OKLAHOMA CITY – Local punk band Extreme Rash’s recent basement show abruptly went dark after the singer’s grandmother absentmindedly turned on her tea kettle during…
If you’re a fan of “American Horror Story,” ”Nip/Tuck,” or “Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story,” then keep reading! Acclaimed writer, director, and producer…
WASHINGTON — Recently declassified documents outlining various so-called “enhanced interrogation” techniques used by the CIA during the War on Terrorism years reportedly included the use…
How a piece of music is presented is, arguably, of even greater importance than the song itself. A great song can be amazing. But a…
The local scene gave a lot to me growing up so I try to give back. I volunteer at the skatepark and I donate to…
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — A fledgling desert rock band that has yet to settle on an official name recently confirmed that they remain unable to commit…
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Residents of a SouthSide apartment complex were awe-struck when one of their neighbors used a single LED strip to completely revamp their…
There comes a time in every person’s life when they need to give a harsh truth to an elder loved one. Unfortunately, it’s often the…
NEW YORK — Twelve so-called artists living in a dilapidated former textile factory are now referring to themselves as The Stuffed Crocodile Collective even though…
Each week The Hard Times takes a look back to review an album from the past. And maybe you recently woke up from a coma…
RENO, Nev. — Local police officer Konrad Klusky was given an award in outstanding creative writing following the release of an almost entirely fictionalized police…
Well, I finally found a therapist I like. They have all the qualities I need in a therapist. For instance, they don’t cringe whenever I…

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These kids today just have no idea how easy they have it. Oh, what’s that? There won’t be anything left of the planet by the…
NEW YORK — Local ukuleleist Avery Starnback celebrated with friends and family after landing their dream job of scoring a campaign video on the popular…