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…
As we wrap up 2022 we decided to take a look back at some of our hard-hitting and poignant stories that kept you informed and…
STOWE, Vt. — Members of Thin Lizzy cover band Jailbreakers reportedly spent an entire show improvising songs about Tonka Trucks after accidentally mixing up their…
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…
“Gothic Luxury” marks the solo debut release for rapper Meechy Darko, best known for his previous work with hip-hop trio Flatbush Zombies. It also marks…
MORIN-HEIGHTS, Québec — A newly discovered B-side from legendary prog-rock trio Rush titled “Huck Finn” reportedly contains many more racial slurs than companion hit “Tom…
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…
INDIANOLA, Iowa — Millennial Jenny Fang was sorely mistaken in thinking five days at her parent’s over Christmas would be enough time to solve the…
Look, I’m sure R.E.M. and The Smiths were good or whatever but the truth is real indie rock was birthed at the Bait Shop, right…
AKRON, Ohio – A quartet of local musicians brought together through Craigslist with the hopes of starting a band wound up creating substantially worse music…
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…
HARTFORD, Conn. — Local man Eric Palermo revealed himself to be a total poser after wearing a CBGB T-shirt despite never stepping foot in an…
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…