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  1. Premiere
    The Chinchees
    Newsvideo
    Newsvideo

    The Chinchees Premieres New Video “Your Life is a Waiting Room”

    The Chinchees are here!

    Kendra Sheetz
  2. Wood Chickens
    Newstour
    Newstour

    Wood Chickens Announces Midwest Tour

    On the road again!

    Kendra Sheetz
  3. Premiere
    Ellen and the Degenerates
    Newsstream
    Newsstream

    Ellen and the Degenerates Premieres “Smoochy” Off Upcoming Album

    Everything in a band I wished Tsunami Bomb would have been

    Kendra Sheetz
  4. Newsvideo
    Newsvideo

    The Eradicator Premieres Video “I’m A Squash Man”

    Making his way up the D-Squash Ladder

    Kendra Sheetz
  5. Anti-Flag
    Newsvideo
    Newsvideo

    Anti-Flag Premieres New Song, Video “Racists”

    The political punk stalwarts are back to guide our sinking ship!

    Krista Gjestland
  6. Premiere
    Mansbridge
    Newsstream
    Newsstream

    Mansbridge Premieres Debut Album ‘Juxtapose’

    It's Punk Premiere Tuesday!

    Kendra Sheetz
  7. Riot Fest
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    News

    Riot Fest Announces Late Night Shows

    No Time for Rest Fest!

    Kendra Sheetz
  8. Spanish Love Songs
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    News

    Wiretap Records Announces Three Year Anniversary Show

    Party Time! Excellent!

    Kendra Sheetz
  9. Premiere
    RADD
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    News

    RADD Premieres Lyric Video for “Don’t Let Me Go”

    A perfect pop-punk love song!

    Kendra Sheetz
  10. Riot Fest
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    News

    Riot Fest Announces Daily Schedules

    Let the "why are *insert band* and *insert band* playing at the same time" complaints commence!

    Kendra Sheetz
  11. Newstour
    Newstour

    Odd Robot & Gentlemen Prefer Blood Announce West Coast Tour

    Double the bands, double the fun!

    Kendra Sheetz
  12. Kira Jari
    Newstour
    Newstour

    Kira Jari Searching For Magic In The Midwest

    Tour Time! Excellent!

    Kendra Sheetz
  13. Dollar Signs
    Newstour
    Newstour

    Dollar Signs Announces Mid-September Tour

    Dollar Signs Forever!

    Kendra Sheetz
  14. The Bombpops
    Newsvideo
    Newsvideo

    The Bombpops Debuts New Video for “Be Sweet”

    Lyrics by the late Brandon Carlisle. Music by The Bombpops.

    Krista Gjestland
  15. The Fest
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    News

    Pre-FEST 5, FEST 16 announce schedules

    Come! Weep for your conflicts!

    Krista Gjestland
  16. Fat Guy Fest
    Newscontest
    Newscontest

    Win tickets to Fat Guy Fest 4 ft. Signals Midwest, The Penske File, Bong Mountain & more!

    Enter to win two passes to Fat Guy Fest Aug. 4-6!

    Krista Gjestland
  17. Premiere
    The Plurals
    Newsstream
    Newsstream

    The Plurals Premieres New Track “Clowns” Off Upcoming Album

    Grunge Pop from Lansing, MI!

    Kendra Sheetz
  18. The Homeless Gospel Choir
    Newsvideo
    Newsvideo

    The Homeless Gospel Choir Releases Video for “Crazy”

    I feel crazy all the time.

    Krista Gjestland
  19. News
    News

    Bloated Kat Records’ Bloated Saturday 2 is Coming Up

    38 bands, 2 days!

    Kendra Sheetz
  20. Devious Ones
    Newstour
    Newstour

    Devious Ones to Head Out on Midwestern Tour

    On the road promoting their new EP 'Djarum Summers'

    Krista Gjestland
  21. Newstour
    Newstour

    Worlds Scariest Police Chases Sets Weekender Tour

    Midwestern Mini-Tour, Comin' Right Up!

    Krista Gjestland
  22. Premiere
    Cheapshow
    Newsstream
    Newsstream

    Cheapshow Streams New EP ‘The Things You’ll Find When You Need Them The Most’

    Cathartic, sing-your-heart out tunes from the Motor City.

    Krista Gjestland
  23. Premiere
    News
    News

    The Lucky Eejits to Release Music Video for “60 Dollar Conversation”

    A heartfelt return to The Golden Bu

    Jen Louie
  24. Big D & the Kids Table
    Newsvideo
    Newsvideo

    Big D & the Kids Table Releases New ‘Little Bitch’ Video

    Let's all take a moment to appreciate whatever is going on with Chris No. 2 her

    Kendra Sheetz

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