HARDTIMES

July 28, 2025

When I got hired as Jack Black’s assistant, I was stoked thinking it would be an easy gig of picking…

July 16, 2025

URBANA, Ill. — The bi-annual Kinsella family reunion, organized by brothers and Cap’n Jazz bandmates Tim and Mike Kinsella, successfully…

November 8, 2024

It’s no secret that popular music has become completely pussified. I recently asked my teenage nephew what bands he likes,…

August 3, 2024

Whenever I meet someone else who works in finance, they’re quick to admire my nice clothes, six-figure salary, and ability…

June 11, 2024

Time to update the ol’ resume! An otherwise enjoyable work lunch has been brought to a halt after a waiter…

May 17, 2024

CHICAGO — Local stoner Zach Murray, who recently purchased a vinyl glow-in-the-dark copy of The Mars Volta’s sophomore album “Frances…

March 27, 2024

BUFFALO, N.Y. — A local judge granted Many Eyes, the new band founded by Ex-Every Time I Die singer Keith…

March 12, 2024

So I was reading the newspaper today and I couldn’t help but think, what’s the deal with airline whistleblowers being…

February 24, 2024

For most self-described introverts, a night on the town is something that’s generally avoided. But local introvert Alex Lorenz has…

January 2, 2024

Uh oh! You just opened Instagram and noticed all your friends are all in the same place and having a…