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  1. Belle Reve
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    Newsvideo

    Belle Reve Releases Video for New Single, “Even My Dog Doesn’t Like Me”

    But dogs like everyon- oh, I get it.

    Kendra Sheetz
  2. Nora Marks
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    Newsstream

    Nora Marks Releases New Single “Friction (But You Still Did)”

    True Detective-cor

    Kendra Sheetz
  3. Premiere
    Basic Bitches
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    Basic Bitches Releases Cassingle, Donate to Planned Parenthood

    Fuck your white bread president

    Kendra Sheetz
  4. Premiere
    Steveo & the Crippling Addictions
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    Steveo & the Crippling Addictions Premieres New Song “The City”

    So good. So catchy.

    Kendra Sheetz
  5. Premiere
    Cold Wrecks
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    Newsvideo

    Cold Wrecks Releases Video for “Therapy”, Tour Dates with Freya Wilcox & the Howl

    Fidget Spinning to a town near you!

    Kendra Sheetz
  6. Premiere
    Dead Words
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    Newsstream

    Dead Words Premieres New Single, “We Own the Night”

    We Own The Night, YEAH, We Own The Night

    Josh Wright
  7. Spanish Love Songs
    Newstour
    Newstour

    Ducking Punches and Spanish Love Songs Announce Tour Dates leading into FEST

    On the Road!

    Kendra Sheetz
  8. Premiere
    latewaves
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    Newsvideo

    latewaves Discovers the Power of Friendship in New Music Video

    People, let me tell you 'bout my best friend!

    Krista Gjestland
  9. Crystal Axis
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    News

    Crystal Axis Releases New Single “Leopold”

    Defined at 'Afropunk', Crystal Axis' new single is her

    Kendra Sheetz
  10. Dead Bars
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    Newstour

    Dead Bars Announces Dream Gig U.S.A. Tour

    One Fall tour at a time...

    Kendra Sheetz
  11. Premiere
    Heartless Folk
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    Newsvideo

    Heartless Folk Releases Music Video “Tired Anxious Hands”

    Warning: there will be glitter/confetti. Please do not bring glitter of your own

    Kevin Skalba
  12. Punk the Burbs Fest
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    News

    The First Official Punk The Burbs Fest in West Chicago

    New Fest Alert!

    Kendra Sheetz
  13. Wurst Fest
    Newscontest
    Newscontest

    Enter To Win A Pair Of Tickets To Wurst Fest!

     Kendra Sheetz
  14. Premiere
    Allweather
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    Newsstream

    Allweather Premieres Two New Singles

    New music from a great new band!

    Kendra Sheetz
  15. Premiere
    Playoff Beard
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    News

    Playoff Beard Premieres New Track Off Upcoming Full-Length

    "A trick is something a whore does for money... or cocaine."

    Krista Gjestland
  16. The Penske File
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    Newstour

    The Penske File Announces Fall Tour Dates

    "Our bodies swing violently to some sweaty song"

    Krista Gjestland
  17. This is My Fest
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    News

    This Is My Fest Announces Final Bands

    The lineup is up!

    Kendra Sheetz
  18. J. Navarro & the Traitors
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    News

    J. Navarro & The Traitors Announces New EP ‘Short Changed Future’

    Pick it up! Pick it up! Pick it up!

    Krista Gjestland
  19. Premiere
    All Hands on Deck
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    News

    All Hands on Deck Announces Lineup

    Chicago's Newest Fest!

    Kendra Sheetz
  20. News
    News

    Punk Rock Pig Roast Announces Lineup

    The Official Punk Rock Pig Post!

    Kendra Sheetz
  21. Soothsayer Hot Sauce
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    News

    Soothsayer Hot Sauce Announces 3rd Annual Pop Punk Pizza Party

    When it's time to pizza, we will pizza hard!

    Kendra Sheetz
  22. Premiere
    Matthew James & the Rust Belt Union
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    Newsvideo

    Matthew James & The Rust Belt Union Premieres Video for “Goodbye”

    Midwest Junk Soul for the sou

    Kendra Sheetz
  23. Premiere
    Potato Rocket
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    Newsstream

    Potato Rocket Streams New LP ‘Grown Ass Adults’

    Good album name or best album name?

    Kendra Sheetz
  24. Rebel Spies
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    Newsstream

    Rebel Spies Release Sneak Preview of New Record

    Good music is worth waiting for

    Kendra Sheetz

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  1. BAD SONS
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    Newsstream

    BAD SONS Streams New EP ‘Hot Face’

    I'm not the only one who can't stop looking at that sandwich, right?

    Kendra Sheetz
  2. Premiere
    Modern Advances
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    Newsstream

    Modern Advances Streams Song “Black Out, Pass Out” Off Upcoming Album

    Snot-punk from the Windy City

    Kendra Sheetz
  3. The Homeless Gospel Choir
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    News

    The Homeless Gospel Choir Announces New Full-Length

    "The Homeless Gospel Choir Presents: Normal" will hit the streets Aug. 18 via A-F Records.

    Krista Gjestland

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