Soulside | USA

ABOUT

Soulside is a legendary fixture of the Dischord Records roster. Formed in the mid-1980s by a group of school friends, the band eventually emerged as one of the most vital representatives of the American hardcore and post-hardcore scenes. Over time, the members branched out into distinct musical ventures—giving rise to fellow festival guests Girls Against Boys, as well as Bobby Sullivan’s Seven-League Boots, a project known for its seamless fusion of punk and reggae.
Much like their contemporaries, Scream, Soulside prepared for the release of a brand-new studio album in 2022. The band recorded under the watchful eye of J. Robbins (of Jawbox fame), with the legendary Ian MacKaye reportedly contributing his own ideas and suggestions during the process.

9.07.2022 | 20.30-21.45 | Festival Tent

DISCHORD RECORDS

Each year, a central pillar of the Different Sounds festival is the showcase of a record label that has made a singular impact on the global music market. This year, Lublin welcomes a true titan of the hardcore punk scene: Washington D.C.’s Dischord Records, alongside three of its preeminent acts—Scream, Soulside, and Girls Against Boys.

In our annual presentation of unique labels, we focus on imprints that are distinctive, exploratory, and bold enough to forge their own musical paths, independent of fleeting trends or popularity contests. The legendary Dischord Records embodies this spirit perfectly. Founded in 1980 by the members of The Teen Idles (led by Ian MacKaye and Jeff Nelson) to release their own material, it eventually became the definitive home for local punk and underground bands.
Dischord has specialised in genres such as hardcore, punk rock, indie rock, emo, and post-hardcore, representing seminal acts including Minor Threat, The Faith, Void, Youth Brigade, Embrace, Rites of Spring, Nation of Ulysses, Dag Nasty, and Fugazi. The label is world-renowned for its rigorous DIY (Do It Yourself) ethic; its artists typically self-produce their albums and maintain affordable pricing without the financial backing of major distributors. This independent philosophy extends to their graphic design, tour booking, and documentary filmmaking.
The festival showcase will feature live concerts, film screenings, exhibitions, and a panel discussion portraying this extraordinary label, featuring both Dischord representatives and long-time artists from the roster.