With cable, Netflix, and internet options, finding the best thing to watch during your downtime is difficult. Instead of flipping through menus all weekend and settling on nothing, turn to What to Watch This Weekend,…

With cable, Netflix, and internet options, finding the best thing to watch during your downtime is difficult. Instead of flipping through menus all weekend and settling on nothing, turn to What to Watch This Weekend,…
We’re of the belief that every person should know basic life-saving techniques. From doing the Heimlich to applying a tourniquet, certain pieces of knowledge spread among the population benefit society as a whole. When it…
Despite being pretty decent fans of video games, we have to admit they’re not productive, at least in the traditional sense. Yes, they have the potential to tell great stories and to be cinematic, as…
Before Spotify gave you access to more songs than you could ever listen to in your lifetime and before Soundcloud gave hustling rappers a platform, there was Winamp. Ah, the good ole days. The now-defunct…
Whether you realize it or not, something happens when we exchange the intangibility of studio recorded music played across Spotify stations for a live concert. A live concert is more of an experience. It’s a…
Music and movies are an obvious pairing. Both have a ton of power on their own, and when they’re used together properly, you end up with some of the most affecting memories a person carries…
Vinyl storage has come a long way since the milk crate days of yesteryear. These days, vinyl record storage is as much about listening to music as it is about looking at album covers, as…
When you’re as prolific an artist as Tom Waits, your catalog can be intimidating to the uninitiated. Not one to let potential fans flounder about, Waits has composed a massive playlist that serves as the…
Early January is when treadmills have waiting lists and weight benches need to be procured first thing in the morning. It’s New Year’s resolution time. Nothing fuels those workouts like a proper soundtrack, of course,…
Whether you’re a musician or just someone looking for a melodic time-waster, Brandnewnoise has something for you. Brandnewnoise is the brainchild of Richard Upchurch, a Brooklyn-based DIY enthusiast who crafts recording devices by hand. Each…
You might remember a video from last year that called Marvel out for its bland original soundtracks. It was a great video and really got us thinking about the movies with great scores. They draw…
NPR’s Tiny Desk concerts are a national treasure. It’s been almost a decade since Bob Boilen starting inviting people to play behind his desk and in that time, established artists and brand new bands alike…
We understand that every man reading this has at least one shower jam that they like to get down to, and sing along with, while they’re rubbing themselves down with the latest and greatest in…
Few things deliver nostalgia like music. Spotify is aware of that and wants to deliver a whole shit-ton via the new “Time Capsule” playlist. If you’re a Spotify user, the music streaming service will create…
If you’re a prospective college student and Cornell University is on your shortlist, make sure to make an appointment at the library to see the school’s hip hop collection. Yup, Cornell has an appointment-only collection…
If we were to post every artist performing at this year’s Austin City Limits Music Festival we’d wear out the keys on our keyboard. Instead, how about a little sampler platter? If you win this…
Music and whiskey have gone together for as long as the two have existed, and for the Irish, Lowden and Bushmills have made a significant impact on each, respectively. George Lowden has been building guitars…
A great soundtrack is more than just a collection of great songs. A great soundtrack pulls a story along while somehow effortlessly blending into the background. The right one can help define a movie; a…
Gentlemen, we are in the midst of a vinyl revolution. You’ve heard that phrase over and over again, but it really is true. People all over the world—young and old—are discovering and rediscovering the warmth…
Never underestimate the power of a good cover tune. You may not realize it, but we’re willing to bet at least a couple of your all-time favorite songs are colorful renditions of an original you’ve…