MUSIC: grandson’s “INERTIA” (COOLEST NEW ARTIST THERE IS!)

Kick off the week with pure resistance fuel on COOLEST ALIVE Monday! We’re blasting INERTIA, grandson’s third studio album (Jordan Edward Benjamin, the Canadian-American alt-rock/hip-hop rebel). Dropped September 5, 2025, via his own XX Records in partnership with Create Music, produced by Mike Crossey (Arctic Monkeys, The 1975). This 10-track beast (29 minutes of chaos) includes standouts like “BRAINROT,” “SELF IMMOLATION,” “BURY YOU,” and “PULL THE TRIGGER”—all resistance anthems tackling digital apathy, societal conformity, and personal rebellion. Grandson teased it as his “heaviest and hardest yet” back in early 2024, and it delivers crunchy riffs, galvanizing hooks, and that signature fury. Crank it up and feel the inertia shatter!

The Coolest Alive Podcast with Jesse Blaze Snider.

Every Tuesday, “Coolest Alive” dives into a fantastic album worthy of your time. No stuffy reviews here, just records from across genres getting deserved praise as must-listen classics, packed with cool vibes and reasons to hit play. Tune in for the best in music weekly.

Wednesday’s “Coolest Alive” is all about comic books/graphic novels that shine bright. We’re not reviewing, we’re celebrating what makes this medium so awesome! Join us to discover a visual storytelling gem you’ll want to check out.

Thursday’s “Coolest Alive” brings the spotlight to a stellar film or TV show. Forget formal critiques, we’re here to talk about what makes live-action filmmaking so great, from epic moments to why it’s a must-watch. Catch the cinematic love every week.

Fridays are for the eclectic, think BOOKS, DOCUMENTARIES, STAGE SHOWS, VIDEO GAMES, STREET FIGHTS, or anything else not covered on Tuesday through Thursday's shows. Each week, we share something extraordinary (besides music, comics, and movies), diving into why it’s a standout in its field. Expect the unexpected every Friday as we explore the coolest picks...across ALL mediums!