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    Keith Wallen with Levels, Un-Broken, Inherit The Earth & Collapse, Create in Madison, WI

     Jenna Guffey
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    Vandoliers, Pinata Protest & Nate Bergman in Dallas, TX

    "On the edge of oblivion, sick of the cell I've been living in"

    Christopher Durbin
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    Dinosaur Jr., Snail Mail, & Easy Action in Chicago, IL

    "I feel the pain of everyone Then I feel nothing" - Dinosaur Jr.

    Jenna Guffey
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    Lord Huron with Indigo De Souza in Chicago, IL

    "People die and planets turn and empires rise and fall and burn" -Lord Huron

    Jenna Guffey
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    Buddies Fest 2025 in Tillsonburg, ON, Canada

     Matt Christ
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    Rainbow Kitten Surprise with New Translations in Madison, WI

    "You told me you loved me baby, I'm your superstar again"

    Jenna Guffey
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    Pouzza Fest 2025 in Montreal, QC, Canada

    A weekend filled with rain, gravy, libations, and new friends. Click through to hear and see about my time spent in the amazing city of Montreal at Pouzza 2025.

    Zack Jacob
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    Silverstein with Real Friends, Broadside, & Grayhaven in Madison, WI.

     Jenna Guffey
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    The Wonder Years & Little Kruta String Ensemble, with Kevin Devine in Detroit, MI

     Matt Christ
  10. Show Review
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    Jimmy Eat World with Diet Lite in Milwaukee, WI

    "Little girl, you're in the middle of the ride Everything, everything'll be just fine" -Jimmy Eat World

    Jenna Guffey
  11. Sing Us Home Festival 2025 Dave Hause and The Mermaid Sunday
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    Sing Us Home Festival 2025 (ft. Dave & Tim Hause, Frank Turner, The Bouncing Souls, & More) – Philadelphia, PA

     Anni KellamKendra Sheetz
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    Turnover, Balance & Composure, & Horse Jumper Of Love In Los Angeles, CA

     Brandon Michel
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    Pinkshift with Vial & RAT BATH in Milwaukee, WI

     Jenna Guffey
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    Beach Bunny with Pool Kids in Madison, WI

    "I'll stay out of trouble in my big pink bubble"

    Jenna Guffey
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    The Bouncing Souls Kick Off Tour with H2O, Dave Hause, & School Drugs in Detroit, MI

     Matt Christ
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    Djo with Post Animal in Madison, WI

    "That's just basic being basic"

    Jenna Guffey
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    High Fade with Six Foot Blonde in Milwaukee, WI.

     Jenna Guffey
  18. Rx Bandits
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    Rx Bandits with Bad Operation in Dallas, TX

    "We're all one race, it's the human race Just a different smile for a different face."

    Christopher Durbin
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    Comeback Kid, Koyo, Orthodox, & Desmadres in Dallas, TX

    "We hope, we try, we live, survive. Counting days, trying to get by."

    Christopher Durbin
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    Almost Monday with Adrian Lyles in Chicago, IL

    "Yeah, I know, it's written on your face, Gettin' lost, forgettin' time and space"

    Jenna Guffey
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    Knuckle Puck with Ben Quad, Koyo, & Origami Angel in Chicago, IL

    "Everything is still copasetic"

    Jenna Guffey
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    Portugal. The Man with The Nielsen Trust, KennyHoopla, & Letters To Cleo

    "One day the world may end, But there's still plenty to discover"

    Jenna Guffey
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    Fest 22: Day 3 in Gainesville, FL

     Kendra SheetzMatt Christ
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    Fest 22: Day 2 in Gainesville, FL

     Kendra SheetzMatt Christ

Band Of The Day


Slumped

East Bay, CA

Bay Area based alternative rock band that probably drinks too much.

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I Wanna Wear Your Skin

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  1. The Fox Sisters
    Newsstream
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    The Fox Sisters Releases Two New Singles on Dive Records

    DIY at its finest!

    Kendra Sheetz
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    Newstour

    Kira Jari Searching For Magic In The Midwest

    Tour Time! Excellent!

    Kendra Sheetz
  3. Premiere
    Mansbridge
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    Mansbridge Premieres Debut Album ‘Juxtapose’

    It's Punk Premiere Tuesday!

    Kendra Sheetz

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