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   A straight edge tattoo. Straight edge (sometimes abbreviated as sXe or signified by XXX or simply X) is a subculture of hardcore punk whose adherents refrain from using alcohol, tobacco, and recreational drugs in reaction to the punk subculture 's excesses. [ 1 ][ 2 ][ 3 ] Some adherents refrain from engaging in promiscuous or casual sex ...

2. www.britannica.com › topic › straight-edgeStraight edge | Meaning, Lifestyle, & Bands | Britannica

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   In essence, the emergence of straight edge was a rejection of nihilism and perceived societal corruption in favor of embracing self-care and community. Dr. Know (left) and Darryl Jenifer of Bad Brains in 1987 Bad Brains was a groundbreaking four-piece band from Washington, D.C., that blended reggae with hardcore punk.

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4. www.allmusic.com › style › straight-edge-ma0000012027Straight-Edge Music Style Overview | AllMusic

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   Straight-Edge. Born out of the early Washington, DC hardcore punk scene, Straight-Edge has a strange history. It can be traced back to songs written by Minor Threat vocalist Ian MacKaye. Those songs, "Straight-Edge," and "Out of Step," outlined MacKaye's personal feelings on the hedonism of the day, and the rules were simple: No drinking, no ...

5. www.kerrang.com › what-does-it-mean-to-be-straightWhat Does It Mean To Be Straight Edge In 2020? - Kerrang!

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   Sep 26, 2019 · In 2001, a 17-year-old Trevor Friedrich, who has been the drummer in the straight edge band Eighteen Visions since 2004, decided to become straight edge after drinking and doing drugs as a young ...

6. exclaim.ca › music › articleA New Wave of Bands Are Giving Straight Edge New Meaning

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   Apr 10, 2019 · BY Connor Atkinson Published Apr 10, 2019. Asked why the straight edge message that his band advocates — a lifestyle free of drugs, smoking and alcohol — has begun to resonate with music fans ...

7. library.fiveable.me › straight-edgeStraight edge - Vocab, Definition, and Must Know Facts - Fiveable

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   Straight edge is a subculture within punk rock that advocates for a lifestyle of abstinence from alcohol, drugs, and promiscuous sex, emphasizing discipline and self-control. Emerging in the late 1970s and early 1980s, it aligns with the ideology of punk rock by rejecting mainstream societal norms and promoting personal integrity through the refusal of substances.

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   What is a straight edge punk band?

   • Minor Threat, pictured in 1981, coined the term "straight edge". Straight edge grew out of hardcore punk in the late 1970s and early 1980s and was partly characterized by shouted rather than sung vocals.

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   Are there any bands that are straight edge?

   • "There are a lot of bands right now that are very, very straight edge, but in an inclusive way," Hale says. "Back in the day, there was a lot of negativity surrounding straight edge. It was a scary deal, with a lot of violence surrounding it. I just don't think that exists right now.

   A New Wave of Bands Are Giving Straight Edge New Meaning

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   What's going on with straight edge music in 2019?

   • Last year saw a ripple of prominent releases, from bands like True Love, Harm's Way and Trail of Lies, and reunions from Arkangel and One King Down, ultimately leading to 2019's new wave of straight edge music.

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   Is the straight edge movement a good idea?

   • "Back in the day, there was a lot of negativity surrounding straight edge. It was a scary deal, with a lot of violence surrounding it. I just don't think that exists right now. There are a lot of kids getting into hardcore at a young age, and to see the straight edge movement can be inspiring for them. They want to be a part of something more."

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   Who was the first straight edge band?

   • The first entirely straight edge band in the country was Steadfast, who formed in Durham, England in 1988. Despite originally being formed as a vehicle to annoy the members of the anarcho punk scene, the band eventually grew into a serious band.

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   What is straight edge culture?

   • Straight edge culture has seen a shift with the rise of social media and other digital communication. Recent studies have shown that now more than ever there are straight edgers existing in isolation—in other words, they are not connected to any local scene but communicate with other straight edgers primarily via the Internet.

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9. medium.com › timeline › straight-edge-movement-67544Straight edge: How one 46-second song started a 35-year ...

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   Oct 11, 2016 · Straight edge was in many ways a response to the notoriously substance-addled punk culture of the 1970s. Punk, too, was a resistance movement, but its rebellion was laced with nihilism. And drugs.