Introducing the Wheelharp: Part barrel, keyboard, and hurdy gurdy
Hoping to bridge the gap between live and synthesized, Kickstarter's latest oddity (the Wheelharp) is a barrel-shaped keyboard instrument with…
11 years ago
Brandon Goei
Dim-sum sneakers? See Puma’s food-themed products
The latest collaboration between Puma and Hypebeast pays homage to that most wonderful of mid-morning meals: dim sum.
11 years ago
Plug & program & play: The OWL Programmable Effects Pedal
Now up on Kickstarter, the OWL (open ware laboratory) seems able to bring effects designing down to a universal level,…
11 years ago
David Yow’s first solo release is crushing, maybe literally
The limited-edition vinyl release of David Yow’s first solo effort is literally a concrete slab.
11 years ago
Legend of Zelda doc offers nostalgic link to past
Filmmaker Joe Granato seeks to make a documentary about the far-reaching influence of the Legend of Zelda games.
11 years ago
Questlove and Elvis Costello team for stark, “hammy” collaboration
In the latest installment of "whoa, didn't see that coming," The Roots drummer Questlove and singer-songwriter Elvis Costello have collaborated…
11 years ago
Freaky and philanthropic: The Flaming Lips’ T-shirt contest
The Flaming Lips has never been short on innovation, but now the band is outsourcing a T-shirt design to fans…
11 years ago
Vans Prison-Issue LX: The best-looking shoes with holes you’ll ever own
New for this summer is Vans Vault's Prison-Issue LX "Perf" Pack, which takes the classic stubby shape and Velcro straps…
12 years ago
Chicago Alternative Comics Expo: Breathing new life into an old form
Comics are great, but they haven't been just superheroes and villains in quite some time. If you're around the Windy…
12 years ago
Jewish prog rock and sonic vertigo: Stream Les Rhinocéros’ new album
Stream the indescribable new album from Les Rhinocéros here, but be warned: you might leave with sonic vertigo and the…
12 years ago
Questlove opens chicken-and-dumplings food stand in NYC
Roots member and Late Night bandleader Questlove has opened a chicken-and-dumplings food stand in NYC's Chelsea Market.
12 years ago
Everything must go! Hydra Head’s Super-Power Yard Sale
Hydra Head Records is liquidating awesome stuff (as well as office furniture and anything hanging on the walls) at its…
12 years ago