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APN's Top 25 Albums of 2025 | Bearded Gentlemen Music It's been a crappy year across the globe, but APN still cobbled together his top 25 albums of 2025 for everyone to enjoy.

2025 was not a good year for humanity. However, it was stellar for music! From #ChatPile and #LilyAllen to #SUMAC and #KPopDemonHunters, @dryvetyme.bsky.social shares his personal favorite albums of 2025! beardedgentlemenmusic.com/2025/12/11/a...

APN's Top 25 Albums of 2025 | Bearded Gentlemen Music It's been a crappy year across the globe, but APN still cobbled together his top 25 albums of 2025 for everyone to enjoy.

Well, 2025 sucked, but I still listened to some outstanding music by some incredible artists.

Here are my Top 25 Albums of 2025 at @beardedgmusic.bsky.social: beardedgentlemenmusic.com/2025/12/11/a...

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!

Rock is dead, the charts moved on from Hip-Hop, and Pop has given up. So what are we supposed to listen to? From #TaylorSwift, #TateMcRae, to #NIN and #GnR, @aarxn82.bsky.social has listened to the bad so you don't have to. This is THE WORST SONGS OF 2025.
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FRANKENSTEIN (2025) - A MONSTROUS REVELATION - Bearded Gentlemen Music Guillermo del Toro's reinvention of the iconic FRANKENSTEIN doesn't lecture about playing God, but puts parental truama into perspective.

With #FRANKENSTEIN, Guillermo Del Toro finally brings his passion project to life. But what is he really trying to say with this reimagining? Gabbo Parra reviews

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Kreeps - Cheers From The Afterlife | Beyond Grief and Redemption - Bearded Gentlemen Music With CHEERS FROM THE AFTERLIFE, Kreeps trade gothic murder ballads for doomgaze that's both haunting and vulnerable.

With CHEERS FROM THE AFTERLIFE, Kreeps have traded gothic comic book camp for an emotional tapestry of faded home movies stitched together with heartache and grace. Check my full review at @beardedgmusic.bsky.social
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Ska, Punk, and Other Junk | November 2025 | Bearded Gentlemen Before heading into the busiest time of the year, Dane Jackson returns with his final Ska, Punk, and Other Junk column of 2025.

My last Ska, Punk, and Other Junk column of the year is live now at @beardedgmusic.bsky.social - you should go check it out!

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The Beths and The Risk of Gifting Music - Bearded Gentlemen Music Mac shares a story about the risk and reward of gifting an album from The Beths to a colleague and why we should gift more music.

For the late night crowd, check out my latest article on @beardedgmusic.bsky.social and let me know the best tape, CD, or album you received as a gift?

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Ronnie Martin Christmas Music Interview | Bearded Gentlemen Ronnie Martin talks to Adam P. Newton about his love for Christmas music, how he makes it, and what gets him excited for the season.

'Tis the season to enjoy Christmas music, so I decided to chat with @ronniemartin.bsky.social about his love of the holiday and what inspires him to craft such excellent tunes.

My interview at @beardedgmusic.bsky.social - beardedgentlemenmusic.com/2025/12/04/r...

Ronnie Martin Christmas Music Interview | Bearded Gentlemen Ronnie Martin talks to Adam P. Newton about his love for Christmas music, how he makes it, and what gets him excited for the season.

With over 30 albums under his belt, @ronniemartin.bsky.social has covered it all. But one of his favorite genres is #holiday music. @dryvetyme.bsky.social sits down with Martin to discuss his career and what makes the perfect #Christmas song.
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The Beths and The Risk of Gifting Music - Bearded Gentlemen Music Mac shares a story about the risk and reward of gifting an album from The Beths to a colleague and why we should gift more music.

Gifting music can be risky, especially if you're not sure what kind of music the individual regularly listens to. However, @rmac53b.bsky.social shares his experience gambling with the latest record from @thebeths.bsky.social
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Kreeps - Cheers From The Afterlife | Beyond Grief and Redemption - Bearded Gentlemen Music With CHEERS FROM THE AFTERLIFE, Kreeps trade gothic murder ballads for doomgaze that's both haunting and vulnerable.

With CHEERS FROM THE AFTERLIFE, Kreeps have traded gothic comicbook camp for an emotional tapestry of faded home movies stitched together with heartache and grace. @aarxn82.bsky.social reviews
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Ska, Punk, and Other Junk | November 2025 | Bearded Gentlemen Before heading into the busiest time of the year, Dane Jackson returns with his final Ska, Punk, and Other Junk column of 2025.

It's time for another SKA, PUNK, AND OTHER JUNK! @almightydanish.bsky.social shares the absolute best November releases from Skan adjacent genres! beardedgentlemenmusic.com/2025/11/24/s...

The Showcase - November 2025 - Bearded Gentlemen Music From soul to goth, thrash to soul, and post-punk, Coop shares his favorite releases of the month in The Showcase November 2025!

In the latest edition of THE SHOWCASE at @beardedgmusic.bsky.social, I'm sharing my favorite records of the last few weeks! Noise rock, metal, R&B, hardcore, and even Mavis Staples? Check it out! beardedgentlemenmusic.com/2025/11/21/t...

#metal #punk #noise #hardcore #soul #rock #indie #music

The Showcase - November 2025 - Bearded Gentlemen Music From soul to goth, thrash to soul, and post-punk, Coop shares his favorite releases of the month in The Showcase November 2025!

Everything sucks right now but we're still thankful for GOOD music! In the November edition of THE SHOWCASE, @aarxn82.bsky.social shares his favorite releases of the month!
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#metal #punk #noise #hardcore #soul #rock #indie #music #musicreviews

Danny Brown at The Vic Theatre | Hyperpop Alive in Stardust - Bearded Gentlemen Music Danny Brown takes over Chicago's Vic Theatre where his STARDUST record comes alive in all its hyperpop glory!

The legendary #DannyBrown recently took over The Vic Theatre in Chicago to bring STARDUST alive in all of its hyperpop glory! Oscar De Leon reports:
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Beneath You | General Hermitude Interview | Bearded Gentlemen Ahead of the release of their debut full-length album, Beneath You members Serge Verkhovsky and Mary Diridon answer some questions.

Serge Verkhovsky and Mary Diridon from Beneath You, talk with @almightydanish.bsky.social about their new album, as well as how far they've come since their formation during the COVID pandemic beardedgentlemenmusic.com/2025/11/19/b...

Pixel Grip at The Metro | Percepticide In The Flesh - Bearded Gentlemen Music Chicago's Pixel Grip brings percepticide to life at The Metro and prove how they've become hometown favorites.

From playing a noon slot at Riot Fest to selling out at The Metro, #PixelGrip has made Chicago into an industrial victory lap! Oscar De Leon reviews
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Ronnie Martin - Evergreen Melodie Album Review | BGM With Evergreen Melodie, Ronnie Martin conjures up the feelings, moods, and nostalgia of Christmas without being too sentimental.

If you're in the mood for a synth-pop Christmas album that embraces nostalgia while avoiding cliches, then you should check out "Evergreen Melodie" by @ronniemartin.bsky.social.

My review for @beardedgmusic.bsky.social - beardedgentlemenmusic.com/2025/11/14/r...

Ronnie Martin - Evergreen Melodie Album Review | BGM With Evergreen Melodie, Ronnie Martin conjures up the feelings, moods, and nostalgia of Christmas without being too sentimental.

By ignoring tired #Christmas cliches and tropes EVERGREEN MELODIE sees @ronniemartin.bsky.social forge his own path for #holiday music by creating something new and inspired. @dryvetyme.bsky.social reviews:
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WICCANS - PHASE IV | The Unpredictable Future of Hardcore - Bearded Gentlemen Music WICCANS, the noisy quintet from Denton, TX, returns after 8 years with PHASE IV, a brutal premonition of the future of hardcore.

Texas noise rock legends WICCANS have returned with PHASE IV, further proving they are one of the most interesting acts in Hardcore. Check out my full review at @beardedgmusic.bsky.social!

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Catherine Brookman | If a Song Fades Out, It's Playing Forever Somewhere On "If a Song Fades Out, It's Playing Forever Somewhere," Catherine Brookman creates neo-classical electro-pop with a gothic edge.

It might be her debut full-length album, but Catherine Brookman delivers a powerhouse fusion of neo-classical, goth, and ambient electro.

My review of "If a Song Fades Out, It's Playing Forever Somewhere" for @beardedgmusic.bsky.social - beardedgentlemenmusic.com/2025/11/12/c...

Catherine Brookman | If a Song Fades Out, It's Playing Forever Somewhere On "If a Song Fades Out, It's Playing Forever Somewhere," Catherine Brookman creates neo-classical electro-pop with a gothic edge.

With her debut record "If a Song Fades Out, It's Playing Forever Somewhere" Catherine Brookman fuses electro, goth, and neo-classical experience that only gets better with multiple listens. @dryvetyme.bsky.social reviews:

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WICCANS - PHASE IV | The Unpredictable Future of Hardcore - Bearded Gentlemen Music WICCANS, the noisy quintet from Denton, TX, returns after 8 years with PHASE IV, a brutal premonition of the future of hardcore.

After nearly two decades of sporadic eruptions, WICCANS remain one of #hardcore's few unpredictable forces. PHASE IV proves that even after long silence, they can still be loud, unrelenting, and completely their own. @aarxn82.bsky.social reviews

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Sad Snack - Interview and Vending Machine Premiere | BGM Dane interviews Sad Snack, a ska band from San Francisco, CA, while also premiering the title track of their upcoming album, Vending Machine.

Ahead of their debut, @sadsnack.bsky.social sits down with @almightydanish.bsky.social to chat about live shows, protests, band dynamics, and the premier of their latest single "Vending Machine"

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The Belair Lip Bombs Again Album Review | Bearded Gentlemen Throughout the ten songs of Again, The Belair Lip Bombs deliver catchy rock music with countrified hooks, thoughtful lyrics, and warm vocals.

If you're in the mood for some rockin' alt-country with smart songwriting, then you should check out AGAIN, the new album by The Belair Lip Bombs on @thirdmanrecords.bsky.social.

My @beardedgmusic.bsky.social review: beardedgentlemenmusic.com/2025/11/03/t...

The Belair Lip Bombs Again Album Review | Bearded Gentlemen Throughout the ten songs of Again, The Belair Lip Bombs deliver catchy rock music with countrified hooks, thoughtful lyrics, and warm vocals.

How could anyone believe rock is dead when The Belair Lip Bombs are making the kind of music that sticks to your ribs and subconscious? Check out @dryvetyme.bsky.social's full review of AGAIN.
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Ska, Punk, and Other Junk | October 2025 | Bearded Gentlemen The world is scary enough lately. Dane Jackson features all the great new music that kept him going this month as he watched the world burn.

If Ska, Punk, and other Junk is your fancy, @almightydanish.bsky.social has you covered with...well.. SKA, PUNK and Other Junk! Check out October's installment now!
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Weekend Rentals | Silent Rage (1982) - Bearded Gentlemen Music Have you ever wanted to see Michael Myers get a roundhouse kick to the face by Chuck Norris? Well, SILENT RAGE is the movie for you!

What happens when you put Chuck Norris against Temu Michael Myers? You get SILENT RAGE! Iron your karate denim because over at @beardedgmusic.bsky.social I'm taking a closer look at this reverse-sidekick, mustache'd #horror action B movie extravaganza!
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Weekend Rentals | Silent Rage (1982) - Bearded Gentlemen Music Have you ever wanted to see Michael Myers get a roundhouse kick to the face by Chuck Norris? Well, SILENT RAGE is the movie for you!

Did you know Chuck Norris did a slasher movie? Closing out our month-long Halloween #horror celebration, @aarxn82.bsky.social takes a closer look at what happens when you pit a murderous monster against roundhouse kicks and action denim in SILENT RAGE!
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.@dryvetyme.bsky.social from @beardedgmusic.bsky.social reviewed the new @camptrashband.bsky.social LP "Two Hundred Thousand Dollars" that drops FRIDAY: "Camp Trash have developed defined melodies that revel in snap and heart without feeling forced"

Review: beardedgentlemenmusic.com/2025/10/27/c...