For decades now, hardcore’s more progressive elements have talked a good game about inclusivity, equality and diversity. But despite the fundamental impact Black musicians have had on the genre (Bad Brains, Void, Swiz and Beefeater…) they remain sorely underrepresented – even as the genre has done better to embrace other underserved communities.
Thankfully, a new generation is putting the scene’s money where its mouth is, from re-energising familiar sounds to rewiring genre tropes altogether. Rising fast among them are LA’s Zulu, the brainchild of multi-talented frontman Anaiah Lei.
