The Evening Attraction: The End, Again | Finding Humor In Chaos
Chicago-based retro rockers The Evening Attraction use slick production and dark humor on their new album, The End, Again to combat the ugliness of a world in chaos.
Aaron Cooper
Sevens & Splits: Monthly Guide To The Underground | February 2018
In January's edition of Sevens and Splits, BGM's writers examine new 7" singles and EPs by Ryan Hamilton & The Traitors, Big Bliss, Las Rosas, Heiress, Great Falls, Dunes, Carrolhood, and Timeshares
Adopt This Label: Transcending Records | Making It Happen With Metal
For the latest edition of Adopt This Label, Coop interviews Mike Ramirez of Transcending Records to find out how he's making it happen with metal.
60 Live Thoughts on The 60th Grammy Awards
Coop is forced to watch the 60th Annual Grammy Awards in tribute to past B.G.M. coverage. 60 random thoughts while watching the ceremony live. P.S. The Grammys Still Suck.
The Lees Of Memory: The Blinding White of Nothing At All | A Classic Modern Double LP
There’s a conversation to be had about the length of an album. Generally speaking, I’m of the school...
Honorable Mentions: The Rest of The Best 2017
A list of overlooked and under appreciated albums that came out in 2017. These are albums that didn't make any other sites list. There are some really great albums here that you need to hear.
Aly & AJ: Ten Years | New and Improved or Slightly New & Repackaged?
As stated in my “Where Are The Negative Album Reviews” article a while back, I refuse to review releases...
The By Gods: Move On | Rock Is Not Dad
Guitar rock has been in the hands of Dads for far too long. With "Move On", The By Gods are proving rock n roll is not Dad.
Understanding The Music Of Super Mario: Innovation and 1-Ups
If you’ve played a Super Mario game, chances are you don’t need the visuals to know what it is. Aaron Cooper takes a look at why the music is so catchy.
Among The Walking Dead | A Conversation With Bear McCreary
Between writing scores for The Walking Dead and Agents Of Shield, composer Bear McCreary worries nostalgia might be an emotional shortcut.