Aaron Cooper
@aarxn82.bsky.social
writer/editor at BeardedGentlemenMusic.com - co-host of Crushed Monocle Podcast - photographer - musician - misfit
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Got my Kreeps "Bad Voodoo/The Dead Sled" (from Red Dead Revolver: Undead Nightmare) 45 in the mail and my dude, Dom threw in a personalized autographed test pressing! Make America Goth Again!
November 15, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Got my Kreeps "Bad Voodoo/The Dead Sled" (from Red Dead Revolver: Undead Nightmare) 45 in the mail and my dude, Dom threw in a personalized autographed test pressing! Make America Goth Again!
This is the best I can do in the south Chicago burbs. It's fine.
November 12, 2025 at 4:07 AM
This is the best I can do in the south Chicago burbs. It's fine.
Toby Dog saw that I was eating a PB&J sandwich and was insulted that he didn't get one.
November 12, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Toby Dog saw that I was eating a PB&J sandwich and was insulted that he didn't get one.
Toby Dog looking good, feeling good after his bath
November 9, 2025 at 2:45 AM
Toby Dog looking good, feeling good after his bath
Every time I see Zohran Mamdani, I always think it's Charlie Cox
November 5, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Every time I see Zohran Mamdani, I always think it's Charlie Cox
The only thing Elvis and Trump have in common is, they both prefer 14 year olds.
November 1, 2025 at 1:12 AM
The only thing Elvis and Trump have in common is, they both prefer 14 year olds.
I acquired this guitar today (thanks Uncle Charlie!). It's an Epiphone Dove. White typically isn't my color lol but this is actually pretty nice! Can't wait to break it in!
October 27, 2025 at 10:16 PM
I acquired this guitar today (thanks Uncle Charlie!). It's an Epiphone Dove. White typically isn't my color lol but this is actually pretty nice! Can't wait to break it in!
I mean, it's the Halloween season after all...
October 26, 2025 at 8:42 PM
I mean, it's the Halloween season after all...
I have a Tobydog with those same innocent puppy eyes
October 14, 2025 at 3:57 PM
I have a Tobydog with those same innocent puppy eyes
Reading commentary on Chicago from people who've never stepped foot in Chicago.
October 6, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Reading commentary on Chicago from people who've never stepped foot in Chicago.
Monday nights are for putting the records on.
September 30, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Monday nights are for putting the records on.
Toby Dog is napping in the living room and looks very peaceful.
September 27, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Toby Dog is napping in the living room and looks very peaceful.
Excuse me but would you just look at Toby Dog? He is a very good boy who likes all the treatos
September 13, 2025 at 3:23 AM
Excuse me but would you just look at Toby Dog? He is a very good boy who likes all the treatos
heart. When I think of the world losing a genuinely good person like that, it puts a deep feeling of sadness in my soul. I wish there was something I could say to comfort the friends and loved ones who must continue on in this mysterious life but there really isn't. RIP Mrs. Polly Holliday.
September 11, 2025 at 1:53 PM
heart. When I think of the world losing a genuinely good person like that, it puts a deep feeling of sadness in my soul. I wish there was something I could say to comfort the friends and loved ones who must continue on in this mysterious life but there really isn't. RIP Mrs. Polly Holliday.
Get a load of this creature, creeping around on my fender this morning.
September 9, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Get a load of this creature, creeping around on my fender this morning.
It was #NationalBeardDay (and this isn't a mug shot)
September 7, 2025 at 4:08 AM
It was #NationalBeardDay (and this isn't a mug shot)
Some of y'all ain't ever had a Pizza Puff and it shows ...
September 6, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Some of y'all ain't ever had a Pizza Puff and it shows ...
A photo I took pertaining to an essay I'm working on for next week!
September 3, 2025 at 3:17 AM
A photo I took pertaining to an essay I'm working on for next week!
One of Toby Dog's favorite toys is this Jason plushie. As you can see, Mr.Voorhees has already lost a paw...
September 1, 2025 at 2:37 PM
One of Toby Dog's favorite toys is this Jason plushie. As you can see, Mr.Voorhees has already lost a paw...
See? He's alive and in perfect health. In fact, he's heading out for another 18 holes today! Everything is fine! God bless America or whatever
August 31, 2025 at 12:06 PM
See? He's alive and in perfect health. In fact, he's heading out for another 18 holes today! Everything is fine! God bless America or whatever
Toby Dog doesn't like hot temperatures when outside, but inside he loves to lay in the sun. What a fickle little dog.
August 28, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Toby Dog doesn't like hot temperatures when outside, but inside he loves to lay in the sun. What a fickle little dog.
I was talking to a friend earlier about recording studios. It made me really miss that one studio I spent so much time in. Its no longer there these days and it makes me sad. Here's a few shots from a while back (including a session where I'm laying down bass in the control room lol)
August 26, 2025 at 4:44 AM
I was talking to a friend earlier about recording studios. It made me really miss that one studio I spent so much time in. Its no longer there these days and it makes me sad. Here's a few shots from a while back (including a session where I'm laying down bass in the control room lol)
I made some potential cover-art for an article I'm working on. I thought it looked cool.
August 24, 2025 at 3:20 AM
I made some potential cover-art for an article I'm working on. I thought it looked cool.
I love this little guy so much. He's the Toby Dog and he's a good boy.
August 22, 2025 at 4:03 AM
I love this little guy so much. He's the Toby Dog and he's a good boy.