Category Archives: what we think about stuff

It’s 4/20, let’s discuss MARIJUANA ACTIVISTS

Let’s just get the basics out of the way: like any other sensible, right-thinking person, I totally think weed should be legal, and I’m going to assume everybody reading this does too. Let’s also assume that we are all familiar … Continue reading

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SYWH FAQs: “What SLAM bands should I liek??”

For whatever reason, people ask me questions about everything from streetwear to their resume to convincing their girl to let them PIITB. I think that’s awesome, because I pretty much never get tired of giving people advice! But hands down, … Continue reading

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WARHOUND lost money on tour; need ur donations to keep chasing their dreams

WARHOUND are not only one of the sweetest newish hardcore bands, but also the latest to hop on the digital panhandling bandwagon. Apparently they squandered all their money (most likely by literally making more t-shirt designs than songs), lost money … Continue reading

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Who is in the SCENE BAND HALL OF FAME??

It’s sad that scene is dead, but the truth is that I couldn’t do this post while it was alive, like how you can’t really induct an athlete into the Hall Of Fame until they retire. It’s liek we can’t … Continue reading

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WHY I QUIT BEING VEGAN: my brave battle with Special Snowflake Syndrome

From what I can tell by reading Us Weekly and People, when you get a scary disease it makes you very heroic. They’re always referring to Demi’s brave struggle against bulemia, Michael J Fox’s brave fight with Parkinson’s, but they’re … Continue reading

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THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA are full-on srsbros now :(

In hindsight, this was the beginning of the end for scenebro-era TDWP. It all starts innocently enough, when scenebros decide they’re 2 grown up for Glamour Kills and discover entry-level streetwear brands on Tumblr (in this case Crooks & Castles). … Continue reading

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Whale Wars: Internet Edition: BREAKING TUMBLR NEWS

Hey gang! Our readers have sent us an update on a “beautiful” new trend on Tumblr: The “You’re beautiful Project!” Granted, the originators might not know their style guide’s rules for titles, but this is a wonderful idea! Here at … Continue reading

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Brociology: Analyzing Videos of White Girls Dancing

As any white male with an equally white sister can tell you, there is nothing white girls love to do more than look stupid but in a cute way.  They like wearing ironic flat bills, saying “gangster” words, and not … Continue reading

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The one thing hardcore bands all hate: CHANGE!

Sometimes it feels like hardcore is hopelessly fragmented, with factions like tough guy, straightedge, posi and regretcore all pitted against each other. WHERE’S THE UNITY?? Although it may seem impossible to find common ground, it does exist. From what I … Continue reading

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Whale Wars: Internet Edition: Repurposing

Welcome back to the Whale Wars: Internet Edition blog! Be sure to check back later in the week for some tasty soy treats straight from Portland. The topic of today’s blog is the most important tool you WW:IE fans can … Continue reading

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