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    Bright Eyes with Hurray for the Riff Raff in Denver, CO

     Tony Kovacs
  2. Show Review
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    Covet with Hikes & King of Heck in Madison, WI

    "Covet entered the atmosphere with such radiate energy. Yvette Young was full of excitement and hidden talent that I had yet to witness."

    Jenna Guffey
  3. Show Review
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    Jawbreaker’s 25th Anniversary of ‘Dear You’ with Descendents, Face to Face, & Samiam in Denver, CO

    Everything I hoped it would b

    Tony Kovacs
  4. Show Review
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    PUP, Sheer Mag, & Pinkshift in Phoenix, AZ

    If this tour doesn't kill them, go see them.

    Brandon Michel
  5. Show Review
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    MxPx, Zebrahead, Bad Cop / Bad Cop, & Mercy Music in Tempe, AZ

     Brandon Michel
  6. The Backseat Lovers
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    The Backseat Lovers with Branson Anderson in Madison, WI

    "Feels a little like it might be the day, that I run out of all the right things to say". - The Backseat Lovers

    Jenna Guffey
  7. Show Review
    Show Review

    Julien Baker with Thao & The Get Down Stay Down in Chicago, IL

    "Spilling my guts, sweat on a microphone, breaking my voice."

    Jenna Guffey
  8. Show Review
    Show Review

    Bad Cop/Bad Cop, The Venomous Pinks, MakeWar, & It’s Embarrassing in Tempe, AZ

    Bad Cop/Bad Cop kicked off another long-awaited tour in lovely Tempe, AZ

    Brandon Michel
  9. Show Review
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    Spanish Love Songs in San Francisco, CA

     Angela Romano
  10. Show Review
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    Beach Bunny, Field Medic, & Niiice in Chicago, IL

     Kendra Sheetz
  11. Show Review
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    Dave Hause & The Mermaid with Northcote in San Francisco, CA

    Hause & The Mermaid Seamlessly Swim Through 16-Song Set

    Angela RomanoJoe Tichy
  12. Show Review
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    Mannequin Pussy and Destroy Boys in Chicago, IL

     Mat Stokes
  13. Show Review
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    Radkey, Blood People, & Radar in Chicago, IL

     Kendra Sheetz
  14. Show Review
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    Ian’s Party – Night 3: Meat Wave, C.H.E.W., Ganser, & More in Chicago, IL

     Kendra Sheetz
  15. Show Review
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    Ian’s Party – Night 2: The Brokedowns, The Mons, Bosley Jr., & More in Chicago, IL

     Kendra Sheetz
  16. Show Review
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    Ian’s Party: Night 1 – Absolutely Not, Bev Rage and the Drinks, Avantist, & More in Chicago, IL

     Kendra Sheetz
  17. Show Review
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    Motion City Soundtrack, Treaty of Paris, & Ashland in Chicago, IL

    Together We'll Ring in the New Year

    Kendra SheetzMat Stokes
  18. Show Review
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    The Arrivals, Sass Dragons, Canadian Rifle, & Nightcap in Chicago, IL

     Kendra Sheetz
  19. Show Review
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    The Fifth Annual War on Xmas: Night 3 – Lawrence Arms, Riverboat Gamblers, & Heart & Lung in Chicago, IL

    ONE MORE SONG!

    Kendra SheetzKevin Rettie
  20. Show Review
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    The Fifth Annual War on Xmas: Night 2 – Lawrence Arms, Red City Radio, & Arms Aloft in Chicago, IL

    Welcome to the first annual War on Candles

    Kendra SheetzKevin Rettie
  21. Show Review
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    The Fifth Annual War on Xmas: Night 1 – Lawrence Arms, The Flatliners, & Q&A Panel in Chicago, IL

    Keeping it Healthy

    Kendra SheetzKevin Rettie
  22. Show Review
    Show Review

    Dillinger Four, Modern Life is War, Arms Aloft, & C.H.E.W in Chicago, IL

    PEANUT BUTTER WHISKEY!!!

    Kendra SheetzKevin Rettie
  23. Skatune Network
    Show Review
    Show Review

    Fest 18: Day 3 in Gainesville, FL

     Kendra SheetzKrista GjestlandZack Jacob
  24. Bad Cop / Bad Cop
    Show Review
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    Fest 18: Day 2 in Gainesville, FL

     Kendra SheetzKrista GjestlandZack Jacob

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Up The Pets

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At Odds

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Decent Panini

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Punx Who Panic

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The Bottom End

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Flavor of the Weak

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Four Tours & Seven Beers Ago

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

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    The Gunshy
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    Newsstream

    Matt Arbogast (The Gunshy) Premieres Title Track Off Upcoming Solo Album

    Gruff Yet Soulfu

    Kendra Sheetz
  2. Sink or Swim
    Newstour
    Newstour

    Sink or Swim Announces Pacific Northwest Tour

    From Coast to Coast

    Kendra Sheetz
  3. HIGHTOWER
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    News

    HIGHTOWER Releases Two Tracks Off Upcoming Album

    Punk Rock From Franc

    Kendra Sheetz

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