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  1. Interview
    Interview

    Riot Fest 2025: Bad Libs with The Effigies

     Kendra Sheetz
  2. Show Review
    Show Review

    The Story So Far, Neck Deep, Origami Angel, & Pain of Truth in Chicago, IL

    "Don't paint me black when I used to be golden" -The Story So Far

    Jenna Guffey
  3. Newsstream
    Newsstream

    Dre Dupuis Releases New DIY Single “Drift”

     Kendra Sheetz
  1. Newsstream
    Newsstream

    Gully Boys Drops New Self-Titled Debut Album

     Kendra Sheetz
  2. Scream Therapy Big
    Feature
    Feature

    Andrew Patrick of The Carolyn on Finding Purpose in Punk
  3. Interview
    Interview

    Riot Fest 2025: Bad Libs with Mike Odd (Tour Manager of Mac Sabbath)
  4. Interview
    Interview

    Riot Fest 2025: Bad Libs with The Paradox

     Kendra Sheetz
  5. Newsstream
    Newsstream

    The Sandwiches Release First New Song in 15 Years

     Kendra Sheetz
  6. Newsstream
    Newsstream

    The Carolyn Releases New Album ‘Pyramid Scheme of Grief’

     Kendra Sheetz
  7. Newsvideo
    Newsvideo

    Backdrop Falls Releases New Single “Choose to Fight”

     Kendra Sheetz
  8. Interview
    Interview

    Riot Fest 2025: Bad Libs with Caitlin Edwards

     Kendra Sheetz
  9. Newsstream
    Newsstream

    Stop Calling Me Frank Honors Market Basket with “MB Anthem”

     Kendra Sheetz
  10. Interview
    Interview

    Riot Fest 2025: Bad Libs with Dance Hall Crashers

     Kendra Sheetz
  11. Newsvideo
    Newsvideo

    The Gunshy Releases New Single “Buzzer Beater,” Announces New Album

     Kendra Sheetz
  12. Newsvideo
    Newsvideo

    Storm Boy Releases Music Video for “In the Shadows of Fort Reno”

     Kendra Sheetz
  13. Interview
    Interview

    Riot Fest 2025: Bad Libs with Joey of Cliffdiver

     Kendra Sheetz
  14. Newsstream
    Newsstream

    Sad Boy Union Delivers New Album, ‘State of the Union’

     Kendra Sheetz
  15. Interview
    Interview

    Riot Fest 2025: Bad Libs with Chase Petra

     Kendra Sheetz
  16. Show Review
    Show Review

    Dead Baby Downhill Race 2025

    The Gathering of the Juggalos meets Tour de France

    Zack Jacob
  17. enough.
    Feature
    Feature

    enough. Podcast: Episode 83 – Sascha Altman DuBrul: “We are the Products of the People Who Raised Us”
  18. Newsvideo
    Newsvideo

    Sally Phantom Releases Debut Single “Going Insane”

     Kendra Sheetz

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Features

Live From The Rock Room

Live from The Rock Room is a content series featuring live performances and interviews from Punk & Indie bands. The performances are recorded i
Radio Unfriendly

Radio Unfriendly is a music podcast hosted by Scott and Steve with interviews, news, and music from bands that you are unlikely to hear on the radi
The New Adventures of The Offspring

A weekly, episodic, scripted, action/adventure podcast following the adventures of Dexter Holland, Noodles, Greg K, Pete Parada and Redman who form
Love Songs Of The Month

Separate from his main gig with The Love Songs, Craigums (and sometimes his friends) recreate songs that have no business being recreated.
Scene Around

Shawn McClung points his camera at the people he’s met through music. One shot, black and white, in the moment. No other rules.
I Wanna Wear Your Skin

Jill and Kayla (two beautiful trash monsters) regrettably watch one Lifetime Original Movie every week and then talk about them, all while drinking
Friskie Morris Sessions

Discover punk, ska and hardcore music in this weekly multi-format program highlighting the local Chicago scene and beyond.
One Band, 5 Songs

A podcast dedicated to examining the career of one musical artist through the lens of five of their classic songs.
Question The Answers

Take a deep dive into the independent music scene. The Question The Answers podcast features interviews with creative people working together in th
You Oughta Know

You Oughta Know is a collection of recommendations and picks from the Bad Copy staff.
enough.

enough. is a podcast which aims to shine light into the darkened corners of the music industry while discussing the ways we can and should improve

Scream Therapy

Scream Therapy is a podcast that explores the link between Punk Rock and mental health hosted by Jason Schreurs. Guests include members of the unde

Columns

Bad Copy Running Club

A quarterly piece on getting active as a tool for a healthier life and creating safer spaces for everyone to feel better, mind

Gloom Tunes

Dollar Signs’ Dylan Wachman chats with musicians about the music that helped them navigate the hard times.
Up The Pets

Mat Stokes loves dogs and invites you to talk about all things pets.
At Odds

At Odds is a collection of musings from a man slowly descending into insanity by forcing himself to listen to the entire discographies of bands tha
Matt, Don't Drink It

Some people like bad movies. Matt Diamant likes bad drinks and rates his experiences with these concoctions. He also takes requests!
PBR with Erin

From fake lashes to healing rashes, Erin gives you the beauty advice you never asked for.
Decent Panini

Some sandwiches are bad. Some paninis are decent. Kyle reviews them all!
Punx Who Panic

Our staff opens up about their struggles with mental health.
The Bottom End

Bass players are often the underrated and overlooked members of a band. We explore music and other noise from the perspective of those that hold do
Flavor of the Weak

The memoirs of a career roadie.
Four Tours & Seven Beers Ago

An ongoing anthology of tour diaries.
Awful Sounds and Shitty Jokes

Unabashedly pretentious musings on noise, shitposting, and other cultural forces.

Story Roulette

  1. Newstour
    Newstour

    Nothington Announces East Coast, Midwest Tour with MakeWar & Joe McMahon

    On the road again!

    Krista Gjestland
  2. Newsvideo
    Newsvideo

    Direct Hit! Debuts Video for “Snickers or Reeses”

    Guess Who's Back. Back Again...

    Krista Gjestland
  3. Newsstream
    Newsstream

    Piss Test Streaming “Abortion Fund” to Raise Money for Abortion Access

    The Portland trio is raising money for abortion access through their newest track.

    Krista Gjestland

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