Hidden Gems 2018 – The Best Not On A List
Now that 2018 and all it's AOTY lists are over, lets take a look at some of the best albums you may have missed or overlooked!
Aaron Cooper
Sweat and Glitter: A Conversation with Gyasi
Coop talks with glam-revolutionist Gyasi about bridging the gap between sight and sound in rock, and "Teacher", his vinyl debut on Fat Elvis Records.
Who Is It: Understanding Michael Jackson vs Sonic The Hedgehog 3
Coop takes a look at one of the most polarizing mysteries in gaming history: Michael Jackson's involvement with Sonic The Hedgehog 3's videogame soundtrack.
Failure: In The Future Your Body Will Be The Furthest Thing From Your Mind
After a successful reunion in 2015, Failure have nothing to prove. But their latest album, In The Future Your Body... is another career defining moment.
Twenty One Pilots: Trench | The Obsession with Depression
Coop takes a listen to Trench, the new album from Twenty One Pilots and discusses the byronic romantacism of mental illness. Twenty One Pilots still suck.
A Conversation with Clutch at Riot Fest
At Riot Fest 2018, Coop talked Clutch frontman, Neil Fallon to discuss, production, festivals, and Clutch's new album, Book of Bad Decisions.
Riot Fest 2018 Recap: The Unstoppable Music Festival
In it's 14th year, Riot Fest faced adversity in the name of headliners backing out, health scares, and hackers, but lived to tell all about it.
Brian Owens: Soul of Cash | Walking The Line With The Man In Black
"Soul Of Cash" isn't just a collection of soul-flavored Johnny Cash covers, it's Brian Owens' tribute to the heart and soul of good music.
Adopt This Label: Rusted Wave Records | Be Excellent To Each Other
With releases like Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure and Young Guns II, Rusted Wave Records know all about niche collectibles as well as classic 80s rock!
Pitchfork Music Festival 2018 – Culture and Curation
Coop covers Pitchfork Music Festival 2018 and discusses how it manages to celebrate community, culture, and curation while still managing to be fun.