FORT MYERS, Fla. — Members of the ska group Ship Shank Shunk came to the startling realization that they were under no obligation to dress…
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Audience member Dustin Toms finally positioned his earplugs perfectly in his ear canals just in time to enjoy indie garage band Iris…
Thank you, thank you, sir. Thanks for coming out tonight and supporting my music. This next song is very special. It addresses the haters. It…
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Amateur musician Erik Mulvaney is so depressed that he frequently sits at his synthesizer and presses keys and buttons without ever powering…
Each Sunday, The Hard Times dives into the archives to review a legendary album. This week, it’s Joy Division’s much-reviewed debut full-length, “Unknown Pleasures.” So…
Everyone knows free market capitalism was invented by Jesus and Moses right around the time they co-wrote America’s Judeo-Christian values. But quite frankly, I’m sick…
SAN DIMAS, Calif. — Local delusional man Scott Marin thinks you and he still have a friendship despite you dumping his close friend Rosa Levinson…
Hi, I’m Andrea, 28, and if I’m being honest, I’m only swiping for your dog lol! Take me on an adventure! I love to explore…
WASHINGTON — Leaders within the Democratic National Committee are furious that President Joe Biden took action in a way that somewhat helped disadvantaged citizens, a…
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — 39-year-old punk Terry “Scratch” Palmer’s job hunt continued to flounder due to his resume’s sparse experience section, which consists only of…
How was the 15-year reunion? I can’t believe it’s been a decade and a half since we graduated high school. Was Troy there? The three…
EAST STROUDSBURG, Pa. — Rental agent Bonnie Mallick advertised her East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania studio apartment as “Williamsburg-adjacent” despite being located almost 80 miles away, aggravated…
The Hard Times is committed to reviewing every album that has ever existed, but we refuse to go in any logical order. This week, we…
MESA, Ariz. — Local punk band Forkscrew set expectations high and did not meet them when they walked out to Saves the Day’s classic thrasher…