Overcooked and Over-Served: The Perils of Overrated Horror Aaron Cooper·October 27, 2023The horror community is generally a place of inclusion that’s open to experimentation. One day, we’re questioning our...FeaturedMoviesOpinion·8 mins read
Indiana Jones and the Magical Mystery Tour – An Archaeological Connection Aaron Cooper·July 7, 2023The following article features extensive spoilers for Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. Retired archaeologist Indiana Jones,...Dedication PostFeaturedOpinion·11 mins read
The First 25 – The Crushed Monocle Playlist Vol 1. Aaron Cooper·June 15, 2023Let’s talk about stuff. All the stuff! That’s the tagline for the Crushed Monocle Podcast, the show I...FeaturedPlaylistPodcast·9 mins read
Album Shrink | Paramore – This Is Why Ryan·May 25, 2023Decades ago, spinoffs were the television equivalents of today’s shared movie universes. A popular character or characters from...FeaturedOpinionReview·5 mins read
Lyric Shrink | Vulnerability: A Lyrical Analysis of Sara Watkins Tenderhearted Ryan·February 23, 2023Welcome to Lyric Shrink, my semi-monthly breakdown of lyrics from a psychological perspective. I’m a licensed independent mental...Dedication PostFeaturedOpinion·4 mins read
Sterling Drake – Highway 200 | The Country Music Conundrum Aaron Cooper·January 18, 2023I’ve always taken pride in my diverse taste in music. From rich and layered classics of The Beatles...Album ReviewsFeatured·3 mins read
Lyric Shrink Plus: What I See In The “Mirror” of Dr.Superfall Ryan·January 10, 2023Welcome back, dear readers, for another installment of Lyric Shrink. With this series, I engage in the lyrical...FeaturedMusicOpinion·8 mins read
The Joy Formidable vs The Keytar – A Riot Fest Conversation Aaron Cooper·September 27, 2022Throughout all 3 days of Riot Fest 2022, the near 100-artists deep lineup featured plenty of guitar music....Concert ReviewsFeaturedFestival CoverageInterview·6 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
Crushed Monocle Podcast: Episode 12 – The Ballad of 1997 Aaron Cooper·June 10, 2022Jon and Coop not only celebrate the discuss the shows one year anniversary and 25th anniversary of 1997, the worst year in music.FeaturedPodcast·2 mins read
