Tony Rettman je hudební novinář na volné noze, který se zaměřuje na syrovou a nekompromisní hudební scénu. Jeho práce, která se objevila v předních publikacích, odhaluje autentičnost a ducha undergroundových umělců. Prostřednictvím svého psaní přináší Rettman čtenářům pohled do srdce alternativní hudby, kde se prolíná vášeň s realitou. Jeho editorská práce a psaní pro ziny z něj činí hlas, který rezonuje s historií a současností hudební subkultury.
With a foreword by Freddy Cricien of Madball, who made his stage debut with Agnostic Front at age 7, NYHC slams the pavement with savage tales of larger-than-life characters and unlikely feats of willpower. The gripping and sometimes hilarious narrative is woven together like the fabric of New York itself from over 100 original interviews with members of the key bands of the era of New York Hardcore.
Exploring the straight edge hardcore punk movement of the 1980s, this book delves into its unique sound, visual style, and the adoption of vegetarianism among its followers. It examines the evolution of the movement as its "don't drink, don't smoke" ethos spread globally, highlighting the challenges adherents faced in defining their ideals and boundaries. The narrative also addresses the emergence of a militant fringe, shedding light on one of the most resilient yet often misunderstood youth subcultures in music history.