As a culture we’re more interested in what musicians are doing on their reality show or wearing to the MVAs than their actual music or message. But a rare few rise above the noise to become legends. The Taschen Music Icons Series of visual biographies highlights some of the greatest musicians who ever lived, like continue reading…
If you haven’t liked anything by Weezer since Pinkerton, well frankly, you have to let the 90s go my friend. However, if you’re not a pretentious music snob and actually like it when a band grows musically you’re gonna dig this album. Ratitude has a youthful tone with an enthusiastic punk sound and catchy hooks, continue reading…
The Flaming Lips has become one of those rare bands who managed to build an underground following so big that it’s becoming mainstream. But that doesn’t mean the band suddenly caters to any type of mainstream molds. In fact Embryonic brings on that bizarre charm the band built their foundation on in first place. The continue reading…
While there’s no shortage of recycled gear or items that express a love for vintage audio players, there are none quite like the Recycled Cassette Tape Necktie. Made of 50% thread and 50% recorded audio cassette tape, these one of a kind ties actually play music… well sort of. Designers Alyce Santoro and Julio Cesar continue reading…
Ticket prices for concerts and sporting events change more often than your girlfriend changes her mind about what shoes she’s wearing to dinner. And just like her, following ticket price fluctuations can be pretty high maintenance. Your best guess on when and where to buy won’t be nearly as good as these geeks who spend continue reading…
It seems that big bands are taking things into their own hands lately, dropping the record label and releasing albums themselves… and the results are great. Pearl Jam escaped the bonds of the record industry and now releases Backspacer, arguably their best album in years with tight, concise tracks that bring back the grunge/punk sound continue reading…
Perfect for the old old-school DJ who misses the good-ole days of vinyl. Made from an old recycled turntable and a Doobie Brothers Album (which can be swapped out for a different vinyl if you’ve got one) the Recycled Clock Turntable makes a great home accessory for a vintage-loving audiophile… probably right over the continue reading…
So what’cha what’cha wat’cha want in a mash-up album? Doublecheck Your Head by Max Tannone takes Beastie Boys and mixes them with more Beastie Boys. He took his favorite album, Check Your Head (personally we’re partial to Paul’s Boutique) and laid it over their own instrumentals. The result is a fresh rich sound that still continue reading…
The Turntable pillows and blanket cover your bed with black and white graphics of all kinds of audio equipment, equalizers, vinyls, cables, sliders and knobs. We think it’s safe to say that DJs and music enthusiasts have more than enough cool stuff to decorate their pads… all you need is this bed spread and continue reading…
After 40 years Woodstock lives on as the most amazing live musical event of our time. And if you think you’ve heard it all – think again. This 6 CD set features 77 songs and over half of the songs have never been released, including performances by the Grateful Dead, The Who, Jefferson Airplane and continue reading…
