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Punk Legends Rancid and Green Day Bring Their Stories to Film The pulse of punk never dies—it simply finds new ways to electrify audiences. In 2025, two of punk rock’s most enduring forces, Rancid and Green Day, are making the leap from stage to screen, bringing their stories to the silver screen in two highly anticipated films. With both bands carving their own paths from the gritty clubs of the Bay Area to worldwide acclaim, their latest ventures into cinema […]
NOIR CITY: Seattle Returns Friday with Femme Fatales Seattle cinephiles and noir aficionados take note—NOIR CITY: Seattle is back with a vengeance, and this year, it’s all about the dames. From February 14-20, the festival takes over a brand-new venue, SIFF Cinema Downtown (2100 4th Street), delivering a week of femme fatales, shadow-drenched cinematography, and the intoxicating pulse of jazz that underscores the very essence of film noir. The 2025 lineup is a celebration of women’s legacy in noir cinema, […]
Jazz Fest Fever: Racketeer Radio KFQX Broadcasts LIVE from Monterey Jazz Bash 2025 Right then, gather 'round, you delightful oddities. It's that time of year again. No, not that time of year. Far more important. It's the 45th anniversary of The Monterey JazzBash. Yes! Forty-five years. (Pause for slightly bewildered applause, perhaps a single, hesitant "Bravo"). Racketeer Radio KFQX, your purveyors of vintage vibrations, are, dare I say, enthusiastic about the upcoming Monterey Jazz Bash. Dixieland, Ragtime, Swing, Gypsy, and […]
David Johansen: A Punk Icon’s Fight for Health and Support For decades, David Johansen has been a shape-shifting force in rock ‘n’ roll, from fronting the legendary New York Dolls to his reinvention as Buster Poindexter and his deep dive into American folk and blues. However, behind the scenes, Johansen has been engaged in a private battle—one that his family has only now decided to share with the world. Leah Hennessey, Johansen’s daughter, recently revealed that her father has been […]
The First Gold Record in History: Glenn Miller’s ‘Chattanooga Choo Choo’ Before the rock ‘n’ roll era saw Elvis Presley and The Beatles shattering sales records, and long before streaming services began tallying digital plays in the billions, there was a time when music sales were measured in physical copies alone. In this world dominated by big bands and swing music, one song changed the industry forever. That song was "Chattanooga Choo Choo" by the Glenn Miller Orchestra, and on […]
Fresno's Multifaceted Mardi Gras: Masks, Music, and Museums You think Mardi Gras is just beads and singining the blues? Wrong! Dead wrong! It's a chance to escape the LA smog, maybe see some actual stars in the sky, and definitely hear some killer tunes. Plus, they got parades! The Great Gatsby Parade, the Parasol Grand Parade, the Costume & Masquerade Parade– it's like a regular fashion week, but with more feathers and less attitude (probably). Now, he thought, this is […]
The Jack Knives Beat to the Sound of Their Own 'Punk Rock Heart' with New Single The Jack Knives are back with their latest single, Punk Rock Heart, a rousing, anthemic track that captures the tension between youthful idealism and the realities of growing up. Out now, the single is the latest taste of their highly anticipated album, Into the Night, which is set for release June 6th and is now available for limited-edition preorder at The Jack Knives' official […]
Messer Chups Unveil Spine-Tingling New Single, Limited Vinyl Album Ahead of U.S. Tour with Electric Six The eerie, electrifying sounds of Messer Chups are back to haunt your speakers with their latest single, Kiss of the Night, the first taste of their upcoming album, Don’t Worry, Be Creepy, set to be released on May 2 via Hi-Tide Recordings. A surf-rock horror extravaganza, the album promises to deliver all the spine-tingling thrills and hypnotic grooves that fans have come to expect […]
Swingin Johnny: To Goode to Back Down - As He Releases A Ska Version of A Chuck Berry Classic In the grand theater of punk rock, where rebellion is the leading act and defiance plays the supporting role, one name stands tall amongst the hepcats—Swingin Johnny! A punk rock gladiator with a ska-fueled soul, Johnny’s tale is the stuff of underground folklore, filled with high-flying antics, roaring riffs, and a radical style. Johnny is more than just a musician—he’s a […]
