Aaron (or Coop) is a freelance writer, multi-instrumentalist 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, he's not afraid to explain why.
Thee Oh Sees are a great band that have more than proved themselves as competent artists in today's indie scene but to someone who may have listened to at least half of their records, they are beginning to sound a bit tired.
Timeshares put out a classic record in Already Dead that I would not only recommend to lovelorn strangers, but to anyone who loves authentic rock n roll.
I applaud Blur for having the guts to do an anti-reunion album. The Magic Whip sounds like Blur in 2015 just as it should. No apologies, and no nostalgia.
Scott Weiland and the Wildabouts play to their strengths and do it surprisingly well on Blaster. Weiland doesn't re-invent the wheel, but keeps it rolling.
Local H play to their strengths on Hey, Killer and ignore anything that doesn't fit the description of hard edge alternative rock. Local H make no apologies