# The Hard Times

- **Website:** <https://thehardtimes.net>
- **Primary alias:** `thehardtimes.net`

## Description

The Hard Times is a renowned punk news site that delivers authentic and unapologetic information. Founded in December 1976, this historic satire-driven platform is run by a diverse group of punk and hardcore enthusiasts from different sub-genres of the DIY hardcore scene. Although fictional characters and band names may appear, The Hard Times provides an unparalleled punk experience while maintaining a sense of truth. Not only does The Hard Times cover music extensively, including genres like country, emo/screamo, goth, indie, metal, pop, punk/hardcore, rap, rock, and ska, but it also delves into culture topics such as activism, record collecting, straight edge/vegan lifestyle, tattoo/piercing, and weed. Moreover, the site features opinion pieces, reviews, live events, and engaging video content. In addition to their online presence, The Hard Times expanded into a gaming vertical known as Hard Drive in 2017. Hard Drive hosts satirical content, and has even created a fictitious gamer presidential candidate named Ace Watkins. The company's first book, to be released on Oct. 29, is eagerly awaited. If you want to contribute as a writer or pitch ideas for the Hard Drive section, reach out to their team.

## Industries

- 🍿 Arts and Entertainment
- 📊 Business and Consumer Services
- 🍿 TV Movies and Streaming _(under Arts and Entertainment)_
- 🍿 Music _(under Arts and Entertainment)_
- 🖥 Computers Electronics and Technology

## Links

- [twitter](https://twitter.com/realpunknews)
- [facebook](https://facebook.com/thehardtimesnews)
- [instagram](https://instagram.com/thehardtimesnews)

## Logos & icons

- icon _(primary)_ — JPEG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/idWygflimm/w/400/h/400/theme/dark/icon.jpeg?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1779407021551)
- logo _(primary)_ — PNG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/idWygflimm/w/300/h/150/theme/dark/logo.png?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1779407021433)

## Colors

| Name | Hex | Theme |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Masala | #3e3937 | dark |
| Picton Blue | #5aaae6 | light |
| Sea Green | #2ea555 | accent |

## Fonts

- Helvetica — asset _(custom)_

## Imagery

- banner _(primary)_ — JPEG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/idWygflimm/w/1500/h/500/idU0telSPG.jpeg?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1769123881955)

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