Aaron Cooper

Underrated and Uncanny: The Hidden Gems of Horror Vol. 4 - Bearded Gentlemen Music We're all tired of the horror classics by now, so Aaron Cooper returns with the Underrated and Uncanny: The Hidden Gems Of Horror Vol 4!

Are you bored with watching the same old #horror movies every year? The Halloween season deserves better! Over at @beardedgmusic.bsky.social I'm bringing you the 4th installment of underrated recommendations! Check it out!
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I'm excited for the new Testament* today!!

*the band

Yeah thats true too. I could do the same as well

Oh for sure!! She herself was ahead of her time. I respect her as a person and an artist its just that Im not a big fan of the rest of her catalog. Not a dig, just not for me

Same!! Its really the only album I like by her tbh

Its such a beautiful record that was MEANT for vinyl

Yeah it was definitely ahead of it's time in 1996 (by sounding 25 years behind?) but its one of those extremely popular albums from back then that deserved the flowers. I agree with that hype

Remember "Shadowboxer" from Fiona Apple? Man, what a song. I was 13 when that dropped and I was obsessed with it. It still holds up today too.

Hedonic Reversal | Why The Horror Genre Feels Like Home - Bearded Gentlemen Music Ahead of the Halloween season, Coop takes a closer look at why we are so obsessed with horror movies and the idea of being scared.

Now that #Halloween season has officially started, it might be a good time to ask the question: "Why do we enjoy #horror movies so much?" Well, over at @beardedgmusic.bsky.social, I do my very best to answer that with this article! Give it a read! beardedgentlemenmusic.com/2025/10/07/h...

Hedonic Reversal | Why The Horror Genre Feels Like Home - Bearded Gentlemen Music Ahead of the Halloween season, Coop takes a closer look at why we are so obsessed with horror movies and the idea of being scared.

If the world is so terrible, how are #horror movies our form of escapism? In this piece for @beardedgmusic.bsky.social, I'm taking a closer look at Hedonic Reversal and why we love scary movies so much. Please check it out! I'm very proud of this one!

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Hedonic Reversal | Why The Horror Genre Feels Like Home - Bearded Gentlemen Music Ahead of the Halloween season, Coop takes a closer look at why we are so obsessed with horror movies and the idea of being scared.

The world is being torn apart by civil unrest, war, and genocide so why are scary movies are our form of escapism? @aarxn82.bsky.social takes a closer look at Hedonic Reversal and how #horror movies have become our safe place.
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Eddie Van Halen 1955-2020 | The Everyman Guitar God As rock mourns the loss of an icon, lets take a closer look at how Eddie Van Halen inspired every guitarist whether they know it or not.

Its the anniversary of Eddie Van Halen's passing. I remember writing this article a few hours after hearing he had passed. Its one of my favorite pieces too. beardedgentlemenmusic.com/2020/10/06/e...

That guy owes me $40

Reading commentary on Chicago from people who've never stepped foot in Chicago.

How To Leave Taylor Swift -ly Behind | A Millennial Woman's Guide A millennial white woman has written a guide with 22 female artists in 2025 that's NOT Taylor Swift and doesn't suck.

Not every millennial white woman is impressed by performative politics, Lisa Frank journal entries, or awkward songs about ...uh red woods. So our very own Kelsey has compiled a handy list you can check out if you're looking for a #TaylorSwift alternative.

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One of the most fulfilling things I've done this year has been giving to my local food pantries and donation centers. It's really hard out there for a lot of people and just knowing that I could be helping someone go to bed with a full stomach, brings me a joy I can't describe.

It's Bandcamp Friday and I know it's tempting to throw more money at billionaires, but please consider supporting INDEPENDENT artists today (not indie, the genre but artists literally independent from major label backing).

The Paradox | A Conversation at Riot Fest - Bearded Gentlemen Music On Day 3 of Riot Fest 2025, viral sensation The Paradox sits down with Coop to discuss everything from industry plants to Chicago food.

In a genre that doesn't feature many Black artists, The Paradox just might be the shot in the arm #PopPunk needs. @aarxn82.bsky.social met up with the band to talk about industry plants, overnight stardom, and the best places for authentic Chicago food.
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Yesterday I posted an interview I did and the site analytics showed that 4 people on Threads clicked on it. (2 on Bluesky) LOL

4 clicks.

The Twitter days before Peen-Lon turned it into an incel circle-jerk, my stuff would get hundreds of hits from that platform alone. Hooray for algorithms.

LOVIET - A Conversation at Riot Fest - Bearded Gentlemen Music After her opening set at Riot Fest, Loviet sits down with Coop to talk about songwriting, misogyny, and the pressures of rock n' roll!

While at Riot Fest, I caught up with Loviet to talk about songwriting, stage presence, and ever-present sexism in the music industry. Check it out at @beardedgmusic.bsky.social (photos by Oscar De Leon)

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LOVIET - A Conversation at Riot Fest - Bearded Gentlemen Music After her opening set at Riot Fest, Loviet sits down with Coop to talk about songwriting, misogyny, and the pressures of rock n' roll!

Canadian power house, @lovietmusic.bsky.social talks with @aarxn82.bsky.social at @riotfest.bsky.social to discuss songwriting, the pressure of being a woman in the music industry, and how sometimes you've got to do it yourself!
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Monday nights are for putting the records on.

Sooooo will there be a WCW-esque extravaganza in memorial of the people who got shot to death yesterday? Will there be plans on putting the victims faces on coins? Anyone? No?

Oh that's right!! I forgot that America only mourns a death when its a MAGA chad faux-christians get aroused by. Silly me.

Toby Dog is napping in the living room and looks very peaceful.

There's actually a real deodorant commercial that uses that Khia song "My Neck, My Back". I don't know if that's gross, awkward, or marketing genius.

HELMET at RIOT FEST | A Conversation with Page Hamilton - Bearded Gentlemen Music After Helmet's playthrough of BETTY at Riot Fest, Coop sits down with Page Hamilton to discuss influence, timing, and the love of that swing!

At #RiotFest I got to hang out with Page Hamilton of #HELMET to talk about influencing nu metal, geeking out over jazz, and how to manage rhythm! Check it out at @beardedgmusic.bsky.social or right here with this link:
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HELMET at RIOT FEST | A Conversation with Page Hamilton - Bearded Gentlemen Music After Helmet's playthrough of BETTY at Riot Fest, Coop sits down with Page Hamilton to discuss influence, timing, and the love of that swing!

After a blistering play through the monumental album BETTY at #RiotFest, @aarxn82.bsky.social caught up with Page Hamilton of HELMET to discuss influence, rhythm, and the importance of the swing!
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I did 3 interviews at Riot Fest over the weekend!

My goal was to have some diversity in my Riot Fest content. An interview with a woman artist (Loviet), an interview with a legacy artist (Helmet), and an interview with Black artists (The Paradox) and it feels pretty good to have achieved that.

Riot Fest 2025 - 20 Years of Change | Bearded Gentlemen Music Celebrating its 20th anniversary, Coop attends Riot Fest 2025 to experience punk, metal, hardcore, DIY, and a little self-reflection.

Representing @beardedgmusic.bsky.social I attended Riot Fest's 20th anniversary for 3 days of punk, metal, hardxore, and John Stamos. Check out my thoughts and some killer photography from Oscar De Leon!
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