Formed in 1992 during grunge’s height between Soundgarden’s “Nevermind” and Pearl Jam’s “In Utero,” Chicago, Illinois’ darlings known as Veruca Salt, named after an annoying…
One of the more underrated Revelation Records acts to speak of is Bridgewater Township, New Jersey’s power trio Shades Apart. They formed in the late…
SEATTLE — Local 52-year-old man and longtime vegan James McMorgan is reportedly furious that the currently available meat alternatives kind of taste halfway decent now,…
SEATTLE — Legendary underground band Vomit Asylum admitted they would love to break through to the mainstream with a song adored by the masses that…
Let’s start with a sad truth: Sense Field’s prolific and ridiculously talented vocalist Jon Bunch left this world in 2016, and he will be forever…
Soundgarden’s influence on the alternative/hard rock world never gets the love and flowers that it should, and we implore you to dive into their sonic…
Intro that doubles as the small print: You may ask and then subsequently remark, “What the heck is Muse doing here? They’re not punk, and…
If you’ve ever been sad, and in the moment Elliott Smith seemed like a bit much to deal with, then you are probably familiar with…
If you’re 25 or under, you might best know Wilco as your dad’s favorite band. And guess what? Sometimes father truly knows best. Since 1995,…
AMHERST, Mass. — Local vegan recording engineer Tyson McNally came under fire from the audio community for covering his home studio walls with empty JUST…
Each Sunday, The Hard Times takes a trip to the past to review a classic album. This week we take a look at the debut…
NEW YORK — A local dry cleaner called Talking Heads frontman David Byrne this morning informing him that they still have the giant suit he…
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Legendary rock band Weezer surprised audiences at this past weekend’s Ugly Sweater Festival when their set consisted entirely of ironic versions…
The early 2010s were a much simpler time. People didn’t eat and breathe divisive politics, guitars could be found in mainstream music, and “Jersey Shore”…
ASTORIA, Ore. — Beginner survivalist Ethan Foster quickly forgot which of the two bodily wastes was sterile, piss or shit, while traversing his first expedition,…