINE was a great place to get exposure. With its slick covers, easy to digest stories, and DIY feel, this magazine was...

Isaac Golub, frontman for A CHORUS OF DISAPPROVAL/A18/COUNT CATASTROPHIC, talks about some of the interesting places his bands played. Check out "Truth Gives Wings to Strength" here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B4bWC1wzuhc 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...

Trust Records co-owner/Triggerman singer Joe Nelson deep dives on the seminal SSD release "The Kids Will Have Their Say" artwork 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 watch OR...

John Scott (Headfirst/Downer) continues to regal us with song meanings, explanations, and more in this exciting interview! 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 SCENE...

In the 1990s if you were a band wanting to make a record then the dream was to do it at For the Record studios. Bands like Outspoken, Farside, Gameface, Eleven-Thirty Four, Adamantium and many others recorded there. In this interview he talks about the influence that Orange County hardcore and punk had on the broader music industry. Oftentimes, the person behind the console producing your record w...

If you were a local band in the 1990s to the early 2000s, MEAN STREET MAGAZINE was a great place to get exposure. With its slick covers, easy to digest stories, and DIY feel, this magazine was big, cool, underground, and important. Run by editor/musician/music lover Waleed Rashidi, he sat down to talk about his early writing days, becoming editor of MEAN STREET, and more! These videos are part of...

In the 1990s if you were a band wanting to make a record then the dream was to do it at For the Record studios. Bands like Outspoken, Farside, Gameface, Eleven-Thirty Four, Adamantium and many others recorded there. In this interview he talks about late 80s-early 90s bands, technology, rituals that singers have in the studio, thoughts on recording Farside's ROCHAMBEAU, Greg Ginn/SST, and more!...

Shawn Connell (PHC, Process, Man Is The Bastard) explains the lore behind PHC's gone but not forgotten covers. 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 her...

John Scott (Headfirst/Downer) discusses writing lyrics for the seminal 12", THE ENEMY. He discusses lyrics, who wrote what, random bells on the album, 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....

VISUAL DISCRIMINATION/PRISON front person Tim Sawyer and I had an excellent conversation, but first we had to get our technology connected and that's what this fun Thanksgiving special is about! Enjoy... 🦃 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 t...

CROW KILLER front person (and Salt Like City stalwart) Blake Foard talks about moving through some bands before taking off with Crowkiller, getting on New Age again, and band names! 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...

Trust Records co-owner/Triggerman singer Joe Nelson on all the work that went into bringing the seminal SSD release "The Kids Will Have Their Say" back into physical media form, the frenzy of the release, and how he genuinely cares about the music and the people behind it. These videos are part of an ongoing video series chronicling the hardcore punk music scene. They are an addendum to...