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The Anti-Algorithm Guide to Discovering New Music
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Bar Cart Bracket: The Best Whiskies for March Madness

Whether you’re toasting a perfect upset or coping with a completely busted bracket, these bottles have you covered.

By Beau Hayhoe
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Nick Offerman Wants You To Drink More Lagavulin

We caught up with the distiller’s number one fan to talk woodworking, craftsmanship, and the best way to enjoy Scotch.

By Beau Hayhoe
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The Iceland Most People Don’t See

From glacier caves to fermented shark, a deeper dive into the island’s raw, ritual-filled world.

By Brandon Withrow
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New Balance Numbers Guide

At this point, everyone knows that all the brands and pieces of kit your Dad loved to sport unironically have come full circle and are actually cool--whether you're talking outerwear, old school jeans, or, most importantly, New Balance sneakers. Much like Nike's Swoosh and adidas' three stripes, the New Balance…

By Cooper Fleishman
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The 10 Best Rye Whiskies

Rye Whiskey, Bourbon’s spicy cousin, has seen a huge resurgence in recent years. According to the Distilled Spirits Council, Rye whiskey sales have increased 536% in the past five years. The increased appreciation for the spirit has led to demand for higher quality Rye Whiskies. This has also led to…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Learn the Lingo: Record Collecting Terminology

The vinyl collecting community has returned with a vengeance over the past few years. As vinyl sales continue to climb, more and more casual listeners are becoming crate diggers. Maybe you've been interested in picking up a few records. But, before you purchase your turntable setup, before you pick up…

By John A. Paradiso
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11 Apps To Slim Down Your Wallet

At this point, our smartphones could realistically replace our wallets. They hold our credit cards, contact list, receipts, family photos, even digital currency! Now, we don't necessarily advise that you get rid of your wallet altogether. But, if you're carrying around a billfold that's nearly bursting at the seams, you…

By John A. Paradiso
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Starting a Record Collection? Here’s Everything You Need

At this point, it's not exactly a secret that vinyl is having a moment. You've likely seen figures tossed around that record sales are their highest since the advent of the MP3 age. Vinyl has been outpacing all other physical media as well. There's already plenty of speculation around why…

By John A. Paradiso
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