In recent years, it would seem the DIY "punk" mentality has vanished from music scenes, receding into a little-known "underground." While there are those that would argue that's exactly where it belongs, there are those who disagree--those who demand their message be not just heard, but understood worldwide. Of the two sides, Long Island punk outfit GutterLIFE finds themselves as figureheads for the latter.

GutterLIFE began in 2013 as a glorified solo project by founding member, Matthew VanRossem. It all began by playing open-mic ...