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Seattleite Aloha Imperative – Seattle's Live Aloha Fest '25 This is the Live Aloha Hawaiian Cultural Festival, and it is, in a word, a revelation. The whole magnificent affair is free—a magnificent, almost radical act of generosity that opens the doors to everyone, regardless of circumstance. In a city that often feels like a series of closed transactions, this is a beautiful and simple invitation to participate in something real, […]
Mesmerizing Moments at Magique There are some nights, some glorious, improbable nights, when the universe decides to throw a party. A party of color and chaos and improbably flexible human beings. I'm talking, of course, about a recent jaunt to the Nugget in Reno, a city that already feels like a fever dream wrapped in a casino carpet. The mission? To witness a spectacle called Magique. Holy hell, did we […]
Militarie Gun Lock & Loaded for 'God Save the Gun' Fresh off a relentless year of touring and recording, Militarie Gun have announced their next big strike: God Save the Gun, the follow-up to 2023’s acclaimed Life Under the Gun, is set for release on October 17 via Loma Vista Recordings. Along with the album announcement, the band has given us the first bullet with 'B A D I D […]
BASH! The Bay State Hot Jazz Festival '25: Descending Upon Medford! This is the Bay State Hot Jazz Festival, or as it has been more affectionately—and perhaps more accurately—rebranded: BASH Festival. This goes beyond jazz festival; it's a defiant, free-of-charge declaration of war against the mundane. One need only show up with a blanket and a thirst for fermented liquids to partake. This beautiful beast was born from the feverish, […]
NOW PLAYING: After Midnight The Fifth Avenue Theatre is about to swing its doors open to a place that transports audiences straight into the heart of Harlem’s legendary Cotton Club during the roaring Jazz Age. This production is no mere nostalgia trip — it’s an electrifying celebration of artistry, survival, and joy that ripples with the unmistakable sounds of Duke Ellington, Dorothy Fields, Harold Arlen, and the lyrical genius of […]
JER Drops 'Id Like to Be Better' Ahead of 'Death of the Heart' The ever-evolving force in modern ska-punk, JER, is back with a track that blends groove, grit, and gut-punch lyricism. Their brand-new single, “I’d Like to Be Better,” is the third preview from the hotly anticipated upcoming album Death of the Heart via Bad Time Records— and it’s a potent reminder that ska isn’t just about getting you […]
The Planet Smashers Pack Their Bags in New Single, 'Things You Do" Montreal’s long-running ska-punk powerhouse The Planet Smashers are back on the airwaves — and on the dance floor — with their new single “Things You Do,” the second taste of their upcoming tenth studio album On the Dancefloor, set for release August 22 via Stomp Records. The track, arriving today alongside a brand-new music video, delivers exactly what […]
Legendary Mr. Las Vegas (Wayne Newton) Hits the Road The Racketeer Broadcast Association has received a communiqué, a signal from the Mothership, if you will, and it's not a hallucination, though it feels like one in the most magnificent way. Mark your calendars, in ink, blood, perhaps a brand on your very soul– or whatever volatile substance you have handy. The one and only Wayne Newton—the man, the myth, the pompadoured […]
American Television Broadcasts a Message: You Are Not Alone In a world that too often feels disconnected, D.C.-based melodic punk band American Television is shouting a message so many need to hear: You Are Not Alone. No morse code, no word scamble or anagrams - just a straight-to-the-point, hopeful, inspiring message. The band’s latest six-song EP — sharing that very title — is set for release on September 19 via […]
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Rag Doll The Alpha Rhythm Kings
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Ensenada Sublime
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Doe Eyes Mollie Elizabeth
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Chesterfields and Aftershave Dropkick Murphys
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Live Like Yer Dyin' (Live) The Drowns
