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Friday, October 9, 2026

Hardcore punk making a comeback? (SNL)


Turnstile live at Full Force in 2019 (wiki)
Turnstile
started as a hardcore punk rock group. Their breakthrough third album Glow On was released in 2021, earning critical acclaim and three Grammy nominations. The band has expanded and now just calls itself "an American rock band" from Baltimore (Maryland) that formed in 2010. Turnstile consists of lead vocalist Brendan Yates, guitarist Pat McCrory, guitarist Meg Mills, bassist Franz Lyons, and drummer Daniel Fang. Their fourth album Never Enough was released in 2025 and charted in the Top 10 of five countries, including the USA. It received five Grammy nominations, making it the first band in history to be nominated in the rock, alternative, and metal categories in the same year [2]. Turnstile won a Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance for their song "Birds" and Best Rock Album 2026. More

First hardcore punk band on SNL: 1981

What is "hardcore punk"?

First real LA hardcore punk? The Germs (1976)
Commonly abbreviated to hardcore or hXc, this subgenre of punk rock with its distinct subculture originated in the late 1970s. It is generally harder, faster, and more aggressive than other forms of punk music [8].

Los Angeles may be famous for hXc, but LA certainly didn't invent it singlehandedly. Its roots can be traced to other crosspollinating punk scenes in Northern California like the San Francisco Bay Area and the SoCal region, including Orange County, Hollywood, and outlying parts of the sprawling megalopolis of the City of Lost Angels.

The Story of Hardcore Punk Rock ๐Ÿงท

Turn on, tune in, and drop out, Kids (Ram Dass)
Hardcore punk arose as a reaction against the still predominant "hippie" (wimpy peace, love, happiness) cultural climate of the time (in the late '60s, early '70s). It was also inspired by D.C., and New York punk rock and earlier proto-punk [1].

Hardcore Buddhist Zen?
Hardcore punk generally eschews (resists, rejects, runs away from) commercialism, the established music industry, and "anything similar to the characteristics of mainstream rock" [14], which tries its darndest to garner fans, popularity, and commercial appeal in a capitalist marketplace.

Hardcore punk, on the other hand, frequently addresses social and political topics with "confrontational, politically charged lyrics" [15].

Hardcore Buddhist punks?
Hardcore Zen: Punk Rock, Truth About Reality (Brad Warner)
I was in Hollywood singing about Buddhism (Darby Crash)

LA's Wasted Youth: "Problem Child"
"Wasted" youth is a double entendre, as youth is wasted being wasted on drugs and drink (IG)
Hardcore sprouted underground scenes across the United States in the early 1980s (with a place for girls, riot grrrls, post-riot grrrls, new-riot grrrls, and Jews), particularly in Los Angeles, San Francisco (punk rock in California), Washington, D.C., Boston, and New York (NYHC), as well as in Canada and the United Kingdom.



Straight edge X: no drinking, drugs
Hardcore has spawned the straight edge movement and its associated sub-movements, hardline, and youth crew.

Hardcore was heavily involved in the rise of the independent record labels in the 1980s and with the D.I.Y. (do-it-yourself) ethics in underground music scenes.

It has also influenced various music genres that in distinction to punk rock have experienced widespread commercial success, including grunge and crossover thrash metal.
What happened to straight edge?
Straight edge tattoo: hardcore booze-and-drug-free, vegan clean living
East LA (Chicano) backyard parties
Hardcore makes it to the Midwest
Although the punk music genre started in English-speaking Western countries, notable hardcore scenes have existed in Buddhist Japan (Japanese punk rock, Japanese hardcore punk), Italy (Italian punk rock), and Brazil (Brazilian punk rock).

Best band on the East Coast? Void "Who Are You" live in 1983

Characteristics
Void releases classic split-EP with No Faith (one of our personal favorite punk bands of all time)

American Hardcore (film) 
Hardcore punk historian Steven Blush credits DC's Dischord Records co-owner Ian MacKaye (Bad Brains-inspired Minor Threat and Fugazi) with starting a "die-hard mindset that begat almost everything we now call Hardcore," which was virulently anti-music industry and anti-rock star [16].

An article in Drowned in Sound argues that late-1970s/early-1980s era hardcore is the true spirit of punk, because "all the poseurs and fashionistas f*cked off to the next trend of skinny pink ties with New Romantic haircuts, singing wimpy lyrics" and the punk scene now consisted of people like Minor Threat, Bad Brains, Black Flag, and Circle Jerks, dedicated to the DIY ethics [17].

Other writers have also attributed hardcore punk rock to a reaction against artsy and mellower sub-genres that punk grew into, such as post-punk and super popular new wave [2, 18]. Hardcore punk additionally broke with original punk rock song patterns and visuals, favoring lower-key aesthetics [19] that were all about getting back-to-basics. More

What is a "minor" threat?

Punk rock Los Angeles: The Decline of Western Civilization, Part III
(Shout! Studios) The Decline of Western Civilization, Part III | full movie | Penelope Spheeris

The crazy kids of today: T.R.U.E.


This punk band might be saving humanity

Scroll Stopper Club(Scroll Stopper Club) May 18, 2026: A man claiming to be from the future says humanity was saved by a punk band from near Seattle: Tacoma, Washington. Naturally, I investigated. This week’s Scroll Stopper is “Blast” by The Rat Utopia Experiment — a chaotic, explosive punk track that somehow turns spelling into a full-blown psychological event.


In this episode: ๐Ÿ€ The REAL Rat Utopia Experiment and society collapsing ๐Ÿ€ Why crowds love yelling together ("gang/group vocals") ๐Ÿ€ How audience participation creates cult-level fan loyalty ๐Ÿ€ Why this song absolutely rules ๐Ÿ€ A songwriter tip bands should steal immediately. If listeners love discovering new music before everyone else does, welcome to the Scroll Stopper Club. ๐ŸŽต Listen to The Rat Utopia Experiment “Blast.” YouTube: @theratutopiaexperiment. Website: theratutopiaexperiment.com. Bandcamp: theratutopiaexperiment.bandcamp.com. ๐Ÿ“ธ Follow Scroll Stopper Club on Instagram: scrollstopper.club

Mermaid Island grrrl who growls, rocks

Mermaid Island live in Hollywood
Blur's Dream(Blur's Dream) Dec. 10, 2025: KNUCKLEHEAD HOLLYWOOD. So, like, I brought my Sony A7R IV to Knucklehead in Hollywood. The bill consisted of M-16, Spunk, Mermaid Island, and Spray Allen. The energy at this show was wild. Shoutout the Latex Vixens for dancing during the live sets! I had a ton of fun, and the bands played super dope music. Apologies to M-16 for not filming the first half of the set. But check out Mermaid Island's SETLIST: "Freaks" 0:20 "Don’t Ask" 3:00 "He Started It" (dedicated to Hamilton Morris) 8:36 "Panic Button" 12:55 "Ice Cream" 17:20 "Sh*t Out of Luck" 24:55 "Mona Lisa" 29:09 Links: mermaidislandband, linktr.ee/mrmdisland...

What is British anarcho-punk like RP, Crass?
(Every Album Ever with Mike Mansour) The story behind the world's most unhinged anarcho-punk band | Ep. 257: Rudimentary Peni (a medical reference to a fetal pre-vagina)


Punk-influenced filthy standup comedy?

Why hardcore punk was so important

Rich Mom(Rich Mom) April 24, 2024: Hope y'all enjoy this new series I’ve put together! Thanks so much for watching. DISCLAIMER: This video is NOT intended to be a deep dive. To learn more about the hardcore punk subculture, see @thepunkrockmba. Sellout Finn McKenty, MBA, is real groovy and I don't know why people hate him. Here's McKenty's take:

Thursday, July 17, 2025

Idiocracy: Wisdom is Disappearing


Dr. Robert Lustig figured this out and wrote a book about it (The Hacking of the American Mind: The Science Behind the Corporate Takeover of Our Bodies and Brains), comparing dopamine to serotonin, quick payoff to the slow burn.

"Explores how industry has manipulated our most deep-seated survival instincts."
—David Perlmutter, MD, author, #1 New York Times bestseller, Grain Brain and Brain Maker

The New York Times–bestselling author of Fat Chance reveals the corporate scheme to sell pleasure, driving the international epidemic of addiction, depression, and chronic disease.

The Hacking of the American Mind
While researching the toxic and addictive properties of sugar for his New York Times bestseller Fat Chance, Dr. Robert Lustig made an alarming discovery—our pursuit of happiness is being subverted by a culture of addiction and depression from which we may never recover.

Dopamine is the “reward” neurotransmitter that tells our brains we want more; yet every substance or behavior that releases dopamine in the extreme leads to addiction.

Serotonin is the “contentment” neurotransmitter that tells our brains we don’t need any more; yet its deficiency leads to depression.

Ideally, both are in optimal supply. But dopamine evolved to overwhelm serotonin—because our ancestors were more likely to survive if they were constantly motivated—with the result that constant desire can chemically destroy our ability to feel happiness, while sending us down the slippery slope to addiction.

Extraterrestrial mystery above Cusco found? - What are these ancient handbags?

In the last 40 years, government legislation and subsidies have promoted ever-available temptation (sugar, drugs, social media, porn) combined with constant stress (work, home, money, Internet), with the end result of an unprecedented epidemic of addiction, anxiety, depression, and chronic disease.

And with the advent of neuromarketing, corporate America has successfully imprisoned us in an endless loop of desire and consumption from which there is no obvious escape. More

Friday, November 15, 2024

Fight alternative: Writing (Monty Python)


Monty Python: "Novel Writing" as a major stadium sport in England
This is an alternative? Refined literary pursuits?
(Dyynamo) Boxing not interesting? Of course, it's a brutal blood sport for savages. Instead, herewith is color commentary on the athletic exploits of British novelist Thomas Hardy as he attempts to write The Return of the Native before a large bank holiday crowd of lit hooligans going berserk in the stands.

The world famous "Parrot Sketch"

Languages of the world

Monday, September 9, 2024

The Entire History of Pornography (video)


The ENTIRE History of Pornography | documentary
(History But Fast) 9/6/24: Explore the fascinating history of pornography, tracing its roots from ancient civilizations to the digital age. Delve into how early cultures like the ancient Greeks and Romans depicted erotic art and literature, reflecting societal norms and taboos. Discover the impact of the printing press in the 15th century, which revolutionized the dissemination of explicit and obscene material, making it more accessible than ever before. Journey through the Victorian Age, when the tension between moral conservatism and hidden desires led to a clandestine market for erotic novels and photographs. Learn about the role of early cinema in the 20th century, which brought moving images into the realm of adult entertainment, pushing boundaries and challenging censorship laws. Examine the pivotal moments in the 1960s and 70s, when the sexual revolution and the rise of counterculture movements led to a more open discussion and acceptance of pornography. Understand the legal battles and landmark court cases that shaped the industry, defining what could be produced and consumed. Witness the transformation brought by the internet, which democratized access to adult content, creating a global market and giving rise to new genres and platforms. Analyze the ongoing debates about the ethical implications, societal impact, and future of pornography in a rapidly changing digital landscape. This video offers a comprehensive overview of the origins and evolution of pornography, providing historical context and critical insights into one of the most controversial yet enduring aspects of human culture.

Whether one is a history enthusiast, a sociology student, or simply curious about the subject, this exploration promises to be both enlightening and thought-provoking. #HistoryOfPornography #EroticArt #AncientCivilizations #PrintingPress #VictorianEra #EarlyCinema #SexualRevolution #Censorship #InternetPorn #DigitalAge #AdultEntertainment #CulturalImpact #EthicalDebates #Sociology #HumanCulture

Thursday, June 20, 2024

Gregg Braden: strange things at end of time


Feel like time is speeding up? There's an unexpected reason

Researcher Gregg Braden
(OurTimelessWisdom) Feel like time is speeding up, like a calm stream is turning into a raging river? It's leaving everyone wondering why.

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Gregg Braden’s insights reveal how these changes impact consciousness and our daily lives, urging us to embrace community, inner strength, and conscious adaptation.

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    The ancient map of time and its relevance today
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  • Consciousness expansion and spiritual awakening
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Wednesday, August 30, 2023

Skip breakfast. Cleanse instead (video)

What about shakes like MUD WTR? Wait.
One of the most common of nutritional MYTHS is that breakfast is "the most important meal of the day" trope, which was popularized by the Seventh Day Adventist John Harvey Kellogg to promote sales of his cash cow cr*p "Corn Flakes Cereal."

Fifty years later Edward Bernays, "the father of public relations" (PR, commercial for-profit propaganda) and one of the pioneers of modern-day advertising, convinced Americans that eating a high calorie, high protein meal first thing in the morning was part of some kind of healthy lifestyle.

What about plant-based pea protein?
The fact is that it is not. Facts about breakfast are a bit different. First of all, our paleolithic ancestors, whose bodies and biochemical needs were much like ours, didn't start off the morning with a big meal.

More likely they went without or perhaps began the day with some seeds or maybe plant material of some kind. Second, eating draws blood and nutritional resources away from the brain and the muscles towards the digestive tract, leading to drowsiness and feeling a need for a nap. This is not a plus for productivity.

Perhaps most importantly, between our last meal of the previous day and our next on the following day, the body is gradually becoming ketogenic, which means weight loss, more energy, and improvements in inflammation markers (less inflammation).

If one must eat breakfast, avoid cereal (which is full of toxic acrylamides, sugar, preservatives, coloring and synthetic flavoring agents and, worst of all, plant lectins like gluten, gliadin, fagopyrins in the case of wheat, oat, buckwheat, rye, and barley), sweets, and processed foods.

Stick to protein and good fats: avocados, raw soaked nuts, and green leaves. Enjoyed with lots of salt and natural spices, all are great foods to start off the day, [the later the better. Drink 16 to 20 ounces of water first thing in the morning, as this will help complete the overnight cleansing process, a natural cycle that completes around 11:00 am.] More

Thursday, March 30, 2023

Hating TV's Jennifer Aniston and "Friends"

Zack Sharf (Variety, 3/29/23); Crystal Q., Seth Auberon, CC Liu (eds.), Wisdom Quarterly

 
Friends is offensive comedy to snowflake kids
I'm not gay. Can I be on Fast Times at R High?
Jennifer Aniston
has been starring in comedies for nearly 30 years, from the launch of NBC’s Friends in 1994 to the upcoming release of her latest Netflix movie Murder Mystery 2 [which is getting horrible reviews as unfunny garbage], which means she’s had a front row seat to watching comedy tastes change over three decades.

Aniston recently told France's AFP (via Yahoo News) that “comedy has [d]evolved” so much that it’s a bit tricky these days to be funny. 

Don't say I'm a man; that would make Ross gay!
“Now it’s a little tricky because you have to be very careful, which makes it really hard for comedians, because the beauty of comedy is that we make fun of ourselves, make fun of life,” Aniston said.

“[In the past] you could joke about a bigot and have a laugh: that was hysterical. And it was about educating people on how ridiculous people were. And now we’re not allowed to do that.”

“There’s a whole generation of people, kids, who are now going back to episodes of ‘Friends’ and find them offensive,” Aniston added.

“There were things that were never intentional and others…well, we should have thought it through — but I don’t think there was a sensitivity like there is now.” More: variety.com