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The Autumn Playlist for 2024 from Bearded Gentlemen Music Aaron Cooper·September 19, 2024The air is getting crisp, filled with the scent of pumpkin and nutmeg. Leaves change colors before laminating...Best of ListsFeaturedPlaylist·7 mins read
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Crushed Monocle Podcast – Episode 36: Dale Crover of the MELVINS Aaron Cooper·May 14, 2024In Episode 36, the legendary Dale Crover joins Jon and Coop to talk about the new Melvins' record "Tarantula Heart".Crushed Monocle PodcastFeaturedInterviewPodcast·1 min read
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