Positive and Focused Records

03/06/2026

30/05/2026

Dear all,
Being kind in a time of hatred is a radical, courageous act. Rather than a sign of weakness, it is an exercise of immense inner strength and self-control. It means refusing to let someone else's cruelty dictate your actions or poison your character.

That's why I am giving free stickers to anyone who wants to join this revolution. Feel free to contact me.

08/05/2026

For our Polish friends. From Metanoia Zine #8.
English version coming in a few weeks.

Studio📸: Jelle Mollema
Hair💈: Schorem Haarsnijder En Barbier
Live📸: Jeroen Otto

Urgent Kill
Right On Time
Jan Piet Joris en Corneel

05/05/2026

Mr Issa of the mighty Good Clean Fun
Due to life circumstances it took forever but soooo good to see you with our release. Thanks again for your kind cooperation!

Positive and Focused Records

03/05/2026

DM

24/04/2026

April 24th.
Today marks the day of 20 years Positive and Focused Records.
PFR01 Off My Chest - Off My Chest 7"
PFR050 Various Artists - Youth Crew 2026 7"

20/04/2026

20/04/2026

17/04/2026

Ab morgen im Shop!

15/04/2026

Review by In Effect Hardcore

Really cool ongoing compilation series from Positive And Focused Records (NL) that got started in 2008 and is up to its 10th installment. From the title you may surmise that this has something to do with youthful hardcore bands who may or not be wearing Champion hoodies and may possibly draw big X’s on their hands before heading out to the local hardcore show. All kidding aside, this 2026 edition features Youth Crew bands; Absolute Truth (USA), Disputa (Argentina), TimeXHeist (USA), Remain (Germany), What It Meant (USA), Modern Guilt (Sweden), Inclusion (Belgium) and the UK’s Rebel as well as some cool Gorilla Biscuits inspired artwork courtesy of a dude who goes by the name Jimmy Bananas. This comp is available for online streaming (free), download (8 Euros) as well as on 7″ that is pressed on your choice of clear or red vinyl. Musically this is 14 minutes of super charged (mostly) fast hardcore that would put a smile on the faces of Ray, Porcell and many other of the pioneers of this style of hardcore that has been around since the 1980’s. There are absolutely no clunkers here with a well thought out lineup and just a good mix of sounds that stays fresh from start to finish. You can look at this compilation as the equivalent of the local ice cream shops’ little plastic sample spoon where you can try out some “Ambition” by Buenos Aires’ Disputa or Gothenburg, Sweden’s Modern Guilt and “Comfort” or something else and then take home more of what is to your liking… Positive And Focused has to get a pat on the back here for their consistency with putting these comps out every two years. They have now featured a total of 83 bands in this series since its inception in ’08. Putting out any hardcore record has its challenges but to do this while working with multiple bands in different countries while staying true to the original blueprint and on a biennial schedule is something you don’t see often in this genre of music. A working agreement with 4 other labels in the US, Sweden, Belgium and the UK also makes this more affordable shipping wise so be about it if the Youth Crew style is in your wheelhouse.

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