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
Twenty Two of Twenty Two | Coop’s Top 22 Albums of 2022 Aaron Cooper·December 14, 2022When I sat down to put together my list of the top 22 albums of 2022, I found...Best Albums Of The Year ListsBest of ListsFeaturedMusic·12 mins read
Crushed Monocle Podcast: Episode 18 – Hangin’ with Rachel Haden Aaron Cooper·November 10, 2022Jon and Coop are joined by bass extraordinaire, Rachel Haden! They discuss That Dog, Weezer, Todd Rundgren, and more!FeaturedPodcast·2 mins read
Underrated and Uncanny: The Hidden Gems of Horror Aaron Cooper·October 28, 2022The leaves have turned orange as jack-o-lanterns and crimson as the technicolor blood depicted on your TV screens....Best of ListsFeaturedMovies·7 mins read
