Hypnofest

08/18/2026

RIP Frank. Another great musician gone but not forgotten.

Frank Beard -- the longtime drummer of the rock band ZZ Top -- is dealing with serious health issues ... and it's so bad it's affecting their tour ... TMZ has learned.

06/20/2026

The Hypnocrats are going to start selling shirts soon. Please, DM us if you're interested in buying one. Costs $20, plus shipping.

05/28/2026

New video out from Hypnocrats.

Music and Lyrics by Sean E. Ray and Jay AshtonDirected and Produc...

05/13/2026

Comin to a venue near you!?!

05/11/2026

The Hypnofest '26 event has been updated with new information.

05/10/2026

Interview from one of the bands:

Did a recent interview to promote my band:

​Hypnotic Highway: Hypnocrats Rewire the Blues Into Something Stranger and Sharper, ​ Hypnocrats’ Hypnotic Highway started with a chance meeting that quickly turned into a full creative collision. SERay met vocalist Jay Ashton at a party in 2025, where a simple conversation about unfinished mu...

05/10/2026

Interview from one of the bands playing:

​Hypnotic Highway: Hypnocrats Rewire the Blues Into Something Stranger and Sharper, ​ Hypnocrats’ Hypnotic Highway started with a chance meeting that quickly turned into a full creative collision. SERay met vocalist Jay Ashton at a party in 2025, where a simple conversation about unfinished mu...

05/08/2026

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Pittsburgh barroom heroes The Cheats are celebrating 25 years of punk rock by teaming up with dystopian Western Maryland punks Wayward Brigade on the four song Split It Up EP that is out today via Screaming Crow Records. Each band has recorded a brand new original song and classic punk rock cover, T...

05/08/2026

Wayward Brigade