Verve Remixed 3 — They Do it Again
Verve: Remixed projects have done it again. The third volume in the series takes things up a notch by not only employing the skills of top DJs, but also some indie rock …
Ari Bendersky
Something Glorious Is Happening
A band has to be hot to sell out a decent-sized venue – in advance – the same week its debut album drops, not to mention selling out in numerous cities. It …
Magppie Bottle Opener
Karim Rashid-designed bottle opener from Magppie (yes, it has two Ps). Sure, it looks like a space-aged Weeble or Gloop and Gleep from the Herculoids, but this elegant device does a lot …
kMoby, Teany and an Intimate Live Show
Teany Book: Stories, Food, Romance, Cartoons and, of course, Tea.” The tome is a hilarious collection of self-help advice (how to cure a hangover), grooming tips (using tea bags to reduce puffy …
Have Lunch in Style
Built NY put out a great wine carrying bag (I have the two bottle ByoBag and I absolutely love it). This year, they may have topped their design with two new products: …
Live: Kaiser Chiefs and The Changes in Chicago
Last Thursday night, Kaiser Chiefs visited Chicago and I have to say, it was sad to see them go. The band stormed the stage at the Double Door, thundered through its hour-long …
Got Crabs?
The International Home & Housewares Show hit Chicago’s McCormick Place last week (admittedly not as cool as Carol’s trip to the gaming convention in San Francisco, but I digress). After trekking miles …
First Look: Sonos Digital Music System
Until I had my iPod and Tivo I never knew how much I needed both. Now that I’ve had the opportunity to test out the Sonos Digital Music System, I smack myself …
Music Preview: New Order “Waiting for the Sirens Call”
official website or at MTV Brasil (Thanks Arjan for the MTV tip.)
The Shell Toe Music Series
In 1986, Run DMC paid homage to their favorite shoe – the adidas city series here), including, of course, a Music Series. Adidas tapped seven artists – Run DMC, Ian Brown, the …