Jesse Stand Hard on Touring with Blood for Blood, Right Brigade, and DIY Hustle

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Chris B9 is joined by longtime friend Jesse Gustafson (more commonly known as Jesse Standhard) to discuss their 35-year history together, from the early 1990s suburban Connecticut hardcore scene to their respective career paths. Jesse reflects on the DIY hustle that defined their youth, detailing how he started a fanzine at 15 and eventually launched Standhard Records to release early demos for friends' bands. He explores the creative drive that keeps him connected to the scene and the unique community-building nature of hardcore that has maintained their friendship for decades. Jesse also explores: The DIY "Hacks" of the 90s: How they used "bootlegged" Kinko’s cards to print flyers and…