John Danek, Author at HARDTIMES

July 12, 2021

LOS ANGELES — The lone mic stand at music venue The Kick Drum in eastern Los Angeles “fucking blows” and…

July 8, 2021

EL PASO, Texas — Post-hardcore band Asbestocide reportedly sold out what little cred they’ve obtained by not including free swag…

July 6, 2021

It's 2021 and it's about damn time we feel comfortable discussing our personal traumas. And speaking of 2021, we have…

July 5, 2021

NASHVILLE — Legendary guitar manufacturer Gibson Brands, Inc. announced an incredibly weighty successor to its famous Les Paul guitar, monikered…

June 27, 2021

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Multiple residents of California filed a class action lawsuit against any bands who included new material on…

June 22, 2021

The gap between rich and poor widens each year. Jeff Bezos takes his billions to space while Elon Musk trolls…

June 18, 2021

As an elder millennial, I experience a lot of pressure to assume more responsibility than I may necessarily be ready…

June 17, 2021

Being a musician isn’t as glamorous as Hollywood will have you believe. It's not all overnight success and invulnerability to…

June 17, 2021

TORONTO — Bashful punk guitarist Skyler Vore acquired a new Orange Rockerverb amp last week, but chose the understated, subtle…

June 13, 2021

EUGENE, Ore. — Ska/swing revival band Cherry Poppin’ Daddies shared a long-awaited apology accepting blame for their whole deal, including,…