Mussel Cove Creations

making waves with every word

hardcore

  • Up Portland – ‘Sidenotes’ w/ Thomas (June ’26)

    Tour de Force  ***  Driving became quotidian, hypnotic… The snaking asphalt hissed and spit, coiled to strike the blue-jean sky. Billboards fence the road, blurred between Jesus and Adult Pleasure stores – strange landmarks in a world constantly fading… Forgotten strips of pious, rural America – seen through a fisheye of purgatory and binge.  Below…

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  • Mainebrews N’ Musicreviews – THE GUILLOTINE WITH THOMAS H.

    What a week for Maine, what a week for metal and hardcore. A far cry from silver trumpets, Portland rolled out the blood-red carpet for Cruel Hand, razing Geno’s to the ground – Okay, rewind… Concert reviews are cool, but what about a PARKING review? Imagine: It’s Saturday evening, and not only is Geno’s sold…

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  • Mainebrews N’ Musicreviews – THE GUILLOTINE WITH THOMAS H.

    Chris Linkovitch – Maine maestro, hardcore hero. Long-time vocalist of Cruel Hand, he’s remained a pillar of Maine hardcore for over twenty years. Linked to H20 and Bane, Chris paved the way for countless others in this community. Highly decorated, his current role in TERROR is just one of many accolades… Off the stage, Chris…

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  • Mainebrews N’ Musicreviews – THE CHOPPING BLOCK WITH THOMAS H.

    It’s not ‘easy’ pursuing music, but I would wager that it’s effortless — like chasing a high… or someone you love. Music suffuses the spirit the way blood runs through your veins. Beyond the music, toil and sweat yield the unthinkable — Proud home to Sacred Profane Brewing; Saco Valley United; Gumskab; Mankala; and of…

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