When we talk about productivity on our iPad we base it on 3 star high scores in Angry Birds and how much of our FlipBoard feed we manage to get through. Damon Albarn (of Blur and Gorillaz fame) on the other hand has different ideas. Using a combination of apps while on tour with Gorillaz, he created an entire new Gorillaz ... continue reading
What do you do when you're bored? Wait. We know the answer to that. What about when you're at work? Ok, scrap this entire line of questioning. What do you do when you have some down time and you're not flogging the dolphin? If you're Matt Hunsberger, you draw. You draw musical equipment to be more precise. Not just ... 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
Saying Jimi Hendrix is good at playing guitar is akin to saying that Four Loko gets you drunk. Yeah, it's true, but at the end of the day it doesn't do the whole experience justice. Throughout his career, Hendrix bent the electric guitar to his will and ultimately created an entirely new musical form. West Coast Seattle ... continue reading
Tron Legacy is everything we need in a movie. It's got The Dude, motorcycles, airplanes, violence, video games, nostalgia, hot chicks and Daft Punk. It's shaping up to be the best Disney re-release since the Little Mermaid. Even if the movie sucks (it won't), the soundtrack and score are mind-blowing because Daft Punk ... continue reading
The 70’s are a strange decade in that a large portion of the population is either too young to have lived through them or, frankly, don’t remember them even occurring. They’re like the moon landing - few can confirm they even happened. While The Rolling Stones may not fully remember those 10 years, their ... continue reading
It took over four years to create the Discovery Channel miniseries “Life” in part because it had such an all-encompassing title. If it was called “Animals Doing Stuff” it could have been shot in a week at the zoo. Andrew Zuckerman has a knack for setting the bar high like this in his work and somehow exceeding ... continue reading
There’s a sort of mystique about Led Zeppelin that even other insanely huge bands do not have. (Pink Floyd had it and Aerosmith kind of had it until Steven Tyler signed up for American Idol.) A band could practice and practice, blowout speakers and shred guitar strings and never capture what Led Zeppelin captured. ... continue reading
Every guy picks up a guitar for the first time with the sole purpose of getting girls. It starts in a dorm room somewhere, as you awkwardly try to make your way through Stairway to Heaven, and, for those with enough determination, it ends on a huge stage with scores women waiting for you to finish your set. Whether ... continue reading
They say every wrinkle tells a story. If that’s true, Life, the autobiography by Keith Richards, may just win The Pulitzer. Few people could write a 500+ page life-story without sounding completely pompous, and even fewer could make that seem far too short. But, Keith Richards is rock & roll, and whether ... continue reading
The Ramones are one of the greatest bands of all time. VH1, Rolling Stone, Spin, and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame may have taken a while to get on board, but even they agreed eventually. We love The Ramones, we really do. Which is why this is even harder to say. In the biggest pop culture wtf moment since Don Johnson ... continue reading
You may know singer Seu Jorge from Wes Anderson’s “The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou” soundtrack, but there is still more you need to hear from this Brazillian born artist. On his latest album, Jorge joins three piece band Almaz to create a fantastic and soulful collection of cover songs with their new self ... continue reading
Before rockstars wore mascara and made their careers on American Idol, they wrote their own music and possessed an iconic style of tattoos, slicked hair, and well worn leather. These guys were the real deal: there were no Nickelbacks, no Jars of Clay, no Insane Clown Posse. Horst Friedrich's book documents the originals ... continue reading
Being a talented music producer (working with acts such as the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, and Scarlett Johannsen) and a member of the fantastic group TV On the Radio is not quite enough for David Sitek. He has finally broken out on his own with Maximum Balloon’s self-titled album. Pre-order as soon as you can because this ... continue reading
Mr. Bruce Spingsteen is known, amongst other things, for his evocative lyrics. Well, some graphic designer--who must've listened to an absolute fuckload of Bruce's songs--has mapped out (literally) the places and names that his lyrics are famous for. Pick up the from all The Boss's greatest tunes, from Greetings ... continue reading
The day has finally arrived, everyone. The Arcade Fire has finally released the long awaited album The Suburbs. To all of those loyal fans out there, you will not be disappointed with their slightly newer, powerful and almost swingy sound. This album may be one that you will be playing everyday for the next two years. ... continue reading
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