Abuse of Power: Vans Sidestripe Sessions | VANS

This week’s session features music by Atlanta-based hardcore band, Abuse of Power. From their album, 'What On Earth Can We Do', Abuse of Power performs two songs; “May 1st" and “What On Earth Can We Do" accompanied by art created by Evan Mendel.

Over the past three years, Atlanta's Abuse of Power has been creating their distinct and innovative approach to hardcore music. During that journey, the five-piece has managed to push the typical standards and boundaries of the genre. After releasing demos and a 5-track EP, When Then Becomes Now in 2017; Abuse of Power has dropped their debut full-length album, What On Earth Can We Do via Triple B Record.

The relentless 9-track LP showcases an exploration in the hardcore scene; each note deliberate and impactful. Online music haven Brooklyn Vegan praised the album's variety by saying, "On top of having crisp, modern production that stops it from ever sounding retro, this 9-song LP can touch on anything from Rollins-era Black Flag to Revolution Summer-era Dischord to chugging '90s hardcore to emo-leaning hardcore like Lifetime to no-frills '00s melodic hardcore like Modern Life Is War."

Abuse of Power is set to play a string of shows this July in the US and Europe. What On Earth Can We Do is available for purchase via Bandcamp.

Vans Sidestripe Sessions Season 2 is a global series celebrating collaboration, diversity, and expression through music and art. The two-song sessions feature performances from Vans' extended family of musicians; backdropped by original art installations from emerging artists. Each session is unique in sight and sound.

Music credits:
“May 1st"
“What On Earth Can We Do"

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Abuse of Power: Vans Sidestripe Sessions | VANS

[jaysonhoward]

Seeing hardcore inside a side stripe session is so sick. Hardcore is what drives my skating and it’s sick that vans is inclusive of hardcore.

[QuestionKnife]

Bands to consider on this:

Combust
Regulate
Hangman
Dead Heat
Krimewatch

[mrhumperdoodle]

If Vans gets DARE to play one of these sessions I may cry happy tears

[yamilhasbunchavarria]

Awesome band!! Some tunes on their album reminds me of Turning Point

[markh]

Cool stuff. These guys rock. They should tour with Method of doubt and Restraining order.

[Friedcrust]

Incredible! Idles & this band have been the best so far. Try getting the coathangers on!!

[CouchAids]

Thank you for this fresh breathe of air 🙏🏼

[stonemiller]

Good band reminds me of old title fight and toche amore

[ajbrown]

YES VANS!!!! MORE OF THIS KIND OF STUFF!!!!

[onionizm]

The guitar player in the hat is a godlike skater

[baldmitzvah]

one of my favorite bands at the moment. reminds me a lot of BURN.

[humaneimperfection]

This music is great, I think it's probably had it's day tho.. and there's a time and place for certain styles of music. I remember being in a band 15 years ago that helped to beat this style of music to death lol. Beat to death imo, but that's just my opinion.. Definite technical chops 👍

[natecleveland]

Saw these dudes a couple years ago. Pretty tight

[arthurdent]

What's that noise? Some strange crossover.. not the one i prefer

Mauro❤️🛹🎸

[lordjamesthesecond]

If this ain't thehottest ad ive ever came across lol

[gothangelsinner]

theyre better here than in the master recording

[Vb]

Shame the bassist made the band live up to their name.

[jarellkline]

I’m just being honest that sucked Vans smh

[mannyskater]

Crappy. A lot of better bands out now. Who did they know to get this deal I wonder