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Punk rock powerhouses Bad Religion and Dropkick Murphys are joining forces for a co-headlining tour this summer, bringing fans a high-energy fusion of punk anthems and Celtic-infused rock. The tour will feature support from The Mainliners and promises to be one of the most electrifying live experiences of the year. Dropkick Murphys’ vocalist and founder Ken Casey expressed his excitement about the tour, stating, “We are so fired up to […]
Brian Setzer Faces Battle, Remains Hopeful for Full Recovery Brian Setzer, the rockabilly legend behind The Stray Cats and The Brian Setzer Orchestra, has shared difficult news with fans: he has been diagnosed with an autoimmune disease that has temporarily taken away his ability to play guitar. Despite the setback, Setzer remains optimistic, reassuring fans that he is seeing progress and is determined to recover. The legendary guitarist and songwriter […]
Bite Me Bambi Releases 'Eat This' Accompanied By New Single & Video 'Too Many People' Orange County’s own punk-ska firebrands, Bite Me Bambi, are about to make your Valentine’s Day a whole lot louder. Their brand-new album, Eat This, arrives today and is available now, delivering a potent cocktail of infectious energy, undeniable hooks, and fearless attitude. For fans of ska, pop, and punk, this record isn’t just music—it’s a […]
Real Sickies Unzip 'Under A Plastic Bag' Giving Us A Look Inside Racketeer Radio KFQX brings you the latest from one of the northland’s finest punk rockers, and this one’s a real barnburner. Edmonton’s own Real Sickies are back in the fray with their fifth full-length, Under a Plastic Bag, dropping March 14, 2025, via Stomp Records. If the lead single, Triage, is any indication, the Sickies are ready to […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Rhythm Sweet & Hot is a musical variety program that entertains audiences by capturing the essence of musical culture from the 1920s to the 1940s. Listeners hear the well-known, big names of swing but are also able to discover the music of artists whose records "can't be found at the local mall. Hosts Mike Plaskett and Dale Abraham enjoy sharing recordings that have been passed over in the changing fashion of the music and radio businesses.
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Rag Doll The Alpha Rhythm Kings
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Small World Kingfisher
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United The Bouncing Souls
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The Right Wrong Man (feat. Fat Mike) Codefendants
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She's The Shit Teenage Bottlerocket
