John Danek, Author at HARDTIMES

January 12, 2022

SAN RAFAEL, Calif. — Metallica lead guitarist and wah pedal enthusiast Kirk Hammett couldn’t remember if he is supposed to…

January 9, 2022

LONDON — Bedroom post-punk musician Rob Davidson begged listeners to use headphones while listening to his latest EP, apparently unaware…

January 3, 2022

LONDON — Virtuoso violinist Hans Kriegsman came to the difficult realization that he plays in a glorified cover band while…

January 2, 2022

The music industry is cruel and brutal. Naive people attempt to find stable careers only to find out no one…

December 20, 2021

RESTON, Va. – Lifelong punk and diehard Dischord Records fan Meredith Jozak questioned the legitimacy of her beloved Minor Threat…

December 4, 2021

CLARKSBURG, W. Va. — Hopeless romantic Stevie Knightson recently imploded his entire social life by profusely expressing his longtime admiration…

December 3, 2021

NEW YORK — Local man and person exploring his kinks for the first time in his life, Jaden Brantz, reported…

November 27, 2021

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — Oblivious dork Chazz Dorfner continued to irk the few acquaintances willing to tolerate him with his…

November 11, 2021

Genetics is a roll of the dice, especially during puberty. Some of us developed early. Some developed late. The only…

November 8, 2021

First things first, have a seat! Ha! Little joke I like to make to people I hogtie to my wondrous…