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Provincetown Whales
The first of its kind in Boston – 100% DIY whale watches for up to 4 people… whales in their own environment, on their own terms, without disrupting them or the seascape.
Owned and run by Skott Daltonic (Daltonic and Capital Radio).
Site created by Amy Toxic with MAKERS.
Profane Existence
Political punk magazine and label.
"Making Punk A Threat Again".
A DIY punk culture staple.
"Direct Hit Zine" by Mel Hughes
Mel Hughes is an old school punk based in Ireland. He has been doing variations of his zine for ages. This on-line variation of his zine allows comments!
Toxic Narcotic
Boston's longest running DIY hardcore punk band.
MouthSewnShut
From two of the founding members of Toxic Narcotic comes apocalyptic reggae crust! Lots of crust, no cheese….
Sudo Shoes - Vegan Shoe Store
The Boston area's only 100% vegan shoe store. Owned and operated by local musicians/artists/writers who are all fully dedicated to the cause.
Wide range of prices and styles to suit everyone - so you have no excuses.
This is where I spend very long days. Come say hi.
I'm super friendly and nice, unless you're not.
Kristen Bronson
"Quiltface"- quilt artist and writer.
Nicole Tammaro Photography
Barred For Life -Black Flag Tattoo Book Project
Stewart Dean Ebersole is traveling the world interviewing members of Black Flag and people with the Black Flag bars tattoo. Keep up with the project -and future book- on this blog!
Bill Byers Tattoos
Bill Byers is an incredibly talented artist and tattoo artist.

The Sore
Chaotic and powerful Austrian punk rock influenced by bands such as Black Flag, Poison Idea, Negative Approach, Raw Power, etc.
“This is about passion not fashion.”
Resistant Culture
Resistant Culture integrates indigenous music into their crusty grindcore. They are also focused on activism and youth empowerment. An incredibly powerful band you won't want to miss out on.
My Rocket Studio
A mobile recording studio in Milano, Italy. Yes, mobile!!!
Dave Tree
- artist, activist and frontman Dave Tree. (Singer for bands Tree, Drug War and SuperPower. Best known for his politically-charged silkscreen work.)
Anarchy Club
A rock band based in Boston and fronted by the singer of defunct C60. Anarchy Club incorporates a vast array of influences, including the singer Keith's days in the 80's Boston hardcore scene. Anarchy Club also has ties to "Guitar Hero".
Duncan Wilder Johnson
"Heavy Metal Spoken Word" artist and frontman for Destruct-a-thon.
Pecangeography
- Work by fine and scenic artist Pecan.
My Fair Heathen
My Fair Heathen Production Company.
Focusing on plays, film and documentaries.
Run by Gretchen Knapp, Megan O'Leary and Janet Bobcean.
John Nikolai
John Nikolai is a professional photographer best known for his images of punk bands and beautiful women.
Disaster Strikes
The long-standing, political punk band from Boston. On "Alternative Tentacles".
Amy Toxic at Flickr
Please visit my Flickr page to view un-edited sets of band photos and other imagery.
My Flickr account is used specifically to give me the freedom to post snapshots. This is where I post most of my band photography. I cannot stress enough that I do not consider my Flickr account to be artistically based, although I do mix artistic images in with the others.
SS Kaliert
Rodent Popsicle Records
18 year old Boston-based punk and hardcore label.
Regeneration Tattoo
The studio where Cathy Johnson, the artist who tattooed my ears, works.
Jon Merz
Writer Jon Merz.
~writer ~ producer ~ ninja
Very talented writer of over a dozen books, producer of a TV show and an eternal student of Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu/Ninjutsu, which reflects in his work.
DIY punk site "zbcrew"
This is an amazing DIY punk site with great distro and activist info. The little I can read of it sends a good message. Definitely worth taking a look and spending a bit of time with on-line translators to read!
Cathy Johnson
The home site for the artist that tattooed my ears.
Check out her beautiful work, some of which has been featured
in tattooing magazines.
Tin Can Hooley
If you've ever wondered what happened to former Toxic Narcotic bassist Benny, this is it. Will Toxic plays mandolin and twelve string for this Irish -style pub band that specializes in jigs and reels.

Composed of former and current members of the Larkin Brigade, the Cham-peons, the Sprained Ankles, Melee, and Toxic Narcotic.
Tin Can Hooley on Facebook
Traditional Irish band with members of Toxic Narcotic, Larkin Brigade and Cradle to the Grave.
La Crisi
Italian hardcore band with an old school sound.
The Sore on myspace
Artist Runway
Life in the New Republic
One of my favorite personal blogs, written by a mother who is raising a gifted child with Asperger Syndrome. The child, B, is one of my many co-authors for the book “The Plot Thickens”. It is both introspective and entertaining and a good read for all parents.
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