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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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The Backstage Project Podcast with Mark Silver focuses on the stories behind the biggest and best entertainment products, events, and companies. We go behind the scenes with amazing people who have done or are doing extraordinary things to entertain you, the audience. From sporting events to concerts, from cable tv to music apps; if it’s made an impact on the entertainment world, we cover it.

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