Aaron Cooper

I don't think there's an album that makes me want to dance and fight like FUNHOUSE by The Stooges. It really is that record.

Lamb Of God - Into Oblivion | A Warning for a World on the Brink - Bearded Gentlemen Music For their 10th album, INTO OBLIVION, Lamb Of God issues a ferocious warning to a world on the brink of voluntary destruction!

As the world is being torn apart with decisiveness and civil unrest, #LambOfGod returns with their 10th studio album INTO OBLIVION further proving #metal has always been political whether you like it or not. Oscar De Leon reviews
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I get all sorts of pushback on music takes (I write for a music publication) but the people who lack media literacy and get the most upset are typically one of two camps:

1. sweaty incels who think anything less than foot washing worship is a call for their fav's head.

2. white people named Todd

Tonight I'm seeing BLACKWATER HOLYLIGHT and lemme tell you, I'm stoked beyond words.

Pop-Punk | Privilege, Sexism, and Complicity - Bearded Gentlemen Music A deep dive into why the pop-punk aesthetic could be a mask for systemic sexism, White privilege, and a problematic lack of accountability.

While fun for some, being 40 and nasally singing about high school hierarchy is the definition of cringe. But there's a deeper conversation regarding #PopPunk many fans have avoided for too long. @aarxn82.bsky.social has done his homework.

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I feel like everyone has or had an Aunt who looks like this who said stuff like:
"Ninja Turtles, metal, and Red Bull are from the devil trying to eat the babies up!'

Pop-Punk | Privilege, Sexism, and Complicity - Bearded Gentlemen Music A deep dive into why the pop-punk aesthetic could be a mask for systemic sexism, White privilege, and a problematic lack of accountability.

Despite otherworldly millennial cringe, #PunkPop is still enjoyed by tweens to suburban dads. But there's a darker, heavier conversation about racism, and misogyny, the fandom has avoided for too long. Check out my essay at @beardedgmusic.bsky.social

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I wonder if that Patrick Bateman-meets-Jack Skellington weirdo kid of Trump, will be in the incoming war?

There's a SCREAM movie in theaters, Bill Clinton is testifying in court, and people are obsessing over a figure skater. Can we PLEASE move on from the 90s?

They're fine. Its worth watching the first 4 for light, breezy fun but skip the last 2 for sure

Scream 5 and 6 were some of the worst theatrical horror movies I've ever seen in a theater and completely wasted the talent of every single person involved. Spyglass did Neve dirty, then turned around and did Melissa even worse.

The funniest thing about the Scream 7 discourse is how the franchise became exactly what it spoofed. It's literally the joke in the Scream 4 opening. This franchise died with Wes and should have stayed that way.

Oh its amazing lol

Very cool. I love that for you! I'm currently battling Achilles tendinitis! Woopeee

Worm - Necropalace | Black Metal in Technicolor - Bearded Gentlemen Music With NECROPALCE, Worm conjures up just enough malevolence to counter balance to keep their brand of technicolor horror from being too corny.

Black Metal band #Worm, return with their 4th album "NECROPALACE" (on #CenturyMediaRecords) and it's a gothic masterpiece! I mean, the cover art even has Dracula on it! Check out my full review at @beardedgmusic.bsky.social!

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TCM is playing GASLIGHT (1944) at the same time other networks are broadcasting the State Of The Union Address LOL

Toby Dog is wondering why I'm eating dinner and not playing with him.

Worm - Necropalace | Black Metal in Technicolor - Bearded Gentlemen Music With NECROPALCE, Worm conjures up just enough malevolence to counter balance to keep their brand of technicolor horror from being too corny.

Black Metal band #Worm, return with their 4th album "NECROPALACE" (on #CenturyMediaRecords) and it's a gothic masterpiece! I mean, the cover art even has Dracula on it! Check out my full review at @beardedgmusic.bsky.social!

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Worm - Necropalace | Black Metal in Technicolor - Bearded Gentlemen Music With NECROPALCE, Worm conjures up just enough malevolence to counter balance to keep their brand of technicolor horror from being too corny.

For their 4th album NECROPALACE, (on Century Media Records) #Worm go all-in on gothic Castlevania-esque aesthetic in this Black Metal masterpiece! @aarxn82.bsky.social reviews

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#blackmetal #goth #metal #musicreviews #horror #necropalace #centurymedia

I guess my claim to fame will be @rollingstone.com stealing my joke.

Lucid Express | Instant Comfort - Shoegaze Refined - Bearded Gentlemen Music With INSTANT COMFORT, Lucid Express reintroduces shoegaze to modern audiences by redefining what it means to transform noise into melody.

Educated in the school of Slowdive and My Bloody Valentine, Lucid Express return with INSTANT COMFORT (on @kaninerecords.bsky.social) to bring shoegaze to a modern audience. My full review at @beardedgmusic.bsky.social

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Lucid Express | Instant Comfort - Shoegaze Refined - Bearded Gentlemen Music With INSTANT COMFORT, Lucid Express reintroduces shoegaze to modern audiences by redefining what it means to transform noise into melody.

Firmly rooted in influences from #MBV and #Slowdive, Hong Kong's LUCID EXPRESS returns with INSTANT COMFORT (on @kaninerecords.bsky.social) and redefines #shoegaze for a modern audience. @aarxn82.bsky.social reviews
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I think RFK Jr. is a Nevernude.

The Showcase - February 2026 - Bearded Gentlemen Music From noise rock, metal, punk, and thrash to rock, soul, indie, and more, The Showcase has Coop sharing the best new music you need!

January and February killed with new music! Over at @beardedgmusic.bsky.social I'm sharing my favorites! Featuring Sealer, Blackwater Holylight, White Sands, Redevider, Annabelle Chairlegs and MORE!

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#musicreviews #noise #indie #metal #postpunk

The Showcase - February 2026 - Bearded Gentlemen Music From noise rock, metal, punk, and thrash to rock, soul, indie, and more, The Showcase has Coop sharing the best new music you need!

In this edition of THE SHOWCASE, @aarxn82.bsky.social checks out releases from Dry Cleaning, Suicide Squeeze Records, Annabelle Chairlegs , Wildhunt, The Ghost Is Clear Records, Mandy, Indiana and MORE!

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#music #noise #indie #thrash #postpunk

While you were all hot and bothered for Green Day on the Super Bowl only to be disappointed when they refused to say anything, THIS kid was literally out there punching a Nazi out.

And now he's upset with me because I won't give him the entire bag

I bought these treats for Toby Dog because they look like little hot dogs. Lemme tell you: homeboy loves him some glizzys because he has gone WILD for them!

Prove it lol

If you forgot to get a Valentine card for your main squeeze (or side piece, who am I to judge?) I got you covered?