Author
Author: Martin Finch
Martin Finch covers general assignment stories for VanFLIP, from civic theater and brand misfires to the little rituals public figures use when they are trying not to apologize. He has a soft spot for cats, a firm belief that most meetings should have been a sandwich, and an enduring loyalty to steak cooked simply, preferably by someone who does not describe it as a concept.
General assignment, civic theater, and cultural oddities
Martin Finch covers general assignment stories for VanFLIP, from civic theater and brand misfires to the little rituals public figures use when they are trying not to apologize. He has a soft spot for cats, a firm belief that most meetings should have been a sandwich, and an enduring loyalty to steak cooked simply, preferably by someone who does not describe it as a concept.
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Music
EXCLUSIVE: We Interviewed the Ghost of Avicii Using a Ouija Board
At Vanflip HQ, we constantly look for ways to push the envelope. And we recently sat down and interviewed Avicci in the afterlife using…
· By Martin Finch
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Music
Disturbed Front man David Draiman Asked To Step Through Airport Metal Detector “one more time” by security
David Draiman of the metal band Disturbed was recently asked to step through the airport metal detector one more time. It was the third…
· By Martin Finch
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Gaming
Rockstar Games Announces Stunning and Brave New Direction for Grand Theft Auto VI
Rockstar Games, the developers of the world-famous Grand Theft Auto franchise, have just announced their newest title in the series, Grand Theft Auto 6.…
· By Martin Finch
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Opinion
Guitar Amplifiers Are For Losers
It’s time to face the facts: guitar amplifiers are for losers. I know, I know, they’ve been a staple in the music industry for…
· By Martin Finch
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Music
Metal Bands Utilize Virtual Reality to Hide Sweatshop Reality
In a desperate attempt to hide the truth from their fans, metal bands worldwide have begun to utilize virtual reality (VR) headsets to cover…
· By Martin Finch
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Music
Michigan Concertgoer Loses Three Teeth at Local Metal Show, “The best gig I’ve ever been to”
Local Flint, Michigan man Bob Smith was punched in the mouth by the lead vocalist of a controversial local metal band and lost three…
· By Martin Finch
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Music
Your Uncle Billy Just Slipped You a Fifty to Play Hold the Line by Toto Through the Bluetooth Speaker. What Are You Going to Do?
Ah, Uncle Billy. Always one for the classics! You were expecting a classic from Nirvana or Led Zeppelin, but Uncle Billy has something else…
· By Martin Finch
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Music
Emo Pop-punk Turned Deathcore Band Announces Their “Heaviest Album Yet”
Broken Hearts and Wrist Marks have just announced the release of their heaviest album yet. The album, titled ‘Hyper-Gravitational’, is said to be so…
· By Martin Finch
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Music
Elon Musk calls out Lorna Shore fans on Twitter
Tech mogul Elon Musk has called out fans of deathcore band Lorna Shore for their lack of vocal criticism over the group’s recent decision…
· By Martin Finch
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Music
Uh Oh: Justin Bieber Has Been Caught Moonlighting as a Jingle Writer for Pharmaceutical Companies
It was recently revealed that renowned pop star Justin Bieber had been secretly moonlighting as a professional jingle writer. The singer, who has long…
· By Martin Finch