Back in the 1970s, you might not have thought of punk rock as the friendliest music in the world. But in 2016, a certain punk rock venue in Toronto is considered a safe space for teenaged musicians and punk aficionados. And it's not just the architecture — Faith/Void (a combination venue and record store) is at the centre of a new generation of the punk scene that's inclusive and community-minded.

In this video directed by April Aliermo of the bands Phedre, Hooded Fang and tonkapuma she's headed to Faith/Void to check out why the all-ages punk scene is only getting stronger — and why it means so much to the kids giving it life.

And check out Not Dead Yet, the DIY hardcore and punk fest happening in Toronto until October 16.