Official Turnstile Volvo Shirt

The other day, rummaging through a box in the attic, I stumbled upon a relic of my past – a faded photograph of me at a Turnstile concert, circa 2018. I had completely forgotten about the time I spent moshing with some of my best friends. My ears were still ringing, my voice was shot, but the energy of the crowd, the lights, the music… it was pure adrenaline. And then, there was the shirt.

It wasn’t just -any- concert tee; it was that official merchandise I’d splurged on. One I absolutely loved. I had already bought a few of their t-shirts, you know, the usual ones, nothing too exciting. This one stood out. Maybe it was the design, a simple yet powerful graphic emblazoned on the front. Or perhaps it was the sheer fact that I got it -at- the show.

Honestly, it probably had more to do with the fact that it was one of those rare moments where I felt completely present and alive, absorbed in the moment of being there. My ass raced, and my feet never stopped moving. It also makes you realize how quickly things change. People change, styles change, tastes change, but some things stick with you. The memories, the feelings, they endure. And sometimes, those things are inextricably linked to a piece of clothing. Now, fast forward to today. I’m not the same person I was then. Life, as it tends to do, has thrown its fair share of curveballs. But holding that picture, remembering that night, I thought, “Where is that shirt now?” The attic was a bit of a mess, truthfully. Old stuff, forgotten stuff, and probably a few things I thought I’d lost forever. I knew it was around somewhere, but finding it would take a serious undertaking. I had a feeling it was buried deep.

I guess the question of the missing Official Turnstile Volvo Shirt became more than just a matter of finding a piece of clothing. It’s about reconnecting with a part of myself that felt so vividly, joyfully alive. It’s a tangible link to a specific time, a specific feeling. A feeling of freedom and pure enjoyment of life, you know? The more I thought about it, the more I wanted to find it.