When we first heard about Shawn Rosenblatt’s (aka Netherfriends) goal to record a song in each of the 50 states, we figured it was just another low-end stunt to garner hype in a post-MySpace universe. After all, so many have tried similar experiments before and so many have failed (perhaps most famously Sufjan Stevens and […]

Beyond being a beautifully crafted piece of brass metalwork, this Japanese Artistry bicycle bell also creates a melodious ring tone every time you need to let someone know you’re coming. As they describe, “It doesn’t say ‘Get out of my way’ but ‘Here I am’ with such charm that even the most hard-bitten pedestrian has […]

DEVO are the ultimate populists. To decide which tracks will make the final cut on their album, they’re not listening to their label execs, heeding the advice of music insiders or consulting their gurus. Instead, they’ve chosen to allow you, loyal music enthusiasts and DEVO fans, to elect which 12 songs (of the 16 they […]