The words “Ice Age” means something different for everyone. If you’re some sort of paleontologist dweeb, it means sabertooth tigers and uncovering ancient sticks our…
IDLES is a bit of a controversial act in the post-punk scene. Some lambast them for being too preachy. Some dislike them because their political…
MANCHESTER — New wave obsessive and romantic introvert Jana Chapman is disappointed to find herself in a love triangle that no one could possibly consider…
It feels like not enough people talk about Bloc Party’s impact when conversing about bands that rose to prominence in the 2000s indie era. Nevertheless,…
When I put on my outfit this morning, I really thought I looked fantastic. Black skinny jeans, Chelsea boots, button-down shirt, skinny-tie, slouchy blazer with…
In the beginning, there was punk. Then, after a few years of tumult, punk begat post-punk. The fundamentalists among you may be asking, “If post-punk…
It’s been said that the key to longevity as a band is as simple as never breaking up. One wouldn’t be blamed for assuming that…
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…
This week we took a look at Pierce the Veil’s brand new album “The Jaws of Life,” and look back on the memory of our…
Each Sunday, The Hard Times dives into the archives to review a legendary album. This week, it’s Joy Division’s much-reviewed debut full-length, “Unknown Pleasures.” So…
PORTLAND, Ore. — New parents and self-described “post-punk connoisseurs” Sara and Tom Mitchell proudly unveiled the name of their newborn child, Untitled, bewildered hospital sources…
It can be hard to choose your favorite, especially when there is so much to choose from. With an artist with as huge a discography…
LONDON — Bedroom post-punk musician Rob Davidson begged listeners to use headphones while listening to his latest EP, apparently unaware that he would be fortunate…
SACRAMENTO — Local post-punk heroes Modern Error have been on the verge of collapse due to lead singer Jeremy Larson refusing to help bring in…
TORONTO — Local post-rock band To Lay in a Store of Sucking Stones unveiled a “Skip Intro” feature designed by programmers at Netflix for their…