Right here we’re once more! February has flown by and whereas it’s nonetheless raining in Los Angeles, no less than the times are beginning to get longer. I feel I touched on the winter sads final month, so no must get too far into it this time. Everyone knows the rating.
I’ll say, nonetheless, wanting again this month has been simply what I wanted. Given the early curfew of the Solar this time of yr I’ve been going to mattress at like 9 pm each evening, and due to the pod I discussed final month I’m waking up feeling extra refreshed than ever. The early bedtime may additionally have been a results of judging the unusually giant Zalympix preliminaries the previous two weeks too – I’ve been HIGH excessive – however we’ll get into that shortly.
This month we’ve bought lots of new stuff from outdated favorites. Whereas there’s at all times a ton of recent coming to market, virtually nothing that I’ve seen recently tops the most recent work from these Cop Record alumni. As such, most of those entries are giving flowers to acquainted names. However don’t fear, there shall be surprises, too!
As at all times, you already know we’ve bought equal alternative lungs over right here, so don’t overlook to hit me with whatever’s hyping you up right now when you don’t see it listed under – possibly it’ll make subsequent month’s roundup!
I’m an enormous fan of bringing your shoppers in on the pheno searching course of, and Alien Labs continues to carry the bar larger for us all. Their newest hunt for a Zkittlez x Headband minimize is the most effective execution I’ve seen of this transfer to this point. With 4 totally different phenos to pick out from, in addition to a pack of Components, an Alien lighter and a rolling tray, the field features a QR code that means that you can ‘submit suggestions to the mothership’ about your favourite. They’re additionally giving freely an Xbox, PS5, or Nintendo Swap gaming console, branded just like the field, to a fortunate respondent, so not solely do followers get an opportunity to assist a number one model select their subsequent minimize, they may even get prizes for the posh!
These guys have been on my radar for awhile now so I don’t need this to appear like they’re some newcomer to the sport, however I can’t have an inventory of killers with out together with my favourite pre-roll of the second. I’ve lengthy been a fan of the glass suggestions these guys use for his or her filters for awhile now, however the newest batch I smoked exhibits me that they’ve perfected their rolling course of as effectively, as these hash holes had the most effective airflow of any joint I’ve smoked in months. For actual, it was like inhaling via a straw. What’s even higher is each the flower and the hash included are prime notch, so the additional airflow interprets to elevated taste, which is just about the important thing think about high quality smoke proper now. For those who’re not but hip, it’s time to get acquainted.
In case the hype round Ten Co’s cult-followed Zushi cultivars wasn’t loud sufficient, the gang is taking issues as much as 11 via a brand new collaboration with Coi Leray, Pink Zushi. Now whereas I’m often onerous on superstar performs, there’s one thing particular about this one. Not solely is Coi clearly purchased into the model, and displaying as much as advertise (in contrast to lots of the different superstar manufacturers out proper now), however Ten Co. wouldn’t let a nasty minimize tarnish their good identify, and simply because they’ve bought some star energy in tow for this one shouldn’t have you ever considering it’s any much less impactful. The legend’s simply spreading its attain even additional.
There’s at all times bought to be no less than one completely new identify in right here, and this month Contemporary Vibez takes that honor. Whereas I’d by no means heard of them earlier than, it’s clear they’ve been doing their factor for a minute, as that they had all the fitting co-signs, and the flavour on these vegetation was unbelievable. I’ve been complaining recently that whereas there’s been lots of terpy flower out recently, only a few noses are translating to style like they used to, and it’s been driving me loopy. Happily, these guys popped up on the excellent time, and they’re one I’ll be holding my eye on.
I’m an enormous fan of Freddie and Planta, and so they’ve been talked about right here earlier than, however these new cuts they bought? These guys are about to maneuver into their limelight second. From the Coffin Sweet that Doja’s been raving about to their new Zkillato minimize, Planta’s group has clearly been paying eager consideration to what’s been working out there recently, and is able to tackle 2023 swinging. As I simply complained in regards to the lack of actual taste within the final point out on this listing, this one’s one other shining instance of what occurs when the flavonoids are literally in tow, and never simply an afterthought.
Now I’ve sung Kapow’s praises in right here earlier than. He’s one other underground head who’s killing it not simply within the weed sport, however throughout culturally related industries like trend and artwork as effectively. He’s at each hypebeast occasion, and often leaves with the gadgets everybody else is drooling over. Properly buddies, I’m sorry to say that it’s not simply his sneakers and toys which might be crushing proper now – his new Melon Berries cultivar is DRIPPING. As with most of his strikes I’m positive it’s onerous as hell for joe everyman to acquire, however I’d regulate his web page and see if he’s pulling via your city – if that’s the case you’re going to need to faucet in.
I’ve advised you previously about the Puro Company and his fantastic rolling talents, however his newest enterprise is a little bit of a extra attainable product for many shoppers that it is best to learn about. You see, whereas he usually rolls large blunts, his new ‘Luckys’ are packs of infused pre-rolls, and whereas I’m typically sus of merchandise rolled in wax and kief, these guys not solely smoke fantastically, they’re tasting unbelievable too. Puro solely makes use of prime shelf in all his gear, and whereas these new jawns could also be rolled in paper as an alternative of tobacco, they’re in all probability the one hyper infused J’s I’ll actively smoke going ahead.
Though Talking Terps persistently crushes the merchandise sport, this specific drop is one I’ve waited a yr for, and I’m so glad the day has lastly come. The Terp-fetti material that they launched a sweatshirt with some time again has lastly arrived as joggers, and so they’re my new favourite pants ever. Full with a Crawford patch on one leg, a TT patch on the opposite, and an embossed emblem on the butt pocket, these items are much more snug than they give the impression of being – and boy do they give the impression of being good. Now, I shall be upfront and say that these are doubtless the costliest sweatpants I’ve ever bought, however I haven’t felt an oz. of purchaser’s regret now that I’ve bought them on my physique. In reality, the issue is absolutely going to be taking them off to scrub.
I’ve advised you previously about Myco’s Pinkies, and the way unbelievable his bigger fungal work is, however this time – and possibly for the primary time ever for a mushroom firm – I need to inform you about how dope the ancillary stuff he’s creating is. From puffer jackets to blankets to an assortment of plushes, the Oakland OG has been going onerous along with his branding, and the intensive and hands-on nature of his work deserves some shine. You see, dude’s not simply taking run-of-the-mill shirts and sweaters and throwing his emblem on it. No sir. For his work, he’s bought individuals cut-and-sewing collectively the fabric, sourcing from the material degree, and creating designs and gadgets that you just don’t solely need to personal, however you’ll need to show. I’m additionally silly geeked on the character he’s created round Pinkies, and hope we see way more of that going ahead!
I’ve coated Zalympix previously however I’ve gotta heap a bit of reward towards the brand new course they’re heading in with this yr’s occasion. Prior to now all of their entrants have been hand-selected by the organizers, which whereas resulting in some really nice competitions, in fact triggered some individuals to really feel overlooked. This yr they’ve flipped the script and began off with a preliminary spherical, permitting practically 110 contenders to deliver their finest to the desk for an opportunity to be one of many last 27 to make the large present. I used to be lucky sufficient to be one of many 25 preliminary judges who needed to type via these rivals over the previous two weeks and I’ve bought to say, it was one of many hardest challenges I’ve confronted to this point. I’m very excited to see the place this goes – and in case you’re curious, it seems to be like we’re in for an additional candy-gas-heavy yr.