Tigress - Self Titled EP

"Dig it: the harbingers of Chicago hardstyle are here. Tigress, the soundtrack to a night spent up to no good, of bottles breaking windows, of a cop taking a brick to the teeth. A whirlwind of camo and jerseys, this is the antidote to a billion flaccid bands touting brotherhood, the antithesis of self-indulgent essays by aged-out, boutique hardcore curators. 

Dig it: Are you caught in a mosh? Or is the mosh caught in you?"

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Blystex - Nasty Licks

Midwestern ladies doing p0nk. DONTCHAKNOW


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Gas Rag - On The Beach EP

"Chicago's GR'S final offering, recorded just before their breakup last fall. Comparisons have been made, names have been dropped, l'll just keep it as great old mid-western HC meets some scandi or jap HC, yet without sounding as one of them generic dis-clone bands. The Rag have graced us for a short yet very fruitfull period with some of the best harsh and refreshing HC/PUNK for the last couple of years, this EP is among of their best"

Ooze - Self Titled EP

"You read that right. At long last. Six track shit slab from the Abominable Ooze. ‘Nuff said."

Gas Rag - Beats Off! MLP

"The gang is back with their first 12" that continues to pay homage to their Midwestern homeland whilst sending warm regards to the distant land of Scandinavia all the while churning out a special brand of aggressive rock. This is a platter full of frantic yet tasteful riffs, a savage vocal delivery, and professionally executed pre-teen drumming - producing an end result that will inevitably aid in the listener's self destructive course of choice. Try not to freak the fuck out."

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Gas Rag - Demo 2013 CS

Impressive demo cassette from your new favorite Chicago hc/punk band, it sounds likes a cross between Totalitär and Amdi Petersens Armé.

This one is truly a banger, do not pass this up!

Featuring memebers of Cülo and Worn Out

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PITFALL - Demo 2012 CS

"After Chicago legends PUNCH IN THE FACE called it quits in 2007, three of the members reformed some time after to start PITFALL. Taking a decidedly melodic yet still hard-edged approach, veterans Jeff Jelen, Ebro Virumbrales, and Dave Song recorded these incredible 8 tracks. Get ready to have these songs stuck in your head because these are some of the catchiest anthems in ages. Taking influence from classic Oi! and Chicago punk, this is one masterpiece of a demo. Includes a smashing cover of "Victims of the Vampire" by Slaughter and the Dogs!"

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Pitfall - You'll Never Be Forgotten by CarpetRash

Cülo - My Life Sucks And I Could Care Less LP

Finally, The long awaited debut LP by the almighty Cülo.

Chicago's own, Cülo continues to cement their status as one of the best (if not, THE best) hardcore/punk bands in the last 4 years.

It's fast, pissed and catchier than ever. Get into it fgtz.  

MUTANT MUSIC FOR MUTANT PEOPLE

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Cülo - My Attitude by CarpetRash

[LIVE VIDEO] Cülo @ 285 Kent in Brooklyn, NY - 08/31/12

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Violent End - Demo 2012 CS

Demo tape from new Chicago hardcore punk band featuring members of Raw Nerve, Manipulation, and Vile Gash. 
It sounds like a cross between Discharge/UK82 and 90's Clevo HC.
Chicago kills it in the hardcore game yet again.
S/O Drug Punk for the rip.

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VIOLENT END - VIOLENT END by BLACKUNIFORMS

Raw Nerve - Tall Tales LP

Tribute post for the greatest Chicago band that ever lived, RAW NERVE. 

This LP serves as an anthology if you will, it complies all of their out of print material (Nervous Habits cass, Teens in Heat 7", demo and comp tracks)

Birth Deformities - Suburbanized 10" MLP

Newest record from Chicago's own, Birth Deformities which consist members of Cülo and Nick (Cowabunga Records CEO).

The record continues right where the band left off in their demo, if you dig sketchy 80's hardcore punk like Chronic Sick and Fatal Rage, you'll adore this.

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Birth Deformities - Mentally Damaged by CarpetRash