Music N' Other Drugs

Cultural Criticism With a Conscience

Elevating the standard for music journalism one word at a time

Writing Pillars

Catching up with bands/artists whose cultural contributions carry more weight than their public profile.

The aim is to resurrect long-form discussions that allow the subject to expound upon topics without fear of reprisal.

Click Bait need not apply.

Let’s make America read again.

Breaking down shows from Buffalo and Beyond

Anyone can give a synopsis or regurgitate a press release.

My approach to reviewing a show is to make the reader feel how I felt in the moment and put the performance into a deeper context.

Otherwise, what’s the point?

Taking a deep dive on new releases and old favorites that deserve a second look.

Nearly two decades of doing this has convinced me that people would rather have their opinions reinforced than engage in any form of healthy intellectual discourse.

Having said that, my philosophy has never wavered.

Honest, unmerciful, and 100% authentic at all times.

Miscellaneous opinions on topics of the day.

Every once in a while, I’m compelled to push back on a narrative or offer a perspective that nobody in mainstream media has the guts to deliver.

I come at stories in a unique way and refuse to see everything through a political and racial lens.

Coming together through shared experiences is the only way forward.

Because we all need a little distraction from time to time.

Everyone loves a list and I’ll do my best to keep the topics fresh.

Movies, music, books, TV etc.

It’s all in play.

Random stuff

Anything that doesn’t fit into the previous categories will end up here.