Omaha indie rock fixture Tim Kasher (now based in LA) is already known for leading Cursive and the Good Life, as well as his youthful tenure in influential bands like Commander Venus and Slowdown Virginia. He’s been kicking out solo albums intermittently for a decade and a half. So why not throw in one more…
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Rapper Afroman, whose real name is Joseph Foreman, secured a legal victory after being sued by several Ohio sheriff’s deputies.
The case focused on his decision to use actual footage of a police raid inside music videos that later gained massive online attention.
The situation quickly turned into a major example of how free speech, satire, and artistic expression can be tested in court when law enforcement is involved.
A police raid took place in 2022 at Afroman’s home in Adams County, Ohio.
The event began after authorities obtained a warrant tied to serious criminal allegations, including suspected drug trafficking.
Officers with the Adams County Sheriff’s Office entered the property and carried out a detailed search. Multiple rooms were examined, including areas considered highly private.
The entire operation was captured through Afroman’s home surveillance system, which recorded movements, conversations, and actions of deputies throughout the house.
Search results did not support the claims listed in the warrant. No evidence tied to drug trafficking or kidnapping was discovered, and no charges followed.
Even with that outcome, physical damage occurred during the process, most notably a broken door that required repair.
Afroman later stated that cash kept inside the home was missing after deputies completed the search. The allegation added another layer of tension to an already stressful situation.
The incident left a lasting effect on daily life, creating financial strain tied to property damage and emotional stress linked to the invasion of privacy.
Afroman later turned recorded footage into creative work, using material captured by his own surveillance system.
Visual content in those videos showed deputies moving through the home, opening cabinets, and inspecting belongings.
Edits added humor through zoom-ins, repeated clips, and exaggerated focus on certain moments.
Some sequences implied misconduct, including suggestions that money had been taken during the raid.
Tone stayed satirical and critical, using comedy to question actions seen in the footage. Humor did not remove the underlying message, which pointed toward concerns about authority and accountability.
Public reaction spread quickly after the release. Videos gained millions of views across platforms in a short time.
Seven deputies involved in the raid responded by filing a lawsuit against Afroman.
Legal action included several claims that addressed both personal and professional harm.
Deputies argued that edited footage created a misleading image that painted them as corrupt or incompetent.
Public exposure led to negative attention, including ridicule and online harassment.
Statements provided during the case described damage to personal reputations and strain on professional standing.
Financial demand tied to the lawsuit reached approximately four million dollars, reflecting claims of emotional and reputational harm.
Afroman grounded his defense in First Amendment protections, stating that his work fell under free speech and artistic expression.
The argument focused on the idea that creative interpretation of real events is allowed, especially when tied to personal experience.
Music videos were also presented as a response to what he experienced during the raid.
Personal harm included property damage, stress, and unresolved concerns after no charges were filed.
Creative output functioned as a way to process and express that experience.
The trial took place in March 2026 in Ohio, bringing both sides into a courtroom setting where testimony and evidence were examined in detail.
Afroman described the impact of the raid on his life, focusing on both emotional strain and financial cost.
He explained that humor played a central role in his creative response and that the intention was expression rather than harm.
Deputies provided their own accounts, describing feelings of humiliation and concern after videos spread online.
Public reaction, including comments and messages, contributed to stress and fear.
A unanimous decision was delivered by the jury in favor of Afroman after deliberation concluded.
Jurors agreed that the material presented in court did not meet the legal standards required to support the deputies’ claims.
The ruling made it clear that his videos qualified as protected speech under the First Amendment.
Content was recognized as artistic expression that used satire and commentary tied to a real incident involving his own property.
Court findings addressed each major claim raised in the lawsuit.
After reviewing testimony, video evidence, and legal arguments, jurors rejected accusations tied to harm and misrepresentation.
The decision reinforced the idea that public officials, including law enforcement officers, can be subject to criticism and satire when actions are documented and shared in a creative format.
Afroman responded publicly after the verdict and framed the decision as a win for free speech rights.
He pointed to the importance of allowing artists to respond to personal experiences, especially when those experiences involve government authority and public interest.
Reaction to the verdict also carried broader implications. Outcome signaled that creative works based on real events can remain protected, even when they portray officials in an unflattering or controversial way.
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The case shows how satire and commentary connected to real events can receive strong legal protection.
Individuals have the ability to document and critique actions of law enforcement, especially when recordings come from their own property.
Broader impact points to the growing influence of viral content in shaping both public opinion and legal outcomes.
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2000trees have added another band to their stacked line-up, and it’s a really special one, to say the least.
It’s post-hardcore legends Thursday, who will be playing on the, well, Thursday of the weekend, alongside the likes of Alkaline Trio, The Bronx, PUP and Superheaven.
According to the festival, they are one of the most requested bands of the last few years, so you can imagine how it feels to finally be able to make it a reality.
A bit of this in the July sunshine? It doesn’t get much better than that.
2000trees will take place between July 8-11 at Upcote Farm, Cheltenham. The likes of Neck Deep, Funeral For A Friend, Arcane Roots, Cancer Bats, Glasjaw, High Vis, As Everything Unfolds, Sunny Day Real Estate, Mouth Culture, Mallory Knox, The Xcerts and so many more incredible bands will also be playing.
Tickets are available, for now, at 2000trees.co.uk.
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“No, it doesn’t bother me, ’cause I’m still gonna buy the record from The Eagles.”
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For over a decade, NMB has stood as one of progressive rock’s most enduring and unified collectives. With their latest studio album L.I.F.T., Neal Morse, Mike Portnoy, Eric Gillette, Bill Hubauer, and Randy George triumphantly returned with a work that embodied the vision, passion and inspiration they have become known for. Written and recorded during a period of major transition, L.I.F.T. captures the band’s creative chemistry at its most instinctive and inspired.
Now, NMB are excited to announce a short run of shows in support of the new album. The tour consists of 5 shows in the U.S. including a performance at Morsefest USA., Nashville, TN. The band then heads to Europe for Morsefest Netherlands, followed by a final performance at Morsefest UK. The shows will feature the full lineup of Neal Morse, Mike Portnoy, Eric Gillette, Bill Hubauer, and Randy George.
Aug 11 Glenside, PA – Keswick Theater
Aug 12 St Charles, IL – Arcada Theater.
Aug 14 Anaheim, CA – House of Blues.
Aug 16 Seattle, WA -The Triple Door.
Aug 21-22 Nashville, TN – Morsefest USA – SOLD OUT!
Aug 28-29 Zoetermeer, NL – Morsefest NETHERLANDS.
Sept 4-5 Brentwood, UK – Morsefest UK.
Details and tickets can be found here:
https://nealmorse.com/tour-dates/
With artwork created by longtime collaborator Thomas Ewerhard, the ‘L.I.F.T.’ is available as a Limited 2CD Digipak (incl. instrumental versions), Standard CD Jewelcase, Gatefold 2LP & as Digital Download.
Order now here: https://nmb.lnk.to/L.I.F.T.-Album
The full track-listing is as follows:
1.Beginning 06:48
2.Fully Alive 05:02
3.I Still Belong 03:32
4.Gravity’s Grip 02:03
5.Hurt People 08:05
6.The Great Withdrawal 05:08
7.Contemplation 02:20
8.Shame About My Shame 05:50
9.Reaching 07:32
10.Carry You Again 05:02
11.Shattered Barricade 01:25
12.Fully Alive Part 2 06:18
13.Love All Along 11:18
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Karen Dió has unleashed a lively new single, Bexy.
The Brazilian punk’s first new music of 2026, the track came about in a cool and incredibly Karen way: by hanging out with fans online and getting inventive.
“A few years ago, me and my husband [Dinosaur Pile-Up’s Matt Bigland] had a Patreon page,” she explains. “We used to share about our lives and hang with our Patrons in live video calls quite often. In one of these live calls, we decided to grab the guitar and improvise a song live, to everyone that joined the call.
“Bex, one of our OG beloved supporters joined the live call, so we immediately began writing Bex a song. Matt started to play the chord progression that you hear in the final song and I also started to sing basically the final version of the vocals, the words beginning to form as we messed around. We wrote the song right there, live, on the call.
“Instead of singing ‘Bex’, I sang ‘Bexy’, a sort linguistic change that happens as my primary language is Brazilian Portuguese. In Portuguese you add an ‘ee’ sound to every word that finishes with consonant! So for instance ‘Facebook’ becomes ‘Faceybooky’, ‘Hot Dog’ turns into ‘Hotchy Doggy’… So ‘Bex’ ended up turning into ‘Bexy’. And that was it, the song was almost completed right there on the call.”
Listen to Bexy below:
Catch her live at the following:
Karen Dió 2026 summer tour dates
July
7 Bristol The Croft
8 Cheltenham 2000trees Festival
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The guitar virtuoso Matteo Mancuso reveals the official video for ‘Solar Wind‘, featuring the legendary Steve Vai. The song is taken from his new album ‘Route 96‘, which will be released on April 24th via Music Theories Recordings. Matteo Mancuso will also be playing the following UK shows: 13th May – Glasgow – Oran Mor 14th […]
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The bleary and majestic Philly punks Poison Ruïn were a Stereogum Band To Watch in 2023, and now they’re getting ready to release the new album Hymn From The Hills next week. We posted lead single “Eidolon,” and now they’ve shared a nasty new one called “Guts (Lay Yourself Aside).” “Guts (Lay Yourself Aside)” is…
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Corrosion Of Conformity will tour North America from July 6 through July 22, 2026, including a Vancouver stop on July 17.
Corrosion Of Conformity just locked in a July 2026 North American tour with Whores and Crobot, running Texas through the West Coast and into Canada. The run includes a Vancouver date, making it one of the few chances for Canadian fans to catch them live this year.
Short tours like this tend to fly under the radar… until they’re sold out.
That’s exactly why this one matters. It’s tight, focused, and heavily stacked across the West. If you’re anywhere near these cities—especially Vancouver—you’re not getting many second chances.
Corrosion Of Conformity’s July run stretches just over two weeks, moving quickly across key U.S. markets before crossing into Canada.
This is the only Canadian stop on the entire run.
That alone makes it a pressure point show. Vancouver typically draws from across B.C. and even Washington State, so expect this one to move quickly once tickets go live.
Fans interested in attending any of the band’s shows can find tickets here.
This isn’t a throwaway opener situation.
Whores bring a raw, noise-driven edge that fits perfectly with C.O.C.’s heavier side, while Crobot lean into groove-heavy rock that aligns with the band’s more southern, riff-driven DNA.
It’s a balanced bill that actually makes sense—rare these days.
Instead of dragging out a long, bloated tour, Corrosion Of Conformity are hitting specific markets with intention.
This approach usually means tighter sets, stronger crowds, and less burnout—something veteran bands have started to lean into more over the past few years.
And honestly, it works.
Tickets go live March 27 at 10 AM local time.
Given the limited number of dates and the single Canadian stop, hesitation is how you miss this.
Yes, they are playing one Canadian show in Vancouver on July 17, 2026.
Whores and Crobot are confirmed as support for the July 2026 tour.
Tickets go on sale March 27, 2026 at 10 AM local time.
The tour runs from July 6 to July 22, 2026.
Corrosion Of Conformity formed in Raleigh, North Carolina in 1982 and evolved from hardcore punk roots into one of the most influential crossover metal and southern sludge bands of all time. Albums like Blind and Deliverance helped define their legacy, blending heavy riffs with groove-driven songwriting that influenced generations of metal and hard rock artists.
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