Category: Features

Posted on: August 16, 2014 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 1

Able Danger Escape Single Review

The ferocity of the opening of Escape is something that will immediately draw listeners in, while the initial vocal work provides a considerable level of variety to the track. Able Danger creates a style of rock that touches upon the work of Amy Lee (Evanescence) and Nightwish, while having enough hooks and melodies placed into the track to make a serious play for radio play.

Posted on: August 14, 2014 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 2

Candi Beer Review

Candi pours very light blonde with a white head that sits on top of the beer. The 9.5% ABV of the beer is hidden nicely through the inclusion of a considerable sweet element. What results with Candi is a very drinkable tripel that would be dangerous in large quantities. The burn that Candi does provide keeps each subsequent sip interesting. The beer’s bubble gum and fruit notes can be discerned…

Posted on: August 14, 2014 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Genius Stereo USB Powered Speakers

Laptops have traditionally had poor or otherwise underpowered speakers. This means that individuals that are trying to watch video will have to be right up on the laptop, making it difficult if not impossible to hear dialogue properly. The sub-$20 Genius Stereo USB Powered Speakers are a perfect addition for the laptop bag. The speakers are incredibly light and have a number of distinct colors (for those looking to match),…

Posted on: August 13, 2014 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 1

Pike Stout

The beer pours as black as night with a tannish head that takes some time to dissipate. The beer has a malty nose that obfuscates some of the nuances that are resent in the beer. The initial sip yields hints of coffee, chocolate, and a slight sweetness at the end of the sip. There is a little amount of a bready, malt element that can be discerned variously through the…

Posted on: August 12, 2014 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Green Head IPA

Green Head IPA pours with a very dark amber / orange coloration, and a small amount of long-lasting, persistent tannish head.  There is a strong hop nose to the beer, while the initial sip yields a decent amount of bitterness and a sweetness at the end. The 7.2% ABV of the beer is hidden well with the bold flavors and thirst-quenching aspects of the beer. Strong grapefruit, pine, and citrus…

Posted on: August 12, 2014 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 1

Full Sail IPA

The beer pours a golden brown with an off-white head that sticks around for a decently long time. The beer has only a small noise of grass and light hop elements, a palette that expands considerably with the initial sip. The hops rise up in a nice crescendo, while there is a subtle sweetness that keeps the IPA from getting too bitter. The beer shifts and changes with each subsequent…

Posted on: August 11, 2014 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Jiggley Jones Interview

Hello, Jiggley. Can you provide us with a little information about yourself? Hi there… I’m Folk/Americana singer/songwriter Jiggley Jones from Southeastern Pennsylvania. I have a new EP out on Lamon Records Nashville.

Posted on: August 11, 2014 Posted by: John B. Moore Comments: 0

Cancers – Fatten the Leeches (CD)

While the major labels are cashing in a second time on the iconic alt rock bands of the 1990s, thanks to the two and three decade anniversary re-releases of their albums, a slew of up and coming bands are launching careers, raised on the music of Nirvana, Soundgarden and the Riotgrrl groups of Washington State. Among the most promising of that lot is Athens-based duo Cancers.

Posted on: August 11, 2014 Posted by: James McQuiston Comments: 0

Hicks Hayride Single Review

Hayride is the latest single from Stockholm’s Hicks, who hits it out of the park with a down and dirty track that is as much Toby Keith as it is Poison. The track blends dirty, dusty nights with big city gloss and polish to provide listeners with a track that will stick with them long after the track has ceased.  The harmonies created by the instrumentation on Hayride are further…