Mid-Winter Update 2015
View from the CCHQWe are approaching halfway through the winter and I felt I should share with the active readers of the blog just exactly has been going on behind the scenes of the CCHQ. I've been...
View ArticleQuick Update - Not Attending Chicago Zine Fest 2015
Crucial Changes will not be attending Chicago Zine Fest this year. The fest itself had trouble securing a location, and pushed back registrations two months later than previous years. For some reason...
View ArticleShow Pics - Eyehategod, Vickers, Feral Hands - 10/7/14 @ The Bourbon Theatre
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View ArticleShow Pics - Echo Beds, Ruby Block, Cold-Blooded Satanists - ??/??/??* @ West...
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View ArticleShow Pics - MDC, Deathwish, Powerslop, Cordial Spew, DCYC - 5/4/15 @ The Lookout
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View ArticleShow Pics - Zex, Cordial Spew, Bombs Blast - 6/5/15 @ The Lookout
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View ArticleShow Pics - Raw Power, Deathwish, Cordial Spew - 6/8/15 @ Lookout Lounge
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View ArticleShow Pics - Who Killed Spikey Jacket?, The Erections, D.C.Y.C., Bib - 7/1/15...
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View ArticleShow Pics - Coral Remains, Wild Child, Bib - 7/20/15 @ West Wing
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View ArticleShow Pics - Weakwick, Swamp Walk, A noise artist - 10/2/15 @ Westwing
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View ArticleFall Update 2015 - Going back to Chicago + More
As mentioned before, I wasn't able to Chicago Zine Fest this year due to registration complications. However, moving forward, the organizers of the event really stepped it up and opened registrations...
View ArticleWinter Scene Report 2015
Winter Scene Report 2015With some time away, I have local scene news that I feel is noteworthy of a scene report. With holidays here, it’s always important to remember those in need. The local scene...
View ArticleLocal Spotlight - Purgatory
Purgatory live at Health ClubHailing from Omaha, Purgatory have been the forefront metallic harcore band in the scene for a few years now. After putting in years of hard work and touring, Purgatory...
View ArticleLocal Spotlight - Omaha Zine Fest
A few weeks ago, it was brought to my attention that a local zine fest was going to happen right here in Omaha. Being zinester myself, I felt it was only right that I interview the people involved in...
View Article2015 Year End Best Of List
Horrendous - War Is Still… (Brain Solvent Propaganda)Horrendous play tried and true D-Beat hardcore with a few mid-paces songs thrown in on this seven song 12”. Hailing from Sweden, and featuring...
View ArticleCrucial Changes Printing Press will be attending Omaha Zine Fest 2016
I'm honored to announce that CCPP will be attending the first ever zine fest held in my hometown of Omaha, NE March 12th, held at 1316 Jones St. I'm really excited for the event, and I hope so see old...
View ArticleLate Winter 2016 Update - Omaha Zine Fest + Chicago Zine Fest + more!
Late Winter 2016 Update - Omaha Zine Fest + Chicago Zine Fest + more!Photo courtesy of Kim Van Brunt What up world? I’m just dropping by to let everyone know what has been happening here at the CCHQ....
View ArticleStill alive! Omaha Zine Fest recap + Chicago Zine Fest 2016 update.
Hello everyone. How are you? Crucial Changes continues to live regardless if blogging is cool or not. Here we are alive and breathing. Since last update, Omaha Zine Fest has happened, and in my...
View ArticleReturning from Chicago Zine Fest 2016
I'm the bald guy. Photo courtesy of Maxwell J. SingletaryLast week I returned from Chicago Zine Fest and had a good time despite the rain and no cool punk shows happening. I did however did move...
View ArticleFavorite Punk LP Releases of 2016
Another year has past, and just like every other music blogger out there, it's time to rave about my favorite punk releases of 2016. I must say... this year went by so fast, with a few life changes...
View ArticleFavorite Short Players, Tapes, plus supplemental
Cadaver Dog - Blunt Force Trauma - Youth Attack RecordsThis limited flexi ep is pretty much over by the time you can reach your seat after dropping the needle. Cadaver Dog is the one man project of J....
View Article2017 Favorite Punk Records
Hello. Back again with yearly installment of my favorite punk releases for the year 2017. A lot has happened in the passing year: We have a new “president”, millions have marched in protest,...
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