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RJ Bloke – Hold Drugs Dear | Pouring Another Drink Aaron Cooper·January 13, 2025Be it film, television, or even cartoons, that old tired trope of being a bar patron will never...Album ReviewsFeaturedMusicPhotosetRock & Roll·3 mins read
Dane Jackson’s Top 24 Albums of 2024 Dane Jackson·December 11, 2024Per usual, instead of a December Ska, Punk, and Other Junk column, my Top 24 Albums list takes...Album ReviewsBest Albums Of The Year ListsBest of ListsFeatured·15 mins read
NOW That’s What I Call Music – Revisiting Volume 2 Aaron Cooper·December 5, 2024Consuming music at home, at work, on a run, or in the car, the marriage between our ears...Album ReviewsDedication PostFeaturedMusicNostalgic SongsRants·14 mins read
The Gates Of Slumber – The Gates of Slumber | Reaffirming The Importance of Doom Aaron Cooper·December 3, 2024Out from the ashes of inner conflict, disbandment, and the tragic loss of several key members, The Gates...Album ReviewsFeaturedMusicPhotosetRock & Roll·2 mins read
Ska, Punk, and Other Junk – November 2024 Dane Jackson·November 25, 2024Welcome to “Ska, Punk, and Other Junk!” With this monthly column, I’ll highlight all of the cool things...Album ReviewsFeaturedMusicReview·11 mins read
Mugger – Luck Forever | Disarm The Punk Rock Patriarchy Aaron Cooper·November 18, 2024Like a lot of people in the U.S., I watched my television on Election Night 2024 with a...Album ReviewsFeatured·3 mins read
