Aaron (Coop if you're nasty) is a writer, musician, photographer and overall lover of all things music. As an advocate for indie record labels and artists, he is passionate about local scenes and do-it-yourself artistry. If it's good, it's good. If it's bad, you'll hear about it.

Aaron Cooper

I Hate The 90s: Volume 1 – They Weren’t As Good As You Remember

Aaron Cooper·March 26, 2019

The B.G.M. crew explore some 90s anti-gems probably forgot about and the results are Crystal Pepsi clear: The 90s weren't as good as you remember.

Best of Lists Featured

·9 mins read

Death In Vegas The Contino Sessions Vinyl Reissue

Death In Vegas: The Contino Sessions | 20 Years of Gothic Beauty

Aaron Cooper·March 15, 2019

The crowning achievement of the Death In Vegas catalog "The Contino Sessions" celebrates it's 20th anniversary with a vinyl reissue. How does it hold up?

Dedication Post Featured Underrated Albums

·4 mins read

Hidden Gems 2018 – The Best Not On A List

Aaron Cooper·January 22, 2019

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!

Best Albums Of The Year Lists Best of Lists Featured

·10 mins read

Sweat and Glitter: A Conversation with Gyasi

Aaron Cooper·January 14, 2019

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.

Featured Interview

·8 mins read

Who Is It: Understanding Michael Jackson vs Sonic The Hedgehog 3

Aaron Cooper·December 17, 2018

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.

Featured Opinion Rants

·7 mins read

Failure: In The Future Your Body Will Be The Furthest Thing From Your Mind

Aaron Cooper·November 20, 2018

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.

Adopt This Album Album Reviews Featured

·3 mins read

Twenty One Pilots: Trench | The Obsession with Depression

Aaron Cooper·October 29, 2018

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.

Album Reviews Featured Rants

·6 mins read