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.
Aaron Cooper
Take My Word For It | Cheval Sombre – Had Enough Blues/Hitch A Ride 7″
Despite being only a 7" with two songs, Cheval Sombre has dropped one of the best releases of the year and you're gonna have to take my word for it.
Brother O’ Brother: Monster Truck | Video Premiere
The hardest working blues-rock duo Brother O' Brother are back with the world premiere of their new music video "Monster Truck" from their new EP.
Us vs. Them: Toxic Fandom and The Cult of Identity
With pop culture being so easily ingestable, there is bound to be some insufferable fans. Coop takes a look at how and why some fandoms are becoming toxic.
The Art of Mysticism: A Conversation With Imaad Wasif
Coop talks with Imaad Wasif about his new album "Great Eastern Sun" and how working solo is spiritually different than working with others.
We Are 138: Why Fiends Love The Misfits
Despite being loved by millions and influencing hundreds of bands and genres, Glenn, Jerry, and Doyle are rarely name dropped among the most important punk bands. Coop looks for the real reason why so many fiends love The Misfits.
Middle Kids: Lost Friends | When A Debut Album Is Too Perfect
Lost Friends, the debut album from Middle Kids is vulnerable, hopeful, and satisfying. But without any challenges, it might be too perfect for its own good.
Understanding All-Star: A Conversation with Greg Camp of Smash Mouth
The years start coming and they don't stop coming but Smash Mouth's "All-Star" has remained relevant for nearly 20 years. Coop talks with songwriter Greg Camp to see if crafting the perfect pop is science or chance.
I (Don’t) Hate That: Joanna Newsom
Coop hates Lisa Simpson vocals and Joanna Newsom. Kendon loves Joanna Newsom and (apparently?) Lisa Simpson vocals. On this edition of "I (Don't) Hate That", Kendon tries to convince Coop that Joanna Newsom isn't just pretentious art-folk.
Stone Temple Pilots: The Art Of Letting Go Is A Hard Learned Lesson
It's tragic when line-up drama haunts a decent band, much less when two frontmen are no longer among the living. Stone Temple Pilots return with a new album, but can't seem to let go of the past.