Interview with Caitlin Edwards, lead singer and guitar player for Chicago’s Bumsy and the Moochers Dane Jackson·September 1, 2022Close your eyes and remind yourself what the music landscape looked like in 2012. Back then, folks like...FeaturedInterviewMusicNew Jams·5 mins read
Cool Stuff For Cool Lifeforms: August 2022 Kendon Luscher·August 26, 2022Oh hi. I didn’t see you there. Welcome to Cool Stuff for Cool Lifeforms August 2022, where every...FeaturedMusicNovelOpinionTelevision·3 mins read
Crushed Monocle Podcast: Episode 15 – Pre Riot Fest Hype Show Aaron Cooper·August 22, 2022In this episode, Jon and Coop discuss the lineup and what we love about Riot Fest. Also toxic fans trying to cancel Metallica, what?FeaturedFestival CoverageMusicPodcast·2 mins read
Celebration Summer Debuts “Fraud” Off Their A-F Records Debut, Patience in Presence Dane Jackson·August 2, 2022One thing Republican presidencies offer us is amazing punk rock releases from bands new and old. One band...FeaturedInterviewMusicPremiere·5 mins read
CHECKPOINT! – 10 Hits Halfway Through 2022 Aaron Cooper·July 18, 2022Can you believe we’re already halfway through 2022? It seems just like yesterday I was compiling my list...Dedication PostFeaturedMusic·7 mins read
Cool Stuff for Cool Lifeforms: July 2022 Kendon Luscher·July 14, 2022Oh hi. I didn’t see you there. Welcome to Cool Stuff for Cool Lifeforms, where every month, I’ll...FeaturedGame ReviewMusicNovelOpinion·3 mins read
Interview With the Hosts of the On The Upbeat Ska Podcast Dane Jackson·July 13, 2022The popularity of podcasts has exploded in the last decade or so. Now, you can find them hosted...FeaturedInterviewMusic·11 mins read
Interview With Justin Picon, Lead Singer of CodeName: Rocky Dane Jackson·July 8, 2022Hailing from sunny Southern California, ska punk band CodeName: Rocky is seeing a resurgence in 2022. With lockdowns...FeaturedInterviewMusic·4 mins read
Joker’s Republic | Necessary Evil Review Dane Jackson·July 1, 2022Hailing from New Jersey, Joker’s Republic is a ska punk power trio on the verge of breaking out....Album ReviewsFeaturedMusicReview·3 mins read
Eevie Echoes Premieres New Song “I Just Wanna Pee” and Answers Questions About Music and Life Dane Jackson·June 27, 2022One of my favorite things about writing about music is discovering new musicians. It takes me back to...FeaturedInterviewMusicPremiere·12 mins read
