DESERT STORIES

Get to know S&C Cannabis–the year-old local Arizona brand creating one-of-a-kind immersive cannabis consumption events all while setting a new, higher standard for the cannabis event community.

Bud Bros Connect vapes are the OG mix-and-match magnetic vapes in Arizona, but are buried by the competition despite having ergonomic bodies, high-quality product, and transparent COAs.

Almost two months after our initial investigation into cannabis brand Pressure Extracts and their launch in Arizona, the rabbit hole goes deeper as we dive into their product Certificate of Analyses and how much money truly drives the Arizona cannabis industry.

Colorado cannabis brand Green Dot Labs soft-launched in Arizona late July with limited product drops and an exclusive event at Bud's Glass Joint + a review of the Dali and Paloma pre-rolls.

Bud Bros' Big Cloud all-in-one vape absolutely delivers on what it promises. If you want serious vapor production from a disposable and you're okay with going through oil faster to get it, this thing works really well. The build quality feels solid, the user experience is thoughtful, and the performance genuinely impressive.

In-depth review of Bud Bros' innovative, first-ever portable dab device, the PuffGo V2.

I've been sleeping on Rove  for way too long, and now I'm basically ready to tattoo their logo on my forehead (kidding, but only barely....

An investigation into the cannabis brand "Pressure" reveals glaring regulatory failures in Arizona's legal market. With no visible testing records, questionable branding, and a suspicious online presence, Pressure's launch exposes how easy it is to bypass compliance. Despite lacking verification, major dispensaries like The Mint and events like Budsapalooza and The Errl Cup promote them.

El Blunto’s luxury cannabis blunts—Presidential OG (2g) and Tiffany & OG (1g)—look and hit like premium products, but burn faster than expected. Picked up at Key Cannabis, both strains delivered solid highs and sharp presentation, from diamond-styled wraps to thick glass tips. While the effects impressed, the quick burn time knocks the value. On sale? Worth it. At full price? Only if you're flexing.

We review the best concentrates, vapes and cartridges from Budsapalooza, featuring standout brands like Electric Honey, Trip, Sauce, and Gelato. From smooth hits to bold terpene profiles, discover how each brand performed in flavor, potency, and overall experience. Whether you're hunting for top-tier carts or just vape-curious, this roundup highlights the best products of the festival and what makes them worth trying in today’s competitive cannabis market.

Usually, when brands use words to invoke a feeling of being premium, the product falls short. Caviar Gold blows that stereotype away, delivering easily one of the most premium experiences we've inhaled.

Bands perform at Budsapalooza in Phoenix, AZ on April 11, 2025 while attendees wait in line to get cannabis goodies from vendors....

Refreshed your pre-roll stash at Budsapalooza 2025 but don't know where to start for the best high? Our in-depth reviews of brands like Cigaweeds, i.o. Extracts and People's Cannabis Co. are here to help!

The first-ever Best in Grass Arizona awards highlighted top brands and products in the Valley, chosen by everyday consumers turned judges.

In-depth review of concentrate badder and cartridge oil from 22Red, Gelato Canna Co. and Muha Meds.

Bud’s Glass Joint in Phoenix, Arizona, hosted their third annual Budsapalooza celebration on April 19, 2024 to ring in the “new year”

Review of 2Red pre-rolls, flower and concentrate.

Cannabis enthusiast and System of a Down bassist Shavo Odadjian visited the Valley yesterday, March 26, and today, March 27, on a tour of...