James Knapp, Author at HARDTIMES

March 11, 2020

BALTIMORE — Touring garage-rock band Bananther reportedly made bassist Mike Sutherland order off the Denny’s kids’ menu in an effort…

March 10, 2020

KENT, Conn. — Local shoplifter and psychological mastermind Wendy “Sticky Fingers” Hartley reportedly bought a 35-cent pack of Big Red…

March 8, 2020

CLEVELAND — Involuntarily celibate churchgoer Donald Bates resolved today that, in observance of Lent, he will abstain from all sexual…

February 29, 2020

BEL AIR, Md. — A Tinder date between “Bloody” Mary Wolski and certifiable poser Jared VanAuden ended abruptly moments ago…

February 24, 2020

Anarcho-punk is deeply rooted in left-wing politics and DIY culture. Few other genres of music can boast the same dedication.…

February 13, 2020

RAVENNA, Ohio — 12-year-old punk attending his first show Dalton Stahl was overjoyed last weekend meeting the lead singer of…

February 12, 2020

NEW YORK — Local coroner and punk Wayne “Bonecracker” Davis frustrated his colleagues last week, repeatedly pushing back the time…

February 11, 2020

WHEELING, W.V. — Bassist George Atkins was abandoned yesterday by his thrash band Rocket Bulge at the side entrance of…

January 29, 2020

Oh, dear. Well, Billy, you’re in a bit of a precarious situation here. Damn, this jump looked way narrower from…

January 28, 2020

SEATTLE — Local man Evan Sobitski is terrified at the moment that he’s about to get in an actual, physical…