Gorilla Biscuits: 'Start Today' and the Birth of Melodic Hardcore

This episode explores Gorilla Biscuits’ 1987 EP, its role in defining melodic hardcore, and how guitarist‑singer Walter Schreifels and drummer Civ helped craft a new sound on Revelation Records. We trace the NYC scene that embraced their optimistic riffs, DIY ethic, and touring network, and we examine the lasting influence on later punk, pop‑punk, and emo bands.

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