Album covers designed by Dw Dunphy
On Friday, June 6, 2025, New Jersey based internet radio station BlowUpRadio.com will celebrate Pride Month with the release of Rock Against Hate volumes 7 & 8 as well as a radio special, benefiting LGBTQ+ nonprofit organizations Trevor Project and No More Dysphoria.
The two digital albums, each containing over 20 different previously unreleased songs by talented artists, will be available on Bandcamp, with 100% of proceeds going directly to the organizations. The special will feature live performances from some of the artists on Rock Against Hate volumes 7 & 8, as well as spotlight the songs on the albums.
The Trevor Project is the leading suicide prevention and crisis intervention nonprofit organization for LGBTQ+ young people. They provide information & support to LGBTQ+ young people 24/7, all year round.
No More Dysphoria is a queer-run 501(c)3 non profit with the goal of helping trans + non-binary individuals financially through major aspects of their transitions. They aim to help in any way possible, whether it be donating a binder or helping fund Hormone Replacement Therapy (along with anything and everything in between).
"There is a lot of pain and suffering going on right now in America and the world. The LGBTQ+ community is always under attack and marginalized, but this year the clock of progress seems to be going backwards," said Lazlo, the founder of BlowUpRadio.com and producer of the Rock Against Hate albums, "The Trevor Project and No More Dysphoria, are two of many organizations working to help the community get through these trying times. I am proud that so many amazing musicians wanted to be a part of this."
Rock Against Hate Volume 7 features previously unreleased songs from Ali Zanders, Blasfemme, Blisstique, Bruce Tunkel, Chitinous Mandible, Ferocious Designs, Frank Patrouch, Greg McGarvey, Jason Didner, Jill Sobule, Jon Caspi, Ken Kusama. Mark Owen Nutto & The Unemployed Teachers, Mark Parker, Michael Aquino (feat. Declan Remus and Christian Davis), Orbis Max, Teen Idle, The Mighty Alrighty, The Winter Sounds, Tommy Strazza, and Wally Chris Hoffner and the Noontime Nappers. The album benefits Trevor Project.
Rock Against Hate Volume 8 features previously unreleased songs from Anthony Walker, Bern Strong, Blasfemme, Bruce Donnola, Catherine Wacha, Ciara Zwicker, erase:rewind, Ferocious Designs, Happy Joe, Hit Like A Girl, Jason Didner, Jon Caspi & Pete Jager, Kookie, Mark Owen Nutto & The Unemployed Teachers, Mick Chorba, Sad About Girls, Sam Tunkel, The Delphobics, The Mighty Alrighty, The Winter Sounds, Wally Chris Hoffner and the Noontime Nappers, and Worm's Eye View / Maravines. The album benefits No More Dysphoria.
Listeners can hear the radio special beginning June 6th, and all weekend long, on BlowUpRadio.com. The special will feature live performances from some of the artists on the compilations, as well as music from Rock Against Hate Volumes 7 & 8. BlowUpRadio.com which will also have the links to purchase Rock Against Hate Volumes 7 & 8, benefiting Trevor Project and No More Dysphoria.
Rock Against Hate began putting out benefit compilations in 2017. Over the past eight years they have raised thousands of dollars for Planned Parenthood, Trevor Project, and Kids In Need of Defense (KIND).
For more information please visit https://rockagainsthate.org
ROCK AGAINST HATE Volumes 7 & 8 RADIO SPECIAL
Begins Friday June 6th @ 9:00am ET with replays every 6 hours, all weekend
9:00am, 3:00pm, 9:00pm, 3:00am - The Winter Sounds
10:00am, 4:00pm, 10:00pm, 4:00am - Anthony Walker
11:00am, 5:00pm, 11:00pm, 5:00am - Happy Joe
12:00pm, 6:00pm, 12:00am, 6:00am - Greg McGarvey
1:00pm, 7:00pm, 1:00am, 7:00am - Mick Chorba
2:00pm, 8:00pm, 2:00am, 8:00am - Jason Didner
Rock Against Hate Volume 7 Track Listing (Benefiting Trevor Project)
1 Blisstique - "Dream "
2 Jill Sobule - "America Back (Live Version) "
3 Wally Chris Hoffner and the Noontime Nappers - "Vladimir "
4 Ferocious Designs - "Peace of Mind (Serenity Mix) "
5 Orbis Max - "Summerville "
6 Bruce Tunkel - "Piece Of Paradise "
7 Ali Zanders - "TRANSCEND "
8 Teen Idle - "Things You Say (Live at Anchor Rock Club) "
9 Chitinous Mandible - "All Belong "
10 Ken Kusama - "Evermore (Demo) "
11 Michael Aquino (feat. Declan Remus and Christian Davis) - "Testing, Testing "
12 Blasfemme - "You Can't Stop Us "
13 Greg McGarvey - "Dead Painters Painting The Sky (Ain't-No-Drums Mix) "
14 Jon Caspi - "Always Looking (Solo Version) "
15 The Mighty Alrighty - "Living Room (Demo) "
16 Jason Didner - "Truth to Power (Acoustic) "
17 Tommy Strazza - "One Day (2025 Version) "
18 Frank Patrouch - "You Gotta Go "
19 Mark Parker - "Ducking Punches (Remix) "
20 Mark Owen Nutto & The Unemployed Teachers - "Captain Fantastic (2025 Mix) "
21 The Winter Sounds - "San Francisco (Demo) "
Rock Against Hate Volume 8 Track Listing (Benefiting No More Dysphoria)
1 Jason Didner - "I Want You To Be Yourself (Acoustic) "
2 Hit Like A Girl - "Route 1 in New Brunswick, NJ "
3 Kookie - "Shoot Me If You Can "
4 Catherine Wacha - "People Like Us "
5 Ciara Zwicker - "Villains "
6 Wally Chris Hoffner and the Noontime Nappers - "Agent Orange (Big Dreams, Little Schemes) "
7 The Mighty Alrighty - "Forgiveness (Demo) "
8 Bern Strong - "Might Get Kissed "
9 Sam Tunkel - "Inner City Lullaby "
10 Anthony Walker - "Fairweather "
11 Worm's Eye View / Maravines - "Soft (Alternate Version) "
12 Jon Caspi & Pete Jager - "We Don't Talk About It (Live at JSMP) "
13 Mick Chorba - "Nothin Like Nothin "
14 Bruce Donnola - "No Destination for the Rose "
15 Happy Joe - "Bad Money "
16 Blasfemme - "Late Bloomer "
17 erase:rewind - "Scene From a Five Dollar Basement Show (Demo) "
18 Sad About Girls - "Galaxy Girl "
19 Ferocious Designs - "It's All Around You (Techno Demo) "
20 The Winter Sounds - "Frederick Douglass is Back From the Dead (Demo) "
21 The Delphobics - "This Is What We Are "
22 Mark Owen Nutto & The Unemployed Teachers - "The Rainbow Song (2025 Mix) "
