There was once a time when children survived long car rides by counting license plates and pestering their siblings. There was also a time when banking was done at banks. There was even a time when the routines of daily life, like standing in line at the grocery store or waiting for the check… Continue reading The Death of Waiting Patiently
Joining the Dark Side: The Story of How I Became a Music Junkie
I distinctly remember the beginning of my musical addiction. It’s one of the clearest memories from my childhood. I can’t recall any other moment being as elemental in the continuing bulimia my wallet suffers to this day. It seems like all my spending money goes to music, and this has been the trend ever since… Continue reading Joining the Dark Side: The Story of How I Became a Music Junkie
A PEZ Collector’s Wet Dream
I never gave much thought to PEZ, but since Danielle and I were going on a road trip to the PEZ Visitor Center in Orange, Connecticut, I decided to learn all there is to know about these sweet, little candies. As a kid, I remember PEZ being the unwanted candy at the bottom of my… Continue reading A PEZ Collector’s Wet Dream
doyoulistentogrindcore? A Review
As someone who doesn’t know a goddamn thing about grindcore, I was outside of my element reviewing David Carradine’s latest release. My comrades and I watched Bones on mute while listening to the untitled album, a split CD with Indonesian band Ah-!!!. The sixteen frenzied tracks were a fitting accompaniment to scenes of decaying bodies… Continue reading doyoulistentogrindcore? A Review
The Bridge
By David Alan White Originally published on Jesus Ate My Baby. As they pulled up to the bridge, Ian’s heart was steady. His hands did not sweat or shake. His mind, however, seemed to be racing towards a heart attack. “I can’t believe I’m doing this,” he thought to himself over and over again as… Continue reading The Bridge
Albums that Changed My Life
When asked about the albums that changed my life my head immediately goes to Among the Living by Anthrax. Back in 1987 you couldn’t hear metal on the airwaves or even on MTV unless you were able to stay up past 11:00. My friend Cathy, who had the ability to stay up that late, told… Continue reading Albums that Changed My Life
Danbury Business Fights for Hookah Use
By Amanda Bloom Originally published in The Mercurial. According to Danbury Zoning Enforcement Officer Sean Hearty, Cloud 9 owner […] Dev Patel had originally wanted to open his business as a hookah bar, but instead opened as an entertainment center since hookah lounges are not permitted in Danbury’s Central Business District (CBD), the main downtown… Continue reading Danbury Business Fights for Hookah Use