Eminem: Kamikaze | Over 2000 words you didn’t know you needed to read
Overthink, underthink—after listening to Eminem's surprise album, Kamikaze, I’m left wondering if he should have even thought at all.
Rants
The Death of Music Festivals: But Genuine Moments Still Exist
Music Festivals have been taken over by coporations with V.I.P. experinces being more important than the music, but the music still brings geniunie moments.
Nine Inch Nails: Violent Witch Event | A Review of the EP Trilogy | 2016-2018
An overall look at Nine Inch Nails from 2016 to 2018 and a review of the EP Trilogy: Not the Actual Events, Add Violence, and Bad Witch (the album).
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.
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.