Scream | USA

ABOUT

Scream is one of the flagship acts of the cult label Dischord Records and a pivotal representative of the renowned Washington D.C. hardcore punk scene. Formed in the early 1980s, the band stands as one of the longest-running and most iconic fixtures of the entire movement.
The group continues to be led by the Stahl brothers—Peter (vocals) and Franz (guitar)—alongside long-time bassist Skeeter Thompson and drummer Kent Stax. Over the years, the band’s ranks have featured many other distinguished musicians, most notably Dave Grohl, who went on to drum for the genre-defining Nirvana and now leads the rock giants Foo Fighters.
With a long-awaited new studio album on the horizon, the group arrives in Lublin to grace the Different Sounds stage, headlining the special showcase dedicated to Dischord Records.

9.07.2022 | 23.30 | 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.