Vlesg’s Solid State Hi Fi begins with Enigma, a track that links together organic and electronic elements into a track that touches upon a wide variety of composers and genres. This means that there are hints of trip-hop, ethereal, and world music genres. The track is linked delicately to the classical music tradition, a move that ensures that the widest possible swath of listeners will find something that they can…
Smuttynose’s latest effort in their Big Beer Series, Kindest Find, pours with a dark red coloration and a light brown/tannish head that laces its way down the glass. The 9.0% ABV is hidden well here, where there is a deft blend of hops and malt that make for something that bursts with flavor. There are hints of dark fruits and roasted malt that are moderated by a strong hop flavor.…
SayWeCanFly has opened pre-orders for the deluxe edition of their latest release, Between the Roses. The release – the first from singer/songwriter Braden Barrie’s own label, PureWolf Records – will be available on June 18.
There is a sense amongst bodybuilders and those concerned with a protein-heavy diet that the sweets that they liked would not be available to them during a cutting phase. Forte has created a set of different gelato flavors that contain a large amount of protein while possessing all of the rich flavors that one would crave. The ginger actually comes forth with a strong flavor, which goes beyond what one…
Asphodel is the first track that many well hear from Joi Noir, and it is a hell of a how do you do; the track is able to take up the goth, new romantic, and girl-rock (Bangles, Runaways) styles of the late seventies and the early eighties. Rather than merely looking back, there is a vitality that the band creates that makes each of the tracks on this self-titled album…
We visited the City Barbeque in the Polaris area (8491 Sancus Blvd, Columbus, OH) a few days back and had a stellar meal. The company has a number of distinct menu options to ensure that individuals have a meal that will far outstrip the offerings of any other fast-food or sit-down restaurant around.
Kihei Kolsch is Maui Brewing Company’s take on a classic German style. The beer pours with a light yellow with a slight bit of haze to it. The head is fairly thick, possessing an off-white color and a considerable amount of lacing that works its way down the glass. While there are considerable grain flavors that are initially present in the Kihei Kolsch, the beer opens up nicely and will…
Alfred is a catchy, hooky effort that begins James Rawson’s latest album, Tristan & Isolde. The track ebbs and flows, increasing and decreasing in speed to ensure that everyone listening in will be agog. Intermezzo may only extend to the minute and a half mark, but the deft composition showcase intricate intimacy; the different elements here combine to create something silky and alluring before the album moves into Dead Bones.…
Lodge has bundled their popular ten-inch skillet with a glass lid, allowing purchasers the ability to drastically increase the amount of dishes one can cook in their skillet. The While the skillet came to us preseasoned, the cast iron takes on additional seasoning very well. Remove the glass cover and turn a stove up to 500 degrees (or whatever high temperature setting), and one can give their pizzas a crisper…
Wanted Man is a John Tomaino track that blends equal amounts rock, pop, and punk into something is wholly immersive and catchy. Each of the constituent elements of the track are able to shine on their own and as a unified effort. The energetic vocals of Tomaino will tattoo themselves deep into the minds and hearts of anyone listening in, while the jangly guitars provide the perfect contrast for the…
Destihl has created an India Pale Ale in their Vertex IPA that is able to pop with a considerable amount of hop without overwhelming imbibers. The beer hides its 76 IBU well, pouring with a hazy dark-brown to orange and a nose that does not lean too far into the bitter side of things. When one takes their first sip of the Vertex IPA, citrus and apricot are common along…
The beer pours with a dark brown coloration and a good amount of tannish head that laces its way down the glass. The nose of Porter Culture is slightly sweet with a hint of roasted malt, providing imbibers with an alluring introduction to the brew. The initial sip is a hint boozy with a silken smoothness that would not be out of place in a nut brown ale, while the…
Migos have moved the release date to their debut LP YRN Tha Album to July 31st out on Quality Control Music. The album will feature production by DJ Mustard, Zaytoven, Honorable C Note, TM88 of 808Mafia, Murda (“Emmitt Smith”), De-Ko (“Hit Em,” “One Time”), and Cheeze Beatz (“Handsome & Wealthy”), plus an all-star list of collaborations. The group also shared the new video to their track “Migos Origin” from the…
I think if you told Appetite for Destruction-era Duff McKagan that one day he’d be a best-selling author, columnist and writing another book offering life advice he’d choke on his Jack Daniels.
Season two of this British import managed to up the tension for the second go-round of this crime drama centering on the murder of an 11-year old boy found on the beach of this small town. The second season focuses on the trial of the alleged murderer – the husband of one of the investigators and a family friend.
The Movement Music Festival (http://movement.us/) will take place over Memorial Day Weekend in downtown Detroit, Michigan, and will provide concert-goes with nearly 100 distinct acts, performers, and other attractions. Of particular note this year have to be Disclosure, !!!, Griz, Richie Hawtin, and Dog Blood (Skrillex + Boys Noize), but music will be going on over six stages throughout each of the festival’s three days. This year, Squarepusher, Danny Brown,…
The world is crammed with one-hit wonders that justifiably deserve that title; The Knack are not one of those bands. While technically “My Sharona” is their only real “hit,” they continued to churn out one great album after another years after that 1979 radio staple, but frustratingly were never able to make it back up the sales charts again. Thankfully, the Power Pop archeologists at Omnivore Recordings are re-releasing the band’s final…
Paw Paw’s Peach is an interesting effort by Alabama’s Back Forty Beer Company. The beer pours with a hazy gold/yellowish coloration and a decent amount of off-white head. There is a decidedly fruity, peachy nose to the beer that is alluring, while an initial sip provides a softer set of fruit notes than were originally indicated.
Tiësto surprises the dance music world with today’s release of his new mix album, CLUBLIFE Vol 4: New York City. This release follows on the heels of three critically acclaimed editions in the series inspired by Las Vegas, Miami and Stockholm, respectively.
Dark Star, for me, was much more than a celebration of this artist’s life but an astounding peek into a tiny corner of his mind and for a moment we were all absorbed as a permanent fixture upon that labyrinths walls. We had the privilege to hear some of the stories that shaped Gigers mind as a child for example when his father gave him a skull at the age…