Despite a 2018 BTAP recommendation, restaurants still cannot buy beverage alcohol from private retailers in BC

💀 Monster Mix Song of the Day for October 5:

Welcome news after the disaster that was 2024

Released 33 years ago—Oct. 5-6, 1992. Share your favorite track in the comments!

🧛🏼‍♂️ Monster Mix Song of the Day for October 4:

35 years ago today Bikini Kill was formed in Olympia, Washington, October 4, 1990, by (L-R) Tobi Vail (drums), Kathleen Hanna (vocals), Kathi Wilcox (bass), and Billy Karren (guitar). #punk #punks #punkrock #bikinikill #womenofpunk #history #punkrockhistory #otd

"they’re so backed up with unsold wine that they’re dropping grapes or not harvesting them at all."

😱 Monster Mix Song of the Day for October 3:

👻 Monster Mix Song of the Day for October 2:

Corey Lewandowski says Bad Bunny is a "shameful" pick for halftime performer.

It's Spooky Season! 🦇 Monster Mix Song of the Day for October 1:

20 years of Wolf Parade's Apologies to the Queen Mary! Wolf Parade were brought to our attention by Modest Mouse’s Isaac Brock. In fact, Isaac, along w/ engineer Chris Chandler, recorded much of this album at Audible Alchemy in Portland, OR.

Somewhere over the Andes, September 30, 2019

New Dry Cleaning single just dropped! The new album "Secret Love" arrives January 9 on @4ad.com

On this day in 1997, The Verve released their third studio album “Urban Hymns” featuring singles "Bitter Sweet Symphony" "The Drugs Don't Work" "Lucky Man" and "Sonnet"

MF DOOMSDAY: post an MF DOOM song

start choppin - dinosaur jr. open.spotify.com/track/7cIIr1...

My other favorite Kaleb Horton piece, about another person whose voice I miss deeply www.gq.com/story/shane-...

The earliest, and possibly the largest, vintage ever for English winegrowers.

Geese, with their new album "Getting Killed," have achieved something miraculous for 2025: suggesting a future to look forward to, Spencer Kornhaber writes.

fuck yeah

“Every track lands with intent, every lyric sharp with lived experience and righteous fury.” ★★★★★ @readdork.com SPRINTS' sophomore effort, All That Is Over, is now available at yr local record store from Sub Pop in North America and City Slang for the rest of the world-> sprints.lnk.to/ATIO

There are now even fewer places to get booze this weekend.

Another casualty of the US whiskey oversupply.

Firearm Deaths and Wine Consumption in the U.S. by State, 2020. There is no causal relationship, but wine consumption is a fairly strong predictor of firearm deaths.

"Dynamic pricing" for ticket sales is mercenary. As always, fuck Ticketmaster.

22 urban-area BC Liquor stores are now closed for job action.

🇺🇦 #NowPlaying on #KEXP's #AfternoonShow The Chemical Brothers: 🎵 Where Do I Begin #TheChemicalBrothers ▶️ 🪄 Automagic 🔊 show 📻 playlist on Spotify #NowPlaying▶️ Song on #Spotify:

Massive Attack, Kneecap and Primal Scream are among 400 artists and labels who have backed a campaign to pull their music from streaming platforms in Israel over the ongoing genocide in Gaza

Oasis share new unplugged version of ‘Morning Glory’

35 years ago today - September 24, 1990 - release of the album "The Razors Edge" from AC/DC.

Oktoberfest does not appear to be suffering from the downward trend in alcohol consumption. 🍻

Willem Dafoe is teaming up with Islay distillery Laphroaig to create a new Scotch whisky.

🇺🇦 #NowPlaying on #KEXP's #Early IDLES: 🎵 Cheerleader #IDLES ▶️ 🪄 Automagic 🔊 show 📻 playlist on Spotify #NowPlaying▶️ Song/Cover on #Bandcamp:

Red Hot Chili Peppers released 'Blood Sugar Sex Magik' 34 years ago on September 24, 1991 | Listen to the album + explore our tribute here: album.ink/BldSgrSxMgk

An interesting consequence of the US whiskey oversupply: "Because whiskey keeps aging regardless of sales, age statements that once felt rare or premium are becoming more common."

September 23, 2025???

Since the deluxe edition of 2014s Indian Ocean is now out, it's time to revisit this classic by @frazeyford.bsky.social

Here's MJ Lenderman & the Wind @ Malkin Bowl last night doing a very Neil-y "Lotta Love"

Watch the Max Headroom-inspired video for @clppng.bsky.social's "Mirrorshades Pt. 1" starring the group, with Daveed Diggs taking the lead as the titular character-> www.youtube.com/watch?v=4NFo...

The Canadian government has barred Irish rap trio Kneecap from entering Canada

Nuclear wine

57% of U.S. wine consumers are women—well above their 52% share of the population. For sparkling wines, the female share rises to 60%.

#NewMusic 🎧 Dope new @sleafordmods.bsky.social charity single for @warchilduk.bsky.social

Could an Espresso expression be far behind?

Patrick McGovern, an archaeologist who analyzed ancient cauldrons, shards of pottery and broken bottles to discover and then recreate the alcoholic beverages that intoxicated prehistoric civilizations, including booze found in the tomb of King Midas, died last month. He was 80.

Viagra Boys in Vancouver tonight making their case for best live act going.

The entirety of King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard's discography is currently free (name your price, no minimum) on Bandcamp. kinggizzard.bandcamp.com