One of the most important musical acts across genres to come out of the 1980s — and the second greatest hip-hop band of all time (Wu) — Public Enemy is finally getting its just deserved day in the sun. The oft slept-on group bombshell that is P.E. not only militarized the face of hip-hop, but […]
29
May
Chuck D, Flavor Flav & Bomb Squad get their day in the sun
12
Sep
The unquestionable King of Dub returns in a trance
I’m sitting here in a fog of pain killers and medical marijuana listening to Master Piece, renowned dub-reggae pioneer Lee “Scratch” Perry’s latest offering of lounge-dub and deep trance. I got the vinyl — it’s crisp and warm at the same time like sitting by a fire in a field of snow. It’s September 11, 2012, […]
24
Aug
Champion the concept of "Forbidden Fruit" in this breezy liqueur
One of the UK’s leading online Whiskey & Spirit merchants (which you may remember from our feature of their “Origin Range” Single Estate Gins) are pleased to announce the launch of their Summer Fruit Cup. This ultimate English summertime drink is a product of Professor Cornelius Ampleforth‘s use of a vacuum sill which allows distillation […]
20
Mar
Paul Gough's 160-page paperback on the famed prankster
Banksy has become somewhat of a cottage industry for publishers, who all seem to want to express their perspective of the famed Bristol artist/prankster (and/or make some money off his name). The latest is Banksy: The Bristol Legacy from professor/author Paul Gough, 160-page paperback which follows his rise in his hometown of Bristol culminating in […]
16
Nov
Old fashion blend made from Madagascan vanilla & cinnamon
The fine folks at Professor Cornelius Ampleforth have a record of introducing fine spirits crafted with classic time tested techniques, such as their Bathtub Gin and Proprietary Barley Spirit, and their latest offering only adds another must-have drink to their catalogue. The Caribbean rum, dubbed Rumbullion!, is distilled with Madagascan vanilla, orange grind, cinnamon, cloves […]
19
Oct
Get through the family reunion with a buzz this holiday season
Okay, the folks that came up with the name could’ve tried a little harder, but nonetheless Professor Cornelius Ampleforth has given us a drink we’d gladly partake in this holiday season. Much like their previously featured Bathtub Gin, the Proprietary Barley Spirit Drink is distilled using old techniques, this time that of treating their whisky […]
