Ozzy Osbourne 1948 – 2025 | Heavy Metal’s Prince of Darkness
If you grew up loving loud guitars and ever picked one up yourself, odds are Black Sabbath’s “Iron...
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HAIM – I Quit | Exploring New Avenues
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To be transparent, I’m a fan of HAIM, albeit a late-arriving one. I heard “Summer Girl” during the...
Smut – Tomorrow Comes Crashing | Accessible Artistic Authenticity
I wanted to be in a rock band so badly during my college years. It would have been...
Jolie Laide – Creatures | A Study in Intentional Creativity
The trick to making excellent art that effortlessly crosses genres? Ample amounts of talent and heaps of self-awareness....
Djo – The Crux | Joe Keery and the Identity of Responsibilty
At 42, I like to think I’ve worn many hats. After my dad passed, I stepped up to...
Liz Longley – New Life | Sincere Songwriting About Timeworn Topics
The term “Dad Rock” rose to prominence in 2007 with Pitchfork’s review of Wilco’s Sky Blue Sky album....
Bonnie Trash – Mourning You | Catharsis Through Atmosphere
From its inception, goth has been defined by its captivating allure. This potent blend of mystery, darkness, and...
Bottom Bracket – I’m So Afraid of Where | Examining the Music History Books
I used to believe in the idea of timeless music. The iconic stuff had to be of everlasting...
311 – In Full Bloom | 14 Albums Later
311’s 1995 self-titled album (commonly known as the “Blue” album) came at a musical crossroads for me. I...
Personal Trainer – Still Willing and The Coolest Stuff of The Week | August 7th
Astute readers among us will notice Cool Stuff is up a few days late this week. I was...