Aaron Cooper
@aarxn82.bsky.social
writer/editor at BeardedGentlemenMusic.com - co-host of Crushed Monocle Podcast - photographer - musician - misfit
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Aaron Cooper
@aarxn82.bsky.social
· Nov 11
Hey, I'm a writer/editor from Chicago who covers music, movies, festivals at BeardedGentlemenMusic.com. I'm also a musician (guitar/bass/drums) and a very very amateur photographer.
I'm also the co-host of Crushed Monocle Podcast
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So yeah, follow me, add me or whatever
I'm also the co-host of Crushed Monocle Podcast
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So yeah, follow me, add me or whatever
Brand New World Order
Was this very mid-2000s emo person press-ganged into ICE servitude?
February 6, 2026 at 6:59 AM
Brand New World Order
U2 put the unredacted Epstein files on everyone's iTunes
February 5, 2026 at 10:53 PM
U2 put the unredacted Epstein files on everyone's iTunes
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With URGH (on Sacred Bones Records), @mandyindiana.bsky.social has staked its claim as one of the boldest and most inventive voices in rock music today. @dryvetyme.bsky.social reviews
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Mandy, Indiana - URGH | A Noise Rock Triumph - Bearded Gentlemen Music
On URGH, Mandy, Indiana creates a veritable torrent of amazing noise rock with rich industrial textures at high volumes.
beardedgentlemenmusic.com
February 5, 2026 at 4:24 PM
With URGH (on Sacred Bones Records), @mandyindiana.bsky.social has staked its claim as one of the boldest and most inventive voices in rock music today. @dryvetyme.bsky.social reviews
beardedgentlemenmusic.com/2026/02/05/m...
beardedgentlemenmusic.com/2026/02/05/m...
Toby Dog didn't wanna play this morning. He wanted breakfast.
February 4, 2026 at 1:59 PM
Toby Dog didn't wanna play this morning. He wanted breakfast.
I had the opportunity to talk with Kula Shaker frontman, Crispian Mills the other day. We discussed the making of their new record, the creative process behind music videos, and how the band continues to run smoothly. Please check it out!
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Kula Shaker | A Conversation with Crispian Mills - Bearded Gentlemen Music
Aaron Cooper talks with Crispian Mills of Kula Shaker to discuss mysticism, '90s British invasion, and the psychedelic prog of WORMSLAYER!
beardedgentlemenmusic.com
February 3, 2026 at 5:14 PM
I had the opportunity to talk with Kula Shaker frontman, Crispian Mills the other day. We discussed the making of their new record, the creative process behind music videos, and how the band continues to run smoothly. Please check it out!
beardedgentlemenmusic.com/2026/02/03/k...
beardedgentlemenmusic.com/2026/02/03/k...
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As #KulaShaker celebrates the release of their colossal album, WORMSLAYER, @aarxn82.bsky.social catches up with frontman, Crispian Mills to talk about the writing process, his creative family, and how psyche is more important than ever.
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Kula Shaker | A Conversation with Crispian Mills - Bearded Gentlemen Music
Aaron Cooper talks with Crispian Mills of Kula Shaker to discuss mysticism, '90s British invasion, and the psychedelic prog of WORMSLAYER!
beardedgentlemenmusic.com
February 3, 2026 at 2:49 PM
As #KulaShaker celebrates the release of their colossal album, WORMSLAYER, @aarxn82.bsky.social catches up with frontman, Crispian Mills to talk about the writing process, his creative family, and how psyche is more important than ever.
beardedgentlemenmusic.com/2026/02/03/k...
beardedgentlemenmusic.com/2026/02/03/k...
Madonna's "Ray Of Light" is a strong contender for the most perfect pop song. If you listen to the instrumental, you can tell William Orbit composed the song to work without vocals yet retain all the energy and forward motion. What a track! Forever banger! youtu.be/3uS5lyXrbWQ?...
Madonna - Ray of Light (Instrumental)
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February 3, 2026 at 2:29 PM
Madonna's "Ray Of Light" is a strong contender for the most perfect pop song. If you listen to the instrumental, you can tell William Orbit composed the song to work without vocals yet retain all the energy and forward motion. What a track! Forever banger! youtu.be/3uS5lyXrbWQ?...
Pharrell on the Grammy stage telling me to never stop working meanwhile, I'm 43 years old, work physical labor 50 hours a week out of necessity and will probably die young like my Dad before me and Grandfather before him....
February 2, 2026 at 5:02 AM
Pharrell on the Grammy stage telling me to never stop working meanwhile, I'm 43 years old, work physical labor 50 hours a week out of necessity and will probably die young like my Dad before me and Grandfather before him....
Billie Eilish at the Grammys: "No one is illegal on stolen land..."
Me at home:
Me at home:
a man in a yellow shirt is sitting in a chair and pointing at something
ALT: a man in a yellow shirt is sitting in a chair and pointing at something
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February 2, 2026 at 3:23 AM
Billie Eilish at the Grammys: "No one is illegal on stolen land..."
Me at home:
Me at home:
I hope Chappelle Roan takes her time sitting down at the #GRAMMYs or her dress could earn her a first class ticket to the emergency room...
February 2, 2026 at 1:26 AM
I hope Chappelle Roan takes her time sitting down at the #GRAMMYs or her dress could earn her a first class ticket to the emergency room...
You could be complaining about the music on the #GRAMMYs but over at @beardedgmusic.bsky.social, I've already compiled the defacto list of the WORST music 2025 had to offer! Go check it out! Sorry.
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Worst Songs of 2025 | Bearded Gentlemen Music
The world is on fire, but we might as well add on to the dog pile. Aaron Cooper shares The Worst Songs of 2025!
beardedgentlemenmusic.com
February 2, 2026 at 1:19 AM
You could be complaining about the music on the #GRAMMYs but over at @beardedgmusic.bsky.social, I've already compiled the defacto list of the WORST music 2025 had to offer! Go check it out! Sorry.
beardedgentlemenmusic.com/2025/12/08/w...
beardedgentlemenmusic.com/2025/12/08/w...
It's a bummer that my publication, Bearded Gentlemen Music doesn't have the followers or community here on Bluesky as it did on Twitter.
If you're interested in music reviews, interviews, podcast, easays, and film discussion, please consider following (and sharing) @beardedgmusic.bsky.social
If you're interested in music reviews, interviews, podcast, easays, and film discussion, please consider following (and sharing) @beardedgmusic.bsky.social
February 1, 2026 at 8:19 PM
It's a bummer that my publication, Bearded Gentlemen Music doesn't have the followers or community here on Bluesky as it did on Twitter.
If you're interested in music reviews, interviews, podcast, easays, and film discussion, please consider following (and sharing) @beardedgmusic.bsky.social
If you're interested in music reviews, interviews, podcast, easays, and film discussion, please consider following (and sharing) @beardedgmusic.bsky.social
Sundays are for vinyl
February 1, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Sundays are for vinyl
Every morning Toby Dog is thinking about breakfast and only breakfast.
January 31, 2026 at 3:36 PM
Every morning Toby Dog is thinking about breakfast and only breakfast.
Beyond stoked to get the killer new record from Kula Shaker on vinyl! Gonna drop the needle on the wax and celebrate the cosmic purpose! Thank you Reybee, Inc.!
January 31, 2026 at 2:22 PM
Beyond stoked to get the killer new record from Kula Shaker on vinyl! Gonna drop the needle on the wax and celebrate the cosmic purpose! Thank you Reybee, Inc.!
If the guitarist in the doom metal band looks like this, you're gonna die in the pit
January 30, 2026 at 4:51 PM
If the guitarist in the doom metal band looks like this, you're gonna die in the pit
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. @lapecheband.bsky.social "AUTOTELIC is a perfect record for music fans who love big sounds and an even bigger heart. @dryvetyme.bsky.social reviews
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LAPêCHE - Autotelic | The Right Kind of '90s Revivalism - Bearded Gentlemen Music
Throughout Autotelic, LAPêCHE delivers bold and intriguing '90s alternative rock that refuses bland and generic revivalism.
beardedgentlemenmusic.com
January 30, 2026 at 3:28 PM
. @lapecheband.bsky.social "AUTOTELIC is a perfect record for music fans who love big sounds and an even bigger heart. @dryvetyme.bsky.social reviews
beardedgentlemenmusic.com/2026/01/30/l...
beardedgentlemenmusic.com/2026/01/30/l...
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Somewhere between sugary power pop and psychedelic raga, Kula Shaker returns with WORMSLAYER. A mystical listen that solidifies the band's longevity in the Brit Pop lexicon. @aarxn82.bsky.social reviews
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Kula Shaker - WORMSLAYER | The Return of Brit-Pop Mysticism - Bearded Gentlemen Music
Raga rock stalwarts Kula Shaker return with their 8th record, WORMSLAYER, proving that Brit pop always sounds better with cosmic mysticism.
beardedgentlemenmusic.com
January 23, 2026 at 5:26 PM
Somewhere between sugary power pop and psychedelic raga, Kula Shaker returns with WORMSLAYER. A mystical listen that solidifies the band's longevity in the Brit Pop lexicon. @aarxn82.bsky.social reviews
beardedgentlemenmusic.com/2026/01/23/k...
beardedgentlemenmusic.com/2026/01/23/k...
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It's hard to focus on music these days, but not making time for the things that bring us joy and make us human, is the path to losing your humanity. With that said @almightydanish.bsky.social is back with the latest SKA, PUNK & OTHER JUNK! beardedgentlemenmusic.com/2026/01/27/s...
Ska, Punk, and Other Junk | January 2026 | Bearded Gentlemen
Somehow, January 2026 was worse than expected, which makes it hard to focus on music. Nevertheless, it's time for Ska, Punk, and Other Junk.
beardedgentlemenmusic.com
January 27, 2026 at 7:41 PM
It's hard to focus on music these days, but not making time for the things that bring us joy and make us human, is the path to losing your humanity. With that said @almightydanish.bsky.social is back with the latest SKA, PUNK & OTHER JUNK! beardedgentlemenmusic.com/2026/01/27/s...
I bought this cassette 30 years ago today. FILTH PIG by Ministry. I was 13 and I *think* it was the first time I had ever bought an album on the day of its release. Still my favorite Ministry record and still relevant today. Maybe even more so than ever, tbh.
January 30, 2026 at 2:49 PM
I bought this cassette 30 years ago today. FILTH PIG by Ministry. I was 13 and I *think* it was the first time I had ever bought an album on the day of its release. Still my favorite Ministry record and still relevant today. Maybe even more so than ever, tbh.
I'm no longer a teenager but I somehow survived seeing 4 hardcore noise bands last night starting at 9pm. My ears are still ringing and my body has reminded me I have a bad knee since 11pm.
Was it worth it? Yes.
Was it worth it? Yes.
January 29, 2026 at 2:08 PM
I'm no longer a teenager but I somehow survived seeing 4 hardcore noise bands last night starting at 9pm. My ears are still ringing and my body has reminded me I have a bad knee since 11pm.
Was it worth it? Yes.
Was it worth it? Yes.
Earlier today, I had the opportunity to interview someone from a band I grew up listening to and it was pretty cool!
January 29, 2026 at 2:31 AM
Earlier today, I had the opportunity to interview someone from a band I grew up listening to and it was pretty cool!
My Wednesday as follows:
Listen to new KREATOR album.
Watch WONDERMAN.
Conduct interview with a legacy band.
Eat.
See BIRD LAW at the Empty Bottle.
Sleep.
Listen to new KREATOR album.
Watch WONDERMAN.
Conduct interview with a legacy band.
Eat.
See BIRD LAW at the Empty Bottle.
Sleep.
January 28, 2026 at 12:53 PM
My Wednesday as follows:
Listen to new KREATOR album.
Watch WONDERMAN.
Conduct interview with a legacy band.
Eat.
See BIRD LAW at the Empty Bottle.
Sleep.
Listen to new KREATOR album.
Watch WONDERMAN.
Conduct interview with a legacy band.
Eat.
See BIRD LAW at the Empty Bottle.
Sleep.
She did it. Sydney Sweeney is the only person on the entire planet that has made me, a warm blooded straight, white, American man, tired of hearing about tits....
Sydney Sweeney Didn’t Have Permission to Hang Bras on Hollywood Sign
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Sydney Sweeney posted a video on Instagram Monday, capturing herself climbing the Hollywood sign at night and draping it with …
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Sydney Sweeney posted a video on Instagram Monday, capturing herself climbing the Hollywood sign at night and draping it with …
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January 27, 2026 at 1:54 PM
She did it. Sydney Sweeney is the only person on the entire planet that has made me, a warm blooded straight, white, American man, tired of hearing about tits....
The hook in "Free Your Mind" by En Vouge sounds like the hook in Alice Cooper's "Feed My Frankenstein". Make of that what you will.
January 26, 2026 at 11:19 PM
The hook in "Free Your Mind" by En Vouge sounds like the hook in Alice Cooper's "Feed My Frankenstein". Make of that what you will.