I saw Model/Actriz last night and they didn't take the stage until after 11pm. I'm up and out the door for work and I'm 43 years old. I'm invincible.

With WALTZ INTO THE WATER, da.daer evolves from avant-garde dark wave to industrial romanticism. @aarxn82.bsky.social reviews beardedgentlemenmusic.com/2026/07/17/d...

Rise and slime you depraved degenerates. Let's go breathe smoke, kill the planet, and throw blood money at xenophobic corporations and racist institutions putting their boots on our necks after licking them like an ice cream cone.

Yo its @almightydanish.bsky.social's birthday! His choice of music makes me want to throw myself into incoming traffic, but he is beyond a great dude and deserves all the big fat Happy Birthdays!

This heat isn't too bad today. Sure, there isn't a shade tree for miles. I have sunglasses. Maybe I'll just work faster? Drink plenty of water, ya know? This is fine....

2 days ago we saw the moldy feet of Mitch McConnell as they rolled his rag-doll body into the back of an ambulance, and this morning we heard Lindsey Graham died of a mysterious, sudden illness. We're in the "Layla (Piano Exit)" portion of this movie, aren't we?

Today at work I had a little altercation with some angry bees. Was I Thomas J'd? Absolutely not. Stung 3 times on the neck but I lived to tell about it. Maybe this is my villain origin story?

I love seeing my friends and loved ones releasing albums, getting to photograph big shows, opening a new store, publishing books, making films, sharing articles, getting married, starting families... all of it. It just brings me joy to see people I care for, having joy. That's very important to me.

My 2 very close friends just released an album on cassette on Knuckles On Stun Records. It would be dope AF if we could get it to sell out on it's first day of release! www.knucklesonstun.com/shop/p/dadaer

Mitch McConnell has been resting and working from home. *Mitch McConnell at home:

AI music not only hurts the environment and it steals from actual artists, but it also lacks SOUL. In this piece at @beardedgmusic.bsky.social, I talk about the element in legitimate art that CAN'T be replicated by a prompt. Please check it out! beardedgentlemenmusic.com/2026/07/06/f...

Environmental issues and theft aside, #AI is missing a vital aspect of art and it affects every genre from #Pop, #Metal, and even #Christian music. @aarxn82.bsky.social takes a closer look at the dangers of empty promises and faking a feeling. beardedgentlemenmusic.com/2026/07/06/f...

"Yankee Rose" by David Lee Roth is the only cool patriotic song. It counts because he says 'firecracker' and ' 4th of July' in it.

I wonder if the Diane in the Material Issue song is the same person in the Husker Du song?

Toby Dog is NOT feeling this heat today...

In "Night Moves", I wonder what song from 1962 Bob was singing to himself? I bet it was "Monster Mash". That rules.

Chicago Marie Illinois, girl what are you doing? It's 8:30 am and it's already 97 degrees? Are you TRYING to kill me today?

They're playing "Ray Of Light" in this Popeye's and I've eaten all 5 strips, red beans and rice, and a biscuit in about 40 seconds.

Oh, my drink at 7 Brew was free today? Somebody up there likes me, I guess.

A big birthday shout out to one of my closest friends @dryvetyme.bsky.social!! An impec writer, editor, father, friend, and just an all around great human being!! Happy Birthday my dude!!

Released in December of 1999, NOW Vol. 3 signified the end of the 90s. Over at @beardedgmusic.bsky.social I do a breakdown of this compilation album that features All-Stars, an American Woman, asks your age again, and did it all for the nookie... beardedgentlemenmusic.com/2026/06/22/n...

With Smash Mouth, Will Smith, and an American Woman, NOW vol.3 not only signaled the official end of the 90s, it also screamed the timeless truth: man cannot in fact, live on nookie alone... @aarxn82.bsky.social takes an in-depth look at the third NOW comp. beardedgentlemenmusic.com/2026/06/22/n...

I've had these Chucks since 2006 and they're STILL intact! I think this is the second set of laces though (replaced in maybe 2015 or so?)

Remember when we used to talk about whether a movie or album was actually GOOD? These days, we just look at the box office receipts or streaming charts. @aarxn82.bsky.social explores how unpaid data analysts have replaced monolithic events in pop culture. beardedgentlemenmusic.com/2026/06/11/d...

Mapped out all the chapters of this stupid book I'm writing about me being an idiot. Then once I finish writing, I have to change the stupid names of all the stupid characters so none of the real life idiot counterparts get upset with me for being an idiot and writing about all this stupid stuff.

Remember when we used to talk about whether a movie or album was actually GOOD? Niw we just look at the box office receipts or streaming charts. Over at @beardedgmusic.bsky.social I'm taking about how unpaid data analysts have replaced monolithic events. beardedgentlemenmusic.com/2026/06/11/d...

BREAKING: President Trump has named Radu from Subspecies as the new Attorney General

The year is 2026 and the song "Amos Moses" is still a bop that didn't have to go as hard as it did. I too was named after a man of the cloth *beeedly beeedly ba donk ba danka donk donk danka donk*

The @riotfest.bsky.social lineup is here! 101 bands is a little overwhelming but as a Chicago native, I've put together a little guide and a reminder that #RiotFest is very similar to an Italian beef sandwich: messy and delicious. So check it out ya jag! beardedgentlemenmusic.com/2026/06/01/r...

So @riotfest.bsky.social has dropped their massive lineup and to make things less overwhelming, Chicago native @aarxn82.bsky.social has itemized each band by genre and reminds everyone that #RiotFest is basically one giant beef sandwich.. beardedgentlemenmusic.com/2026/06/01/r...

Tonight I wrote a stupid chapter in a stupid book I've inadvertently started writing that's stupid and semi-autobiographical because I'm stupid. It felt good even though it kinda made me cry. I might even be the last stupid chapter of the stupid book if I'm being honest.

In a statement on her social media platform, it has been revealed that Angela Viracco has backed out of performing at the Freedom 250 Concert Series...

With HURT PEOPLE HURT, @pig-band-official.bsky.social goes beyond horny industrial rock while retaining the charismatic depravity of the legendary Raymond Watts. Check out my full review at @beardedgmusic.bsky.social ! beardedgentlemenmusic.com/2026/05/27/p...

Bridging high-concept art rock with human vulnerability, HURT PEOPLE HURT sees @pig-band-official.bsky.social explore soundscapes outside horny industrial while still playing to the legendary strengths of Raymond Watts. @aarxn82.bsky.social reviews beardedgentlemenmusic.com/2026/05/27/p...

You know what's a trope I *really* hope goes away? The overly brooding 'dramatization' remix of pop songs in trailers. Do we really need this done to "Ring My Bell", "Into The Mystic" or Kylie Minogue's "Can't Get You Out Of My Head"?

Is there a better feeling than leaving a show and drinking an ice cold Coca-Cola?

Here's an article where I'm talking about my favorite records this month. Theres some punk, thrash, avant garde, and even a little bit about Michael Jackson. Please give it a read and share! Discover new stuff that might bring you joy. beardedgentlemenmusic.com/2026/05/21/t...

In the May edition of THE SHOWCASE, @aarxn82.bsky.social shares the best new music the scene has to offer! #Noise, #Soul, #Goth, #Pop, and #Thrash are fully represented! Featuring Cola, Terror, Stephanie Nicole, Old Coffins, Baratro, PLOT, and MORE! beardedgentlemenmusic.com/2026/05/21/t...

Inde Navarrette in OBSESSION is just doing a really good Sarah Silverman impersonation

The city winks a sleepless eye...

I can't afford gas or groceries and bro is driving around in a....uh... Lamberari 5000 with a license plate that says SEEYAA.

Photography extraordinare Oscar De Leon was a casual fan of @tmbg.bsky.social but seeing them in Chicago changed all of that. His full review and photos here beardedgentlemenmusic.com/2026/05/11/t...

Happy Mothra's Day to all the mommas and baddies out there.

My back is killing me and I don't have health insurance. Maybe I could go to a local jack-shack and try to get a legitimate massage? At this point, I'm desperate.

Gwen has ALWAYS been this annoying as well as an opportunist culture vulture always looking for the next grift. But ANY TIME I said, you all said I was the evil, woman-hating misogynist. Now the same people (not @sad13.horse) are pretending like they weren't enamored by this woman for decades.

Hey hey! Its ya boy, Baclofen Jones! Come on yall, let's get....uh... relaxed?

It's #BandcampFriday! It's time to support indie artists! If you're looking for some new music, here's a piece I wrote sharing my thoughts on the best releases of April! Got some #shoegaze, #soul, #metal, #pop, #noise and more! Check it out! beardedgentlemenmusic.com/2026/04/30/t...

As April draws to a close, @aarxn82.bsky.social takes a look at the best records released this month in THE SHOWCASE! Featuring music from Abrams, Vomitory, Yaya Bey, Dovetail Joint, Maranatha, Velvet Graves and MORE! beardedgentlemenmusic.com/2026/04/30/t... #music #reviews #noise #metal #indie

Me, gets invited somewhere by friends: "I'd probably rather die than go." Me, doesn't get invited somewhere by friends: "That's kind of rude."

Nothing wrong with spinning some deftones at 10pm