Nickname for the Bloomington, Indiana hardcore scene. Coined by Bloomington Indiana local band Full Stride and their song "Gulch Brigade". The name Gulch Brigade is in reference to The Gulch, which is a nickname for the town Bloomington Indiana. The Gulch Brigade extends to the music scene surrounding the band Full Stride and the Bloomington Indiana hardcore scene, including but not limited to: Indianapolis Indiana, Springfield Illinois, Columbus Ohio, and Cincinnati Ohio, among other hardcore scenes within and outside of the Midwest.
by Betsy S May 28, 2023