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…
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…
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…
“Oh shit,” you say to yourself. “It can’t be.” You’ve just checked out your favorite band’s new music video, and yup, that’s a keytar. The…
Kempton Jones, a backpacking enthusiast from Iowa, has done what many once considered impossible. After a year-long journey across nearly 4,000 miles of harsh, inhospitable…
PORTLAND, Ore. — An autographed, vinyl copy of Morrissey’s album “You Are The Quarry” sold on Discogs.com for 30 euros less than an unsigned copy…