Month: December 2015

Posted on: December 27, 2015 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Checking in with Mike Masch

Today, we are speaking with Ann Arbor’s Mike Masch. Can you give us a little background information about yourself? I’ve been playing the piano since I was about 5 years old. My dad also sings in a choir and music was always a part of my life growing up. Most of my best friends have all been musicians as well, which has exposed me to a wide variety of musical…

Posted on: December 25, 2015 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Blueberry Ale (Wachusett)

Massachusetts’ Wachusett Brewing has created a Blueberry Ale that successfully melds together a fruity flavor with a thirst-quenching lager style. The beer is perfect to session over the course of the night, as the mild flavor profile does not veer too far into tartness. When pouring the beer into a glass, the first thing that one will see is the yellow-gold coloration, upon which a solid amount of whitish head…

Posted on: December 24, 2015 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 2

Wassail (Full Sail Brewing)

Wassail is Full Sail’s latest winter seasonal which is available from October until the end of December. The brew pours with a dark mahogany to reddish coloration, providing imbibers with a good amount of tannish head sitting on top. The decent hop inclusion in Wassail makes for a deeper, more complex set of flavors; nuts, caramel, plum, and molasses all come into focus. Whiskey and vanilla tastes add the final polish…

Posted on: December 24, 2015 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Lodge CRS8 Seasoned Steel Skillet

Over the course of the last century, South Pittsburg, Tennessee’s Lodge Cast Iron has created world-renowned cast iron goods, becoming synonymous with quality. Lodge has rolled out a new seasoned steel line that matches the versatility of their initial cast iron products with the lightness of steel.

Posted on: December 24, 2015 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Winter Camp (Strike Brewing Company)

Winter Camp is described as a winter warmer old ale by Strike Brewing Company, and is the perfect example of a beer that changes its spots from the beginning to the ending of each 22 ounce bottle. The beer initially pours with a dark brown to reddish coloration and has a fair amount of off-white head. There are strong malt elements and a bit of hop bitterness that come forth…

Posted on: December 24, 2015 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

A few moments with Daniel Pye

Today, we are speaking with Sydney’s Daniel Pye. Can you give us a little background information about yourself? Hey there! We’ll basically I’m a singer-songwriter from Sydney, Australia. My interest in music really picked up around the age of thirteen or fourteen when I was in high school. From there a strong passion and fascination for anything music related soon developed. My father was also a guitarist and I used…

Posted on: December 23, 2015 Posted by: David Rangel Comments: 0

TW Walsh – Fruitless Research CD Review

For years, TW Walsh was a member of Pedro The Lion alongside his collaborator, David Bazan. With Songs of Pain and Leisure (2011) and now this, his latest upcoming record, Walsh proves to be a singer/songwriter of equally talented proportions who for reasons unknown, seemed to take a back seat to Bazan.

Posted on: December 23, 2015 Posted by: David Rangel Comments: 0

Daddy – You Are Mine

Trance-inducing quasi disco beats; cold, monochromatic vocals and “drippy” synthesized bleeps and dots characterize “You Are Mine,” the first single from Daddy’s upcoming record “Let Me Get What I Want.” The spring 2016 release is a part of a multi-media project consisting of a record, poems, individual music videos and an hour-long film with no beginning or end.

Posted on: December 21, 2015 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Winter Ale (Smuttynose)

Winter Ale, Smuttynose’s current seasonal, comes forth with a fulfilling and complete set of flavors. Pouring with a dark brown coloration and a small amount of off-white head, this Winter Ale has strong notes of malt, alcohol, and tart cherry. Based on an amber ale and bolstered with Trappist yeast, this beer is warming and possesses a wide array of different flavors. With hints of dark fruits, spices including cinnamon,…

Posted on: December 21, 2015 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 1

Introducing Brandon James

Brandon James is gaining a head of steam before his new EP is released on February 1st. This Chicago-born, bred, and based performer builds on a tremendously deep R&B tradition while establishing his own unique take on the art form. On tracks like “How Does It Feel”, James is able to create a sultry and soulful sound that will shake listeners to their very core. Perhaps most alluring about James’…