other bands. These guys that went on to be in As Blood Runs Black and Operation Ivy. Back then it didn’t feel much like an accomplishment, but now I see some of the impact that it had. Really, it’s about seeing that these these bands get out there. Our band Doubledealer’s done multiple tours, Lifeless went to Europe twice. I see that and know I helped out. What are you working on now? Right now we have a Lifeless EP that they had for sale at the This Is Hardcore festival. Actually, all we have as of right now is Lifeless, [laughing] all the other bands are just screwing around. So in reality, Lifeless is the only thing that’s on deck for this year. Then there’s some new stuff for next year but nothing concrete.
The Harvcore Family: (L to R ) Ann Spina, Caitlin O’Donnel and Vince Spina
The Harvcore Bands Burdens
Burdens is hard to categorize, but in one word, they’re d“ark”. Since their 2008 demo, Burdens has seen a change in their style and the members, but they’ve developed a anything else. unlike is that recognizable style harsh. It was was sound Back in the day their . Today disdain with soaked raw and gritty and but still paced, ently consist their sound is more just it’s Now angry. still fast, still dark, and ty brutali the posses still they more elaborate, but . they’re known for
Double Dealer
Explain the misunderstanding people have about the scene. There are many, but the thing that’s been consistent since my involvement back in the ’80s is that it’s “angry music.” You know, like “kill-hate music” – they think the music is about violence. What is your response to that? There’s a certain energy in it. It’s different than what was acceptable when I first got into it. The big stuff at the time was like glam rock and hard rock. With this, anyone could be in a band, anyone can do whatever they want. There weren’t rock stars. You just show up, the band’s outside, you help them bring their gear into the building, they set up and play and then afterwards they come to your house and sleep. I think there’s sort of a brotherhood for people that are into hardcore music; you didn’t buy into the whole system of being like everyone else. Would you say Harvcore has brought a lot to this town? I’ve heard people say that because of Edgewise, the band I was in that caused me to start this label, they were inspired to start a band and do a tour. We were the first hardcore band in West Chester that toured and played shows. There were other bands that played shows but we went out and did an East Coast tour, went to Canada, went out West. So I think people saw someone doing it, whether it’s the band or the label, and said, “Hey, I can do that too.” That’s pretty cool, and it’s not like it’s really that hard. You just have to put in the time and the effort of seeing it through. What are your plans for the future? Continuing to release bands. Like I said, when we started I focused a lot more on local bands. I’m waiting for new up-and-coming bands, because I always love to sign bands that are local. WCP
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Chugging along with breakdowns and killer baselines, the members of Doubledealer know just how to stir a crowd of angry and passionate fans. The vocals are recognizably harsh with ferocity analogo us to their brutalizing gui tar work. Doubledealer has worked with Harvcore since 2009 and pro duc ed two solid records that even the most stubbor n of music fans could appreciate. With their fa stpaced, thrashing riffs it’s almost impossible to suppress the urge to start a circle pit.
Lifeless
Lifeless is incredibly heavy. Their most notable work is the album “NLFTW (No Love For The World)”. The title alone should give you a good first impression. The music is empowering, aggressive and nothing to be taken lightly. The first time I got to see Lifeless I was surprised to be able to walk out of the venue. But don’t let that turn you off from their music. Their metal influences are distinguishable, and Lifeless has retained a style that’s rather uncommon in today’s hardcore scene.
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