“My connection with hardcore at this point is almost ethnic. It feels like it’s a part of my DNA.”
Read more about the return of Anti-Matter, ’90s hardcore’s most influential (and emotional) zine ↓ p4k.in/pGR5kkR
The New Scene - Ep. 188: @normanbrannon of Texas is the Reason / Anti-Matter Zine. Available now everywhere.
We discuss the re-launch of Anti-Matter Zine, @TXisthereason , New End Original and a whole lot more.
This ep. sponsored by: @newmoralityzine
Texas Is The Reason's @normanbrannon joins us on the BV podcast to talk about relaunching his '90s fanzine 'Anti-Matter,' the parallels between hardcore in 2023 and 1993, bridging generation gaps, selling out, and much more brooklynvegan.com/norman-bra…
Before Texas is the Reason, there was Anti-Matter. We used to joke we were the only band ever to be promoted as ex-members of a fanzine, but that's how much people loved it back then. And now, it's back for a new era and a new generation. Subscribe now! antimatter.substack.com
Back in 2001, our own Norman and Scott started a band called New End Original and released an album on Jade Tree. For the first time in 20 years, that album is being reissued on vinyl and preorders are up now! Enjoy it - newendoriginal.ffm.to/thrill…
Our latest exclusive vinyl reissue is of New End Original's (Far, Texas Is The Reason, Chamberlain) 2001 emo gem 'Thriller' on limited-to-300 translucent purple 2xLP. Get yours while they last! shop.brooklynvegan.com/produ…
Chris Daly (Ressurection, 108, Texas Is the Reason, High Disciple) started a new trio called Altered States.
I spoke with him about the band and their debut EP: bit.ly/3mlcl28
Our good friend Mike Kinsella just dropped a surprise @mybandowen album featuring remix work from our very own Norman Brannon! Check the details below and find it now on every streaming platform here: owen.ffm.to/the-avalanche-re…
Texas Is The Reason's 'Do You Know Who You Are?' turns 25 today. It's one of the most timeless, influential emo albums of all time, and we recently looked back on it: brooklynvegan.com/18-landmar…
This Is Hardcore Podcast
Episode 34
Norman Brannon
A Journey from New York Hardcore to Post Hardcore and Back.
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This is the deepest dive you'll ever hear. Our band's roots in hardcore made us the band we were and this interview really connects the dots. Get into it.
This Is Hardcore Podcast
Episode 34
Norman Brannon
A Journey from New York Hardcore to Post Hardcore and Back.
Listen Now on All The Finest Apps and Podcatchers
T I H C P O D C A S T . C O M