We received a good deal of Albanese’s gummy product line for review in NeuFutur – there were Gummi Peach Rings, Gummi Worms, Gummi Fruit Slices, and even sugar-free gummi efforts. The first thing that we picked up upon was the extreme freshness of each of the gummi products – these are not the rock-hard gummies that are prevalent in gas stations and department stores alike. There is a considerable differentiation…
There is a sense that when one shaves that they have to go in straight lines. However with a man’s face being curved it makes sense that a product should come to market that more directly and closely captures each of these curves. The new product by Gilette – the Fusion Proglide with Flexball – is a device that looks to shake up the disposable razor category and does so…
The Pulse product line by JBL contains some of the most beloved electronics devices of the year but there is a product line extension that looks to go and unseat the multi-colored Pulse device as the must buy on the 2014 holiday season. The Pulse by Sengled LED Speaker is something that has dual functionality – it provides users with a distinctly colored light and with a substantial enough speaker…
Wizards of the Coast is rolling out the entirety of a new set of rules for their venerable game, Dungeons & Dragons and has just released their Dungeon Master’s Guide. This book provides information concerning the rule changes and how to conduct a campaign utilizing 4-8 players. The book is beautiful and provides easy to understand instructions ensuring that individuals of a wide variety of ages will be able to…
Full Sail Brewing has just hit their 27th year anniversary and as a treat to their fans, have released a beer commemorating this occasion. The company has created an interesting effort in their 27 Wheatwine Ale which combines a high ABV (9.5%) with a very alluring and distinctive taste. There are hints of a dubbel and a little a more traditional malt-based flavor profile that will immediately hit individuals on…
Attic is an effort that ties together Irish and Japanese musical modes and approaches, revitalizing those traditional styles into something that is bright, twinkly, and fun.
There is a dedicated fan base for Digimon that has clamored for a new fighting style game. The All Star Rumble that has just been released by Namco Bandai looks to fill this hole. The game is able discount on all cylinders to provide fans and gamers with a compelling and fun title. The thing that one will immediately notice is that the character design seems ripped from the…
There is a decidedly large gap between those individuals that are familiar with microbrewery lagers and those people that are fans of more hop laden beers. Sudwerk is a company that looks to bridge this divide while having a beer that is simultaneously refreshing and bitter. The beer is able to do both of these admirably meaning that there is a decided barley and wheat flavor that is active from…
The eponymous effort on Hostile Land is a darkly emotive track that will immediately draw in listeners based on the interplay between the vocals and softly-composed piano. There is a haunting melody that is weaved through this introductory track, something that continues during They Will Eat Us Alive. The more deliberate compositional elements during the song are reminiscent of Spanish guitar work, while the dynamic that is created between vocal…
Glitter On The Sun is the latest album from Jupiter In Velvet, and the compositions that are contained within possess a great deal of evolution from the band’s 2013 effort, Shut Off Your Mind. While the previous JIV album spoke more to the interplay between guitars, drums, and vocals, I feel that the Glitter On The Sun’s introductory salvo – So Automatic – is much more nuanced and controlled. The…
Hooyoosay has just released their latest effort, Googly Goo. This EP contains two tracks – Googly Goo and Tare Too Te Rut Te (there are also instrumental versions of the two tracks presented. Googly Goo is a fun bit of electronc pop that links together acts like Men Without Hats and Yaz. There is a current and contemporary style to the track that will appease fans of chiptune and EDM…
In 2013, photojournalist Lisa S. Johnson turned in a beautiful hardcover edition of her nearly 20 year quest to photograph guitars form some of rock’s most celebrated players. The result was fantastic, but the price of the book was a bit steep for many. A year later, the publisher is back with a softcover version, still wildly impressive, but with a much more palatable $54 price tag.
Fireman’s Brew is a new microbrewery that loves to go and put some polish on familiar beer offerings, meaning that there is a blonde (Pilsner), brunette (doppelbock) and a redhead (Red/Amber ale) offering that the company currently brews. The Fireman’s Brew Blonde is an effort to expand upon the American lager format, the brew of choice for many of the titular fire men and women that are currently serving. Fireman’s…
NeuFutur and Twin Atlantic are giving away on iPad with Twin Atlantic’s latest album, Great Divide, already loaded on the device.
I arrived at FunFunFun Fest and walked into a crowded tent to witness John Waters go on a comedic diatribe about how people should put their old pornographic magazines on the shelves of Walmart. Then and there, I knew it was going to be a good evening. After Waters’ performance I walked over to the Waterloo Records booth where he was signing autographs and posing for pictures. I told Mr.…
Promises is your debut album. How happy are you with the title? What is your favorite songs off of the album? I’m very happy with the title because it’s the Anthem of my life right now. Many promises that have been put inside of me are finally being fulfilled, and This new Lo-Fi Limo record was one of those! The whole album is an expression of the Highs and Low’s…
With jangly chords, some fuzzy guitar and nearly a dozen delightfully jagged songs, the Cleveland trio Filmstrip offer a stellar full length more in tune with the 1990s college rock scene than the current state of rock music.
Dose of Distinction 2 is the latest work from Specyal T, and it shows considerable progression from Specyal T’s debut release. The 12 tracks on the title showcase a wide array of different styles, genres, and overall approaches taken by this stellar performer. End of An Error features Tyse and hammers home strong percussion with an upfront and in your face set of vocals; twinkling synths play in the background…
When it comes to dildos and other marital aides there seems to be a small portion of the items available in normal adult themed stores. It is difficult with a mature subject material for many individuals that are interested to find the proper device for their specifications. Vixen Creations is a company that creates an array of different dildos to ensure that a person is able to have the right…
There are a number of office buildings present and pretty much any city or location, the vast majority of these office buildings provide workers with a set of snacks that by and large is very unhealthy. Wild Garden has created a set of snacks that will have individuals filled without increasing their waistline. These snack packs contain hummus as the dipping material and this chickpea based dip is something that…