Southpaw FLHC perform first show since recent controversy

Southpaw FLHC performed a free concert at Kona Skate Park in Jacksonville, FL, on October 10th, as per theprp. This marked their first public appearance following their denial of accusations of racism. The allegations arose after their drummer, Harrison Linder, promoted Curb Stomp Manufacturing on social media earlier in the year. This brand has previously been criticized by the Anti-Defamation League for employing Nazi-related imagery and messaging in their products. The band dismissed the accusations, asserting that Linder’s wearing of the merchandise and tagging of the company was due to ignorance regarding its significance. The social media backlash was swift and severe, with multiple bands withdrawing from their tours with Southpaw FLHC. Additionally, it was reported that their record label, Spinefarm, discreetly severed ties with the band following the controversy.

The band has persisted despite ongoing controversy, consistently denying the allegations made against them. They have also committed to developing new material and maintaining their performance schedule. Although controversy persists, fan-recorded footage shared on the group’s social media indicates that at least several dozen fans attended the concert. The event also featured a performance by Forsaken Profits. This particular set was notably announced only a few days before the concert occurred.

With their self-titled EP, which was released in 2020, Southpaw FLHC, who combine elements of punk, metal, and hip hop to bridge the gap between the ancient and new generations of hardcore, took the scene by storm. Since then, they have released seven singles along with music videos. The band also embarked on a vigorous road tour, demonstrating their strong DIY ethic. They have toured and shared stages with bands like Blood Comes Cleansing, Tracheotomy, Bodysnatcher, Surfaced, and Hoods, provoking angry moshpits in every place they visited. They started making headlines in 2025 with Cutthroats, Kind Eyes, Unvow, and Resistor.