In this edition of Crystal Lake Confessional, we take a closer look at how each film in the Friday the 13th franchise explores trauma.

On Episode 498 of Switched On Pop, Carly Rae Jepsen opened up about her songwriting process. As a fan of her music, I found the entire discussion  entertaining, as she is charming and thoughtful. The ...

On Episode 498 of Switched On Pop, Carly Rae Jepsen opened up about her songwriting process. As a fan of her music, I found the entire discussion  entertaining, as she is charming and thoughtful. The ...

1957's SWEET SMELL OF SUCCESS operates under the motto "use or be used", but in this edition of OLD ACADEMY ANEW asks "is it a choice?"

The Indie Inspection takes over The Showcase for September 2026 with reviews of Logan Lynn, Perennial, Meg Lui, Index, The Tubs, and more.

A head of their set on Day 2 of Riot Fest 2026, Oscar catches up with Luther Manhole of Chat Pile to discuss the world around them.

The Indie Inspection takes over The Showcase for September 2026 with reviews of Logan Lynn, Perennial, Meg Lui, Index, The Tubs, and more.

September might just be Dane Jackson's favorite month, only made better with the amount of amazing ska, punk, and other junk that came out.

Coop catches up with Deanna Belos of SINCERE ENGINEER to talk everything from hometown pride, Chicago tropes, and what Malort tastes like.

The Indie Inspection takes over The Showcase for September 2026 with reviews of Logan Lynn, Perennial, Meg Lui, Index, The Tubs, and more.

Coop catches up with Deanna Belos of SINCERE ENGINEER to talk everything from hometown pride, Chicago tropes, and what Malort tastes like.

September might just be Dane Jackson's favorite month, only made better with the amount of amazing ska, punk, and other junk that came out.

Coop catches up with Greet Death on Day 1 of Riot Fest 2026 to chat about catharsis, soundchecks, and horror movies.

Coop catches up with Greet Death on Day 1 of Riot Fest 2026 to chat about catharsis, soundchecks, and horror movies.

Coop catches up with Aislinn Ritchie and Esteban Santana of GLIXEN at Riot Fest to chat about shoegaze, and GWAR crashes the party.

Coop catches up with Aislinn Ritchie and Esteban Santana of GLIXEN at Riot Fest to chat about shoegaze, and GWAR crashes the party.

On Hotel Usona, Protomartyr gets philosophical and political while delivering blistering noise rock with operatic ambitions.

On Hotel Usona, Protomartyr gets philosophical and political while delivering blistering noise rock with operatic ambitions.

On Hotel Usona, Protomartyr gets philosophical and political while delivering blistering noise rock with operatic ambitions.

Despite weather and scheduling conflicts, Riot Fest 2026 taught Coop the value of weathering the storm with punk rock perseverance!

Despite weather and scheduling conflicts, Riot Fest 2026 taught Coop the value of weathering the storm with punk rock perseverance!

The Bad Time Records Tour rolled into Hamtramck, Michigan to treat fans to one big ska punk family reunion. Fun was had by all.

For their 6th reunion album THERE NEAR and 13th overall, DINOSAUR JR still refuse to reinvent the wheel. But why would they?

For their 6th reunion album THERE NEAR and 13th overall, DINOSAUR JR still refuse to reinvent the wheel. But why would they?

The only thing hotter than climate change this month are the selections for the August Ska, Punk, and Other Junk column. Good job Dane!

On Nine, Russian Circles delivers its iconic brand of instrumental post-metal by showcasing artistic growth instead of sitting still.

On Nine, Russian Circles delivers its iconic brand of instrumental post-metal by showcasing artistic growth instead of sitting still.

From noise, metal, punk, and thrash to rock, soul, goth, and more, The Showcase has Coop sharing the music you SHOULD be listening to!

From noise, metal, punk, and thrash to rock, soul, goth, and more, The Showcase has Coop sharing the music you SHOULD be listening to!

For the first time in over a decade, Tomahawk graces the stage at Chicago's Riviera Theater along with Melvins in tow.

Good Charlotte, Live Nation, and Veeps are trying to kill music journalism by purchasing publications and laying off all of the writers.

Good Charlotte, Live Nation, and Veeps are trying to kill music journalism by purchasing publications and laying off all of the writers.

With her debut single "I Love My Robot", Sheri Moon Zombie takes aim at AI as she weaponizes self-awareness to avoid criticism of her art.

The summer heat is blazing, and the hits are out in full force with the July 2026 Ska, Punk, and Other Junk column from Dane Jackson.

Anchored by former members of Taking Back Sunday, the debut album album from ME. is a reckoning for finding your way back to old friends.

On Nothing I Can't Undo, Taylor Bickett delivers a rousing and emotional debut album packed with big feelings and excellent lyrics.

From noise, metal, punk, and thrash to rock, soul, goth, and more, The Showcase has Coop sharing the music you SHOULD be listening to!

From noise, metal, punk, and thrash to rock, soul, goth, and more, The Showcase has Coop sharing the music you SHOULD be listening to!

From noise, metal, punk, and thrash to rock, soul, goth, and more, The Showcase has Coop sharing the music you SHOULD be listening to!

In this edition of OLD ACADEMY ANEW, Gabbo takes a closer look at the 1949 comedy/drama, A LETTER TO THREE WIVES

Waltz Into The Water is a weird album from da.daer, but it's also a record by this publication's owner and a former writer, so.

On Nothing I Can't Undo, Taylor Bickett delivers a rousing and emotional debut album packed with big feelings and excellent lyrics.

An unvarnished look at how the pattern recognition of AI music cannot replicate the human soul, sacrifice, and authenticity of song.

Good things come to those who wait ... especially when the delay is ska-related. Here's the June 2026 Ska, Punk, and Other Junk.

NOW 3 is the perfect relic of a time when tips were frosted, clips were butterflies, and we were all ready for a future that didn't happen.

Without monolith events, pop culture is currently devouring itself while the consumer argues over ticket sales and chart positions.

Without monolith events, pop culture is currently devouring itself while the consumer argues over ticket sales and chart positions.

Riot Fest has announced its 2026 lineup, but before you complain about all 100 bands, Coop reminds you it's like an Italian beef sandwich.