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5th Avenues’ After Midnight: Tickets On Sale Now
Mollie Elizabeth Unveils “Dirty Blonde” EP
Fishbone Rages On with ‘Stockholm Syndrome’
Carry the 9 Fills the Void with “Empty Walls”
20yrs of Podcasts
James Dean Biopic Promises Intimate Look
Streetlight Manifesto Release Songs Amidst Album Date Pushback
JER Announces Sophomore LP ‘Death of the Heart’
M.U.T.T. Unleashes New LP with Vicious Ode to SF Grit
Kerosene Heights Find Hope in the Wreckage for New Album
A Cocktail of the Old School, History & ‘Subcultural Appropriation’
The Kids Are All-Riot: Hetson & Daughter Take Over Father’s Day
Turnstile Announces The Never Enough Tour
Your Invitation to “The Place Behind The Stars”
The Dreadnoughts Barrel in with ‘Polka Pit’
Carry the 9 Fills the Void with “Empty Walls” For fans of classic 90s melodic punk, California’s own Carry the 9 has delivered another compelling track. The band officially released their third new single of the year, “Empty Walls,” on Friday, June 27, 2025. The song dives deep into the...
Twenty Years of Apple Podcasts: Love the Ear A Special Commemorative Dispatch Bewildered brethren of the airwaves! Gather ‘round, pour yourselves a rather potent, ethically ambiguous beverage, and prepare to confront a truth as blinding as a desert sunrise after a three-day bender: it’s been two decades since Apple...
This multi-award-winning musical revue, steeped in the vibrant allure of the Harlem Renaissance, promises an unforgettable journey back to the Jazz Age, complete with live music, electrifying dance, and the poetic genius of Langston Hughes. After Midnight, which runs from August 5th to August 24th, 2025, at The 5th Avenue...
Mollie Elizabeth Unveils “Dirty Blonde” EP: A Vintage Femme Revelation The airwaves of Racketeer Radio KFQX are buzzing with the sophisticated swagger of a new sensation! Washington State’s own Mollie Elizabeth, the captivating 21-year-old artist, has just unleashed her highly anticipated debut EP, ‘Dirty Blonde,’ on June 27th via Neon...
Fishbone Rages On with ‘Stockholm Syndrome’ The wait is finally over! On Friday, June 27th, 2025, the legendary, genre-bending pioneers Fishbone dropped their highly anticipated ninth studio album, ‘Stockholm Syndrome.’ This blistering return to form marks their first full-length LP in over two decades, and it’s already proving to be...
A New Look at a Legend: “Willie and Jimmy Dean” Explores James Dean’s Private Life, Following in the Footsteps of Past Biopics The enduring enigma of James Dean, the quintessential rebel of American cinema, is once again poised for a fresh cinematic exploration. A new biopic, “Willie and Jimmy Dean,”...
Streetlight Releases 3 Songs Amidst Album Date Pushback In a move as unpredictable as their genre-bending music, Streetlight Manifesto had announced a delay for their long-awaited album, “The Place Behind The Stars.” But in a gesture of goodwill to their fervent fanbase, the ska-punk luminaries have surprise-released three new songs...
JER Announces Sophomore LP ‘Death of the Heart’ & Releases ‘The Way You Tune It Out’ The internet’s most prolific ska evangelist and a vital new voice in punk, JER (the solo project of Skatune Network mastermind Jer Hunter), has announced their highly anticipated sophomore album. Titled Death of the...
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Viva Las Vegas, The Legends Era Showcase April 24-27th
Producing Bulletproof Vol.III at Killowatt in San Francisco May 9th.
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BELIVE IT OR NOT
Monday - Friday at 07:00 AM PST
Tales of the absurd and bizarre made their way to the airwaves through this strange and eccentric old time radio series. Ripley's Believe It or Not starred non other than Robert Ripley himself as he shared his out-of-this-world discoveries and experiences while traveling around the globe. His standard practice was to take note of the unusual sights and practices he came across during his travels and chronicled them in his journal. It was not until 1930 that the program was made available to a public audience. Hear audio scripts from his journal while we play the best music for your morning!
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MEMORIES IN MELODY
Wednesday at 10:00 AM PST
From Jack Ellsworth in 1948 to now his grandson, Matt Taylor running the longest running radio show in history, Memories in Melody is on Racketeer Radio KFQX every Wednesday at 10 am PST.
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HOT OFF THE PRESS LIVE
Monday - Friday at 12 NOON PST
Each weekday at Noon Pacific Standard Time tune into Hot Off The Press for the hottest & newest tunes in the world of Punk Rock Rhythm and Blues. Join Ace Hartmann, Live! Bringing you the newest releases along with news, updates, upcoming events, your favorite classics, and so much more! Hear music from your beloved, favorite record labels to unsigned up-and-coming bands and artists
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MAKE BELIEVE BALLROOM
Wednesday at 04:00 PM PST
The Make Believe Ballroom carries on the traditions of past hosts Martin Block, Al Jarvis, William B Williams, and Steve Allen by bringing you the greatest hits of the 1930s and 1940s. With the exception of brief periods, the program has been broadcast almost continuously since then. Now, Jeff Bressler is the current host of The Make Believe Ballroom and is on Racketeer Radio KFQX each Wednesday evening beginning at 4PM PST. No cover, no minimum, just sit back and enjoy.
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NON STOP JIVE
Monday - Friday at 05:00 PM PST
Non-Stop Jive from Five to -well, to be honest, that changes based on the night now-a-days. When we first launched it was five to nine, but as we begin to load each weekday with more Radio Remote Broadcasts IRS becoming more like 7 or 8. Nevertheless tune into Racketeer Radio KFQX each weekday for the non stop jive of your favorite tunes and newest releases!
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RACKETEER RADIO KFQX PRESENT RADIO REMOTES
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Popular radio during the 1930s and throughout the 1940s included live coast-to-coast radio transmissions of “big bands”, or dance bands. These live remotes were held mostly in hotels, ballrooms, restaurants and clubs. During the war years, it was expanded to include military bases and defense plants. Racketeer Radio KFQX will continue the traditons of LIVE RADIO REMOTE BROADCASTS.
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COCKTAIL NATION: EVENINGS AT THE PENTHOUSE
Monday - Friday at 11 PM PST
Cocktail Nation: 'Evenings from the Penthouse'. Every weeknight from the Sydney Penthouse, Koop spins the very best classic and neo lounge along with the most interesting characters of swank join him for a chat on this weekend podcast .During the week Koop posts his music only Cocktail Nation Evenings at the Penthouse show where you can enjoy cocktail jazz at the end of your day.
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BELIVE IT OR NOT
Monday - Friday at 07:00 AM PST
Tales of the absurd and bizarre made their way to the airwaves through this strange and eccentric old time radio series. Ripley's Believe It or Not starred non other than Robert Ripley himself as he shared his out-of-this-world discoveries and experiences while traveling around the globe. His standard practice was to take note of the unusual sights and practices he came across during his travels and chronicled them in his journal. It was not until 1930 that the program was made available to a public audience. Hear audio scripts from his journal while we play the best music for your morning!
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Who'll Stand With Us? Dropkick Murphys
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Rag Doll The Alpha Rhythm Kings
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One More Night Mollie Elizabeth
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United The Bouncing Souls
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Enough Hope Dave Hause
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LOOK OUT FOR ME Turnstile
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Wearing Black Laura Jane Grace
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My Babe Tammi Savoy
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Paint A Picture The Hives
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Post Mortem Depression Teenage Bottlerocket
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