This strain is the one that everyone brings up when they try to nay-say marijuana. In no way at all does Green Crack have anything to do with real crack or even butt cracks for that matter. This strain was originally known as "Cush" and hit the scene in the early 90's in SoCal. Somewhere in its travels thru California, Cush got sold to Snoop Dogg and his crew. Its said that Snoop Dogg took a few hits of Cush and said that he was going to call it Green Crack for now on because of how quickly it hits you with energy and how much he just wanted to keep smoking it. This strain is a fantastic morning weed. It gives you every benefit of caffeine and gives you a lot of creative juices. Artist tend to keep Green Crack around cause of how well it helps to break through creative barriers. A great med for anyone who needs motivation, stress relief, anti-depression and pain relief. This is one of the most sought after strains out!!! Have a hazy week ya pot heads! -Colin
TRAINWRECK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I. Fa-king. Love. This. Strain!!!! Seriously tho, one of the best scented and best tasting types of marijuana in my opinion. If you are looking for a cerebral “head high”, as the kids are calling it these days, this is a perfect strain to pick up. Trainwreck has been a household name for us marijuana abusers for decades now. I’m sure if you said the name “trainwreck” around your hippy parents, they would know exactly what you’re talking about. Besides giving a crazy awesome head buzz, this strain is great for patients that suffer from depression, anxiety, appetite stimulant, cramps associated with PMS, RLS, DDD, nausea, muscle aches, and eases pain from nerve damage. I personally have found myself leaning towards this strain whenever I’m in need of a pick me up. It helps take a bad mood and turn it right around. It’s also great to smoke during the day because it gives you a euphoric state of mind with a high amount of energy.
Smoke em if you got em boys and girls! Have a gnarly week!
-Colin
Two weeks ago I had no idea what Lamb's Bread was until this amazing strain came around and blew my mind. As soon as I ripped into the bulk bag, a sweet earthy pungent smell sneaked into my nose and I felt as if I've found true love. This super sativa has an instant euphoric feel, leaving you with an abundance of creative and inspirational thoughts. Lamb's Bread origins come out of Jamaica and is said to be a favorite of Bob Marley. Lamb's Bread is an amazing strain to have around when you have been feeling down in the dumps. Its a major mood booster. Lots of laughs are packed into this fantabulous strain.
Peace&Love -Colin
The White is that kind of strain that you smoke once and fall in love with. I know people that won't even touch other strains cause of how much they love The White. This strain is claimed to be an indica dominate hybrid. You would never know that is its a hybrid unless you looked it up tho. It is a knock out bud. I will leave you feeling STONED COLD! If you needed help sleeping or with any pain, I would highly suggest The White. After the first three to four hits of this strain, you feel like you are on a cloud for hours. The white is not related to White Widow at all. There also is a strain called The Black which is on the sativa side of the fence. Keep it smokey!!! -Colin
Recently we had the Pleasure of having with Nikolea Dumitrescu from Athenas Grace over to HQ. NIk talks to us about the story behind The Cardinals Ep and his battle with suicidal impulses. He also let us know about their new single coming out in the next month and recent tour with Like Statues and Argus.
Check out their music video for their song "RAT"
Jason webber is the guy behind At The Risers out of Anaheim, California. All though I don't know him personally, from everything I've seen, read, and heard this dude is awesome. At The Risers makes a ton of cool chopper stuff and Jason builds some gnarly bikes like his knuckle Head he calls "Triclops". In the chopularity contest this dude doesn't take him self to serious and always kills it! So give him a follow and buy some stuff!
Don't be a square, Jammerz
So I've probably written on more beers from Lagunitas than anyone, but, it's sort of hard not to talk about all of their work when it's some of the best around and certainly one of my top favorite breweries. For so many reasons beyond beer, too. So they have this seasonal release called Brown Shugga' and at one point in time they were setting out to make another yearly batch, but something didn't turn out quite right and what they had was an entirely different beast. They decided to call it Sucks, mostly as a joke that Lagunitas can't get anything right. Bunch of damn stoners. But, alas, as an accident they just so happened to create one of my favorite beers. But even it too, was to be released seasonally, Not anymore. Ladies and Gents, I give you the year-round, 32oz (that's 1 quart) of liquid gold. Sucks can now be found everywhere, forever. Thanks to the new Chicago brewery Lagunitas can keep up with their ever increasing demands. If you ever find yourself in Chicago with a spare several hours, do yourself a favor and go to the brewery. I promise you'll be blown away. Sucks is a cereal medley of grains; barley, rye, wheat and oats. Liberally dry hopped for dankness. I can't tell you what hops they use because, well, they don't tell anyone. Jerks. Just trust me, go drink a lot of this beer. Cheers!
My Score: 99
Rate Beer: 100
Beer Advocate: 97
The Blonde Locks brand was started in June of 2011 by the well-established industry model, Bridget Blonde. When Bridget began modeling several years ago for some well-known street wear brands, she was introduced to a predominantly men’s fashion world that she was very much an integral part of, as a woman. Ironically, tomboys in the street scene have very few brand options to choose from, most girls like Bridget would buy men’s clothes and refashion them to make them for their own personalities and bodies.
TBL was originally created to satisfy the needs of women like Bridget; women who want to run with the boys but don’t want to give up their sexy, fashion forward female identity. Of course, a girl who’s been cutting her boyfriend’s t-shirts her whole life, will always cut t-shirts. So it naturally followed for TBL to make some unisex and men’s wear, as well.
In July, Jocelyn joined TBL Team and, together, Bridget and Jocelyn have been making a name for the brand within the industry- and everywhere else.
Shop TBL, here.
xo,
Sar
This weekend Brooklyn will be over run with two wheeled hooligans for the 6th annual Brooklyn Invitational. The White Knights in The House of Color have been putting this grass roots, real deal custom bike show on for the last few years. Which draws in Chopper addicts from all over the world to the streets of New York to check out all of the amazing bikes from the invited builders. But judging from last year I'm sure the bikes in the street will put on just as good of a show. So if you're anywhere near the East coast I suggest you get there an partake in the party and see which bike gets to head over to japan for the Mooneyes show!
Don't be a square, Jammerz
Originally a Bavarian style beer in a time when you were only allowed to brew between September and April. The beer was often stored through summer until the next Oktoberfest so it was liberally hopped and the alcohol content was higher. Ayinger seems to have the style down pat. Malty, bready beer. Great medium body makes it very easy to drink. You may get a hint of caramel on the back end of your sip and that's okay too. Really, for the cooler month ahead, this will be my go to beer for many nights to come. Pair with a campfire. Cheers!
My score: 90
Vaunt & Sol is a line of Eastern-inspired RTW dedicated to functional beauty & wearable art. Made for a woman of the world, V&S delivers “sophistication at ease." Designed with sustainability in mind, V&S is made in NYC.
Vaunt & Sol was started in 2013 by best friends and creative partners Nicole Vaunt & Najva Sol.
Nicole is an art model, couture latex designer, and editorial photographer. She attended RISD, and currently lives in Philadelphia.
View more Vaunt & Sol here.
xo,
Sar
Recently we had Argus front man Steven Perkins over to HQ and talked to him about all the good things they have rolling out this Fall/Winter. Oh and because the timing of these posts, regrettably the Slipknot cover set they rocked at Paychecks already happened two days ago! But you can still catch them at the Stray From the Path Show next month as well as rumors that our friends on the North side of the border will get to enjoy their company soon as well.
Make sure you guys watch this music video for their song "IMPRISONED"
Check out this rad video drawing attention to sexism in the music scene. Third Wave is a new music store opening up next month in midtown! This video features testimonials from some solid Detroit musicians talking about their experiences buying gear as a female.
So I'm just going to get it out of the way now. It's going to be fall incredibly soon so everyone is ready for pumpkin flavored everything. This beer, to me, is the best pumpkin beer you can buy for your money. It's got the high abv at 8.6% so a couple will have you warm, but the pumpkin flavor. It's like drinking the damn pie. Bordering too sweet but it's only once a year so whatever. Get over it. It will be around for a while so grab some and pair it with your mom's thanksgiving dinner. I'm serious. Cheers! Listen to bear vs shark.
My score: 95
Rate Beer: 98
Beer Advocate: 91
Sisters of the Black Moon opened its matte black gates in February 2010. Sara, Alecia, and Rachel had a collective dream of opening a shop that would reflect their own personal styles and visions. All designers and collaborations featured by SOTBM, are carefully curated or designed, by the founders themselves.
In January 2013, SOTBM launched their own Disir collection. The trifecta continually aims to preserve the purity of creative thought and expression, while expanding the realm of possibility in the fashion and beauty world.
With two of the founders residing in Texas, and one in Sweden, you can guarantee that SOTBM will have a beautifully curated array of items for you to love.
View more beautiful pieces from SOTBM, here.
xo, Sar
Recently we had the chance to have Tommy from Rumours over to HQ for a quick interview about their new EP and talk about their recent performance at Loyalty Fest 2. You can check Rumours out for yourself this week at the Work Hard Play Hard tour featuring our dudes in Boys of Fall and At The Hands of Victims
Based on Gustav Holst's orchestral interpretation of the Planets, named The Planets, Bell's has decided that if someone can make music to represent them, they can make beer that does just the same.
The first in the series, Mars, is a very bold but easy drinking double IPA. Big on the hops but also big on the malt, this beer finds the perfect balance of the two which imparts a huge mouth feel but also somehow manages to mask the 10.1% alcohol content. Notes of lime and pineapple and citrus, some pine maybe. This beer is, to me, like a bigger version of Two Hearted. Only brewed and released once so hopefully you found some. Get in with your local beer guy now as the rest of the series will be showing up from now until July of next year. Cheers!
Beer Advocate: 93
My score: 97
Hand crafted, hand painted, couture shoes, made specially for you, with love, in Indiana.
If you can imagine it, Gillian can hand create it just for you. She uses acrylic paint, oil paint, charcoal, oil pastels, art pencils, markers, glitter, and other pigments. She seals the pieces with a clear spray varnish to ensure their durability and a long, magical lifetime.
