description Schism Overview
A US hardcore punk zine from the early 1990s known for lengthy interviews and substantive coverage of straight edge and hardcore underground music communities.
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Schism ranks #51 of 222 in the Zine ranking, behind Craphound, ahead of Chunklet.
Respected hardcore and straight-edge interviews; strong scene credibility, but specialized audience and shorter run limit broader standing.
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Who created the Schism hardcore zine?
Schism was closely associated with New York hardcore figures Porcell and Alex Brown. Its interviews and commentary documented the straight edge scene from an insider perspective.
Was Schism connected to a record label?
Yes, Schism also became the name of a record label associated with the zine's creators. Schism Records released material connected to the late-1980s New York hardcore and youth crew scene.
Which bands were part of the scene covered by Schism?
The zine is associated with the youth crew and straight edge world around bands such as Youth of Today, Gorilla Biscuits, and Judge. Its appeal lies in lengthy primary-source interviews rather than broad commercial music reporting.
Why are original issues of Schism difficult to find?
Schism was an independently produced hardcore publication with a limited circulation rather than a mass-market magazine. Surviving original issues are therefore sought by collectors of straight edge, youth crew, and New York hardcore history.
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