Positive influence 1988–1989

Published between 1988 and 1989, Positive influence was a dynamic hardcore publication founded by vocalist and zinestress Anji Lum (Anji Bee) and Buster Cates in San Pedro, California. Throughout six inspiring issues, this fanzine featured engaging interviews with various local bands, including Chain of Strength, Operation Ivy, and Uniform Choice, capturing the essence of the hardcore music scene. The publication reflected Anji Lum's deep roots in the punk music world and her experiences as one of the few women in the straight-edge hardcore scene of the late 1980s. Inspired by posicore (positive hardcore), Anji's vision for the zine served as a platform to empower others and foster a sense of community within the scene. In the first issue, Lum wrote an influential article, Girls in the scene, addressing the marginalization of women and reclaiming their presence in the hardcore culture. Positive influence was a heartfelt project aimed at sharing thoughts, nurturing connections, and bringing purpose to the readers' lives. Lum also published the zines Desperation, Descent, and Substitution, also included in the RAPMM collection.