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Tami Neilson and Her ‘Neon Cowgirl’ Shines Bright

ByAce Hartmann July 14, 2025
Tami Neilson and Her ‘Neon Cowgirl’ Shines Bright Some dreams haunt you. Others hold your hand for a lifetime — flickering just out of reach until, one day, the light finally shines your way. For Tami Neilson, that light takes the shape of a neon cowgirl glowing above Broadway in...
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Jon Batiste Shows us ‘Big Money’ and It’s Money!

ByAce Hartmann July 11, 2025
Jon Batiste Shows us ‘Big Money’ and It’s Money! Jon Batiste isn’t interested in doing what’s expected — not by the industry, not by genre conventions, and certainly not by the legacy he’s already cemented. Coming off the classical-jazz fusion of 2024’s Beethoven Blues, and riding high from an Oscar...
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BAD COP BAD COP TURN TRAGEDY INTO TRIUMPH

ByAce Hartmann July 9, 2025
Bad Cop Bad Cop Turn Tragedy Into Triumph with ‘Lighten Up’ “Life is hard, but it’s still beautiful.” That’s the mantra behind Lighten Up, the electrifying fourth full-length from SoCal’s unstoppable punk force Bad Cop Bad Cop—and it’s more than just a record. It’s a riotous, heartfelt, brutally honest celebration...
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Fat Wreck Chords Sells Catalog to Hopeless Records

ByAce Hartmann July 9, 2025
Fat Wreck Chords Sells Catalog to Hopeless Records — But This Isn’t a Goodbye In a move that’s sending ripples through the punk rock world, legendary independent label Fat Wreck Chords has officially sold its entire back catalog to Hopeless Records, one of the most prominent labels in the modern...
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END IT Commences With Debut LP ‘Wrong Side Of Heaven’

ByAce Hartmann July 8, 2025
END IT Commences With Debut LP ‘Wrong Side Of Heaven’ Baltimore’s hardcore heavyweights End It are back — louder, sharper, and more dangerous than ever. With their long-awaited debut full-length Wrong Side of Heaven, dropping August 29 on Flatspot Records, the band lights a righteous fire under the genre, delivering...
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Stealing Music & Bombing the World

ByAce Hartmann July 8, 2025
Stealing Music & Bombing the World Spotify, transformed how we listen to music and podcasts— It has been the leading streaming audio platform for years now, but at what cost? Beneath its slick app lies a stark reality: artists receive meager payouts, algorithmic favoritism favors majors, and CEO Daniel Ek is...
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Summer Of Discontent Tour Coming to the PNW

ByAce Hartmann July 7, 2025
Summer Of Discontent Tour Coming to the PNW And Raketeer Radio KFQX has your General Admission Pass to the Dune Peninsula in Tacoma to this ‘can’t miss’ show! Get ready for one of the most electrifying punk rock tours of the summer as Dropkick Murphys, Bad Religion, and The Mainliners...
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Desert Dissonance: Dance Gavin Dance

ByMaxfield Hunt July 4, 2025
Desert Dissonance: Dance Gavin Dance Brooklyn Bowl Las Vegas, NV (6/21/25) Oh, Las Vegas– equal parts questionable decisions and dazzling possibilities. And on this particular desert eve, our  particularly potent pre-show espresso pointed me directly to the heart of the LINQ district, a place so delightfully, almost aggressively, pleasant it...
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Dave Hause Announces “…and the Mermaid”

ByAce Hartmann July 3, 2025
Dave Hause Announces “…and the Mermaid”, Releasing first Single, ‘Enough Hope” Racketeer Radio faithful! Acclaimed Philadelphia-bred singer-songwriter Dave Hause announces the release of his seventh solo album, ‘…And The Mermaid,’ available September 26, 2025, via Blood Harmony Records (USA) and SBAM Records (EU). This isn’t just another album; it’s a...
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5th Avenues’ After Midnight: Tickets On Sale Now

ByAce Hartmann June 30, 2025
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...
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Mollie Elizabeth Unveils “Dirty Blonde” EP

ByAce Hartmann June 30, 2025
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...
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Fishbone Rages On with ‘Stockholm Syndrome’

ByAce Hartmann June 29, 2025
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...
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Carry the 9 Fills the Void with “Empty Walls”

ByAce Hartmann June 27, 2025
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...
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Stella Cole Announces Anticipated Album ‘It’s Magic’

ByAce Hartmann June 27, 2025
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...
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20yrs of Podcasts

ByMaxfield Hunt June 26, 2025
 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...
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James Dean Biopic Promises Intimate Look

ByAce Hartmann June 25, 2025
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,”...
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Streetlight Manifesto Release Songs Amidst Album Date Pushback

ByAce Hartmann June 24, 2025
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...
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JER Announces Sophomore LP ‘Death of the Heart’

ByAce Hartmann June 18, 2025
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...
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M.U.T.T. Unleashes New LP with Vicious Ode to SF Grit

ByAce Hartmann June 18, 2025
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...
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Kerosene Heights Find Hope in the Wreckage for New Album

ByAce Hartmann June 18, 2025
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...
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A Cocktail of the Old School, History & ‘Subcultural Appropriation’

ByAce Hartmann June 15, 2025
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...
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The Kids Are All-Riot: Hetson & Daughter Take Over Father’s Day

ByAce Hartmann June 13, 2025
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...
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Turnstile Announces The Never Enough Tour

ByAce Hartmann June 10, 2025
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...
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Your Invitation to “The Place Behind The Stars”

ByAce Hartmann June 10, 2025
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...
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