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Jon Batiste Shows us 'Big Money' and It's Money! Jon Batiste isn’t interested in doing what’s expected — not by the industry, not by genre conventions, and certainly not by the legacy he’s already cemented. Coming off the classical-jazz fusion of 2024’s Beethoven Blues, and riding high from an Oscar, multiple Grammys, and a stint as musical director for The Late Show, Batiste now pivots into uncharted territory with Big […]
Bad Cop Bad Cop Turn Tragedy Into Triumph with 'Lighten Up' “Life is hard, but it’s still beautiful.” That’s the mantra behind Lighten Up, the electrifying fourth full-length from SoCal’s unstoppable punk force Bad Cop Bad Cop—and it’s more than just a record. It’s a riotous, heartfelt, brutally honest celebration of survival, sisterhood, and Sunday morning Prosecco-fueled songwriting sessions. The band—vocalist-guitarist Stacey Dee, bassist-vocalist Linh Le, drummer-vocalist Myra Gallarza, and […]
Fat Wreck Chords Sells Catalog to Hopeless Records — But This Isn’t a Goodbye In a move that’s sending ripples through the punk rock world, legendary independent label Fat Wreck Chords has officially sold its entire back catalog to Hopeless Records, one of the most prominent labels in the modern punk and alt-rock scene. But this isn’t a typical sale — it’s a bold and surprising act of solidarity with […]
END IT Commences With Debut LP ‘Wrong Side Of Heaven’ Baltimore’s hardcore heavyweights End It are back — louder, sharper, and more dangerous than ever. With their long-awaited debut full-length Wrong Side of Heaven, dropping August 29 on Flatspot Records, the band lights a righteous fire under the genre, delivering 15 blistering tracks forged from truth, fury, and raw lived experience. If you’ve been anywhere near a pit in the […]
Stealing Music & Bombing the World Spotify, transformed how we listen to music and podcasts— It has been the leading streaming audio platform for years now, but at what cost? Beneath its slick app lies a stark reality: artists receive meager payouts, algorithmic favoritism favors majors, and CEO Daniel Ek is channeling platform-generated revenue into controversial defense tech. investments. Increasingly, voices across the music world argue: it’s time to merge off—abandon […]
Summer Of Discontent Tour Coming to the PNW And Raketeer Radio KFQX has your General Admission Pass to the Dune Peninsula in Tacoma to this 'can't miss' show! Get ready for one of the most electrifying punk rock tours of the summer as Dropkick Murphys, Bad Religion, and The Mainliners unite for the highly anticipated Summer of Discontent Tour — a high-octane, coast-to-coast punk pilgrimage that fans won't want to […]
Desert Dissonance: Dance Gavin Dance Brooklyn Bowl Las Vegas, NV (6/21/25) Oh, Las Vegas– equal parts questionable decisions and dazzling possibilities. And on this particular desert eve, our particularly potent pre-show espresso pointed me directly to the heart of the LINQ district, a place so delightfully, almost aggressively, pleasant it felt like a theme park for grown-ups who still enjoy the occasional novelty oversized cocktail. Brooklyn Bowl, nestled comfortably beside […]
Dave Hause Announces "...and the Mermaid", Releasing first Single, 'Enough Hope" Racketeer Radio faithful! Acclaimed Philadelphia-bred singer-songwriter Dave Hause announces the release of his seventh solo album, '...And The Mermaid,' available September 26, 2025, via Blood Harmony Records (USA) and SBAM Records (EU). This isn't just another album; it's a defiant roar, a powerful rock record, and the sound of a seasoned artist rediscovering the electrifying joy of a true […]
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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Rag Doll The Alpha Rhythm Kings
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BIG MONEY Jon Batiste
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Chesterfields and Aftershave Dropkick Murphys
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Doe Eyes Mollie Elizabeth
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Ensenada Sublime
