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  1. Freya Wilcox
    Newstour
    Newstour

    Cold Wrecks and Freya Wilcox Announce Midwest Tour

    INCOMING!

    Kendra Sheetz
  2. Nightmarathons
    News
    News

    Nightmarathons Premieres Video for “Arrogance”

    Catch the four-piece bellying up to the bar.

    Krista Gjestland
  3. Graduation Speech
    News
    News

    Aspiga’s Kevin Day Announces Debut Solo EP as Graduation Speech

    Quiet & Calm, Acoustic & Beautifu

    Krista Gjestland
  4. The Homeless Gospel Choir
    News
    News

    The Homeless Gospel Choir premieres EP, video for “Normal”

    A raucous ode to punk rock.

    Krista Gjestland
  5. Premiere
    Baron Bandini
    Newsvideo
    Newsvideo

    Baron Bandini Premieres New Video for “Samantha”

    1961 Horror Meets 2017 Punk

    Eden Kittiver
  6. Jonathan White
    Newsstream
    Newsstream

    Jonathan White Streams Solo Album ‘Labor Omnia Vincint’

    Sons of Strangers' Jonathan White Has Gone Solo

    Kendra Sheetz
  7. BAD SONS
    Newsstream
    Newsstream

    Bad Sons Releases New Song “Lost All Interest”

    Bad Sons. Bad Copy.

    Kendra Sheetz
  8. Premiere
    Fitness
    Newsstream
    Newsstream

    Fitness Streams New Album ‘Puppet Show’

    Fitness is the kind of band that makes me proud to call the Chicago music scene my home.

    Kendra Sheetz
  9. Premiere
    The Fur Coats
    Newsstream
    Newsstream

    The Fur Coats Premieres “Gorgeous, Just Gorgeous” Off New Album

    "This static is gorgeous, just gorgeous"

    Kendra Sheetz
  10. Premiere
    Wood Chickens
    Newsvideo
    Newsvideo

    Wood Chickens Premieres Video for “Full Speed Ahead”

    Half Country, Half Punk

    Kendra Sheetz
  11. The Flatliners
    Newstour
    Newstour

    The Flatliners Announces Summer Tour with Pkew Pkew Pkew & Garrett Dale (Red City Radio)

    Gritty summer jams for you East Coasters.

    Krista Gjestland
  12. Rancid
    Newsvideo
    Newsvideo

    Rancid Releases Another New Song “Telegraph Avenue”

    "My favorite part about the new Rancid songs/videos is the look on Tim's face suggesting even he's confused about what he's singing about." - Jimmy Gomez

    Kendra Sheetz
  13. Premiere
    Not Half Bad
    Newstour
    Newstour

    Not Half Bad Announces Midwest Tour With Genius Christ

    On the road again...

    Kyle Janis
  14. captain, we're sinking
    News
    News

    Captain, We’re Sinking Releases “Trying Year,” Details New Album

    After four years, we're finally seeing a follow up to 'The Future Is Cancelled.'

    Krista Gjestland
  15. Don't Forget to Pay Attention
    News
    News

    Wiretap Records Releases Comp Benefiting ACLU

    For A Great Cause!

    Kendra Sheetz
  16. 88 Fingers Louie
    Newsvideo
    Newsvideo

    88 Finger Louie Announces New Album, Releases New Song

    They're baaaaaaaaack!

    Kendra Sheetz
  17. Premiere
    Avenues
    Newsvideo
    Newsvideo

    Avenues Premieres New Video for “Godzilla” Cover

    That strange moment when you realize that a 60s rock song better translates as a pop-punk track

    Kendra Sheetz
  18. Newstour
    Newstour

    Typesetter Announces Spring Tour Dates

    April Showers Bring May Tour Dates

    Krista Gjestland
  19. Premiere
    Moonraker
    Newsstream
    Newsstream

    Moonraker Premieres Previously Unreleased Song “Scooty-Puff Jr. Sucks”

    The self-proclaimed Michael Jordans of baseball of punk rock are back!

    Kendra Sheetz
  20. Jahbreaker
    Newsvideo
    Newsvideo

    Jahbreaker Releases Pouzza Fest “MONtreal” video

    If you hate puns, turn back now!

    Kendra Sheetz
  21. RVIVR
    Newsvideo
    Newsvideo

    RVIVR Releases Video for “The Tide” off Upcoming Album

    The Wednesday pick-me-up you needed!

    Kendra Sheetz
  22. Premiere
    Crab Legs
    Newstour
    Newstour

    Crab Legs Does Pouzza Fest: The Sequel

    Crab Street's Back, Alright!

    Kendra Sheetz
  23. Rancid
    Newsvideo
    Newsvideo

    Rancid Releases Track from New Album ‘Trouble Maker’

    The beard is back!

    Kendra Sheetz
  24. Dead Bars
    Newsvideo
    Newsvideo

    Dead Bars Performs On KEXP Seattle Radio

    One dead radio wave at a t

    Kendra Sheetz

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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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