STENCIL/ART RELATED LINKS:
ACTIVISM/AWARENESS LINKS:
MUSIC RELATED LINKS:
BANDS TO CHECK OUT: (mostly MySpaces)
Banksy.co.uk: the world famous graffiti artist from Bristol
Stencilry: lots of different types of stencils, mostly not technically stencil-ready, more for screen printing only; stencilpunks occassionally does a stencil exchange with stencilry, giving them stencils i get requests for but do not want to post on this site.
Stencils.ch: International archive with stencils from all over the world
The History Of Stenciling (.pdf file): its short but it gets the point across. read it and learn a little something about this ancient art.
StencilRevolution.com: has some tutorials as well as a rather large stencil art gallery; download stencil fonts too
StencilArchive.org: has some decent How To's for all you beginners.
Threadless.com: interesting shirt designs, good for inspiration or a good laugh
Dobi.nu: Rob Dobi's design page. Does alot of work for bands like less than jake, underoath, thursday, etc... He's got some pretty creative designs.
SOS Sobriety: Alcoholism is a big problem in todays underground music scenes. Most people just don't know when to stop when they turn from recreational drinkers to habbitual. If you or someone you know might have a problem, check out this site and read some of the content they have. Its an alternative to AA that has the group support element but they encourage people to try different methods to see what works for them.
Alcohol Awareness: another alcohol-awareness link with some more condensed information. Seriously, we've lost too many friends to this growing problem. Take a minute to read some of the content on either of these two sites.
The Living Wage Resource Center: A "living wage" is the minimum wage to support a family above the poverty line, and varies by area. In most areas of the country the minimum wage isn't enough to support yourself/your family and organizations like this one rally to increase the minimum wage to a reasonable/responsible amount.
Riot Grrl UK: A UK based website for proud female punks and the guys who respect them
Grrrl Zine Network: "A resource site for international grrrl, lady, queer and trans folk zines, distros and DIY projects"
Two Tone: Two Tone is one of the oldest and best punk shops thats still running today. The actual store is located in Passiac, NJ, but the website works as a mailing order for the majority of their merchandise. If you're interested in getting a patch/shirt/cd/whatever: look no further than Two Tone. (boycott AYP!)
A Crusty And His Music: Free Crust/Punk Mp3's. Why waste your time trying to track down rare songs when you can download them from one source?
The Krays: NYC Reality Punk: probably the most sound-minded streetpunk you'll ever hear in your life. Don't be a cunt: give em a listen.
Tainada: The Krays/U.F.C./Zombie Vandals side project
The World/Inferno Friendship Society: Addicted to Bad Ideas
Hub City Stompers: If you don't know you better ask somebody
Straight Laced: Oi! from Kentucky
Awful Waffle: NJ's very own bee-swatting ska; ska music you two-step to.
Defiance, Ohio: folkpunk from all over; good shit
Mischief Brew a.k.a. Erik Petersen: Folk/Punk from Philly; Remember that the last name is all e's. never forget that.
Strike Anywhere: politically-driven punk/hardcore from Richmond, Va; overall an amazing band.
The Blood Reds: punk rock/oi! from the garden state (ex: a million different bands)
Gutbucket: Dry-Humping The American Dream... "Music you make babies to" from Brooklyn
The Measure(SA): Punk Rock with a folkish edge from New Brunswick, NJ
Cranked Up!: Anti-Fascist Punk Rock/Oi from Philly
Bomb The Music Industry!: Ska music for computer nerds