WASHINGTON — Legendary frontman and Airbnb Superhost Ian Mackaye was confused last week when a couple renting a room in his legendary Dischord House didn’t…
BOSTON — Four devout straight edge kids kept with tradition yesterday and left a seat open for Minor Threat frontman Ian MacKaye during their annual…
Perhaps no genre on earth has seen as many iconic band logos as punk rock. There is The Ramones’ crest, The Descendents’ Milo cartoon, and…
We’ve all experienced it- maybe while walking your dog through the park or looking through bargain bin records at the thrift store, or maybe you’re…
BOSTON — Hundreds of new straight edge recruits received their standard issue black sheep tattoos this morning in a traditional Edge Day celebration, witnesses confirmed.…
WASHINGTON — Post-hardcore band Fugazi will end their 15-year hiatus with a series of shows in which they will criticize and chastise their audience in…
I discovered Ian Mackaye and Minor Threat at the tender age of 13. Mackaye’s unwavering commitment, raw musicality, and DIY ethos left an imprint on…
There are few punk icons more influential than Ian Mackaye. The Teen Idles, Minor Threat, Fugazi, and Dischord Records changed underground music forever. However, if…
WASHINGTON — The entire Dischord Records office staff breathed a collective sigh of relief last week after intern Matt Saunder drew Dischord founder Ian MacKaye from…
BUFFALO, N.Y. – Punk rocker Jimmy Dowl was “shocked and disappointed” when his Minor Threat reference was completely wasted on Melissa Lawrence, his server at…
WASHINGTON – For decades, touring bands have made a pilgrimage to the Dischord house, the legendary residence featured on the cover of Minor Threat’s Salad…
CHICAGO – Sarah Koenig, host of the popular podcast Serial, made a surprise announcement this weekend that the upcoming third season of the show would…
BOSTON — Straight edge clothing lines, known for their brash statements and flagrant use of the letter X, now outnumber straight edge kids, according to a…
Cleveland, Ohio – With less than a year left before the President of Punk election, a dozen candidates from all across the spectrum of punk…
DISCHORD HOUSE — Only hours after getting off of his last shift, Ian Mackaye is already preparing for another long day at the office. At…