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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Why the 90s Was the Greatest Decade in Popular Music — Relive It at That 90s Party
On February 20th, we'll be celebrating all things 90s... especially the incredible music of the decade. If you don't understand why that's a big deal, then allow me to explain why the 90s were greatest decade for popular music.
Flint Facebook Video of Bottled Water Testing Positive for Lead is BS
A viral Facebook video showing a bunch of donated bottled waters testing positive for lead in Flint isn't as cut and dry as it looks.
Darnell Earley Refuses to Testify On Flint Water, Resigns as EM of DPS
Former Flint Emergency Manager Darnell Earley is refusing to testify before Congress about the Flint water crisis, and has also resigned as EM of Detroit Public Schools.
Flint Water Lead Levels May Be Too High for Filters to Work
A new report says that Flint water tests are returning some terrifying results.
Pearl Jam + Friends Pledge $300,000 to Flint in Response to Water Crisis
Pearl Jam's has a long history of donating to charitable causes, which continues with their pledge to donate $100,000 to the United Way of Genesee County to assist Flint.
Michigan to Investigate Consumers Energy Over Estimated Billing Practices
The Michigan Public Service Commission is investigating the billing and estimated usage practices of Consumers Energy in response to customer complaints.
Patton Oswalt Makes Flint Water Emoji Joke to Win ‘@midnight’ [VIDEO]
Well, it didn't take long for the Flint Water Crisis to go from tragedy to national punchline, as comedian Patton Oswalt made a Flint water joke "For The Win" on Comedy Central's '@midnight.'
11 Things Everyone From Flint Needs to Stop Doing in 2016
2015 was an interesting year in Flint, Michigan, but a new year means change. We know old habits die hard, but we decided to make a list of things that we should probably stop doing next year anyway.
Flint was 1980’s Richest City for Young People, Guess Where it is Now
Once upon a time, Flint, Michigan was the best place to be if you were a young worker. The city was just ahead of San Francisco in that regard. While "the city by the bay" remains atop that list, the metropolis once known as "Vehicle City" has not fared so well.
New Tests Show Flint’s Water Problems Are Not Yet Behind Us
It would appear that switching back to Detroit water hasn't eradicated our problems yet, as Flint elementary schools and some other areas still have dangerous lead levels in their drinking water.
Local Businesses to Slash Prices for Small Business Saturday 2015
Shop small and save big at these local businesses that are serving up the savings November 28th for Small Business Saturday.
Midland Among American Cities Climbing Out of Poverty the Fastest
Over the past decade, Midland, Michigan has slowly lowered their poverty rate and is now one of the 10 cities climbing out of the red the fastest.