Following the Spokane 3 verdict, which saw anti-ICE protestors convicted of federal conspiracy, the city's hardcore music scene turned out to Crucial Times Fest. Organized by 221 Press, the event brought together bands from as far away as California, and helped raise over $2,000 for Spokane-
Between raw, unflinching waves of fierce, tightly-wound sound, you'll hear It's A Setup's Hayes Noble deliver impassioned speeches that feel more urgent than ever. He dedicates a song to Luigi Mangione, while addressing "Big Pharma," insurance companies, and capitalism as forces
At Indigenous Joy Festival, Native Americans and Palestinians came together to celebrate their cultures. The festival, titled "From Turtle Island to Palestine," was a collaboration between advocacy groups Tri-Cities For Palestine and Reservation Roots. "Our people lived on this land since the beginning of time,"
Tucked away in rural Benton City, Washington, you'll find Flying Z farm. It's the passion project of Bill Zipperer, who tells us it was his lifelong dream to create a music venue and support up-and-coming bands. Bill funds, manages, and upgrades the venue on
"You guys radiate a lot of joy and happiness and positivity," Zam notes as we interview Yakima-based Pannonica. Norah (15), Rhythm (14), and Savanna (14) aren't just bandmates, they're best friends. "We all have sleepovers. We had a sleepover last night,"
