The Showcase: June 2024 Aaron Cooper·June 25, 2024I listen to a lot of music. No, really. If I’m not catching up on what my dudes...Best of ListsFeaturedMusicRock & Roll·6 mins read
Crushed Monocle Podcast: Episode 33 – Chris Enriquez of Spotlights Aaron Cooper·February 12, 2024In episode 33, Jon and Coop are joined by Chris Enriquez of Spotlights to talk about maintaining a life outside of 500 bands.FeaturedPodcast·2 mins read
Crushed Monocle Podcast: Episode 32 – Mike McGinnis of Rid Of Me Aaron Cooper·January 16, 2024In episode 32 of Crushed Monocle Podcast, Jon and Coop are joined by Rid Of Me guitarist and head of Knife Hits Records, Mike McGinnis!Crushed Monocle PodcastFeaturedPodcast·2 mins read
The Worst Songs of 2023 | You’re Still Here? Aaron Cooper·December 4, 2023Here we go again! Another year is in the books, and we’re ready for the traffic-chasing click-bait season...Best of ListsFeaturedRants·15 mins read
Crushed Monocle Podcast: Episode 30 – POP IS DEAD Aaron Cooper·November 13, 2023In this episode of Crushed Monocle Podcast, Jon and Coop discuss the startling realization that POP IS DEAD.FeaturedPodcast·1 min read
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
Riot Fest 2023: A Restoration Of Power Aaron Cooper·September 20, 2023Even as summer draws to a close, the Douglass Park neighborhood of Chicago isn’t ready to go quietly....Concert ReviewsFeaturedFestival Coverage·6 mins read
Crystal Lake Confessional | Friday The 13th: The Game Aaron Cooper·June 16, 2023For those who haven’t played Friday The 13th: The Game, this article contains spoilers. Jason Voorhees is one...Dedication PostFeaturedMovies·8 mins read
Marcus Machado – Blue Diamonds | The Revolution of R&B Aaron Cooper·May 12, 2023Despite all the punk and thrash I push at this publication, I have a deep affinity for all...Album ReviewsFeatured·3 mins read
Crushed Monocle Podcast: Episode 19 – The Year-End Grind Aaron Cooper·December 19, 2022In this episode, Jon and Coop discuss their favorite albums and worst songs of 2022. Plus the joys of getting old and the year end grind.FeaturedPodcast·2 mins read
