XrecoilX identifies as a straight-edge band. Straight edge is a subsection of punk culture that advocates abstinence from alcohol and drugs, expressed through X’s drawn on hands, and music that hits hard—while uplifting the choice to live a life free from substances.
Author Archives: Matt King
Matt King is a freelance writer for the Coachella Valley Independent. A creative at heart, his love for music thrust him into the world of journalism at 17 years old, and he hasn't looked back. Before he joined the Independent as a writer, the newspaper’s readers selected him as the Best Musician in the Best of Coachella Valley readers’ poll. Matt also spends his time writing, recording and performing music, as well as teaching theater to students in a local after-school program.
