Review: Puscifer “Conditions of My Parole” February 5, 2023 Each Sunday The Hard Times takes a look at a notable album from the past. This time around we reviewed… Read More →
Review: Meechy Darko “Gothic Luxury” December 21, 2022 “Gothic Luxury” marks the solo debut release for rapper Meechy Darko, best known for his previous work with hip-hop trio… Read More →
Opinion: Just Because My Instagram Bio Says I’m a “Witch Bitch” Doesn’t Mean I Know Anything About the Occult October 29, 2022 Hi there, friendly reminder to my little coven of followers — just because I’m completely committed to using witchy aesthetics… Read More →
Review: Motörhead “Overkill” October 23, 2022 Every Sunday we pick a classic album from our giant record collection and give it an honest review. This week… Read More →
Coolio Fans Everywhere Solemnly Half-Mumble Along to “Gangsta’s Paradise” September 29, 2022 SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Fans of the late, exceptionally talented rapper Coolio spent the last 12 hours muttering the lyrics they… Read More →
Teen Grounded for Referring to Tegan and Sara as Gay Elders September 28, 2022 HARTFORD, Conn. — Local teenager Lauren Sneden has been grounded by her moms for calling indie-rock sibling duo Tegan and… Read More →
Review: Poison the Well “Tear From the Red” September 21, 2022 Each week, The Hard Times takes a trip to the past to review a classic album. This time around we… Read More →
How to Ruin Both Your Soda Stream and Your Sobriety in 5 Easy Steps September 15, 2022 First of all, hello, I’m Colleen, and I’m 24 months sober. Pretty cool, right? If you’re reading this and anything… Read More →
$8 Double IPA Creates Expensive Artisan Piss September 4, 2022 CHICAGO — Local beer connoisseur Evan Ramirez recently made the startling discovery that his new favorite craft beer transmutes directly… Read More →
So You Made a Deal with God and Got Him to Swap Our Places: Now What? August 25, 2022 Wow! You actually did it, you absolute queen. After so much deliberation and preparation, you managed to do the impossible… Read More →