2023 was a fantastic year for music, and it was a year that felt like a particularly productive one in the realm of hardcore and its bastard children. With so much coming out, I thought it useful for posterity’s sake to do a little primer for what was relevant, great or otherwise worth hearing. This isn’t a definitive list, a best-of, nothing so firm. This is just, for me, 15 records that defined the year. Closet Witch – Chiaroscuro Zegema Beach Records A late release, Closet Witch injects this subtle, emotive undercurrent into their combination of grind and powerviolence; as … Continue reading Hardcore Breakdown 2023: The Year In 15 Records