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Author: Grayden Hall

  • Damage Report: COTC Fundraiser @ Dirty Dungarees

    Damage Report: COTC Fundraiser @ Dirty Dungarees

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    I sincerely pity anyone who could not make it to the Central Ohio Trans Collective fundraiser show, because this show, more than any local gig I’ve seen, felt like an event: a culmination of all that hardcore has been progressing towards in Central Ohio. It featured a colossal eight band bill, and the least popular…

  • Damage Report: Moru @ Dirty Dungarees

    Damage Report: Moru @ Dirty Dungarees

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    Substantial turnout for a Wednesday animated Columbus Hardcore outfit GUN LEASH’s opening set at Dirties. Their style reminds me of classic early 80s hardcore in the same vein of Black Flag or Minor Threat – featuring deep, shouty vocals which occasionally give way into guttural screams and simple progressions typically consisting of three or four…

  • Damage Report: Fallfiftyfeet @ Dirty Dungarees

    Damage Report: Fallfiftyfeet @ Dirty Dungarees

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    The Sunday show at Dirty Dungarees started with Columbus power trio Brave Face. Their self-described style of “yelling music” consists of a unique blend of emo, screamo, post hardcore, and melodic hardcore, providing ear-pleasing vocal melodies interrupted by the occasional fit of screaming. Despite being played fingerstyle, the bass tone sounds huge, producing a solid…