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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Police Save Toddler Left Alone in Hot Car at Flint Secretary of State [VIDEO]
Bystanders watch in disbelief as police respond to reports of a toddler left unattended in a hot vehicle with the windows rolled up in Flint for what was said to be almost an hour, possibly longer.
Jared From ‘Silicon Valley’ Gives Hilariously Awful Camping Survival Tips [VIDEO]
The guy that plays Jared on HBO's 'Silicon Valley' schools us on the most essential outdoorsmen skills, like doing sweet kayak tricks and gaslighting fish to the point of suicide. This guy f***s.
Burton Police Car Parked in Handicap Spot Sparks Heated Debate [PHOTO]
A photo of a Burton Police cruiser parked in a handicap spot at a local gas station has sparked a fierce debate on social media.
Universal’s New ‘Fast & Furious’ Ride is Fast and Dumb, Just Like the Movies [REVIEW]
Accurately describing the awfulness of Universal Orlando's brand new 'Fast & Furious: Supercharged' ride efficiently is hard, but I'll try to do it in just two words -- embarrassingly mediocre.
Hey, ABC12: Let’s Not Make Flint Nestle’s Straw Man [OPINION]
Nestle, who is not very popular in Michigan these days, announced a plan to donate water to Flint, but the way a certain "trusted news source" chose to present that story isn't doing the city any favors.
This Awesome 23-Room Mansion in Flint is One Hell of a Steal
This surprisingly affordable Flint stone mansion is a page right out of history.
Reese’s Settles Dumb Name Pronunciation Debate Once and For All
For the last time, no -- they are not Ree-See's Pee-Sees.
Puddle of Mudd, RED, and Michigan Stage Added to Loudwire Live 2018
Flint's biggest outdoor rock festival just got bigger... 7 bands bigger to be exact.
11 Rejected Ideas for the Flint Weather Ball Redesign [PHOTOS]
The Flint Weather Ball is getting yet another facelift, so we decided to look at the rejected ideas for the new look of Flint's most recognizable landmark... again.
Michigan Will Vote On Recreational Marijuana In November
I know we've said it before, but this time it looks like a sure thing -- Michigan is headed for a vote on recreational marijuana this November.
The Origin Story of 420 is Basically ‘The Goonies,’ but With Weed [VIDEO]
I've heard a lot of different theories over the years about how exactly the number 420 became synonymous with smoking weed. The real origin story is better than all of them.
Empress of China Finally Re-Opens and Still Has Flint’s Best Chinese Food
After what seemed like an eternity, Empress of China is finally back open and is once again serving up Flint's best Chinese food.