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: beardedgentlemenmusic.com/2025/11/14/r...

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! beardedgentlemenmusic.com/2025/11/10/w...

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...

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: beardedgentlemenmusic.com/2025/11/12/c...

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 beardedgentlemenmusic.com/2025/11/10/w...

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" beardedgentlemenmusic.com/2025/11/05/s...

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...

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. beardedgentlemenmusic.com/2025/11/03/t...

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! beardedgentlemenmusic.com/2025/10/30/s...

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! beardedgentlemenmusic.com/2025/10/29/w...

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! beardedgentlemenmusic.com/2025/10/29/w...

[email protected] 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...

I love it when bands expand their sonic palette while still retaining their edge. And @camptrashband.bsky.social absolutely delivers the goods on Two Hundred Thousand Dollars for @cylsrecords.bsky.social. My review for @beardedgmusic.bsky.social - beardedgentlemenmusic.com/2025/10/27/c...

Somewhere between The Replacements and Fountains of Wayne, TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS sees @camptrashband.bsky.social grow in both dynamics and range. @dryvetyme.bsky.social reviews beardedgentlemenmusic.com/2025/10/27/c...

From Thrash and Punk to Soul and R&B the last couple months have been PACKED with killer music! In the latest edition of THE SHOWCASE (at @beardedgmusic.bsky.social) I'm sharing my favorite releases of the month as well as a tribute to the late D'Angelo. beardedgentlemenmusic.com/2025/10/24/t...

From Thrash, Noise, and Metal to Post-Punk, Soul, and R&B, September/October has been jam packed with music! @aarxn82.bsky.social is back with THE SHOWCASE, sharing the best releases you may have missed, as well as a tribute to D'Angelo. beardedgentlemenmusic.com/2025/10/24/t...

I love horror fiction & films and there are some great discoveries here. Just in time for the Halloween season-

People love vampires and vampires love people. But what does that say about society? Gabbo Parra takes a closer look at 3 blood-sucking movies to understand how Dracula's evolution is OUR evolution. beardedgentlemenmusic.com/2025/10/22/f...

What do Freddy Krueger, a former Beatle, Jordan Peele, purple spandex, and the house of the devil have in common? They're part of the 4th installment of CURATED TERROR, my favorite needle drops in #horror movies! Check it out at @beardedgmusic.bsky.social beardedgentlemenmusic.com/2025/10/20/c...

What do George Harrison, Freddy Krueger, purple spandex, and the House Of The Devil have in common? They relate to the 4th installment of CURATED TERROR: The Best Songs in #Horror Movies by @aarxn82.bsky.social ! Give it a read and listen! beardedgentlemenmusic.com/2025/10/20/c...

Are you tired of watching the same ol' #horror movies during the #Halloween season? Well, @aarxn82.bsky.social is back with a handful of recommendations sure to put chilla down your spine! This is Underrated & Uncanny: The Hidden Gems of Horror vol.4! beardedgentlemenmusic.com/2025/10/13/u...

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! beardedgentlemenmusic.com/2025/10/07/h...

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...

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. beardedgentlemenmusic.com/2025/10/07/h...

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. beardedgentlemenmusic.com/2025/10/06/h...

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. beardedgentlemenmusic.com/2025/10/02/t...

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) beardedgentlemenmusic.com/2025/09/30/l...

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! beardedgentlemenmusic.com/2025/09/30/l...

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! beardedgentlemenmusic.com/2025/09/23/r...

It's time for more SKA, PUNK & OTHER JUNK! Each month @almightydanish.bsky.social puts together a comprehensive list of the month's best releases from that sweet, skanking, checkered genre and its adjacent counterparts! beardedgentlemenmusic.com/2025/09/29/s...

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: beardedgentlemenmusic.com/2025/09/25/h...

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! beardedgentlemenmusic.com/2025/09/25/h...

#GreenDay, #KnockedLoose, #LambriniGirls, #Weezer, #GWAR, #Jawbreaker, #IDLES, and #Hanson? Chicago's @riotfest.bsky.social celebrated its 20th anniversary and @aarxn82.bsky.social was there to document. Check out his coverage as well as nearly 350 photos! beardedgentlemenmusic.com/2025/09/23/r...

You think your family has drama? In the latest OLD ACADEMY ANEW, Gabbo Parra takes a closer look at 1993's THE HOUSE OF THE SPIRTS beardedgentlemenmusic.com/2025/09/19/o...

Ahead of his new record, THE MISERY SUITE, @blackguyfawkes.bsky.social sits down with @almightydanish.bsky.social to answer those burning questions. beardedgentlemenmusic.com/2025/09/16/b...

With "MEGAGAGONG", DOOM GONG are no longer interested in taking you on a trip. They want to BE the trip! @aarxn82.bsky.social reviews beardedgentlemenmusic.com/2025/09/15/d...

If you're looking for thoughtful and kinetic IDM with a soul, you should listen to IXONA by Lynyn, out now on @sooperrecords.bsky.social. My review for @beardedgmusic.bsky.social - beardedgentlemenmusic.com/2025/09/11/l...

Throughout IXONA (on @sooperrecords.bsky.social ) Lynyn brings to life a rapturous brand of electronic music that’s dance-forward and crafted with refined intention. @dryvetyme.bsky.social reviews beardedgentlemenmusic.com/2025/09/11/l...

"Music just isn't as good as it used to be..." or is it? There's actually a reason why older generations don't like modern music. In LOUDER THAN IT WAS, @aarxn82.bsky.social breaks down the neuroscience of nostalgia. beardedgentlemenmusic.com/2025/09/08/l...

With 2000: IN SEARCH OF THE ENDLESS SKY, Boston's #Fleshwater has proven immense growth in just a few short years. Oscar De Leon reviews beardedgentlemenmusic.com/2025/09/03/f...

Balancing shadows and light, Kaitlyn Aurelia's GUSH is a horny electronic record with big grooves and bold ideas. @dryvetyme.bsky.social reviews: beardedgentlemenmusic.com/2025/09/02/k...

From the jump, @tei-shi.bsky.social demands the listener to listen. MAKE BELIEVE I MAKE BELIEVE is an album that will have you showing up for the vibes but staying for the craft. @dryvetyme.bsky.social reviews beardedgentlemenmusic.com/2025/08/29/t...

August was a prolific for #music! @aarxn82.bsky.social is back with the best releases of the month! #goth, #shoegaze, #metal, #soul, its all here! Check it out or get bent! beardedgentlemenmusic.com/2025/08/27/t...

As August draws to a close, @almightydanish.bsky.social is back with a compilation of the months best Ska, Punk and Other (not) Junk! beardedgentlemenmusic.com/2025/08/26/s...

I love it when a band can grow their sound and lyricism without relying on tropes or watering down their talents. "Straight Line Was a Lie" is the 4th album by @thebeths.bsky.social, and I wrote about it for @beardedgmusic.bsky.social. beardedgentlemenmusic.com/2025/08/25/t...

With songs about longing, family, and creativity, THE STRAIGHT LINE WAS A LIE sees @thebeths.bsky.social balance brooding introversion and starry-eyed determination, proving one can grow up with resorting to routines. @dryvetyme.bsky.social reviews beardedgentlemenmusic.com/2025/08/25/t...

For their 10th record, "private music", #Deftones doesn't make music for the masses but the hard to find, locked-away spaces. Not with nostalgia or reinvention but a legacy in motion. @aarxn82.bsky.social reviews. beardedgentlemenmusic.com/2025/08/23/d...

I reviewed the new album from The Planet Smashers today at @beardedgmusic.bsky.social - you should read it. #ska beardedgentlemenmusic.com/2025/08/22/t...

Montreal's The Planet Smashers are back with their tenth full-length, On The Dancefloor, out today on Stomp Records. @almightydanish.bsky.social took some time away from having it on repeat to write down some of his thoughts. Check it out below! beardedgentlemenmusic.com/2025/08/22/t...

At this point in their careers, most bands have fizzled out. But #Pile are still shape shifting. SUNSHINE AND BALANCE BEAMS isn't just proof of life, it's proof they're essential. @aarxn82.bsky.social reviews beardedgentlemenmusic.com/2025/08/18/p...