Wasp Factory are a frantic, noisy self-described “clout punk” band out of Columbus. Today they’re following up last year’s rippyman EP with an intense new single called “climate crisis redux,” a callback to their 2020 digital 7″ Wasp Factory Solves The Climate Crisis. If I&...

After returning from a 17-year absence last year, Birmingham, Alabama’s post-hardcore/emo/metalcore-leaning Furnace Fest will be back this fall. When Furnace revealed its first wave of 2022 artists in January, some of the highlights included Louisville emo greats Elliott (reuniting for their first show in 19 years) plus the Ghost Insid...

Back in 2017, former vice presidential candidate turned professional celebrity Sarah Palin brought right-wing Michigan rockers Ted Nugent and Kid Rock along for a powwow with President Donald Trump at the Oval Office. At the time, Nugent said the group discussed “health, fitness, food, rock ‘n’ roll, Chuck Berry and...

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