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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Anthony Bourdain Mural at The Loft in Downtown Flint Already Looks Amazing
A new mural being painted above The Loft in Downtown Flint featuring the late Anthony Bourdain is currently in the works, but is already quite impressive looking.
Taco Bell Dumping Doritos Locos Tacos and Other Beloved Menu Items
I love Taco Bell, but sometimes it feels like I'm in an abusive relationship with them. This is one of those times.
Popeye’s New Chicken Sandwich is Causing Traffic Jams in Flint Township [PHOTO]
Everybody is raving about the new chicken sandwich at Popeye's. It appears that the only thing harder than getting into the restaurant is actually getting one of the sandwiches.
How to Hunt Down a Trip to Florida at the MI Renaissance Festival
Enter our Spy Academy at the Michigan Renaissance Festival and you could win an awesome trip to the Florida Renaissance Fest, complete with $500 cash and more.
Apple Set to Kill Off the iPhone 6 with September Update
Say all the things you want to say to your beloved iPhone 6, because Apple is aiming to lay it to rest in September.
Facebook Gets Slapped with $5 Billion Fine Over 2018 Data Scandal
Facebook was hit with a record-breaking $5 Billion penalty by the Federal Trade Commission in response to the Cambridge Analytica scandal.
Hot Take: Let’s Just NOT Fix the Damn Roads in Michigan [OPINION]
It seems like everybody is fine with the roads staying just the way they are anyway.
11 More Accurate Slogans for Ohio’s New Welcome Signs [PHOTOS]
On my recent road trip to Delaware (don't ask), I noticed that Ohio has a new welcome sign that replaces the appropriately generic "Welcome to Ohio" with "Ohio -- find it here." After laughing out loud for a few minutes, I decided to come up with some more accurate slogans for the Buckeye State.
Join Us for St. Paddy’s Day Kegs & Eggs + 1/2K Draft Dash This Sunday
We're celebrating St. Paddy’s Day with Kegs & Eggs at the beautiful Flint Farmers’ Market Downtown! This GREEN party will feature beer, live entertainment, and will kick off with a highly dramatic fun 1/2k Draft Dash!
This Kid Died 10 Hours After Eating 5-Day-Old Pasta and Now I’m Shook
I meal prep and eat leftovers all the time, so this story of a young man quickly dying from spaghetti has shaken me to the core.
Michigan’s Roadside Drug Testing is Going Statewide — Heads Up, Smokers
Michigan's roadside drug testing program is going statewide, which is a huge problem for regular marijuana users.
RoboCop as KFC’s New Colonel is the Sequel No One Asked For
Original Recipe RoboCop is back... in a KFC commercial. As cool as it is to see Murphy back in action -- I don't understand why this is a thing.