Doesn't it always seem like those Europeans get everything first?! No wait, that's the Japanese and by everything we were thinking tech gear and oddly flavored snacks. One thing those guys over the pond and beyond (side note - good name for a pond store) did have was the awesome power of Spotify. Now that we're getting ... continue reading
When we go hard as a motherf*@ker, it normally results in a day off of work to recover from a mild case of alcohol poisoning, nurse our wounds and potentially pray to the porcelain gods. When Jay Z and Kanye go H.A.M. together, legends are born. We're not trying to downplay anyone's (including our own) ability to get ... continue reading
For a no-frills flask that's perfect to toss in your bag when you're out camping or exploring, turn to Stanley. The classic brand has been crafting solid, well-made food and drink gear since 1913. Their latest flask is the first in the Adventure Series which is aimed at being both essential and rugged. With more grip ... continue reading
Buying new furniture is expensive (even IKEA adds up), so protect the stuff you already have by listening to what your mom told you all those years ago and using a coaster. The protective barrier between your beer and your table doesn't have to be a piece of flimsy cardboard or glass, it can also be mean vinyl. In ... continue reading
There aren't a ton of modern day rock bands that warrant a candid documentary of their career. You go back a few decades and you could rattle off plenty of them but nowadays can you honestly say you want to sit through two hours on the history of Nickelback or Stone Sour? Of the handful we'd be interested in, Foo ... continue reading
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Over the eons, the arc of human history has been bent towards a new future by many things: the invention of the wheel, the signing of the Magna Carta, the Renaissance, the ... continue reading
Danger Mouse does more collaborations than Akon and Diddy/P. Diddy/Puff Daddy/Swag (really?) combined, but unlike the latter two most of the stuff Danger Mouse (Brian Burton) does kicks ass. The latest offering may be the most out there yet (which is saying a lot if you ever listened to his stuff with Sparklehorse ... continue reading
We turn to Google for a lot of our online needs - email, maps of backyards and at times because we're feeling lucky. Now, from the company that offers its employees free haircuts (probably not the most important thing about them) comes Music Beta. The long talked about project is ready for you to check out and, ... continue reading
Unless you're that guy that still "steals" music, there's no good reason not to buy the new Foo Fighters album Wasting Light. You've been listening to Foo for more than a decade and pretending to be Dave Grohl in Rock Band until you lose your voice for almost as long. It doesn't matter if you're a "Monkey Wrench" or ... continue reading
We’ve treated the Beastie’s music like lyrical gospel for a solid portion of our lives. We did in fact fight for our right to party, we pulled crazy all-nighters (not necessarily till we got to Brooklyn though) and we basically tried to get women in our bed at a “Girls” worthy clip. What did we get? Possibly ... continue reading
90% of the time, we're willing to sacrifice a little bit of warmth and clarity in favor of convenience. Drunken hazes not withstanding, we're actually talking about music. Vinyl is fantastic and everything, but it's a huge pain in the ass compared to the convenience of loading up your iPod/Phone/Pad with gigs and gigs ... continue reading
There are very few bands that cause mass hysteria when they announce the release of a new album. Not only does Radiohead have the iconic status to whip up this kind of frenzy but recently their releases have become crazy events on their own. The band’s last album, In Rainbows, was offered for the affordable price ... continue reading
Our record with audio technology reads like the dating history of John Mayer – a slew of long relationships, a bunch more brief ones and a regretful one-night stand (the minidisc). Yeah, we’re happy with our mp3’s now, but just like thinking back on a past flame, we sometimes get nostalgic about our old cassette ... continue reading
Ask most people nowadays what kind of music they like and chances are they’ll say, “Everything.” Now, this isn’t completely true, for example no one likes Smash Mouth, but with so many different genres it’s safe to say most people like a lot of different music. The Music Listography Journal helps you ... continue reading
If you’re like us, you’ve reached the point where you actually use the “Search iPad” feature because you’ve lost the ability to scroll through pages of apps to find the one you’re looking for. If you’ve finally decided to download only apps you'll use (no more Cut The Rope) here’s where to start. ... continue reading
Basically the Lucky 13 from Blackbird is the guitar equivalent of a Tesla Roadster – big performance, little frame. Stealing its name from the unique 13th fret neck connection the Lucky 13 is a traveling guitar that gives you the big sound and tonal quality of a bigger body model. The guitar sports a hollow neck ... continue reading
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