When the Wikipedia entry describing LCD Soundsystem changed from "is an American-based..." to "was an American-based..." we shed a tear, or three. James Murphy has always had a way of making real life more interesting with his music, and he did it for around a decade. Shut Up and Play the Hits chronicles the 48hours ... continue reading
October 15, 2006 marked the end of an era in the music world. When Patti Smith finished her concert that evening, it was the conclusion of over three decades of live performances at CBGB. But you can't really kill the mentality that CBGB was built on (even though it was originally named for Country, BlueGrass and Blues) ... continue reading
You probably already know the benefits of using whiskey stones instead of ice in your drink. Basically, they cool your drink without watering it down so you get all the flavor you expect at a bit more pleasant temperature. With these Icon Whiskey Stones, you can add a bit more fun to your boozing experience. Available ... continue reading
We've all heard the big names in hip hop. In fact, we're pretty certain each and every one of you can recite lyrics (maybe not perfectly) from at least one hip hop song. This list doesn't really have any of those songs. Maybe you've heard some of these artists, and maybe you haven't. Either way, you're going to find ... continue reading
Girls in bikinis. Dudes in Bubble Boy getups. Music. More music. Three sweaty days of camping and a distinct lack of personal hygiene. Bonnaroo is about all of these things and, well, more music. The lineup includes at least fifty different artists (that’s where we lost count) ranging from Radiohead to The Beach ... continue reading
At this point in time, the only thing on your mind is 5:00. The three day weekend is almost upon us and we can't wait to fire up the grill and crack open one of those new Bourbon County Coffee Stouts or, well, anything else on this list. The only thing that goes with properly cooked meats as well as quality beer and ... continue reading
Until now, we've based every Mixtape around a specific theme. Those individual moments and events all benefit from having soundtracks, but every so often we just want to hear some quality tunes. Here are our current go-to jams for waking up in the morning, jumping on the train to work and for dulling the sound of that ... continue reading
When we heard the news that Adam "MCA" Yauch from the Beastie Boys died we couldn't help but put on some of our favorite tracks in honor of his memory. He will be remembered, not only as an influential hip-hop artist, but as a humanitarian who spread awareness about the movement to free Tibet. Check out some of our ... continue reading
In case you haven't seen the video of Holographic Tupac yet, Coachella 2012 is kind of a big deal. We can't all make it out to the middle of nowhere and sleep in a tent three days, but thankfully we have the technology to share some of our Coachella favorites (along with reincarnating dead rappers, obviously). If you're ... continue reading
There's a reason "April showers bring May flowers." It's because the weather sucks in April. A leisurely stroll without an umbrella might be out of the question, but you don't have to call the day a total waste. You can throw on this Mixtape and get some work done, or just let it usher you into nap time. The weather ... continue reading
The Music portion of SXSW (we’re not even going to pretend like you don’t know what that acronym means) is as close to Mecca as you can get if you’re a lover of all things indie and undiscovered. For 25 years running it’s been the leading festival event in an industry that’s full of festival events. What’s ... continue reading
Restringing a guitar is like agreeing to watch kids that aren't yours. It's fun and exciting the first time, but each time after that it gets progressively worse until you dread each day it comes like a trip to the dentist. The Form2 Touch-sensitive Guitar does away with that entirely and appears to add multitouch ... continue reading
In a world of corporately designed musical acts crafted in boardrooms amongst sales-minded suits aiming simply to push copies, it is refreshing when someone steps out and does their own thing. Love 'em or hate 'em, you've gotta respect them. You could tell Kid Cudi was one of these types when you first heard "Day ... continue reading
Is your human iPod not keeping up with the latest club bangers? Would you rather listen to the Avicii remix instead of the Eric Prydz one? Are you a DJ that's tired of telling people you don't take requests? Maybe you're just the guy with the premium Spotify account and you've tired of leaving your phone unlocked because ... continue reading
Finally putting that gym membership to good use for the first month of the year isn't always the easiest thing to do. You have to put in the time doing the actual work at the gym, but you also have to deal with the evil looks and snide comments from people that have enough time on their hands to work out during months ... continue reading
When it comes to making music, Trent Reznor is, quite literally, a one man band. When he's not busy being Nine Inch Nails he's one of the most influential composers/producers/songwriters in the business. He's written music for everything from Beavis and Butthead to Degrassi and everything in between. When he teamed ... continue reading
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