Us vs. Them: Toxic Fandom and The Cult of Identity
With pop culture being so easily ingestable, there is bound to be some insufferable fans. Coop takes a look at how and why some fandoms are becoming toxic.
Rants
We Are 138: Why Fiends Love The Misfits
Despite being loved by millions and influencing hundreds of bands and genres, Glenn, Jerry, and Doyle are rarely name dropped among the most important punk bands. Coop looks for the real reason why so many fiends love The Misfits.
Mr. Airplane Mansplainin’ Miss Margaret Garrett
Review of Jacaranda Blue and feature on Mr. Airplane Man's guitarist and vocalist, the Divine Prophet Miss Margaret Garrett.
Ghost Brothers of Darkland County : John Cougar-Mellencamp, Stephen King, MTV, Kris Kristofferson, The Wizard of Oz, and Neko Case??
What does John Mellencamp, Stephen King, a shitty Netflix musical, Neko Case, Kris Kristofferson, Axl Rose, Def Leopard, MTV and the Wizard of Oz have in common? I literally have no idea, but here is a review of Ghost Brothers of Darkland County.
I (Don’t) Hate That: Joanna Newsom
Coop hates Lisa Simpson vocals and Joanna Newsom. Kendon loves Joanna Newsom and (apparently?) Lisa Simpson vocals. On this edition of "I (Don't) Hate That", Kendon tries to convince Coop that Joanna Newsom isn't just pretentious art-folk.
The Death Of The Independent Live Music Scene
Over the last ten years, some of the UK's finest small music venues have closed their doors for good. If the current trend continues, it will result in the death of the grassroots venue scene.
I (Don’t) Hate That: Van Halen
Kendon hates guitar solos, Van Halen, and anything fun. Coop loves guitar solos, Van Halen, and (some) fun. In the first edition of "I (Don't) Hate", Coop tries to convince Kendon that Van Halen isn't all superficial fluff.
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.
R.I.P. Mark E. Smith (The Fall)
The Fall was not an easy band to get into. Mark E. Smith was a man who could start an argument in an empty room. I’ve made a Mark E. Smith / The Fall Spotify playlist, it’s not a best of as there really is no such thing to be honest.
The Ultimate Guide to Jimmy Buffett: A Music Enigma
That's right, folks — Bob f*%kin' Dylan is a huge Jimmy Buffett fan. So what excuse do you have not to listen to him? Say it with me: IT IS OKAY TO BE A PARROTHEAD.