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  1. Garrett Dale
    Newstour
    Newstour

    Garrett Dale (Red City Radio) to Join Dead Bars on Select Tour Dates

    Some gigs of dreams

    Erin Doyle
  2. Elm Tree Circle
    News
    News

    Elm Tree Circle Signs to KROD Records, Releases New Video

     Kendra Sheetz
  3. The Bollweevils
    Newsvideo
    Newsvideo

    The Bollweevils Performs on Windy City Live

    "... and two other buddies"

    Kendra Sheetz
  4. Premiere
    Stay Wild
    Newsvideo
    Newsvideo

    Stay Wild Premieres new Anti-Trump Track “Stay Pissed”

    RESIST

    Kendra Sheetz
  5. The Bastards
    News
    News

    The Bastards Signs to No Affiliation Records

    CA by way of the UK

    Kendra Sheetz
  6. Premiere
    Paper Rifles
    Newsstream
    Newsstream

    Paper Rifles Premieres New Song “Bad Blood” Off Debut Album

    Bad Blood, Amazing Song

    Kendra Sheetz
  7. Lemuria
    Newsvideo
    Newsvideo

    Lemuria Releases Fan Filmed Music Video For “Christine Perfect”

    Furry Friends Friday

    Kendra Sheetz
  8. Old Notes
    News
    News

    Old Notes Releases Music Video for “Dead Flowers”

     Kendra Sheetz
  9. Premiere
    Jacob Horn Trio
    Newsstream
    Newsstream

    Jacob Horn Trio Teases Debut LP With Two New Tracks

    What does 'trio' mean, anyway?

    Kyle Janis
  10. Premiere
    Suburban Delinquents
    Newsstream
    Newsstream

    Suburban Delinquents Premieres New EP ‘Dead & Gone’

    After 20 years, the L-Town boys are back.

    Krista Gjestland
  11. Pouzza
    News
    News

    Pouzza 8 Announces First Half of Lineup ft. Anti-Flag, Reel Big Fish

    Time to dig out your passport and start brushing up on your French!

    Krista Gjestland
  12. The Last Gang
    Newsvideo
    Newsvideo

    The Last Gang Debuts “Sing For Your Supper” Video, New Album

    "Sing for your supper, children"

    Krista Gjestland
  13. Premiere
    Blind Adam and the Federal League
    Newsvideo
    Newsvideo

    Blind Adam and the Federal League Premieres Video for “How Do They Sleep at Night”

    An anthem that will make you want to take action!!

    Stephen DeFalco
  14. Premiere
    Breaklights
    Newsstream
    Newsstream

    Breaklights Premieres New EP ‘Don’t Try So Hard’

     Kendra Sheetz
  15. Bad Cop / Bad Cop
    Newsstream
    Newsstream

    Round Dog Records Releases Compilation for Bad Cop / Bad Cop’s Stacey Dee

     Kendra Sheetz
  16. Premiere
    Total Massacre
    Newsstream
    Newsstream

    Total Massacre Premieres Stream of Self-Titled Debut Album

    Celebrating our Nation's downfall one song at a t

    Kendra Sheetz
  17. Premiere
    Choke the Pope
    News
    News

    Sonic Sofa Premieres New Episode Featuring Choke the Pope

    New songs to Choke the Pope to!

    Erin Doyle
  18. Premiere
    On the Cinder
    Newstour
    Newstour

    On The Cinder Announces the “Frostbite Tour” of the Southern US

    Out of the cold and into the... possibly more cold

    Kendra Sheetz
  19. City Mouse
    Newstour
    Newstour

    City Mouse & The Plurals Announce Joint Tour Dates

    Back at it

    Kendra Sheetz
  20. Premiere
    Code 509
    Newsstream
    Newsstream

    Code 509 Permieres New Melodic Single “Not After You”

    We also love Rumpleminze!

    Kendra Sheetz
  21. Of Mountains And Seas
    Newsstream
    Newsstream

    Of Mountains And Seas Releases New EP, ‘Dracula’

    Marketing at it's finest!

    Kendra Sheetz
  22. Castle Black
    Newsvideo
    Newsvideo

    Castle Black Releases Video for “Seeing In Blue”

    Gritty and Grungy

    Kendra Sheetz
  23. Punk Rock Bowling 2018
    News
    News

    Punk Rock Bowling Announces Full 2018 Lineup Ft. Suicidal Tendencies and Svetlanas

    Celebrate 20 years of Punk Rock Bowling with some classic PRB bands!

    Krista Gjestland
  24. Premiere
    Horror Squad
    News
    News

    Horror Squad Announces New Album, Premieres Video

    The good news just keeps coming!

    Kendra Sheetz

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    Newstour

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     Kendra Sheetz
  2. Newsstream
    Newsstream

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     Kendra Sheetz

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