Common sense 1989–1990

The hardcore punk zine Common sense was the co-creation of New Jersey teenagers, Tony Rettman and Tim McMahon. Its two issues (1989–90) include interviews with bands such as Gorilla Biscuits, Youth of Today, Insted, and Chain of Strength. Rettman has continued to work as a music journalist and has published books on the history of the hardcore punk scenes in Detroit and New York City and on the straight-edge subculture. McMahon has performed as a vocalist for hardcore punk bands such as Mouthpiece, Control, Hands Tied, Face The Enemy, and Triple Threat.