Influence The Next Hard Times Punk News Story

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Influence the next The Hard Times punk news story with your own observations of ridiculous scene shenanigans.

Arguably one of the most trending music website since the Sinclair Is Not Open Tumblr, and the most entertaining online read next to the Apple Cinemas Yelp reviews, The Hard Times, essentially the Onion for punks, has captivated the internets.

With compelling and eerily familiar headlines such as "Man Acts Like He Is First Person to Hang from Rafters", "Punks Organize Benefit Show to Fund Future Benefit Shows" and our personal favorite "Huge Monday Night Show Draws Almost Every Band Member" (James Tran, the band’s drummer, is still a “Maybe” on the Facebook event.), it's easy to begin thinking of your own breaking news stories.

Put your subpar typing skills to the test and submit 10 headline ideas and a sample article to: Ideas@TheHardTimes.net. From social media, to live shows, word of mouth tales and press releases, we've got at least 20 ideas so far.

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War Games Release New Single "Foundations"

Pre-order War Games' upcoming full-length now.

Westport, MA progressive alt rockers, War Games, have released the first single titled "Foundations" off their upcoming full-length, Holding Patterns, due out March 10th.

Originally premiering on Absolute Punk, “Foundations” is available for purchase via iTunes and Bandcamp. Pre-sale for Holding Patterns is available now via Etsy and their CD release show will happen March 6th at The Met in Pawtucket, RI. Follow War Games on Twitter and Facebook for additional release and show information.

Hipsters Go Home, Antique Records Wins. Limited Edition Sledding With Tigers Swag on Pre-Sale Now.

Hurry. Special sale ends at 4PM EST 1/16/15.

We're fairly certain Boston indie label, Antique Records, is including digital downloads of Sledding With Tigers' single "A Floppy Disk Worth Of A Song" on actual floppy disks.

The limited edition, numbered disks are available in various pre-order bundles of SWT's first ever vinyl pressing of Not the Beatles Yet (limit to 300). Place your order at Antique Records before 4PM EST today (1/16/15) and you could also get an equally limited edition (some say never to be printed again), Vonnegut inspired T-shirt*.

Not The Beatles Yet is set to be available on January 27, 2015. The 14-track album includes previously released tracks, studio cuts and live sample tracks. Stream the first single from the release, "Quit Yr Job", below.

*Bundle inclusions vary, see website for details.

Metal Break - Veteran Boston Rockers Create Worshipper

Score free metal. Download the 2-song single from Worshipper now.

Maybe the Boston Music Awards' Metal category will get some new blood this year.

As a newly-forged brainchild of veteran Boston rockers John Brookhouse (Rule, The Dirty Truckers), Dave Jarvis (Mellow Bravo), Bob Maloney (Cult 45, Cracktorch, Slim Jim & The Mad Cows), and Alejandro Necochea (Bang Camaro, Township), metal band Worshipper plays the kind of darkly epic rock that can only be found in the vinyl collection of your “cool uncle.”

It’s melodic, it’s driving, it’s legendary; it’s what I picture Vikings listening to. Hungry, sleep-deprived Vikings who are on an infinite quest to find the 24-hour Dunkin' Donuts but a drunk girl gave them the wrong directions and there is absolutely no cell phone service! For context, let’s call this deceitful place Marlborough, Massachusetts! It’s also going to share a stage with the glitter glam pop sounds of Sidewalk Driver on Saturday, January 17th at The Sinclair in Harvard Square, Cambridge. Sure, why not.

Worshipper currently has a two-song single available on Bandcamp as a free download (at a name your price donation). Get familiar with the band now, then see them on Saturday with Sidewalk Driver, The Organ Beats and Leo*Leo, presented by Indie Rock Ranger. Full event details here. Follow the band on Facebook and Twitter for additional release and show information.

We Measure Twin Foxes' Emoness with Debut EP, Courtesy of Disposable America

Catch Providence's newest breakout band at Middle East Up on 1/26.

Be still my unflinching affection for emotional rock.

Allston-based indie record label, Disposable America, is preparing to release their first record of 2015 with Providence, RI emo rock band, Twin Foxes. Stream the first single now.

Anarchy in the G.Y.M. Punk Rock Aerobics is Back

Anarchy in the G.Y.M. Pnks against calories!

Punk Rock Aerobics is holding a one-off class fundraiser for Girls Rock Campaign Boston at The Sinclair in Harvard Square on January 31st. Bring a mat and wear your favorite workout gear. Soundtrack provided by DJ Sit and Spin. This event is all ages. Ticket price includes a 15% discount on brunch food after class. 

Get your tickets here.

About PRA

The work out that rocks out.™ No more sucky classes full of braindead bimbos in spandex thongs. PRA is for fun people with discerning taste. An hour and a half cardio and strengthening class that will have you pogoing and skanking your butt off!!!