Stories

1. 
   Column
   Column

   Let’s Meet Midas

   Regular writings about our fantastic fluffy friends; firstly featuring my favorite Fido

   Feb 28, 2018 Mat Stokes
2. 
   Show Review
   Show Review

   Anti-Flag, Stray from the Path, The White Noise, Sharptooth, & Erabella in Chicago, IL

   Anti-Flag, a gaggle of hardcore bands, cider barrel aged tequila, and an interview

   Jan 30, 2018 Mat Stokes
3. 
   Record Review
   Record Review

   Jeff Rosenstock – POST-

   Album of the year on the 2nd day??? Whatever you say 2018.

   Jan 5, 2018 Mat Stokes
4. 
   Feature
   Feature

   Best of 2017: Mat’s Pick for Album of the Year

   Guess what I picked for album of the year. Come on. I bet you can't.

   Dec 29, 2017
5. 
   Feature
   Feature

   Best of 2017: Mat’s Top Shots and Shows

   Shoot, there it is.

   Dec 22, 2017
6. 
   Show Review
   Show Review

   Thrice, Circa Survive, Chon, Balance and Composure in Chicago, IL

   'Member the days when everything was radical and you were young and full of hope. I 'member.

   Dec 18, 2017 Kevin RettieMat Stokes
7. 
   Show Review
   Show Review

   Tiger Army, Direct Hit!, & Airstream Futures in Chicago, IL

   TxAxNxD - TAKE TWO!

   Dec 7, 2017 Kendra SheetzMat Stokes
8. 
   Column
   Column

   Making a Change II: The Power of Moonlight

   Proving that the only constant is change, just as sure as Tiger Army's still alive.

   Dec 5, 2017 Mat Stokes
9. 
   Show Review
   Show Review

   Tiger Army & The Blind Staggers in Chicago, IL

   CHORIZO DE AMOR!

   Dec 4, 2017 Kendra SheetzMat Stokes
10. 
    Record Review
    Record Review

    Fox Face – Spoil + Destroy

    It's like they've cast a spell on meand I can't stop listening. I think Fox Face may dabble in the dark arts. Carry on.

    Nov 21, 2017 Mat Stokes
11. 
    Show Review
    Show Review

    Japandroids & Cloud Nothings in Chicago, IL

    Japandroids brought their particular blend of classic and punk rock sounds to Chicago and pretty much knocked me off my feet.

    Nov 7, 2017 Mat Stokes
12. 
    Show Review
    Show Review

    Archie Powell & the Exports, Family of Geniuses, & Band from the Back Porch in Chicago, IL

    When you attend a show on a boat, you don't really have much of a choice but to have fun. You know; because of the implication.

    Nov 2, 2017 Mat Stokes
13. 
    Show Review
    Show Review

    Nekromantix, The Brains, The Krank Daddies, & Assassination Squad in Chicago, IL

    Pyschobilly freakout

    Oct 18, 2017 Mat Stokes
14. 
    Show Review
    Show Review

    The Bronx, Plague Vendor, & ’68 in Chicago, IL

    The best live band puts on one of their best shows to date to the shock of exactly no one.

    Oct 16, 2017 Mat Stokes
15. 
    Record Review
    Record Review

    Talk Show Host – Not Here to Make Friends

    A catchy and thoughtful EP that suggests big things to come from these Canadian pop-punkers.

    Oct 12, 2017 Mat Stokes
16. 
    Show Review
    Show Review

    Descendents, The Get Up Kids, & Airstream Futures in Chicago, IL

    Everything sucks anyway, so you might as well go to a Descendents show.

    Oct 11, 2017 Mat Stokes
17. 
    Record Review
    Record Review

    The Bronx – V

    Why are you not listening to the new Bronx record?

    Oct 6, 2017 Mat Stokes
18. 
    Newsvideo
    Newsvideo

    Tim Barry Releases Video for “Running Never Tamed Me,” Announces Tour

    Ride the rails then hit the road with Tim Barry in his new video

    Oct 4, 2017 Mat Stokes
19. 
    Show Review
    Show Review

    Against Me, Bleached, & The Dirty Nil in Chicago, IL

    Mop guy for president!

    Oct 4, 2017 Kevin RettieMat Stokes
20. 
    Record Review
    Record Review

    Propagandhi – Victory Lap

    Propagandhi returns with fervor and fury

    Oct 3, 2017 Mat Stokes
21. 
    Record Review
    Record Review

    Tim Barry – High on 95

    Tim Barry proves once again that while you can't go home again, there is value in experiencing the wanderlust that makes us all human.

    Oct 2, 2017 Mat Stokes
22. 
    Interview
    Interview

    Much the Same Talks Getting the Band Back Together, Going to South America, & What Bands They Hope Reunite

    Much the Same has been kicking around for a number of years, but a sudden departure from the scene left

    Sep 29, 2017 Mat Stokes
23. 
    Show Review
    Show Review

    Goldfinger, Much the Same, & High Wire in Chicago, IL

    Proving you can't keep a good dog down, Goldfinger returns after 9 years

    Sep 25, 2017 Mat Stokes
24. 
    Show Review
    Show Review

    Riot Fest 2017: Day 3: Jawbreaker, Hot Water Music, GWAR, The Flatliners, & More

    Drink tallies are in! Feet are sore! Ears are ringing!

    Sep 22, 2017 Kendra SheetzKevin RettieMat Stokes