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Gadgets 

Here’s an interesting use for vinyl records: Turn them into speakers

March 2, 2018March 1, 2018 Alan Cross 0 Comments Gift Idea, Speakers, Uncommongoods, Vinyl, Vinylux

Vinylux calls itself a “vintage vinyl design” company. Working with Uncommongoods, they’re starting to sell Bluetooth speakers that look like

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Music News 

This Weird Al Yankovic Collection Comes in the Best (Worst?) Box EVER

November 23, 2017 Alan Cross 0 Comments Accordion, Box Set, Gift Idea, Weird Al

When I was a kid, my parents allowed me to choose which musical instrument I wanted to turn. Did I

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WTF? 

One of the Most Insane Musical Gift Ideas for 2016 Costs $150,000

November 20, 2016November 19, 2016 Alan Cross 2 Comments Dennis Hopper, Gift Idea, Gwyneth Paltrow, Record Collection

Leave it to Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop to uncover this insane gift idea with its annual Christmas shopping guide. Admittedly it’s

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Music News 

Last Minute Gift Idea: An Ugly Guns ‘N Roses Christmas Sweater

December 24, 2015 Alan Cross 0 Comments Gift Idea, Guns 'N Roses, Ugly Christmas Sweater

This comes from UglyChristmasSweater.com. Just $49.99 USD.  

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Gadgets 

Gift Ideas of Musicians. Start with the Toilet Seats

December 7, 2015December 6, 2015 Alan Cross 0 Comments Christmas, Gift Idea, Toilet Seats

If there’s a musician on your Christmas list, take a look at this list from Buzzfeed. Anything here?  

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Cool! 

How About an Ugly Motorhead Christmas Sweater

November 27, 2015November 27, 2015 Alan Cross 0 Comments Black Metal, Gift Idea, Joy Division, Morrissey, Motorhead, Shredders

I SO want this. Many more dark designs are available at Shredders. Or what about a black metal snowman? Or

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Cool! 

Gift Idea: Fender Strat Coffee Table

December 22, 2014 Alan Cross 1 Comment Fender Stratocaster, Gift Idea, Guitar

This was posted to a website called Lumberjocks, which is a showcase for woodworkers. Canadian made, too.

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Cool! 

Gift Idea: A Slipknot Christmas Sweater. Wait–What?

December 14, 2014December 13, 2014 Alan Cross 0 Comments Christmas Sweater, Gift Idea, Slipknot

Because nothing says “Christmas” like “Slipknot,” right?   (Via NME)

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Cool! 

Gift Idea: Soundgarden Prints

November 23, 2014 Alan Cross 1 Comment Gift Idea, Soundgarden

Is someone on your list a hardcore grunge fan? Then they might appreciate these collectible Soundgarden prints. They’re not too

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Cool! 

Gift Idea: Ugly Xmas Sweater from the Foo Fighters

November 22, 2014November 22, 2014 Alan Cross 0 Comments Christmas Sweater, Foo Fighters, Gift Idea

Ugly Christmas sweaters have turned into  thing over the last couple of years (cf. Tipsy Elves) so I’m not surprised

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Tech 

Winter’s Coming. How Are You Going to Use Your Mobile Device in the Cold? With These Gloves

October 30, 2014 Alan Cross 0 Comments Gift Idea, Gloves, Mujjo, Touchscreen

Touch screens are great–unless you can’t actually touch them. They require actual flesh-to-screen contact for them to work, something that

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