NILES, N.Y. — Local punk and Leftöver Crack fan Thomas Solido expressed his disdain for the lone police officer in his small town who has…
The ethics of censorship, accountability and corporate responsibility are evolving all the time. As private companies gain more and more influence over our day to…
SPARKS, Nev. — Local man Richard Baxter stopped kissing the woman he’s been dating for two weeks to wonder if she was also bothered by…
Each Sunday, The Hard Times travels back and reviews a notable album from the past. This week we cover the recently reissued“Life of a Spectator,”…
WASHINGTON — Average consumers are feeling the pinch both metaphorically and literally as rising gas prices have resulted in them having to give up twice…
Being in the independent music scene can be tough, especially when you’re considered an outsider among outsiders. Especially if the reason you’re an outsider is…
SEATTLE — Local bassist Tony Drill has no clue that his songwriting efforts will never be featured on his band Mangy Polyps new album following…
Doing something uniquely sweet for your significant other is an important balancing act to strike. What does this gesture say, how does it say it,…
QUINCY, Mass. – Neighborhood staple Al’s Market won an online poll for “Best Local Sandwich Spot,” despite strong evidence of it being a front for…
By Jove! It appears that, once again, the cost of petroleum has gone through the roof! If only society had heeded my words once again…
FERNDALE, Mich. — Local post-hardcore bands The Crooked Nose and Sleeping in Bushes brought a mix of high school-aged and middle-aged patrons out to the…
Relationships aren’t easy. Finding the right one is hard, and it’s even harder to make sure they’re never let go. We all need that companionship…
BOCA RATON, Fla. — Local man Patrick Miller prepared an unwilling audience for a lengthy racist anecdote, assuring everyone that he and his friends’ ignorant…
You know what they say. Be in a band that’s successful and you’ll never have to work a day in your life. Unfortunately, none of…
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Sketchies, a newly opened marijuana dispensary, is getting rave reviews by selling weed out of backpacks in their parking lot as a…