Pioneer A4 Wireless Speaker
If someone were to ask me what the best AirPlay speaker setup is, in most cases I would point them to the Sonos system. It’s super easy to set up, especially if you want multiple speakers throughout your house. But … (More)
TC-11 for iPad
TC-11 is a trippy, fully programmable, multitouch synthesizer app for iPad. Rather than fiddling with a bunch of knobs, you interact with the app by tapping and dragging your fingers around the screen. The sounds produced by the synthesizer depend … (More)
ScoreCleaner Notes
This one’s for the musicians out there. ScoreCleaner Notes allows you to play, hum, or even whistle a tune, and it will write out the musical notation for you, including the correct time signatures. It can even pick apart multiple … (More)
Audyssey Bluetooth Computer Speakers
It was two summers ago that we remodeled the basement to make space for my new office. My old office was upstairs, where you’ll now find my son’s room. My downstairs office is a bit smaller than my previous one, … (More)
Pick Punch
If music is supposed to make a statement, shouldn’t instruments have a voice, too? The $30 Pick Punch helps even your guitar picks pack a message. It can be used to create Standard 351 Shape guitar picks out of just … (More)
The Postal Service’s ‘Give Up’ Deluxe 10th Anniversary Edition
10 years ago, I was a junior in high school. It was a very influential year in my life, and much of the music that I listened to while driving my first car around town still resonates with me. The … (More)
The OD-11 Cloud Speaker with Wireless Remote
We’ve already featured one speaker from this year’s CES, but couldn’t resist pointing out another upcoming item: the OD-11 Cloud Speaker. Astute audio enthusiasts may notice that both its name and design are an homage to the original Carlsson OD-11 … (More)
Personalized Brass Guitar Picks
If you’re looking for a special gift for the guitar player in your life, the Three Little Pixies Boutique on Etsy has you covered. For $21, they will ship you a brass guitar pick with a custom message engraved in … (More)
One Christmas at a Time
John Roderick & Jonathan Coulton have come together to make a great album of Christmas music. The record is 10 tracks long, and features all-new tracks; there aren’t any of your run-of-the-mill Christmas hymns on this thing. It’s a lot … (More)
Fender Squier Usb Stratocaster Guitar
Before the USB Stratocaster Guitar, hooking up a guitar to a Mac or iOS device required a USB-ready break-out box, but no more. This $200 axe includes a regular 1/4-inch passive output, but also a Mini-B USB port, so plugging … (More)
‘The Carpenter’ by the Avett Brothers
If you’re looking for some smooth, heart-felt folk music that deals with the darker side of things. The band is no stranger to heartache, and that really comes across on this record. From front-to-back, it’s thoughtful and sober, with the … (More)
Pre-order: Babel (Deluxe Edition) by Mumford & Sons
Everyone’s favorite English folk rock band has a new album coming out September 25. Named Babel, it’s available for pre-order on iTunes now. If the tracks scattered across YouTube are any indication, this album should be a instant hit with … (More)
‘The Dark Knight Rises’ Soundtrack
If you enjoy epic and instrumental soundtracks, you’ll enjoy the latest work by Hans Zimmer: the original motion picture soundtrack for The Dark Knight Rises. Zimmer, who is the leader of the film music division at DreamWorks studios, has composed … (More)
The JHS Panther, Analog Delay Pedal
I’m a drummer, so I don’t know too much when it comes to guitar pedals, but I do know that analog provides a very different tone and effect than digital. And so this brand-new analog delay pedal, the Panther, is … (More)
“The Reckoning” Album by NEEDTOBREATHE
This new-to-me band, NEEDTOBREATHE is led by two brothers whose father was a preacher. The lyrics and melodies sound like a southern gospel rock band and are full of heart and soul. The music is engaging and teases you to … (More)
Michael Bublé Christmas Album
It’s no secret I’m a big fan of Christmas Music. I generally prefer instrumental, jazz renditions of classic Christmas carols. But Michael Bublé’s new Christmas album is pretty great, too. We’ve been listening to it pretty regularly for the past … (More)
Coldplay, “Mylo Xyloto”
Mylo Xyloto is the brand-new album by Coldplay. Literally, it just came out today. I’m downloading it as I type this sentence. (Also available on the Amazon MP3 store.)
MuteMath, “Odd Soul”
Long have I been a fan of MuteMath. These guys write great music that packs tons of punch. Their most-recent album, Odd Soul, is Mutemath at their finest. Fun, energetic, thoughtful, artistic, and crazy. (Also available on Amazon MP3 Store.)
Switchfoot, “Vice Verses” Album
I’ve long been a fan of the genuine music that Switchfoot makes. They’re classy and they rock. Their latest album, Vice Verses, is fantastic. I’ve been listening to it at least once a day (Preferably very loudly) since it came … (More)
A Fantastic Bluetooth Speaker: The Jawbone Jambox
The Jawbone Jambox is a Bluetooth speaker rig that packs a surprising amount of punch. When I first turned mine on I was shocked at the clarity and fullness that such a small speaker box could produce. It connects to … (More)