Back in September, before I learned how to properly use my microphone, I got to speak with two members of the HIRS collective, a thrashy grindcore band from Philadelphia, when they came through North Carolina on tour. We talked about their organizational philosophy, tokenization in punk, and using violent music as an outlet in a violent world.

Read more and see photos on our website: https://transmusic.org/

Learn more about the HIRS Collective: http://hirs666.com/