Misadventures in Sake Infusion, Part II: Blueberries

Serves 2. Being a hipster isn’t all fun and games.  When my first batch of infused sake came out tasting like a pine tree, I knew I had to go back to the drawing board and come up with a better recipe to share with all ten people who read this blog. For this round,… Continue reading Misadventures in Sake Infusion, Part II: Blueberries

Kick Out the Jams: An Interview with the Lost Riots’ Jeffrey Thunders

As lead singer/rhythm guitarist for The Lost Riots, Jeffrey Thunders fronts one of the best punk bands in the state, though he would never say that. Their heartfelt and sincere mixture of hardcore punk and garage rock, makes them one exciting proposition whether on the stage or on wax. The Lost Riots have won the… Continue reading Kick Out the Jams: An Interview with the Lost Riots’ Jeffrey Thunders

Pluckman’s Thoughts on BabyMetal

So there’s this new thing out there getting a bit of attention called BabyMetal, maybe you’ve heard of it? I’ve seen and experienced a lot of confusion and anger over the whole thing so I decided to investigate and set the record straight.

Interview with Simon Tuozzoli of UP Recording and Vestal Claret

I first came across Simon Tuozzoli’s work through my friend Rob’s project The Danbury Lie.  Rob sent the first album to Alternative Control for review — an unusual collection of songs, with sparkling recording quality and a few really ear-catching basslines. “Who played bass on this?” I asked him. “This guy Simon,” he said.  “The… Continue reading Interview with Simon Tuozzoli of UP Recording and Vestal Claret

Concert Recap: Eyehategod and More in Hamden, CT — 7/14/14

  As a new inductee to the cult of EHG, there was no way I could NOT see them last night at the Outer Space/Ballroom. (Actually there were a lot of ways I could not see them – basement floods, lack of cash, grandmother’s home health aides calling out –but thankfully those situations were rectified… Continue reading Concert Recap: Eyehategod and More in Hamden, CT — 7/14/14

Misadventures in Sake Infusion, Part I: Rosemary, Thyme, and Peppercorns

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  …It’s all part of the hipster quest. After a lunch at Miya’s Sushi in New Haven, I got the bright idea that infusing sake with herbs from my garden would make a delicious drink.  My plan wasn’t entirely successful, but Edison didn’t invent the light bulb on his first try either.  Here’s what I… Continue reading Misadventures in Sake Infusion, Part I: Rosemary, Thyme, and Peppercorns