Author: Sargeant

Posted on: July 7, 2014 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Nymphomaniac Volume I and II DVD Review

Lars von Trier has created this two-part film to build off of the story originally created in his previous film, Melancholia. This four-hour release is an intense character study that possesses a scintillating narrative and enough plot to keep viewers on the edges of their seat from onset to completion.

Posted on: July 7, 2014 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Spinning Mule Robust Porter

  Spinning Mule Robust Porter is the latest special release from Texas’s Cedar Creek Brewing. We sampled a sixteen ounce can. The beer pours incredibly dark (brownish-black), which poured with a persistent mocha / tan head. Definitely coffee and chocolate elements to Spinning Mule, an inclusion which gives the beer (and the porter style) a much-needed kick; there is a nice effervescence to this effort that helps establish the “robust”…

Posted on: July 6, 2014 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Four of Hearts DVD

Four of Hearts is an Eric Haywood (Nick of Time) title that stars Darrin Henson (Soul Food, Tekken, Stomp the Yard) and Nadine Ellis (Tropic Thunder, Reno 911!) as a couple that are currently weathering issues after being married for a year. Due to their busy lives, the romance that was present in the initial part of their relationship has disappeared for six months. After discussing these issues with friends…

Posted on: July 4, 2014 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 1

Cavatica Stout

Cavatica Stout is a dark and malty effort from Oregon’s Fort George Brewery, tipping the scales at 8.8% ABV. The beer pours a dark brown / black color with a tannish head that sticks around. The alcohol burn of the beer moderates a sweetness that pushes through at points.

Posted on: July 3, 2014 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

ORIGIN stream new album in full

ORIGIN arestreaming their entire new album “Omnipresent”ahead of its release date(which will be on July 4th in Europe via Agonia Records and July 8th in North America via Nuclear Blast).

Posted on: June 30, 2014 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

TRICKY ANNOUNCES ADRIAN THAWS

“Calling it Adrian Thaws is saying you don’t really know me,” says Tricky, explaining the title of his 11th album. “So many times people have tried to put a finger on me and every album I go to a different place.”

Posted on: June 29, 2014 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Hotel St. Regis Review

The Hotel St. Regis is a storied hotel in downtown Detroit. The hotel has hosted a number of storied musicians, politicians, and other important persons, and it still cuts a mean figure on West Grand Boulevard. The rooms have a classic dignity to them while providing blazing-fast internet and a solid swath of cable channels. The hotel contains La Musique, a restaurant that provides their own unique take on classic…

Posted on: June 29, 2014 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 1

Movement Detroit 2014 Concert Review

The festival was held at Hart Plaza in Detroit from May 24th to Monday, May 26th. We were able to take a sneak peek on Saturday, a day that was helmed by some of the hottest names in electronic dance music (EDM) and rap – this year’s lineup included Boys Noize, Carl Cox, Flosstradamus, DJ Snake, Jeff Mills, Tiga, Pete Tong, Carl Craig, and Ryan Hemsworth among others. 

Posted on: June 29, 2014 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

The benefits of first aid when preparing for common summer accidents

With the summer months just around the corner, alfresco activities such as swimming, camping and barbeques are beginning to enter our thoughts. Although health and safety is likely to be at the back of our minds when it comes to summertime pursuits, it’s important to prepare for the unexpected. There’s no denying that most recreational activities come with some degree of risk, and whether you encounter a minor accident or…

Posted on: June 29, 2014 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Oral-B Black 7000 Electric Toothbrush

The Oral-B Black 7000 Electric Toothbrush provides purchasers with the ability to get the deepest clean that their teeth have gotten outside of an intensive dentist appointment. The toothbrush oscillates 8,800 times per minute to allow for tooth by tooth brushing, while the wide array of heads for the toothbrush makes it easy to deal with food build-up and plaque.

Posted on: June 28, 2014 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

EYEHATEGOD: Louisiana Loudsmiths Announce July Dates

EYEHATEGOD, will take to the streets again next month on a brief but mutinous rash of live takeovers with Iron Reagan, Vektor and Strong Intention. Slated to erupt in Washington DC on July 10th, the band will level stages in six cities, the run coming to a close in Brooklyn, New York at Acheron. Additionally, EYEHATEGOD will make an appearance at this year’s edition of the Housecore Horror Film Fest…

Posted on: June 27, 2014 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

TRAAMS premieres new video “Selma”

TRAAMS aren’t wasting a second in returning from their breakneck speed debut Grin, released midway through last year. After bringing their emphatic stage show stateside at SXSW,  The Chichester trio are keeping the momentum rolling with a new EP, Cissa. Out on FatCat July15th, the EP again finds Rory Attwell and Hookworms’ MJ at the production helm.Following first track, “Giddy,” a sonic blast of a return that borrows elements of…

Posted on: June 27, 2014 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Lewis Watson Drops Local Natives Cover

Having previously unveiled The Morning album cut “Stay” & its chilling, Alice In Wonderland-esque accompanying video, Lewis has now shared his incredibly unique take on Local Natives’ “Wide Eyes.”

Posted on: June 26, 2014 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Eric Frisch Goodbye Birdcage CD Review

Goodbye Birdcage is a fun and hopeful album that will be eagerly devoured by any fan of rock, whether it be The Beach Boys or They Might Be Giants. Pretty Girls has a sun-drenched and slightly jazzy sound that highlights a set of lyrics which will tattoo themselves upon listeners’ minds and hearts. Learn to Swim looks further back to the nascent days of rock music; this 1940s and 1950s…

Posted on: June 26, 2014 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Chains of Logic Age of Progress CD Review

Age of Progress is Chains of Logic’s new album, and the 12 cuts on the album provide fans with a considerable amount of genres, styles, and looks into his soul. I Love You creates a dark and emotionally intense atmosphere that is punctuated through the rapid stylistic shifts that occur. As the track continues to gain speed, listeners will begin to pay attention – Chains of Logic is able to…

Posted on: June 26, 2014 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Earth & The Next Society The 100th Monkey Review

Earth & The Next Society are currently preparing their latest effort, The 100th Monkey.  Cheap Hustle has a soulful and funky groove that builds off of eighties rock into something vibrant and current. Confident bass, drums, and vocals elicit comparisons to Hall and Oates and later Eagles, while the bold and front-forward vocals ensure that listeners will be on the edges of their seats.