Pop-Punk | Privilege, Sexism, and Complicity Aaron Cooper·March 2, 2026I’m just gonna say it: I hate pop-punk. Like, with a seething passion. Not just hatred, but passionate...FeaturedMusicOpinionRants·10 mins read
Lucid Express | Instant Comfort – Shoegaze Refined Aaron Cooper·February 19, 2026Less than six years after their critically acclaimed debut, Hong Kong’s Lucid Express return with Instant Comfort, a...Album ReviewsFeaturedMusicRock & Roll·2 mins read
Kreeps – Cheers From The Afterlife | Beyond Grief and Redemption Aaron Cooper·November 25, 2025For years, Kreeps has thrived in that hazy limbo between kitsch and the crypt. It’s not unlike the...Album ReviewsFeaturedMusicRock & Roll·2 mins read
HELMET at RIOT FEST | A Conversation with Page Hamilton Aaron Cooper·September 25, 2025Helmet has always been the band that sliced through the static of noise rock. Not by turning everything...FeaturedInterview·8 mins read
Fleshwater – 2000: In Search of the Endless Sky | Meaningful Risk Oscar De Leon·September 3, 2025With a foreboding descent into doom that melts into swimmingly beautiful guitar notes, Fleshwater set the stage for...Album ReviewsFeatured·2 mins read
Deftones – Private Music | A Legacy In Motion Aaron Cooper·August 23, 2025There’s a delicious contradiction baked into the rollout of the Deftones’ latest album. Entitled private music, it wasn’t...Album ReviewsFeaturedMusicRock & Roll·4 mins read
Tracy Bonham – Sky Too Wide | Artistry Beyond Buzz Clips Ryan·June 9, 2025Have you met someone who just has the knack? Not the “My Sharona” kind, rather, the natural ability...Album ReviewsFeaturedReview·3 mins read
Djo – The Crux | Joe Keery and the Identity of Responsibilty Aaron Cooper·April 7, 2025At 42, I like to think I’ve worn many hats. After my dad passed, I stepped up to...Album ReviewsFeaturedMusicRock & Roll·3 mins read
Bonnie Trash – Mourning You | Catharsis Through Atmosphere Aaron Cooper·March 4, 2025From its inception, goth has been defined by its captivating allure. This potent blend of mystery, darkness, and...Album ReviewsFeaturedMusicRock & Roll·2 mins read
The Showcase: September 2024 Aaron Cooper·September 16, 2024I listen to a lot of music. No, really. If I’m not catching up on what my dudes...Album ReviewsBest of ListsFeatured·4 mins read
