Highlander Honey is a new addition to the Dewar’s line, and it provides imbibers with a considerably different flavor than has been present in Dewar’s bottles up to this point. There is a greater sweetness to Highlander Honey that matches well the inimitable Dewar’s bite; the Dewar’s White Label is mixed with honey created from honeybees in the Scottish heather. By keeping the proof high, what Dewar’s has done with…
The Colombian Connection is a film that is set in 1976 and features a framed cop looking to get eir revenge after being convicted of a crime that ey did not commit. The individual that was involved with Jack Hooks’ (Robert Thorne, Poker Run and The Majestic) time in prison is eir ex-partner Frank Rossi (Tom Sizemore), who is in cahoots with major marijuana dealers. Along with dispatching Rossi,…
Princess Twilight Sparkle contains five episodes – Lesson Zero, Magic Duel, Mmmystery on the Friendship Express, Magical Mystery Cure, and Games Ponies Play. Shout! Kids has also included two bonuses in this release; a coloring sheet makes this DVD multimedia, while there is a singalong that will further increase the value of this DVD (which can be found at online retailers for around $10 and shipping). The Princess Twilight Sparkle…
The ATH-ANC29 Headphones should be seen as the go-to for anyone that plays music in a crowded or otherwise loud setting. The noise-cancelling aspect of the headphones ensures that the tunes that you would like to hear can be heard (Audio-Technica claims that 87% of noise is cancelled out). The padded headphones provide additional comfort, meaning that one could easily keep the headphones on for the entirety of a workout…
Wok Oil is an integral ingredient for a number of dishes throughout Asian cuisine, and the type of wok oil that is utilized has much to do with how the dish ultimately turns out. In many American grocery stores, there simply are not many wok oils with which one can choose. La Tourangelle has created their Thai Wok Oil, and look to change what chefs and consumers expect in…
Stone Beads & Silver begins with Muskingum River, an effort that will immediately draw listeners in. Carroll’s inimitable style may be built on the folk and rock genres, but the tested and focused effort that issues forth is something utterly unique. The Fool Disguised In Beggar’s Clothes is full of outward pomp and inward reflection, allowing Carroll to place eir emotions on the table. You Can Never Go Home…
The small indie film Save the Date may have been lost among the massive budget holiday releases when it saw its brief theatrical release at the end of 2012, but it will likely get more attention now that it’s surfaced on DVD. This smart film follows two sisters (Alison Brie and Lizzy Caplan) who are dating best friends and band mates. When one of the friends successfully proposes to one…
Headphones have gradually been increasing in price for the last few years. Sub-standard vanity headphone brands have provided individuals with $50 headphones for $200. iHome’s latest effort, the iB50 Active Noise Canceling Headphones, provide $200 of headphones for $50. The simple black / silver / red highlights of the iB50 Headphones match any computer, phone, or MP3 player, while the audio that issues forth from the headphones is incredibly rich.…
Girl$ is a film that focuses on sex workers in Hong Kong, which can provide viewers with a listing of the activities that they will do with a set of rates. What becomes painfully obvious in Girl$ is that this occupation changes each individual entering into it, no matter which side of the transaction that one may be on. The specific reason why the sex workers featured in the…
There are few supplements that can increase energy, decrease appetite, and stick with those taking the supplement for any sort of time. Red Shred is a product that, when included alongside smart dieting and an active lifestyle, can decrease overall body fat, increase energy, and allow those taking the product the ability to improve the intensity of their workout. The Metabolic Calorie Restrictor is perhaps the most interesting part of…
80-Acre is a beer that will be at home in countless bars across the United States, but has a decidedly more complex mouth feel than anything that would be on tap. The intersection of biting hops and more smooth wheat notes create a complex flavor that will showcase distinct elements with each subsequent sip. A pour yields a fairly thick head along with a slight bit of carbonation; the…
Heaven & Earth is a band that looks to continue creating classic rock in a period where many bands from the seventies and eighties merely recreate old hits and rest on their laurels. What Dig does is showcase that this rock form still lives and can thrive if the band playing it is talented enough. Heaven & Earth is an act that was born from the ashes of Sweet,…
Jessie Ware has made an album in Devotion that blends equal parts pop, EDM, and an intimate singer-songwriter approach. While the album was released late last year in Europe, Devtion’s US release contains additional tracks and represents one of the locations of the incredible Wildest Moments remix (featuring ASAP Rocky). Sweet Talk has a retro, early-eighties feel (imagine Bananarama’s I Heard a Rumour or early Yazoo) that…
Last night was Of Montreal’s tour stop in Austin,Texas. They played at popular venue, the Mohawk, to a mostly young and enthusiastic crowd clad with x’d hands and painted faces. Wild Moccasins from Houston,Texas opened the show with an energetic burst of indie dance music that fell somewhere between early Madonna and more modern acts like Beach House. The bass lines were steady and funky, creating a nice groove as…
KinZie is a relatively new act, formed in 2011, that looks to change what individuals perceive music to be. The band’s approach to music is a collaborative one, tying together a disparate array of styles and influences into something great. This means that Shake the Foundation can call forth Detroit rock legends (Ted Nugent, The White Stripes) even as hints of industrial and alternative genres are threaded through the…
It’s been nearly two decades since JD Pinkus left the Butthole Surfers, but he sure as hell hasn’t faded away. A fixture on the Austin music scene, Pinkus put in 10 years with the Daddy Longhead before putting that band out to pasture; He also played with Skinny Leonard and Areola 51, but his latest project Honky (why has there never been a band by this name yet?) is one of…
A number of individuals that are working out at the local gym seem to have water and little else when they are active. It is tremendously important to have a BCAA drink for intra and post-workout, and Axis Labs has ensured that lean muscle will not be catabolized with their 2:1:1 ratio. Besides having these shares of Leucine, Isoleucine, and Valine, N’Gage also contains a fair…
My fiancé’s sister and I recently had a 20-minute conversation centered around a simple yet surprisingly difficult-to-answer question; what is your favorite song? It’s a question akin to the standard “what three items would you take if stranded on a desert island?”, except that the answer to this particular question felt much more substantial. I imagine that you can tell a lot about a person by what their favorite song…
The Luma Comfort HCW10B is the best humidifier that we have ever utilized. The intuitiveness of the design makes it incredibly easy to use, while the functionality that it provides ensures that the proper amount of humidity will be present in the room. Whether cool or warm mist, the HCW10B provides ample humidity no matter how dry the area may be (our apartment is wracked with dryness from the…
Infestissumam is an album that ties together a disparate array of styles and musical approaches to make something hauntingly original. After an introductory effort (the 100 second titular track), Ghost B.C. gets to business with Per Aspera ad Inferi. The track twists and turns listeners through alluring vocals and thoughtful arrangements, with the overall sound of the band exceeding the act’s constituent parts. Infestissumam is a rare example of an…