Featured image by Gianni Gallant Music and cannabis share a remarkable ability to enhance our experiences, inviting us to connect more deeply with ourselves and the world around us. Collectively, they create a space for reflection, creativity, and pleasure. High Notes explores the intersections of music and cannabis, highlighting the records that elevate the … [Read more...] about High Notes: Powers Pleasant Talks Pushing Boundaries and Genre-Blurring Sound
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Cannabis in American Literature: From Fitz Hugh Ludlow to the Beats
Photo credit: Dadgrass Psychoactive drugs are ubiquitous in every society, whether ancient or modern, and can be found in their medicines, their ceremonies, and their art. Today, cannabis is the drug (aside from alcohol) most commonly referenced in films or music and writing—and literature is crucial to the history of cannabis in modern art. In 1821, the English writer … [Read more...] about Cannabis in American Literature: From Fitz Hugh Ludlow to the Beats
Emerald’s Guide to 4/20 in NYC
Photo by leszekglasner New York is always buzzing with excitement, but it gets a little extra special on April 20th. With legalization in full swing and a vibrant community that loves to celebrate the culture, NYC is one of the best places to be on 4/20. From massive park meetups and hazy comedy nights to yacht parties and paint-and-puff sessions, there’s no shortage of … [Read more...] about Emerald’s Guide to 4/20 in NYC
The Future of Cannabis: AI, Luxury, and the Death of the Dimebag
Photo by wirestock Buckle up, the cannabis industry is about to blast off into a new galaxy of weird. By the time 2035 rolls around, people will be living in a world where smartwatches scold people for toking indica before spin class. Dealers will be robots, and even fast food will have cannabis-infused connoisseur collections. Puff Puff 2.0: Because Smoking is So … [Read more...] about The Future of Cannabis: AI, Luxury, and the Death of the Dimebag
Smoke, Sip, Hit, Rip: The Cultural Canvas of Cannabis Consumption
Photo by NomadSoul1 From the crackling spark of that first morning joint to the smooth and silent pull of a perfectly calibrated vape, the way one consumes cannabis says a lot about who they are, what they value, and which corners of the culture they inhabit. Smoking: An Old-School Ritual in a New-School World The smell of freshly ground flower, the sticky kiss of … [Read more...] about Smoke, Sip, Hit, Rip: The Cultural Canvas of Cannabis Consumption