Lover of noise rock, supporter of independence creatives, horror creator, and beloved BGM contributor @brandonperras.bsky.social returns to share the only thing that didn't suck about 2025. This is Brandon's TOP ALBUMS OF 2025! beardedgentlemenmusic.com/2026/01/05/b...

Man, 2025 was a wild year. But at least the music was good! Over at @beardedgmusic.bsky.social I'm talking about the Top 25 Albums of 2025! Please give it a read! FACS, De La Soul, deftones, The Lemonheads, Ganser and MORE! Please read and share! beardedgentlemenmusic.com/2025/12/18/c...

Despite the world being a blazing dumpster fire, 2025 was stacked with stellar album releases from Deftones, Kreeps, Model/Actriz , FACS, Ministry, GBV, Tunic, Soundwire, Kemi Ade and MORE! @aarxn82.bsky.social shares the TOP 25 ALBUMS OF 2025! beardedgentlemenmusic.com/2025/12/18/c...

Acid Bath took to The Salt Shed in Chicago to prove once and for all that they have always been every bit as intense, commanding, and meaningful as their peers. Oscar De Leon reports. beardedgentlemenmusic.com/2025/12/17/a...

At times, 2025 has been a weird, wacky, and soul-deadening year. Thankfully, I managed to enjoy some really amazing music along the way. Check out my Top 25 Albums of 2025 over at @beardedgmusic.bsky.social. beardedgentlemenmusic.com/2025/12/11/a...

Dane is up next with his Top 25 Albums of 2025 list. As expected, it’s a list dominated by ska and punk, but there are some surprises in there as well! beardedgentlemenmusic.com/2025/12/15/d... #bestof2025 #albumoftheyear #aoty #ska #punk

My Top 25 Albums of 2025 has been published at @beardedgmusic.bsky.social … you should go check it out. beardedgentlemenmusic.com/2025/12/15/d...

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...

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...

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. beardedgentlemenmusic.com/2025/12/08/w...

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 beardedgentlemenmusic.com/2025/12/05/f...

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 beardedgentlemenmusic.com/2025/11/25/k...

My last Ska, Punk, and Other Junk column of the year is live now at @beardedgmusic.bsky.social - you should go check it out! beardedgentlemenmusic.com/2025/11/24/s...

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? beardedgentlemenmusic.com/2025/12/02/t...

'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...

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. beardedgentlemenmusic.com/2025/12/04/r...

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 beardedgentlemenmusic.com/2025/12/02/t...

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 beardedgentlemenmusic.com/2025/11/25/k...

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...

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

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! beardedgentlemenmusic.com/2025/11/21/t... #metal #punk #noise #hardcore #soul #rock #indie #music #musicreviews

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: beardedgentlemenmusic.com/2025/11/20/d...

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...

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 beardedgentlemenmusic.com/2025/11/17/p...

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...

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...