Category: Features

Posted on: March 8, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

FUEL+ 6000mAh Rechargable Battery

This is an idiot-proof battery. Patriot has made the process from initial opening to charging an easy one. There are so few ways for things to go awry that the FUEL+ line should be purchase for anyone that requires additional charge for the day. There are two ports a 1 and 2.5 A port to allow for a more nuanced method of charging.

Posted on: March 7, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 1

Old Ruffian

Great Divide’s Old Ruffian pours a rich mahogany that possesses a full, off-white to tannish head; this head seemingly grows larger as the beer approaches room temperature. The beer has a similarly dense collection of flavors comprising the nose, with notes of sugar, spice, and a wee bit of malt all poking through. Where traditional offerings in the barleywine style can be overwhelmingly sweet, Old Ruffian’s considerable hop presence creates…

Posted on: March 6, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Hollow Ground – Hollow Ground EP Review

Hollow Ground creates some sick and funky riffs with the introductory salvo from their new EP. This sound builds off of the work of acts like Alice in Chains and Corrosion of Conformity, with the tremenedous arrangements that comprise the album tattooing themselves deep into the psyche of anyone listening in. The anguished vocals that kick in after the first minute of A Way Forward provide additional credence for the legitimacy…

Posted on: March 6, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Daniele Pecorelli Interview

Hello, Daniele. You have a new EP that is coming out, DarkStar. What significance does the single hold for you? The album DarkStar EP is the extension of Sonometrìe, the album previously published. The two works are both accrued from performances for the show of Sonometrìe. A work of interaction between dance, sound and polyphonic singing. Where the tradition of ancient music and dance was reworked into contemporary forms. With…

Posted on: March 6, 2015 Posted by: John B. Moore Comments: 0

Texas – 25 (CD)

The Scottish pop band with the American name is yet another example of a great band that does remarkably well across the globe, with the exception of here. Despite some decent attempts over the past two decades, of the band’s eight records, only one (their 1989 debut, Southside) showed up on the U.S. sales charts, only reaching #88 before disappearing. 

Posted on: March 5, 2015 Posted by: John B. Moore Comments: 0

Mike Pace & The Child Actors – Best Boy

Mike Pace has been away from the studio for quite a while; seven years to be exact. That’s the last time Pace, at that point the front man for the indie pop band Oxford Collapse, put out a record. Judging from the bulk of the 11 tracks that make up the debut for his new outfit, Mike Pace & The Child Actors, the sabbatical was time well spent.

Posted on: March 5, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Siberia v3 Prism Gaming Headset

SteelSeries has just released a follow-up to their ubiquitous Prism headset, making a number of upgrades that make the v3 Prism into a wholly different beast.  The fidelity of music is replicated with tremendous clarity throughout a wide variety of genres. Bass-heavy EDM and rap are able to suss out the more subtle nuances of the production, while listeners of folk and gospel will be able to hear each constituent…

Posted on: March 4, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Liz Graham Interview

Hello, Liz. You have a new single out, Charcoal on a Canvas. What significance does the single hold for you? The song is, if you will- a little bit of a playful revenge song aimed towards someone who was, in general, an as*hole.  What else can you do to someone who tells you “I’m going to make you fall in love with me, and then I am going to break…

Posted on: March 4, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Cognitive S/T CD Review

Cognitive is able to immediately kick listeners and fans alike in the ass with the opening salvo, Cut the Fuck Up, from their self-titled album. The production allows for the guitars, vocals, and drums to shine on their own while contributing to a breakneck, take no prisoners sort of attitude.

Posted on: March 3, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Hop Silo Double IPA

Pours with a reddish-gold and a small amount of lacing that works its way down the glass. The beer comes forth with a light floral and hoppy nose, something that will become increasingly prevalent as one begins to sip on the beer. There is a light amount of sweetness that exists at the beginning of each quaff, acting as a refresher for the beer; one will continue to relish the…

Posted on: March 2, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 1

Hayseed

A perfect session beer, Hayseed has a tremendous flavor profile without having to ratchet up the alcohol content. The saison/farmhouse ale style is flavorful enough to tantalize with hints of pepper present amongst a slight bit of hop bitterness. The beer opens up considerably after warming up for a few minutes, resulting in a different experience altogether. The bitter elements fade into the background while a hint of wit style…

Posted on: March 1, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Harry Thomsen Interview

Hello, Harry. You have a trio of songs currently out – The Law of Forgiveness, The Law of Thinking, and The Law of Sacrifice. What significance does each song hold for you? These songs each hold a very important piece of wisdom towards approaching life and growing as a human being. The Law of Thinking deals with the concept that you become what you think about.

Posted on: February 28, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 1

Full Sail Bock

The beer pours with a dark brown coloration and little to nothing in the way of head. The beer’s nose has hints of grain and a slight hint of sweetness. The bold flavors of the Bock come forth with the first good sip – there are dark fruit and peppery notes that are given further depth through the inclusion of smaller hop elements.

Posted on: February 27, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 1

The Naddiks 21CB EP Review

Lost and Found is a raucous track that sails on a fuzzy sea of guitars and intensively emotive vocals that are equal amounts Dexter Holland, Justin Sane, and Paul Westerberg. The dynamic between the guitars and drums creates something that is absurdly fast while possessing just enough order to properly wallop anyone that is listening in.

Posted on: February 26, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Harry Thomsen – “Law of Thinking”, “Law of Forgiveness”, and “Law of Sacrifice”

Harry Thomsen has cut three tracks – Law of Thinking, Law of Forgiveness, and Law of Sacrifice – that are based on the writings of Dr. Raymond Holliwell. Law of Thinking is an orchestral rock effort that links together the Scorpions and Kix. The deliberate beat that is weaved through the effort is countered nicely through Giddam’s vocal contributions.

Posted on: February 25, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 1

Nikki Lorenzo Interview

We had a few brief moments to speak with Nikki Lorenzo, a performer that has just released “Be My Man”. How did you begin to perform?

Posted on: February 25, 2015 Posted by: John B. Moore Comments: 0

Into the Black: The Inside Story of Metallica 1991 – 2014

You’d be hard-pressed to find a more definitive scholarship of Metallica, one of metal’s most polarizing bands, than the massive two-volume set by music journalists Paul Brannigan and Ian Winwood. The first book, Birth School Metallica Death, covering the band from its founding up to 1990, came out in 2013. The follow-up, Into the Black, picks up from 1991 and carries on through the release of some of their more…

Posted on: February 25, 2015 Posted by: Sargeant Comments: 0

Axixic Dancing on the Moon CD Review

Dancing on the Moon’s titular track is a track that has is compelling, alluring, and punctual to a point. The track has hints of James Taylor, Warren Zevon, and George Strait. Axixic’s technical ability is what will keep fans coming back for more; the compositions that are present during Dancing on the Moon are able to seem listen and airy while possessing very dense and deep compositions. Ghosts of Huron…