Moon Stand Still – Us Fools Prefer Darkness: A Conversation With Dom Kreep
Dense fog covers the ground only breaking for the occasional headstone. The flutter of bats dampened by the...
Aaron Cooper
The Top 10 Most Annoying Songs of 2019: Narcissism and Validation
The Top 10 Most Annoying Songs of 2019: Feat. Ariana Grande, Taylor Swift, Luke Bryant, Lewis Capaldi, Ed Sheeran, Weezer, Maroon 5, Pitbull, and more.
Understanding Holiday Sounds: All I Want For Christmas Is You
Using Mariah Carey's "All I Want For Christmas Is You" as an example, Coop utilizes music theory to decipher what makes a song sound like Christmas.
Slayer: The Repentless Killogy | A Fitting Farewell
For nearly 40 years, Slayer has remained one of the most important bands in heavy metal. Their unapologetic...
American Goon vs Barfights and Rugby | A Conversation with Zack Murphy
As a drummer, Nashville-raised Zack Murphy keeps the guys in Blackfoot Gypsies grounded in reality. However, all that...
Joker – The King of Comedy | A Bearded Gentlemen Film Review
After months of controversy, Todd Phillips' stand-alone origin story JOKER finally hits theaters. Is it an incel fantasy or an unsettling look at society?
A Conversation With GWAR at Riot Fest
While attending Riot Fest, Coop talks with GWAR about their love of Slayer, Danzig, and Rise Against, and their bitter disdain for The Grammys and pop stars!
Riot Fest 2019: Celebrating 15 Years Beyond Nostalgia
All Riot Fest photos by Judie Vegh of OyVegh Photography. Nostalgia has become an integral part of pop...
Understanding L.A.Woman: The Thematic Duality of The Doors
When The Doors were booked to perform on The Ed Sullivan Show, on September 17th, 1967, it was destined...
Pitchfork Music Festival 2019 | Unity and Perseverance
For 14 years in a row, Pitchfork Music Festival has taken over Chicago’s Union Park. From local stars...