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    Turnspit Signs to Dodgeball Records, Announces Debut Album

    Great things come to those who wait!

    Kendra Sheetz
  2. Premiere
    Sid Broderius
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    Sid Broderius & the Emergency Exit Premieres Three Songs Off Upcoming Album

     Kendra Sheetz
  3. Tim Barry
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    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

    Mat Stokes
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    Two Houses
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    Two Houses Debut New EP ‘Unfriend’

    The pun-heavy EP will be released October 6th!

    Kyle Janis
  5. Newsstream
    Newsstream

    Batfoot! Cut the Cord vinyl release and Teenage Bottlerocket Tour

    1-2-3-4!

    Kendra Sheetz
  6. Premiere
    Parade of Horribles
    Newsvideo
    Newsvideo

    Parade of Horribles Premieres New Video, Announces Tour

    Punk Rock Primus

    Kendra Sheetz
  7. Newstour
    Newstour

    Bong Mountain & The Eradicator Announce Australian Tour

    Flying overseas with a racquet and bong in hand

    Kendra Sheetz
  8. Premiere
    Bike Tuff / Sharkanoid
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    Bike Tuff, Sharkanoid Premiere Two New Tracks From Upcoming Split

    Just in time for FEST!

    Krista Gjestland
  9. 88 Fingers Louie
    Newstour
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    88 Fingers Louie, Sic Waiting to Head Out on Tropical Trainwreck Tour

    Ditching the Midwestern freeze for the Aloha State!

    Krista Gjestland
  10. Premiere
    Bad Idols
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    Bad Idols Premieres Single “Fly Away” Off New Album, ‘Earthling’

    Small steps get me where I need to be...

    Dylan Wachman
  11. Premiere
    From Parts Unknown
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    From Parts Unknown & Jukebox Romantics Announce East Coast Tour

    On the road!

    Kendra Sheetz
  12. Premiere
    Four Lights
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    Four Lights Premieres New Single, “Let’s Burn Burn Burn”

    I know I'm probably going to Hell. I hope I see you there, as well.

    Kendra Sheetz
  13. Premiere
    Dollhands
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    Dollhands Premieres New Music Video for “Senioritis”

    I used to own that same suitcas

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

    But dogs like everyon- oh, I get it.

    Kendra Sheetz
  15. Nora Marks
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    Nora Marks Releases New Single “Friction (But You Still Did)”

    True Detective-cor

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

    Fuck your white bread president

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

    So good. So catchy.

    Kendra Sheetz
  18. Premiere
    Cold Wrecks
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    Cold Wrecks Releases Video for “Therapy”, Tour Dates with Freya Wilcox & the Howl

    Fidget Spinning to a town near you!

    Kendra Sheetz
  19. Premiere
    Dead Words
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    Dead Words Premieres New Single, “We Own the Night”

    We Own The Night, YEAH, We Own The Night

    Josh Wright
  20. Spanish Love Songs
    Newstour
    Newstour

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

    On the Road!

    Kendra Sheetz
  21. 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
  22. Crystal Axis
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    Crystal Axis Releases New Single “Leopold”

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

    Kendra Sheetz
  23. Dead Bars
    Newstour
    Newstour

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

    One Fall tour at a time...

    Kendra Sheetz
  24. 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

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I Wanna Wear Your Skin

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You Oughta Know

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enough.

enough. is a podcast which aims to shine light into the darkened corners of the music industry while discussing the ways we can and should improve

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Gloom Tunes

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Up The Pets

Mat Stokes loves dogs and invites you to talk about all things pets.
At Odds

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Matt, Don't Drink It

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PBR with Erin

From fake lashes to healing rashes, Erin gives you the beauty advice you never asked for.
Decent Panini

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Punx Who Panic

Our staff opens up about their struggles with mental health.
The Bottom End

Bass players are often the underrated and overlooked members of a band. We explore music and other noise from the perspective of those that hold do
Flavor of the Weak

The memoirs of a career roadie.
Four Tours & Seven Beers Ago

An ongoing anthology of tour diaries.
Awful Sounds and Shitty Jokes

Unabashedly pretentious musings on noise, shitposting, and other cultural forces.

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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