Steely Dan: Peg

Steely Dan co-founder Walter Becker sadly passed away this weekend, leaving behind an incredible legacy of masterful songs blending rock, pop, jazz and R&B. The guitarist and songwriter worked closely with Donald Fagen on Steely Dan songs, and wrote some of the band’s most popular tunes, including the glorious “Peg” from 1977’s Aja, an iconic album. Featuring Michael McDonald on back-up vocals and Jay Graydon …

littleBits + Star Wars’ Droid Inventor Kit

A tech set for all genders, aimed at inspiring young minds

When littleBits joined forces with the Disney Accelerator program last year the teams’ mutual goal was to encourage more girls to experiment with STEM/STEAM (science, tech, engineering and math) without making a product that was gendered. Star Wars—thanks to Princess Leia, a strong female lead and a tech-savvy human—was the perfect fit. Launching today, the Droid Inventor Kit designed by both littleBits and Lucasfilm is …

Andrew Applepie: Fantasy Prison

German songwriter, musician and producer Andrew Applepie’s new song “Fantasy Prison” includes tinges of countless genres—from jazz to electronic and beyond—resulting in a slow-burning and beautiful work. Experimental and charming, the track also has an accompanying stop-motion video starring a robot, duck and unicorn.