Leftöver Crack

Leftöver Crack is an American punk rock band formed in 2000 in the Lower East Side of Manhattan, New York City. Risen from the remains of the seminal ska-punk band Choking Victim, which released one very-low budget LP and a couple of EPs in the 1990s, Leftöver Crack espouses far-left political themes, and they practice a lifestyle of squatting and veganism. They write music that is anti-capitalist, which also opposes all forms of bigotry and authoritarianism. Their influences have sometimes ranged outside of punk, as their sound is often characterized by a mix of ska, hardcore punk, metal and, occasionally, classical. Natives of New York City, band members have a well-documented history of back-and-forth conflict with the NYPD which precedes the band's formation.. The name "Leftöver Crack" is explained by Stza as being "an oxymoron", based on the idea that crack cocaine addicts are known for vigorous use, and are unlikely to have any "leftover" crack. Leftöver Crack was formed with a higher production value than Choking Victim. LöC, combined with Choking Victim and two other bands, Morning Glory and INDK, share a total of seven members between them.