Journalism is all about specificity. So when it came time to analyze Nine Inch Nails’ ’90s love anthem “Closer,” we took a deep dive into…
Working from home is hard. Really hard. Day in and day out I would stare at my Excel spreadsheets for months on end without human…

We Look Back on Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” and Convince Ourselves He Did All That Stuff After That
At The Hard Times, we periodically like to pay homage to the most iconic albums of all time. So with Halloween around the corner, what…
If we’ve learned anything from the LAMEstream media it’s that they only cover news that fits their incredibly ambiguous narrative. I literally had to go…
My toddler and I have nothing in common. Fortunately, I read a bunch of fellow dads on Reddit with the same problem. But the good…
Career planning is increasingly becoming a priority for young Americans. In an era of bad housing and job markets, a bachelor’s degree isn’t as alluring…
According to our president, Antifa is the greatest threat facing America today, and yet so little is known about them. By avoiding high profile crimes…
Life, at times, can seem full of demands. Finding the right work/life balance is a very tricky thing, and it’s made trickier every time someone…
By its very definition, not everyone can be an alpha male. While I choose to surround myself exclusively with fellow alphas, I realize that there…
Few musical fanbases foam at the mouth for a reunion more than Fugazi’s. The post-hardcore trailblazer’s influence can still be found in new bands today.…
A few months ago we started hearing rumors that because of COVID-19, the Drive-in was making a comeback. We had absolutely no idea what the…
This is a fucking disgrace. Do I like escalating shit? Sure. Do I like killing people? Fuck yeah! Do I like when bowtie-wearing goobers sully…
As a 20 year veteran of the police force, I am getting real tired of everyone bashing the shield. Somehow wearing this uniform every day…
So, you consider yourself a fan of folk punk? Not just a passive listener who knows some Daniel Johnston tunes, but a real, true fan…