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Rise Against Release New Single, 'Nod' With not much detail or warning, Rise Against erased their Instagram on January 21st and posted an image of a wall of orange with dots that formed "January 23rd", leaving anticipation for the remaining hours. As the clock struck midnight on the date displayed the band released a new single "Nod" along with a music video. As of right now there isn't much information […]
The Kilograms Title Track From Debut LP 'Beliefs & Thieves' as Pre-Order Opens Before West Coast Tour In the late fall of 2023, a serendipitous collaboration brought together two icons of the punk and ska scenes, Joe Gittleman of The Mighty Mighty Bosstones and Avoid One Thing, and Sammy Kay. They formed The Kilograms, a band rooted in soulful ska with a punk rock edge. Their mission? To create […]
Noir City Seattle Returns: Noir’s Femme Fatales Seattle cinephiles, mark your calendars! Noir City Seattle is back for its 17th year, taking over SIFF Cinema Downtown from February 14-20, 2025. This year’s festival pays tribute to the unforgettable women who defined the golden age of film noir. With 18 classic films, including 12 presented on stunning 35mm and two brand-new restorations, it’s an event no film lover should miss. The […]
The Rumjacks Set to Sail with 'Dead Anthems' The Rumjacks are back and bolder than ever! Celtic punk maestros are set to drop their sixth studio LP, Dead Anthems, on February 7th, via Four Four Records. With only a matter of weeks, the new album is set to sail and in celebration, The Rumjacks release a new single from the upcoming album, featuring Dropkick Murphys, titled 'Cold Like This' The […]
Jesse Ahern Set to Drop 'Mercy' Friday January 17th Jesse Ahern, the everyman troubadour with an anchor tattoo under his eye and a six-string slung across his chest, is back with a bold new offering. Mark your calendars—January 17, 2025, sees the release of 'Mercy', a full-length record destined to shake the rafters and stir the soul. Ahern’s reputation precedes him, built on years of relentless touring with heavyweights like […]
The Jack Knives: Pre-Order New Limited Vinyl Flash! Hot off the presses: Punk rock darlings The Jack Knives are making waves with their highly anticipated new record, Into the Night. Recorded at none other than the iconic Little Eden Studios in Asbury Park, New Jersey, this gem is brought to life by Pete Steinkopf of The Bouncing Souls. Yes, folks, you heard it right—this powerhouse producer is behind the helm, […]
SEATTLE SWINGS TO THE BRAT BEAT: CLEAN LINES DROP "NUISANCE" EP If it’s a rock pedigree you’re after, look no further than the latest buzz from the Emerald City. Seattle's Clean Lines have rolled onto the scene with a style sharper than their moniker and a sound described as “brat rock” by none other than producer extraordinaire Johnny Sangster (of Mudhoney and The Briefs fame). Call them a finely aged […]
Kieth Lamar, A wrongfully convicted man who has endured over 30 years in solitary confinement—takes a bold step in sharing his story with the world. Teaming up with acclaimed artist Molly Crabapple, LaMar announces the release of The Injustice of Justice, a gripping short film animation that exposes the systemic betrayal that led to his death sentence following the 1993 Lucasville Prison Uprising. This powerful work not only lays bare […]
A Message, A Radio Remote and Death Row: Keith LaMar Last year on October 4th, Racketeer Radio KFQX brought you a groundbreaking live broadcast remote from Mr. Tipple’s Jazz Club in San Francisco, featuring New York-based jazz pianist Albert Marquès. The event showcased Freedom First, a collaboration that melds contemporary jazz played by a stellar ensemble of international musicians and Keith LaMar’s electrifying spoken word poetry—performed live via phone from […]
Quiz Kids is a radio series originally broadcast in the 1940s and 1950s. Created by Chicago public relations and advertising man Louis G. Cowan, and originally sponsored by Alka-Seltzer, the series was first broadcast on NBC from Chicago, June 28, 1940, airing as a summer replacement show for Alec Templeton Time. It continued on radio for the next 13 years.
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Nod Rise Against
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Cold Like This (feat. Dropkick Murphys) The Rumjacks
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Beliefs and Thieves The Kilograms, Sammy Kay & Joe Gittleman
