Uncovering Pop Culture's Hidden Gems
If you grew up going to shows in the Miami and South Florida music scene in the ’90s, then you have heard Juan Montoya, even if you don’t know him. Serving lengthy stints in many bands, including Ed Matus’ Struggle, CAVITY, and Torche, Juan’s guitar playing has fallen loudly on numerous eager and welcoming ears. Outside of Miami, he has shredded […]
Read moreSometimes when you try a new beer you pick it because of its name but if you’re like me then you select it because of it’s label. When you’re lucky the can or the label is just as aesthetically beautiful as the brew you’re consuming is delicious. Below are the ten more of my favorite looking beer labels. You can […]
Read morePrankster and host to one of the most bizarre television shows in history Eric Andre started his U.S. comedy tour in what state of Florida officials are calling the epicenter of the zika virus – Wynwood, Fl. a.k.a. Miami’s Design District and more specifically at a venue called GRAMPS. I wasn’t sure what to expect as it’s easy to place […]
Read moreEvery other week I write micro blurb reviews of amazing new music and records. Below is the latest batch of music that you need to check out. Natterers – Demo ‘16 Short and to the point UK punk rock. These are fucking anthems. What’s there not to like? Someone sign the Natterers already! Demo ’16 by Natterers Nerve Damage – […]
Read moreMiami’s public transportation has always been a fucked up affair. Back in the late ‘90s I saw a UFO while waiting to catch a bus from Sweetwater to Downtown Miami I know I wasn’t crazy because this Jehovah Witness bitch saw it too. Up until now that had been the weirdest shit I’d seen when it came to ANYTHING public […]
Read moreThis past Saturday was International Jazz Day. Because of the international appeal of jazz, many breweries have honored the most esteemed musicians of this genre by naming a few of their beers after them. Below are seven of my favorite jazz musicians and the beer named after them. 1. Miles Davis First off is Miles Davis. He’s arguably the […]
Read moreBeer is a form of culinary art and sometimes, if you’re lucky, the can or label is just as aesthetically beautiful as the brew you’re consuming is delicious. Below are the ten more of the best looking beer labels. You can find the previous entries in this series below: Part One Part Two 1. Great Lakes Brewing Co. Burning River Pale […]
Read morePodcast Track Listing: 1. The Knumbskullz “Ridge Rats” 2. Thee Wilt Chamberlain “X-Files Theme” 3. Rhinorino “Today” 4. Baby Horror “Horror Hotel” 5. Room Full of Strangers “Guest Bath” 6. Flores Robadas “Reves” 7. TacoCat “I Hate the Weekend” 8. Mean Jeans “Nite Vision” 9. AC Cobra “Pound of Flesh” 10. Chickenhead “Chickenhead won the war today” 11. Load […]
Read moreThe Noble Rot: a botrytis fungus (Botrytis cinerea) that infects various usually overripe wine grapes causing shriveling, which results in increased sugar and flavor content and is responsible for the characteristic flavor of sauternes and related wines. [Merriam-Webster] Though small, the Wachau region of northern Austria is one of the more important Riesling growers in the Österreich. What’s that? […]
Read moreThe song Friday I’m a Goth is much more than a silly take on Robert Smith’s classic Friday I’m in Love. In his new video, Nassie Shahoulian, more commonly known as the Notorious Nastie, seals his place as an artist that not only retools and reshapes pop culture to his own image but one that manages to reflect society’s own ridiculousness. Notorious […]
Read moreI’m not sure about you, but I’ve drank a few beers in my day because of what a label looked like. While I didn’t always enjoy the beer, I did enjoy looking at the label. Below are ten more of the best looking beer labels. You can find my previous picks here. 1. Uinta Brewing, Trader Session IPA 2. […]
Read moreThe Noble Rot: a botrytis fungus (Botrytis cinerea) that infects various, usually overripe, wine grapes, causing shriveling, which results in increased sugar and flavor content and is responsible for the characteristic flavor of sauternes and related wines. [Merriam-Webster] There’s nothing nicer than opening a bottle with the old man on a Sunday afternoon. This delightful red blend, the “Classique 2011 […]
Read moreTis the season to knock back a few Christmas beers. Below are the final six beers you need to drink this year before Christmas. You can find last week’s picks here or last year’s picks for part one and here for part two. 1. Mikkeller Santa’s Little Helper There are many things to like about Mikkeller Santa’s Little Helper. […]
Read moreOne of the best ways to help bring in the holiday season is partaking in Christmas beer. Last year I presented 12 of the best Christmas brews that you can drink (find part one here and part two here) and because you’ve all been good this year I wanted to give you 12 more. 1. Bell’s Christmas Ale The […]
Read moreTonight, the United Teachers of Dade (UTD), Ronin Pro Wrestling, the Florida Education Association and the PTA/PTSA of Miami-Dade County are joining forces to deliver an evening of exciting, high-flying pro wrestling competition to benefit My Life My Power (MLMP), an anti-bullying and youth development nonprofit founded by undefeated mixed martial arts competitor and WWE Tough Enough inaugural champion, Daniel […]
Read moreNot all beer is created equal. To help move bottles and cans off the shelf, many breweries have come up with some phenomenal designs for their products. Below are 10 of the best looking beer labels. 1. Evil Twin Brewing, Hipster Ale 2. Dogfish Head Brewery, Bitches Brew 3. Hilliard’s Beer, Boombox IPA 4. Driftwood Brewery, […]
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