Half the fun of Netflix’s Stranger Things series is made up of ’80s style, ethos, and good ol’ nostalgic tunes. The show really is the embodiment of many of our childhood years, minus the goo,…
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Databots Is an AI Death Metal Band Streaming Non-Stop on YouTube
We’ll be the first to admit that we don’t always want death metal blaring into our ears and rattling our brains around. There’s a time and a place for the highly technical and impressive genre.…
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Uball Is a New Version of Basketball You Can Play Anywhere
When it comes to recreation that doubles as a good workout, there are few things better pick-up games of basketball. But what if there's no hoop around or available? Enter Uball, a new version of basketball that removes dribbling in favor of playing it almost anywhere. Uball is a portable basketball hoop set that can be packed up, carried on your back and secured into the ground like a beach umbrella. The adjustable height hoop and slightly smaller ball means everyone can play and dunk whether you setup on the beach or in a field.
What to Watch This Weekend: Springsteen on Broadway
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,…
This Spotify Playlist Will Help You Do CPR Properly
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…
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The Surprising Reason You Should Listen to Video Game Soundtracks at Work
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…
In-Browser Winamp Emulator
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…
The 10 Best Music Venues in the USA
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…
10 Times a Song Made a Movie Scene
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…
HRDL Vinyl Table
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…
Tom Waits Made a 76-Song Playlist of His Own Music
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…
The Most Popular Workout Songs, According to Spotify
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,…
Brandnewnoise Handmade Vocal Recorders
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…
The Most Memorable Movie Scores We’ve Ever Heard
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…
Our 15 Favorite Tiny Desk Concerts
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…
The Best Shower Speakers to Listen While You Wash
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…
Spotify’s ‘Time Capsule’ Playlist Will Take You Back to High School
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…
Cornell University Has a Massive Hip Hop Archive You Can Browse Online
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…
WIN THIS: A 3-Day Trip & Tix to Austin City Limits Music Festival
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…
This Guitar Is Built from Old Whiskey Casks
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…
23 Soundtracks That Define Cool
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…
