Gift Idea Archives - Alan Cross' A Journal of Musical Things

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Delivering Reach for the Biggest Brands – Alan Dark in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 027 April 12, 2021
In a world obsessed with digital and mobile engagement, as well as the rise of subscription streaming entertainment services, like Netflix and now Disney+, it’s easy to overlook the going’s on in the broadcast media business. The reality is, the 75-year-old business is having a moment. Perhaps it is due, in part, to a global […]
Mark Silver
Making “The End of The Storm” – James Erskine in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 026 March 24, 2021
This week’s guest — director James Erskine — joins us from England where he has just released his latest feature-length documentary, The End of The Storm. The documentary follows Liverpool Football Club and their fans as they navigate the covid-interrupted 2019-2020 Premier League winning season. James expertly weaves together the voice of Jürgen Klopp, the […]
Andrew Dick
Inside the Toronto Sports Media Scene – Jonah Sigel in conversation with TBP Podcast EP 025 March 17, 2021
Being a Toronto sports fan hasn’t been easy for many generations of Torontonians. Of course, the Raptors NBA title was kind of a reset for the city, and there were a couple of crazy Blue Jays runs a few years back, but those were more so the Toronto sports awakening for Millenials. For Gen X, […]
Mark Silver