Summit Brewing has continually looked to innovate with the variety of beers that they release on a regular and rotating basis. One of our favorites that Summit releases is their Unchained beers, which provides the brew masters with ample room to try out a variety of different beer styles that are on the cutting edge of what is possible with beer. That’s IPA is freshly hopped meaning that there is a different array of flavors that is possible than if it was hopped in the traditional style.
Harvest Fresh IPA is something that has a little bit of additional oomph to it at 7.0% ABV – the beer goes down with a little kick providing an imbiber with an entire array of different bits and pieces, flavors and turns to this effort. The hop body is aggressive but tender at all of the right points. There is a slight bit of malt that can be tasted in the middle of each sip while the hop bite is moderated by a slight amount of sweetness. This effort has something for everyone and attempts to reinvent the wheel with each bottle. Make sure to visit the Summit Brewing website for more information about the entirety of their year – round offerings, the limited edition beers they release, and additional information about the Harvest Fresh IPA. This is a limited edition beer so make sure to pick up a 6 pack before it goes off of shelves. Check out the same shelves in a few months for another Unchained offering.
Rating: 8.7/10
Summit Unchained #17 Harvest Fresh IPA / 7% ABV / Summit Brewing / www.summitbrewing.com/brews/harvest-fresh-ipa
Real Deal Real Veggie Chips
There are so many different snacking products that are currently on the market that individuals could spend years of their time trying to find the perfect product. We have found one of the most interesting products for snacking quite possibly ever. The Real Deal Real Veggie Chips come in original and sriracha flavors and are cut at a size that is much smaller than an average ship. Chips vaguely resemble the shells from macaroni and cheese.
This smaller size is a good way to ensure that one does not continually snack, as it takes a much larger amount of time to polish off a serving size. These ships are seasoned with a light dusting of sriracha flavor and garlic powder, ensuring a mild but not overwhelming flavor for either the chip or the seasoning blend. The Real Deal Real Veggie Chips are a considerable improvement from traditional potato chips. The Real Deal Snacks has made it easy to snack in a healthy way without having to sacrifice either mouthfeel or the overall profile in their product. Make sure to visit the company’s website for additional nutritional information, the entirety of their product lines, and any new products that may be on the horizon.
Rating: 8.7 / 10
Real Deal Real Veggie Chips / www.therealdealallnaturalsnacks.com/ /
Snails & Antiserum "Wild" remixes out now
Snails & Antiserum have dropped a remix EP for “Wild”, out now via OWSLA. The original track has received support from Skrillex, DJ Snake, Dillon Francis and more throughout the year. The package includes remixes from bass mastermind MUST DIE!, electro expert Far Too Loud, festival mainstay Henry Fong and DMC world champion DJ Craze, plus a VIP remix from Snails & Antiserum themselves.
Catch Snails playing at HARD Day Of The Dead this Satuday at 5:25pm on the Purple Stage, and touring alongside Brillz on his TWONKAHOLICS tour.Full tour dates below.
SNAILS TOUR DATES:
Nov 01 Hard Day of the Dead – Pomona, CA
Nov 08 Encore West Edmonton Mall – Edmonton, Canada
Nov 12 Music Farm – Columbia w/ Brillz – Columbia, SC
Nov 12 Music Farm Columbia – Columbia, SC
Nov 13 Lincoln Theaterw/ Brillz – Raleigh, NC
Nov 14 Opera w/ Brillz – Atlanta, GA
Nov 15 Chop Shopw/ Brillz – Charlotte, NC
Nov 20 Deluxe at Old National Centre w/ Brillz – Indianapolis, IN
Nov 21 Concord Music Hallw/ Brillz – Chicago, IL
Nov 22 The Regency Ballroom – San Francisco, CA
Dec 04 Levelsw/ Brillz – State College, PA
Dec 05 Lit UltraBarw/ Brillz – Philadelphia, PA
Dec 06 Webster Hall (Brite Nites) w/ Brillz – New York, NY
Dec 17 Monarch Theatrew/ Brillz – Phoenix, AZ
Dec 1 SOMEWHERE LOUD w/ Brillz – San Diego, CA
Dec 19 Foundation w/ Brillz – Seattle, WA
Dec 20 Roseland Theaterw/ Brillz – Portland, OR
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36 CRAZYFISTS Sign to Spinefarm Records
36 CRAZYFISTS have emerged from a four-year recording hibernation and have signed a worldwide deal with Spinefarm Records. The label welcomes the Alaska-originated band, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, to its formidable and expanding roster, which boasts the best in hard rock and heavy metal.
The new album, Time and Trauma, is due out in February 2015.
“We have found a new home at Spinefarm Records and although the label is new to us, some of the staff are old friends and we couldn’t be more grateful to unleash the beast that is Time and Trauma with their help,” said frontman Brock Lindow. “20 years in and it feels like Spinefarm is a killer home to hang our hats. See you all on the road in 2015!”
Spinefarm Senior Director of Marketing Tim Brennan echoed that sentiment, saying, “We are thrilled to have 36 CRAZYFISTS be part of the growing Spinefarm family! They are a genuine band of brothers that has grinded for 20 years to create a truly committed fanbase. Time and Trauma is an incredible way to begin the next 20 years for the band.”
36 CRAZYFISTS released their debut Bitterness the Star via Roadrunner Records in 2002. The follow up, 2004’s A Snow Capped Romance, is largely considered a sleeper classic in the post-hardcore realm. The band also released several additionally beloved albums, including Rest Inside the Flames (2006) via the now-defunct DRT Entertainment, as well as The Tide and Its Takers (2008) and Collisions and Castaways through Ferret Music. Their Spinefarm debut is their first album in four years and their first since Collisions and Castaways, released in 2010.
To celebrate the new label partnership, the band has shared the new song “Also Am I,” which is available as a stream. Listen to it HERE.
This new song is merely a taste of what is to come.
36 CRAZYFISTS will close out 2014 with a slew of tour dates, including a December anniversary show in their native state. Here’s to 20 more years of bringing the rock.
Tour Dates:
36 CRAZYFISTS:
10/31: South Lake Tahoe, CA @ Whiskey Dick’s (BDP Halloween Show)
36 CRAZYFISTS With Skinless:
11/1: Portland, OR @ Ash Street Saloon
11/2: Spokane, WA @ The Hop
11/3: Seattle, WA @ El Corazon
11/5: Redding, California @ Bombay’s
11/6: Santa Barbara, CA @ Velvet Jones
11/7: San Diego, CA @ Brick by Brick
11/8: Los Angeles, CA @ Los Globos
11/9: Scottsdale, AZ @ Pub Rock Live
11/11: Santa Fe, NM @ Skylight Santa Fe
11/12: Austin, TX @ Dirty Dog Bar
11/13: Dallas, TX @ Gas Monkey Bar ‘N’ Grill
11/14: Tulsa, OK @ Downtown Lounge Tulsa
11/15: Norman, OK @ The Labyrinth
11/16: Wichita, KS @ The Lizards Lounge
11/17: Denver, CO @ The Roxy Theater
11/18: Grand Junction, CO @ Mesa Theater and Club
11/19: Idaho Falls, ID @ Db’s
11/20: Salt Lake City, UT @ Bar Deluxe
11/21: Las Vegas, NV @ Cheyenne Saloon
11/22: Oakland, CA @ The Uptown Nite Club
11/23: Chico, CA @ Lost on Main
36 CRAZYFISTS 20th Anniversary Show:
12/5: Anchorage, AK @ Chilkoot Charlie’s
Avey Tare's Slasher Flicks Share Short Film For "Catchy (Was Contagious)"
Avey Tare’s Slasher Flicks is proud to share the short film for ‘Catchy (Was Contagious),’ from their debut album ‘Enter The Slasher House’ out now on Domino. The tense, eerie 9 minute short is inspired by early black & white horror films, and finds its perfect soundtrack in the supernatural sounds of Slasher Flicks.
WATCH THE ‘CATCHY (WAS CONTAGIOUS)’ SHORT FILM HERE
The video for ‘Catchy (Was Contagious)’ was directed by Abigail Portner, with Giovanni Ribisi working in the role of Director of Photography. It was shot in and around Atwater, Los Angeles, in August of this year.
“I wanted to make a video that referenced old horror movies from the 1950s Universal horror era. I am obsessed with movies like The Third Man, Truffaut’s 400 Blows and Ingmar Bergman’s films. I wanted it to have the style of classic old LA so we used the LA river and the neighborhoods surrounding it as locations. The movie Them from the 1940s was shot on the LA river and I wanted it to have that feel also. Parts of Grease and Chinatown were filmed there too. The videos I make for Animal Collective and my own personal style is pretty specific so it was great to work with Giovanni because I feel like he just got it. We were on the same page thematically, reference-wise and with regards to the style of filming and our goal – to create something that has a classic, pretty 1950’s feel to it but the undertone is still very dark.” – Abigail Portner on ‘Catchy (Was Contagious)’
The short film will have its live premiere tonight, prior to Avey Tare’s Slasher Flicks’ set at the Haunted Hotel Bash at the Ace Hotel, Los Angeles. In addition, the Halloween party will feature a screening of John Carpenter’s horror classic Halloween; DJ sets by Zach Cowie (Wooden Wisdom), Amason (Miike Snow), Clifton Weaver (Funky Sole), and Neil Schield (Origami Vinyl); and visuals by Abigail Portner. More info here.
‘Catchy (Was Contagious)’ Production Credits
Producer – Stellascope
Production Manager – Cody Moore
Director – Abigail Portner
Dir Photography – Giovanni Ribisi
‘Catchy (Was Contagious)’ Cast
Boy – Cosimo Hansen
Werewolf – Sean Pecknold
Balloon Girl – Tuesday Hansen
Mom – Haley Pearl
Shop Owners- David Portner & Angel Deradoorian
Frankenstein – Travis Clark
Creature From The Black Lagoon – Abigail Portner
Invisible Man – Sam Muller
Listen to a Halloween-themed playlist by the band HERE.
Watch the band’s full live set at this year’s Pitchfork Music Festival HERE.
AVEY TARE’S SLASHER FLICKS
Slasher Flicks by name alone is not what it appears to be. Scrambled horror film soundtracks? Not even remotely. A bunch of East Coasters making their quintessential LA album? No, more like escape from LA, say guitar-wielding Avey Tare (of Animal Collective), keyboard player and singer Angel Deradoorian (of Dirty Projectors, Deradoorian), and drummer Jeremy Hyman (of Ponytail, Dan Deacon). If LA is an environment to get lost in, as they claim, this group sewing roots in SoCal have become lost in the best way: relocating and reinventing sounds they’re already skilled in making, sounds that as Avey Tare says, are not only regionally unrestricted but that “come from a place that’s not human.”
Order ‘Enter the Slasher House’ on CD, double heavyweight LP from the band’s store. or Domino and digitally from iTunes.
Thursday, October 30, 2014
Brooklyn Brewery Wild Streak
There is a limited edition offering from Brooklyn Brewery that looks to go and define the American sour style. The beer comes ornately designed and can be purchased for around 25 to 30 dollars depending on where you are at. When one does open the Wild Streak bottle there are sour fruits and vinegar notes that issue forth from the bottle. The beer pours with a light orange / dark yellow coloration with a small amount of head. The initial sip of this Wild Streak starts yielding hands of dark fruits, wine, with the trappings of a Belgian or German style.
The beer comes down extra ordinarily easy despite its 10 percent ABV – the beer comes in 750 ml bottles but the flavor profile is so appealing even for those that are not fans or have not experienced the unique qualities of a sour beer. The levels at which one can enjoy this effort are substantial meaning that one will need to go and taste the effort as it warms, when it has sat for a moment and really see how the bouquet, mouth feel, and the specific constellations of flavors that are present change. This is a simply sublime beer one that individual should locate at the earliest convenience. For those individuals that are sour fans or just love beers done right the Wild Streak is a must purchase – I cannot imagine a better birthday or holiday gift for the individual that is a fan of beer.
Rating: 9.0/10
Brooklyn Brewery Wild Streak / Barrel-Aged Wild Brett Ale / 10.0% ABV / www.brooklynbrewery.com .
Wednesday, October 29, 2014
The Roosevelts: An Intimate History Blu-Ray Disc
Ken Burns, the noted American documentarist has spent a considerable amount of time delving into the nuanced relationships that existed between the different parts of the Roosevelt family. The Roosevelts: An Intimate History is largely to do with FDR, Eleanor Roosevelt, and Teddy Roosevelt. There is so much information that is presented during this 840 minute documentary that individuals should dedicate the better portion of a day if they wish to watch the entirety of the film. While people are familiar with the Bushes and the Clintons in terms of modern political dynasties, the Roosevelts largely shaped American politics through the 20th century.
To really provide information about this American family Ken Burns has located a considerable amount of interviews, archival footage, and other bits and scraps of ephemera to provide a convincing and compelling story. The Roosevelts: An Intimate History currently retails for around 70 to 75 dollars but the sheer amount of information that is provided on this release easily could take out the space of an old Encyclopedia Britannica collection. The Roosevelts: An Intimate History would be the perfect holiday or birthday purchase for any amateur historian while the documentary would be a perfect introduction to 20th century American politics and related undergraduate courses. The Roosevelts: An Intimate History is an impressive addition to the Ken Burns the filmography and will have viewers marveling at how deep he truly gets into this guarded family. Make sure to visit shoppbs.org for more information about the product, any air dates for Tthe Roosevelts, and other documentaries and releases that the company will be selling in the months or the years to come.
Rating: 10/10
The Roosevelts: An Intimate History Blu-Ray Disc Review / 2014 PBS / 840 Minutes / www.shoppbs.org /
The Call (featuring Robert Levon Been of B.R.M.C.) – A Tribute to Michael Been (CD)
It’s always a tough act trying to replace a deceased front man. For every band like Big Country, who successfully (at least for a while) moved Alarm singer and longtime band friend Mike Peters to the front of the mic, there’s an INXS or Doors who have fumbled through various weak versions and ended up looking like sell outs. When the ‘80s band The Call lost its singer to a heart attack in 2010, it was pretty safe to assume that would be the end.
But in an appropriately fitting tribute, the band came back together for two special shows in California with Michael’s son, Robert Levon, on vocals. The younger Been is best known as the singer for Black Rebel Motorcycle Club. What could be seen as exploitive (see INXS and The Doors) is actually a very touching tribute that adds weight to a strong catalog of songs. The 14 tracks here that dip deep into the band’s seven album history, still sound fresh, decades later. The high point, as probably expected, is also their biggest hit, “Let the Day Begin.” But there are also still plenty of other great moments here, like the album opener “Everywhere I Go” and songs like “Oklahoma.” A fitting tribute to a great band.
The Call (featuring Robert Levon Been of B.R.M.C.) – A Tribute to Michael Been/14 tracks/Label Records and Lightyear and Caroline/2014
Monday, October 27, 2014
Alice Sungurov Broke My Heart Single Review
Broke My Heart is a pop effort that possible considerable instrumental ability; Alice Sungurov creates vocals during this single that tie together Jewel, Kelly Clarkson, and Avril Lavigne. The spontaneous approach taken by the instrumentation on Broke My Heart imbues the effort with considerable replay value, something that is further bolstered through a larger than life arrangement. The track may be a hair over four minutes but all of the twists and turns that are here make the cut resound long after the last strains of the track cease. A guitar / bass dynamic pushes the latter half of Broke My Heart into an entiretly new plateau, with the resulting effort unwilling to let listeners breathe.
With something for everyone, Broke My Heart is a track that seems destined for radio rotation. There is a unique style that is built up here that will draw listeners in; while Sungurov plays by her own rules, there is still enough peppiness and catchy touches placed into Broke My Heart that listeners to a wide swath of genres will be able to find something that they can appreciate. The mid-track bridge to Broke My Heart spins things into a bold new direction, garnering additional momentum as Sungurov moves into the second section of the song.
Make sure to visit Sungurov’s website for additional samples, news, and biographical information; with all of the nuance and complexity that is present in Broke My Heart, I know that I will be eagerly anticipating any coming down the pipeline from the Sungurov pipeline, and you should be as well.
Rating: 8.4/10
Alice Sungurov Broke My Heart Single Review / 2014 Self / www.alicesungurov.com/ / www.facebook.com/AliceSungurov
Leonino Naked Tunes CD Review
I Think We Should Be Friends is the first track on Naked Tunes, and the effort provides listeners with a blend of styles that ties the track into the eighties (Pet Shop Boys), nineties (Julian Lennon, George Michaels) and something more current and contemporary (Robin Thicke). The presence of the guitar and strings during I Think We Should Be Friends provides additional complexity to the initial strains of Naked Tunes.
My Love Will Set You Free is an effort that is very emotional and alluring, with a very mature, Enrique Iglesias meets singer-songwriter sound that makes for an easily-digestible and supremely fulfilling track. How Many Times Did You Save My Soul features Argenis Brito begins the second half of Naked Tunes, and it has an epic quality to it that will have the vocal harmonies resounding loud in listeners’ minds long after the track (and the CD) ceases to spin.
Down by the River is soulful and more than a hint funky, the sand-swept vocals of Leonino provide the perfect counterpoint for the lush instrumentation, while the spot-on production of Naked Tunes ensures that each constituent element of Leonino is granted equal chance to shine. Naked Tunes is available from the Hueso Records website, which contains a number of samples of Leonino’s music. The cheerful disposition that is present in a great number of the songs on Naked Tunes mask substantive lyrics and intricate interplay between the instruments and Leonino’s vocals. This disc has legs and will be a perfect inclusion in one’s car or lounge for months to come.
Top Tracks: I Think We Should Be Friends, How Many Times Did You Save My Soul
Rating: 8.4/10
Leonino Naked Tunes CD Review / 2014 Hueso Records / 10 Tracks / www.facebook.com/Leoninomusic / www.hueso-records.com/album.php?id=392
Organized Mess Topography CD Review
Kansas City’s Organized Mess have just released their latest album, Topography. Glass Shards utilizes an interesting time signature to imbue the track with a distinct sound that resounds loudly through the reminder of the disc. The track links together Defiance, Ohio and The Devil Is Electric with a very approachable and radio-friendly alternative / emotive rock style. The violin solo that links together the two sides of Glass Shards keeps the momentum high and allows Organized Mess to move through Topography with the greatest of ease.
Love and the Sea builds off of the work of Death Cab For Cutie and Bright Eyes to have a more emotionally dynamic and eclectic effort; the instrumental side pushes the vocal side to an entirely new plateau, all while the band issues forth a sound that is catchy and intense, intricate but fun. Salt in the Water is our favorite effort on Topography because of the more laid back sound that the band cultivates during the track’s three-plus minute run time. The piano line that is present during this track links together Ben Folds with the vocal duality of The Anniversary. The free-form jazz influence that weighs in on the track showcases the sheer amount of tools that Organized Mess has in their repertoire; one has to wonder where the band will take their listeners on subsequent recordings after Topography ceases.
Topography is available from CDBaby; the Organized Mess website contains a large amount of information about the band, a set of their tour dates, and samples of music from Topography.
Top Tracks: Love and the Sea , Salt in the Water
Rating: 8.3/10
Organized Mess Topography CD Review / 2014 Self / 11 Tracks / www.organizedmesstheband.com/ / www.facebook.com/pages/Organized-Mess/110816646239 / cdbaby.com/cd/organizedmess3
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Canary Burton Bird Song Review
Bird Song is the latest effort from Canary Burton, and it is one of the best albums we have heard this year. The One & Future Star has a wonderful opening that gradually expands into something that could be present in a Tim Burton film; there are so many things happening (And not happening) with the effort that listeners will continue to find new twists and turns after a fifth or a sixth listen.
Early in the Morning is a track that begins in a very classical, choral way before gradually adding more current and contemporary vocal harmonies; the ability of Burton to make fresh what had been ignored is a talent that shines through at a number of points during Bird Song; Nightfall in the City is another example. The slower, more emotional tack taken during this effort allows botht he instrumentation and the vocals to further a cogent and coherent narrative.
Raggity Three Step is another gem amongst precious stones, allowing the piano ample opportunity to shine; the complexity of the arrangement here showcases a level of mastery that is comparable to those exhibited in a symphony. Bird Song is an album that showcases a varied set of influences, stylistic decisions, and overall sound to each of the album’s compositions that represent the idiosyncracies of Burton; the tracks are crafted with such care that Bird Song will continue to be spun even after repeat listens. Bird Song is available for purchase from Burton directly; make it a point to visit his domain for more information about his concerts, resume, and samples from Bird Song.
Top Tracks: Early in the Morning, Nightfall in the City
Rating: 8.6/10
Canary Burton Bird Song Review / 2014 Self / 13 Tracks / www.seabirdstudio.com/
R.I.C.E The Proof No Religion Single Review
R.I.C.E The Proof is an artist that looks to completely place written and spoken poetry on its ear with No Religion. No Religion is a track thatstraddles rap and slam poetry while having all of the nuance and gravity of some of the most storied performers. The light amount of instrumentation that is present on No Religion provides a backdrop that provides highlighting for the relevant sections of R.I.C.E The Proof’s performance.
The track is able to shine brightly while still having some minor room for improvement. The lyrical content and the sample that is utilized during No Religion is beyond reproach, but greater care taken in mastering the vocals would make for a stronger effort. Make sure to visit any of R.I.C.E The Proof’s varied social media profiles to provide support and to see what sort of tack he will take on subsequent releases. For our first experience with the performer, we were absolutely floored – there is maturity and complexity in droves during No Religion that will stick around for a long time after the track completes. Make it a point to visit the Youtube link below for the full version of No Religion and let us know what you think of R.I.C.E The Proof’s effort.
Rating: 8.5/10
R.I.C.E The Proof No Religion / 2014 Self / 3:02 / www.youtube.com/watch?v=QTv7c0hhlKU / twitter.com/RICE_TheProof / instagram.com/rice_theproof / www.facebook.com/RiceTheProof / soundcloud.com/rice-theproof
Sarantos Not Where I Wanna Be CD Review
Not Where I Wanna Be slows things down and provides Sarantos ample opportunity to create an expansive and sedate effort that continues to twinkle long after the song has ceased. The deliberate tempo crafted here will indelibly tattoo the rhythms and melodies deep into the psyche and hearts of listeners, something that the song shares with Are You Sure You Can Last Long. Are You Sure You Can Last Long has a swirling, more gritty rock sound that allows the track to take a decidedly different tack than other tracks on Not Where I Wanna Be. The guitar solo that kicks up at points is matched perfectly with a ropy and expertly laid-down bass line; the resulting track is destined for heavy radio rotation.
Believe has emotive guitar lines and soaring vocals that will keep listeners on the edges of their seats – as the track continues to spin, the track expands to take over any space in which it is played. The emotive guitar line and on-point drumming make this into another single-ready effort. A Country Song is a track that blends together ample amounts of country and alternative elements to make something wholly unique and alluring. Sarantos is able to make his own unique print on each recording, ensuring that listeners will never truly know what styles and approaches that will be taken on subsequent recordings.
Not Where I Wanna Be is available on iTunes, CDBaby, and Amazon MP3; make sure to visit Sarantos’ website for more information about Not Where I Wanna Be, his store, and a variety of methods to contact him directly.
Top Tracks: A Country Song, Are You Sure You Can Last Long
Rating: 8.8/10
Sarantos Not Where I Wanna Be CD Review / 2014 Self / 12 Tracks / www.sarantos.com / www.facebook.com/Sarantosmelogia
Snyder's of Hanover Oktoberfest pretzels
Pretzels are quite possibly the most divine snack food for those nights when individuals have friends over. They are great alone, with beer, or any other sort of soft drink. The Oktoberfest pretzels that Snyder’s of Hanover are currently selling give a little more oomph to the average pretzels that are on the market. One is able to have considerable body to the pretzels with just the right amount of salt to provide nuanced flavors to anyone fortunate enough to be near a bag.
Remember that this is a seasonal product and that Snyder’s of Hanover will likely remove these from shelves after the Oktoberfest season completes, so stockpile a few boxes before they fly off the shelves of your local supermarket. I personally like the thicker more fulfilling pretzels that the company has provided here when compared to the federal pretzel rods or pretzel sticks that are commonly available.
Rating: 9.0/10
Snyder’s of Hanover Oktoberfest pretzels / www.snydersofhanover.com/
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Sunday, October 26, 2014
The Shivers Charades Anniversary Vinyl
Charades is an introduction to the complex and challenging efforts that are commonplace on the album of the same title. SoHo Party is a tremendously interesting effort, with the instrumentation setting up a narrative that is furthered through the alluring vocals – hints of Pinkerton-era Weezer can be easily discerned. I Could Care Less takes Tulsa emotive rock and links it to Death Cab for Cutie to establish something wholly memorable. The remastered tracks are rich and full while still having a close and cozy sound.
The remastered version of Charades is available on Keeled Scales’ web store for $15.
Top Tracks: I Could Care Less, SoHo Party
Rating: 9.0/10
The Shivers Charades Anniversary Vinyl / 2014 Keeled Scales / 11 Tracks / keeledscales.storenvy.com/products/10203357-the-shivers-charades /
Cyclops Rechargeable Revo 900 LED Hand Held Spotlight
We were able to go camping for the first time in my life a few months ago and everything seemed to be great. The one thing that we did not anticipate was to have a flashlight or other light emitting source. This meant that whenever we went to the bathroom or had to conduct any business between different tents we were quite literally in the dark. Sure, most current generation smartphones have a flashlight application but the lights that they provide is very weak, the app may contain spyware, and is not able to illuminate pitch black conditions. We received a Revo 900 lantern from Cyclops yesterday and are pleased to announce that it is able to charge up in the space of a few hours. The lantern created 935 lumens for up to 68 minutes of burn time, due to the two Luxeon LED’s in the front of the spotlight.
From there I was able to go out in the dark, click on the lantern, and be able to see precisely what was going on even in the most inky conditions. That company has provided multiple chargers for this lantern to ensure that purchasers always have the ability to go and have a charge to their device. There is the normal wall charger, a rapid charger but there is also a car charger that is provided. While the design I love the lantern is very traditional I feel that it is the most intuitive and easy to use device for the widest swath of users. This means that someone that is 4, 44, or 84 should be able to eliminate whatever dark situation that they might find themselves. The Revo 900’s car charger provided is high quality but one needs to remember that the car charger is a slower method of providing a charge to the lantern. One at a shop, is camping, or has any sort of business during any pitch black night would do well to purchase their own Revo 900.
Rating: 9.0/10
Cyclops Rechargeable Revo 900 LED Hand Held Spotlight / CYC-X900H / www.cyclopssolutions.com / www.gsmoutdoors.com
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Midnight Show Review
Dirty Dog Bar in Austin, TX
KickButt Amped Energy Ballz
There are a number of products that are released for the health market to increase the amount of energy that one has during the day. A number of these products merely contain caffeine and call it. KickButt Amped Energy Ballz look to provide a good taste with ample energy provided through the day. The ballz havew a number of extra vitamins, including vitamin B2, B3, B6, and B12, Taurine, Taurine and Creatine.
Rating: 8.6/10
KickButt Amped Energy Ballz / kickbuttballz.com/
Duck Dynasty Season 4 - 6 Box Set
This may be the first item that we have received that is marketed for the 2014 holiday rush. It makes all of the sense in the world that this release would be surrounding one of television’s favorite shows, Duck Dynasty. This box set captures seasons 4 through 6 in a format that is easy to watch and encapsulates what has happened to the Robertson clan over the course of the last few seasons. The video quality of these episodes is identical to those provided on broadcast television and do not possess the commercials that the original release of the show.
This would be a perfect gift if only the episodes were included but Lionsgate has included a Si-sized beard with each collection. This would be a perfect purchase for anybody that is a fan of Duck Dynasty or is just wanting to catch up with the show. That DVD set is available at a wide variety of online and brick and mortar locations. Expect to spend about $35 on the Duck Dynasty Season 4 – 6 DVD Box Set. Make sure to visit Lionsgate.com for further information about the company’s properties and subsequent releases.
Rating: 8.4/10
Duck Dynasty Season 4 – 6 Box Set / 2014 Lionsgate / 703 Minutes / www.lionsgate.com
Friday, October 24, 2014
LÅPSLEY announces debut EP on XL Recordings
Over the course of 2014, fast-emerging singer, songwriter and producer Holly ‘Låpsley’ Fletcher has become one of the most hotly tipped new UK artists around. Through beautifully crafted songs such as “Station” and “Painter (Valentine)”, the 18-year old, Southport, England-raised artist has created a unique sonic identity, mixing sparse, minimal electronic production with gorgeous, emotive songwriting.
Now, following a deal with XL Recordings, Låpsley will release her debut Understudy EP on January 5th, 2015. Lead track “Falling Short” – which has received close to a quarter of a million Souncloud plays in less than a month – is available to purchase from today (October 24th) as part of the Anne Mac Presents 2014 album. It will then get a full, standalone release on the Understudy EP, which will be available on 12” vinyl and download and will feature three further brand new tracks.
You can hear “Falling Short” right now HERE
Buy Annie Mac Presents 2014 HERE
The full Understudy EP track list is:
1. Falling Short
2. Brownlow
3. 8896
4. Dancing
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Stoner Fluxx
We have played Fluxx in the past and have really had fun with it. The company looks to change up their subject material to receive the most interest, and Stoner Fluxx is their latest creation. The game runs similarly to a traditional version of Fluxx but differs in terms of the subject matter. This means there are still rules (Keepers, Goals, Actions) or collections of cards that need to be received that will change the overall playstyle or rules of the game.
Smoking and generally hanging out surround much of the subject material that is broached during a game of Stoner Fluxx. The game should only be played by those people that are of age and have any interest in smoking or other 420 friendly pursuits. I would venture and say that a number of head shops will be stocking Stoner Fluxx but a number of clued in toy and hobby stores may also carry the game. Regardless the game is fun for anyone that has played Fluxx in the past; Stoner Fluxx has enough in the way of rule information included that even those individuals that have not played the game in the past will be able to be familiarized into the game’s rapid format after reading the included rule card. Make sure to visit the Fully Baked Ideas website for more information about the entirety of their product lines, product releases, and other news about the company.
Rating: 9.0/10
Stoner Fluxx / Fully Baked Creations / www.fully-baked-ideas.com/
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