For east coast fans of punk and hardcore, the Back To School Jam is like Christmas, the Fourth Of July, and Comic-Con rolled into one. At this annual festival, both classic and contemporary bands come together to bathe in the adoration and flying teeth of their fans. Now, the tradition is finally coming to a close: 2019’s Back To School Jam is the last one ever. Since I’ll never get this chance again, I decided to head out to Jersey City and take in the spectacle. Here’s my experience… 2:30pm It’s a special day: the punks and goths of Jersey City and surrounding areas — whether it be New York, Pennsylvania, or…well, elsewhere in Jersey — are out in the sun for once, enduring the heat in their all-black clothing. Whether pr...
