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5th Avenues’ After Midnight: Tickets On Sale Now

This multi-award-winning musical revue, steeped in the vibrant allure of the Harlem Renaissance, promises an unforgettable journey back to the Jazz Age, complete with live music, electrifying dance, and the poetic genius of Langston Hughes. After Midnight, which runs from August 5th to August 24th, 2025, at The 5th Avenue...

Mollie Elizabeth Unveils “Dirty Blonde” EP

Mollie Elizabeth Unveils “Dirty Blonde” EP: A Vintage Femme Revelation The airwaves of Racketeer Radio KFQX are buzzing with the sophisticated swagger of a new sensation! Washington State’s own Mollie Elizabeth, the captivating 21-year-old artist, has just unleashed her highly anticipated debut EP, ‘Dirty Blonde,’ on June 27th via Neon...

Fishbone Rages On with ‘Stockholm Syndrome’

Fishbone Rages On with ‘Stockholm Syndrome’ The wait is finally over! On Friday, June 27th, 2025, the legendary, genre-bending pioneers Fishbone dropped their highly anticipated ninth studio album, ‘Stockholm Syndrome.’ This blistering return to form marks their first full-length LP in over two decades, and it’s already proving to be...

Carry the 9 Fills the Void with “Empty Walls”

Carry the 9 Fills the Void with “Empty Walls” For fans of classic 90s melodic punk, California’s own Carry the 9 has delivered another compelling track. The band officially released their third new single of the year, “Empty Walls,” on Friday, June 27, 2025. The song dives deep into the...

Stella Cole Announces Anticipated Album ‘It’s Magic’

Stella Cole Announces Anticipated Album ‘It’s Magic’ & Releases “Till There Was You,” The world of timeless melodies and classic charm is set to be captivated by a new voice! Today, Friday, June 27, 2025, 26-year-old vocalist Stella Cole – already hailed as a “rising star vocalist” – has officially released...

20yrs of Podcasts

 Twenty Years of Apple Podcasts:  Love the Ear A Special Commemorative Dispatch   Bewildered brethren of the airwaves! Gather ‘round, pour yourselves a rather potent, ethically ambiguous beverage, and prepare to confront a truth as blinding as a desert sunrise after a three-day bender: it’s been two decades since Apple...

James Dean Biopic Promises Intimate Look

A New Look at a Legend: “Willie and Jimmy Dean” Explores James Dean’s Private Life, Following in the Footsteps of Past Biopics The enduring enigma of James Dean, the quintessential rebel of American cinema, is once again poised for a fresh cinematic exploration. A new biopic, “Willie and Jimmy Dean,”...

Streetlight Manifesto Release Songs Amidst Album Date Pushback

Streetlight Releases 3 Songs Amidst Album Date Pushback In a move as unpredictable as their genre-bending music, Streetlight Manifesto had announced a delay for their long-awaited album, “The Place Behind The Stars.” But in a gesture of goodwill to their fervent fanbase, the ska-punk luminaries have surprise-released three new songs...

JER Announces Sophomore LP ‘Death of the Heart’

JER Announces Sophomore LP ‘Death of the Heart’ & Releases ‘The Way You Tune It Out’ The internet’s most prolific ska evangelist and a vital new voice in punk, JER (the solo project of Skatune Network mastermind Jer Hunter), has announced their highly anticipated sophomore album. Titled Death of the...

M.U.T.T. Unleashes New LP with Vicious Ode to SF Grit

M.U.T.T. Unleashes New LP with Vicious Ode to San Francisco’s Grit Carrying the torch for San Francisco’s storied and notoriously tough underground music scene, punk rock outfit M.U.T.T. has unleashed a blistering new single, “RUNNIN’ WITH THE DEVIL.” The track, a snarling anthem about seizing chaos and ruling the underworld...

Kerosene Heights Find Hope in the Wreckage for New Album

Kerosene Heights Find Hope in the Wreckage with ‘Blame It On The Weather’ For Asheville’s Kerosene Heights, the new album, Blame It On The Weather, out August 15th on Side One Dummy Records. The Sophomore album is more than a vinyl of songs—it’s a document of survival. Born from a...

A Cocktail of the Old School, History & ‘Subcultural Appropriation’

A Cocktail of the Old School, History & ‘Subcultural Appropriation’ The Punk Rock Museum in Las Vegas known for the sounds of heavy riffs, is tagging in high-proof rums this month, offering a unique fusion of tropical escapism and punk rock ethos. On Wednesday, June 19th, the museum will host...

The Kids Are All-Riot: Hetson & Daughter Take Over Father’s Day

The Kids Are All-Riot: Hetson & Daughter Take Over Father’s Day This Father’s Day weekend in Vegas, the deafening chords of punk rock history will be passed down a generation. In a uniquely fitting celebration, legendary guitarist Greg Hetson—a principal architect of West Coast punk—will share the stage with his...

Turnstile Announces The Never Enough Tour

Turnstile Announces The Never Enough Tour with Amyl and the Sniffers, Mannequin Pussy, SPEED, Jane Remover, Blood Orange In a massive one-two punch that has sent shockwaves through the punk and hardcore communities, Turnstile have followed up the monumental release of their new album with the announcement of an expansive US...

Your Invitation to “The Place Behind The Stars”

You Have Been Cordially Invited to “The Place Behind The Stars” After a twelve-year hiatus from releasing new music, the revered ska-punk trailblazers Streetlight Manifesto have sent a jolt of electricity through the fanbase with the announcement of a new album, “The Place Behind The Stars” slated for a June...

The Dreadnoughts Barrel in with ‘Polka Pit’

The Dreadnoughts Barrel in with ‘Polka Pit’ The world-renowned folk-punk firebrands,  with no warning and no apologies, have dropped a surprise single—“Polka Pit”—and with it, a call to arms: their eighth full-length album, Polka Pit, arrives September 19 via Punkerton Records, and it’s set to turn every venue, bar, and...

Fishbone: Same Flame New Fury

Fishbone: Same Flame, New Fury Set to Blaze this Summer! Comebacks are for the complacent—for those content to echo their past glories. Fishbone, as always, is doing something else entirely: a bold, brass-knuckle reckoning. And it arrives June 27 in the form of Stockholm Syndrome—their first long play (L.P.)  album...

Dropkick Murphys Ignite Summer “For the People”

Dropkick Murphys Ignite Summer “For the People” Strike up the pipes, lace up your boots and stand, because the Dropkick Murphys are about to march into summer — louder, bolder, and breathing fire straight from the belly of the working man. In a world wheezing on its own fumes, the...

Bad Religion Releases Decades on ‘Youtube’

Bad Religion Releases Decades on ‘Youtube’ and Look to the Road for the Future When the COVID-19 pandemic shuttered music venues around the globe, Bad Religion was forced to postpone what would have been a milestone 40th anniversary tour. For a band defined by relentless motion—both musically and ideologically—the sudden...

An Aural Anomaly: “Stereo Image” with Mike Jones

An Aural Anomaly – “Stereo Image” with Mike Jones The airwaves typically offer a predictable hum, a digital anesthesia for the masses. But the “Stereo Image,” unleashes a disruptive force in audio. This show doesn’t float on platitudes; it digs into the concrete. Its conductor, Mike Jones—or Jonesy, as his...

Rise Against Unveils “Ricochet”: A Call for Connection

Rise Against Unveils “Ricochet”: A Call for Connection in a Divided World After a four-year silence on the album front, punk rock titans Rise Against are set to shatter the quiet with their most ambitious and resonating work to date. Their highly anticipated new album, “Ricochet,” is slated for release...

The One-Man Riot Returns: Bloodshot Bill Drops “Emilina”

The One-Man Riot Returns: Bloodshot Bill Drops “Emilina” The king of greasy, lo-fi mayhem is back—and he’s louder, rawer, and rowdier than ever. Bloodshot Bill, the one-man rock ’n’ roll wrecking crew and long-reigning godfather of mutant garage punk, returns this summer with So Fed Up!, his brand-new full-length album...

‘Turbulent Hearts: All Out’ Pressed in Smoke and Blood

‘Turbulent Hearts: All Out’ Pressed in Smoke and Blood From the gutter to the stars, Suzi Moon, our platinum-haired punk priestess, is back—and All Out. In a world where the spotlight flickers like a neon sign on the fritz, there are flameouts, flash-in-the-pans and complicated sellouts. But every now and...

Tammi Savoy Looks Forward While ‘Takin’ It Back’

Tammi Savoy Looks Forward ‘While Takin’ It Back’ photo by: MatthewLeland In a world constantly chasing the next trend, Chicago-based international vocalist Tammi Savoy is unapologetically Takin’ It Back. Her brand-new EP, a stunning six-track tribute to the roots of Rockin’ Rhythm & Blues, delivers a rich blend of mid-century...
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