David Gamage’s “A Hardcore Heart: Adventures In A DIY Scene” Book Announced

Packed with first-hand stories and unpolished nuggets, A Hardcore Heart plots a path through UKHC in the ‘90s as it developed into an underground scene. Focusing on the people; artists, promoters, venues, record labels and fanzines, and following the evolution of the author’s bands, it looks at the intricacies of the post-punk genre and bursts with “straight from the horse’s mouth” hardcore anecdotes that’ll keep you turning the pages.You’ll read about touring and gigs with hundreds of bands, including Green Day, NOFX, Alice Donut, Jailcell Recipes, The BBMFs, Majority Of One, Spermbirds, The Babies Three, Understand, Samiam, Down By Law, Alloy, Hot Water Music, Bob Tilton, Tribute, Discount, Blue Tip, Leiah, Leatherface, Spy Versus Spy, Hunter Gatherer, Dismemberment Plan, Burning Airlines, Piebald and many more.

If you were ever in a band, then you’ll recognise and empathise with much of the narrative. And if you’ve wondered what it would be like to tour and release records at the underdog end of the alternative music scene, then this book will take you on an invigorating and enlightening roller-coaster ride. David Gamage is a musician and author who has played in bands since his teens and is an active part of the alternative music scene, having promoted gigs, edited a fanzine and run a record label. David lives with his wife and two sons in an idyllic cottage in East Sussex, and when he’s not playing with his family and their cats, he enjoys travelling, strangling his guitar and introducing others to obscure rock bands. A Hardcore Heart will be released on Valentine’s Day 2023 and is now available for pre-order via Earth Island Books.