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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 […]
Maxfield Hunt | Racketeer Broadcast Association Look here, folks. San Francisco. City of fog, sure, and those infernal cable cars that clatter like a pack of jackasses on cobblestones. Thankfully, San Francisco has the technological advantage of cable cars. But all that aside, there's more than sourdough and bawdy sing-alongs down by the docks. Now, on the 15th of May, I found myself on one of these city-sanctioned walking tours. […]
Marquis & The Rhythm Howlers to Release Highly Anticipated Single "Portland Rose" By Ace Hartmann | Racketeer Broadcast Association | It’s time to HOWL again! Marquis & the Rhythm Howlers, the acclaimed shock-swing outfit, are thrilled to announce the upcoming release of their brand-new single, "Portland Rose." This long-awaited track promises to deliver the band's signature blend of gritty guitar, infectious rhythms, and Marquis' distinctive baritone barfly vocals. "Portland Rose" […]
The Calamatix: Debut Album Release Brings a Fusion of Punk and Reggae By Ace Hartmann | Racketeer Broadcast Association | California quartet The Calamatix is set to make waves this fall with the release of their self-titled debut album, The Calamatix, on September 20 via Hellcat Records. Blending the upbeat rhythms of Jamaican rocksteady and old-school ska with the raw energy of punk, The Calamatix is a band driven by […]
JD McPherson Returns with New Album "Nite Owls" After Seven-Year Hiatus By Ace Hartmann | Racketeer Broadcast Association | It's hard to believe that it's been seven years since JD McPherson, one of the modern era's quintessential rock 'n' roll singer-songwriters, released a non-seasonal album. Despite this gap, McPherson has remained far from idle, serving as both the band leader and opening act for three consecutive Robert Plant and Alison […]
X to Release Final Album and Set Final Tour By Ace Hartmann | Racketeer Broadcast Association | After a remarkable 47-year career, Los Angeles punk icons X are poised to release their final album, "Smoke & Fiction," on August 2 via Fat Possum Records. This long-anticipated release will be followed by a comprehensive national tour, offering fans a final chance to see the band live. Formed in 1977, X quickly […]
Jeff Goldblum & The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra Return with Dazzling New Collaborations Featuring Haley Reinhart By Ace Hartmann | Racketeer Broadcast Association | Jeff Goldblum, the charismatic actor and accomplished jazz musician, has once again captivated audiences with his musical prowess. Teaming up with the talented singer, songwriter, and actress Haley Reinhart, Goldblum and his long-time band, The Mildred Snitzer Orchestra, have released two new singles that are sure to […]
This remarkable show spans the entire gamut of early American music, which includes Swing, early Jazz, and Dixieland. Join host Fred Hall for his amazing interviews with the singers, song-writers, sidemen band leaders and arrangers directly involved in the ongoing evolution of that uniquely American music!
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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
