The NYHC Band of the Week Is UNDERDOG

Next mutt on the block—our weekly riot of New York City hardcore punk bands continues, ripped from the pages of Tony Rettman’s big, meaty NYHC book.

Adam Nathanson, Life’s Blood/Born Against: “In the New York City scene, Underdog played the role that I imagine Minor Threat occupied several years earlier in D.C. They were the mutually agreed-upon and best-loved singalong band, and all of their songs were about growing up and having fun.”

Russ Iglay, bassist: “We were far from straightedge, bu...