PoshBoy

I know it can be quite popular to speak out against the war in Iraq or where ever the war takes us, but just hear me out.  I'm not really doing either.  Right now I'm in Iraq serving another tour here.  For military guys, it's not about politics or policies; it's about the guy/gal next to you.  Everyone is being there for everyone.  No matter what goes down, no matter what color, creed, sex or religion you got each other’s backs.  I can tell you punk rock is huge in the military.  Idealism and tolerance has never been more prevalent in any military at any time than right now.  This UG site is a lot like that the more I read in forums or groups.  Everyone helping everyone become better, enjoys more and flat out be there when you can't nail down that riff.  People on this site are from all over the world helping each other cause we all love music.  I hope everyone gets my meaning.  I'm not saying war is ever good.  It is violent and tears lives apart, but the lessons learned are priceless in a bad situation.  Stay hardcore, because you have to.

Today is a day that makes me feel like my entire body has been given a major dose of Novocain.  I have been away from home for 6 months now and going back never seemed so good.  Even my Zune, with my massive collection of music isn’t helping.  I play all the classics, “The Bruisers”, “The Addicts”, “Bad Religion”, and even “Crass” all is failing.  Usually I like to feel sorry for myself and listen to sadder acoustic music, but eff that, I gotta snap out of this.  Maybe thinking about our booming economy will help?  Mmmmm.  How about the high quality of education American kids receive?  Well?  I know what will do the trick, our quality of life.  Screw it, this is why Prozac, Wellbutrin and Xanax are so popular.  I can make it all better with some pills.  Naw think I’ll just stick to the music.  Stay hardcore, cause I’m not.

I'm going to use this opportunity to write about a magazine that is hands down the best bang for your buck.  Approximately one year ago I subscribed to Rockabilly Magazine and became instantly enthralled in the diverse pieces it offered.  I wasn't exactly into Rockabilly music but the way these reports wrote with such energy excited me.  Of course the quality was unbelievable for a magazine subscription under $20.  I even took it upon myself to write the magazine and tell them how much I appreciate the work being done.  They were very professional and seemed like regular Joes that are just getting their passion out there to the masses the way our zines do.  Check em out online at www.rockabillymagazine.com and you will know exactly what I'm sayin.  Hopefully you take a look.  Stay hardcore

God, that's it.  I'm so sick of people saying punk is over/dead.  Of course it is...to you.  You ain't gonna find it through ticketmaster or some major label.  If you’re searching for angst and chaos in labels such as Sony, Artisan or some other multi-million dollar industry you won't find it.  They are in the business of profit making not anything else.  If you want to find it, go to your local dive bar and look for the band who is pale, skinny, and remind you of the guy you just passed begging for a dollar.  Because that is what punk is...the outcast, the beggar, the regular guys just trying to make it day by day.  Go listen to a band like "The Hollowpoints" from WA and tell me punk is dead.  Punk will never die, it is the vampire of the music scene...only reveals itself to those like em and usually only at night.  Stay hardcore.