My obsessive love of rock didn't surface until later in life -- around the same time I began learning electric guitar and listening to artists like Jimi Hendrix. I spent the next decade learning everything I could about rock. Along the way I found myself gravitating towards against-the-grain bands like Pearl Jam, Modest Mouse and Queens of the Stone Age. I began pursuing a career in radio after realizing I would be able to talk about music all day and get free CDs and concert tix. After grinding it out on the intern circuit, I landed a job at the Banana! I later became a writer for Loudwire.com and I'm currently the Digital Managing Editor for Townsquare Media Flint.
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Flint’s 7 Hottest Christmas Gifts of 2016 Are Selling Like Hotcakes [PHOTOS]
The holidays are right around the corner, and if you're having trouble finding the perfect gift for the Flintstone on your list -- we got you covered. These are the 7 hottest gifts in Flint for Christmas of 2016.
Obama Roasts Michael Jordan at Award Ceremony [VIDEO]
President Barack Obama hosted his final Presidential Medal of Freedom ceremony yesterday, and basically had a liquidation sale on all his most fire Michael Jordan jokes.
R.I.P. Palace of Auburn Hills: Pistons Are Moving to Downtown Detroit [VIDEO]
After several months of heavy speculation, it was announced today that the Pistons will join the Lions, Tigers, and Red Wings in Downtown Detroit.
Michigan Food, Beer & Wine Festival is This Saturday [VIDEO]
Join us this Saturday, November 12th at the Dort Federal Event Center for the 5th annual Michigan Food, Beer & Wine Festival!
Biggest Super-Moon of Our Lifetime Is Coming November 14th
The moon will be closer to Earth than it ever has before in our lifetime (well, most of us, anyway) on November 14th.
Is Flint Headed for Another Water Crisis?
Flint's next water crisis might be closer than we think, and worst part is that we haven't even solved the first crisis.
ATTN: Creepy Clowns — Don’t Be Surprised When Someone You Scare Hurts You [OPINION]
When this creepy clown epidemic get outs of hand, and it will, you face-painted jokesters better not come looking to me for sympathy.
Marijuana Legalization Vote Burned by MI Supreme Court
The Michigan Supreme Court has decided against hearing arguments from MILegalize in regards to their invalidated marijuana legalization ballot initiative. So the big question is -- what happens now?
BBQ, Wine, Archery + More Coming to Michigan Renaissance Festival [VIDEO]
The 2016 Michigan Renaissance Festival prepares to finish strong with a slew of special events and themed weekends in the final month of the season at Holly Grove.
Preview the New Arcade + Bounce House Coming to Genesee Valley Mall [VIDEO]
The owners of Bouncin' Play are getting ready to re-open the American Fun Center in the Genesee Valley mall, and gave us a a sneak peek at the inside before they open to the public September 1st.
The Top 10 Things to Do in Flint According to TripAdvisor
Go ahead, make your water and crime jokes in the comments, but there's a wealth of fun and interesting things to do in Flint, despite what the trolls will have you believe.
What Homesick Candles for Michigan Cities Would Smell Like [PHOTOS]
Homesick Candles are meant to comfort displaced homebodies by smelling like the state from which they came. We decided a custom line of fragrances that smell like beloved Michigan hometowns and cities was way more interesting -- so we made some.