My therapist says I have a problem with holding grudges. I’ll never forgive her for saying that. I’ve been burned too many times before. And…
In the internet age, we’re told that all the information in the world is at our fingertips. Just a click away! We were told that…
It can be difficult to get in the holiday spirit as an adult. It can be difficult spending time with a family you relate to…
The memories of Christmases of my youth never fail to fill my heart. Sure the gifts were great, but the look on my parents’ faces…
Christmas is supposedly the most wonderful time of the year. Yet it’s the most difficult to navigate without a little Christmas “tree” if you catch…
Wow! You put so much time, effort, and thought into this card. The problem is, that’s all you put into it. Normally I would just…
It’s Christmas time, and here at The Hard Times that means generating headlines that relate punk culture-type things to Christmas because algorithms. I thought I…
Blondie is one of the most important new wave bands of all time, with Debbie Harry’s iconic vocals and blisteringly hot stage presence fusing with…
It was 1:30 am when I heard a familiar thump in the night. I rubbed the sleep out of my eyes and, Teddy Bear in…
Oh, I see how it is. Now that you find out he’s an anti-vaxxer and a flat-Earther, now you’re okay with attacking him online. What…
Holy shit, what a steal! I found this ‘04 Ford Taurus that comes with stickers already on it, but it’s selling for way below market…
Wait! Before you click “buy” on that limited Asphalt Meadows LP, you need to hear this. And no, I’m not talking about the Stability EP…
I’ve had a feeling this was coming for a while now and I’m sad to say that Encased In Ice has officially sold out. They’ve…
As The Hard Times has gotten older, we’ve learned it’s important to reflect on lessons gained from past experiences. There’s one axiom that routinely resonates…
Oh, dude! You’ve gotta check out this band I discovered. I just started listening to them. They came up on Spotify after I was listening…