Musicality

Curve Mini Tablet Stand

Twelve South’s Curve Mini tablet stand does everything you want it to in a design-friendly, minimal manner. The lightweight aluminum stand features precision hinges that adjust the stand from surface height up to 6″ high, at your desired angle, and its padded surfaces protect your device. Simple and effective, the Curve Mini is available in several colors and folds flat for easy transporation.

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THE B-52’S: The Warner and Reprise Years Remastered Box Set

Timed with Pride month, The B-52s have just dropped a newly remastered box set of their albums on Warner and Reprise labels, representing eight albums between 1979 and 1992 (The B-52s, Wild Planet, Mesopotamia, Party Mix!, Whammy!, Bouncing Off the Satellites, Cosmic Thing, and Good Stuff), each in a different  color. The set is available on eight CDs or nine LPs (the LPs are limited to 2,000 sets). Their 20+ million album sales celebrate their fun, punky rock party ballads, fueling dance floors for more than four decades. LP set is $175, CD set is $60

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Madonna Songbook

A shout out to CH Contributor Giulio Mazzoleni and his new book, Madonna Soundtrack. Having worked with the artist for years he was inspired to tell the stories behind her songs in a comprehensive way for the first time. This compendium covers more than 500 songs from the 1970s on, and features a range of interviews, tour coverage and playlists. This thoroughly researched and meticulously completed book is a must for any Madonna fan.

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Rose Stealie 10-Year Crewneck Sweatshirt

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DEKO Turntable

From the sister and brother founders at The Kickback, the DEKO turntable is fresh, accessibly priced, and intends on shaking up the market. Currently available for pre-order, it ships 15 January 2025. You can connect to Bluetooth or use the RCA inputs to connect to your Hi-Fi system. The sturdy turntable is made with thick plexi and aluminum.

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EP–1320 Medieval

Billed as “the world’s first medieval electronic instrument” Teenage Engineering’s EP-1320 gets a second edition featuring a new livery with play ready instruments, phrases, samples and send effects that celebrate Medieval times. You’ve likely thought your creative flow was missing a “bubonic” beat without the sounds of a hurdy gurdy, bowed harp, gittern, citole, chain rattle, horse hooves, swords and even a dragon in the mix. It features a built-in mic and speaker, 6 stereo voices, 128MB of memory, 96MB of ROM and 32MB user sampler memory, projects, pocus, pressure sensitive keys, a multi-functional fader and more; powered by 4 AAA batteries or usb-c, it’s 240 x 176 x 16mm (9.5 x 7 x .7″). For those with no need of a synthesizer that generates Medieval sounds, it stands on its own as a uniquely designed tech product that is easily appreciated and is a great conversation piece.

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nwm ONE

The nwm ONE headphones have an open-air design to blend premium sound quality with environmental awareness. Equipped with two-way drivers and NTT’s dual sound enhancement technology, they deliver rich, immersive sound yet are nearly inaudible for people nearby. The lightweight, ergonomic design ensures all-day comfort and advanced features like 360 Reality Audio and Bluetooth LE Audio/Auracast enhance versatility. Perfect for music lovers who want to also hear their surroundings, these headphones offer a seamless fusion of sound and comfort, redefining the auditory experience. They’re available in dark or light gray and the USB-C rechargeable battery delivers 20 hours of use.

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Timex x Ghostly Navi

The Timex x Ghostly Navi hides clever details in an otherwise understated design. Celebrating Ghostly International’s 25th anniversary, this watch features a 38mm stainless-steel case with a black aluminum top ring marked by favorite cities of the Ghostly team, with Ann Arbor in “Ghostly purple” to mark the label’s origin. The black dial, under a flat mineral glass crystal, includes luminant hands, co-branded logos and bold purple numerals at 3, 6, and 9. Powered by a precise quartz movement, it is 100m water resistant, has a sturdy crown protector and the caseback is engraved with “Everywhere, Nowhere.” A black fabric slip-thru strap ensures comfort.

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Traveling: On the Path of Joni Mitchell

A new biography of Joni Mitchell by NPR music critic Ann Powers seeks to share what makes Joni such a beloved, enduring artist. Through her childhood, music, collaborations and musings this “kaleidoscopic in scope, and intimate in its detail” book is number one on our summer reading list.

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Brian Eno’s Turntable II, 2024

Brian Eno has released his next generation light art turntable following the success of his first in 2021, which achieved cult status and became the muse for U2’s mind-blowing show at The Sphere. Similar in concept, Turntable II, 2024 is a fully functional, audiophile turntable featuring a Pro-Ject tonearm, Ortofon cartridge, belt-drive motor and gold plated RCA connectors. The body is made of a single resin block with a frosted cast acrylic cover, and it features a control board and Arduino chip that powers the ever-changing dopamine inducing show of colors. Handmade in the UK, it’s available in an edition of 150 pieces and 20 artist proofs.

Photos © Brian Eno courtesy Paul Stolper Gallery, photography Luke Walker, 2024

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Crystal Rattle

This simple yet elegant crystal rattle is handmade in Newburgh, NY; a collaboration between the spiritual healer Eileen O’Hare and creative glass studio The Third Rooom. Filled with crystal beads, the rattle emits a warm sound that can be used musically, or to used to move energy around you and your space. This is the “feminine” rattle, a “masculine” rattle is available to create a complimentary pair.

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The Dark Side of the Moon Turntable

Yes, there’s a turntable celebrating Pink Floyd’s The Dark Side of the Moon”s 50th birthday, and it’s a beauty. The limited edition turntable pays homage to the band, album and its iconic album art created by Storm Thorgerson’s Hipgnosis design firm. Pro-Ject brings the art to life in 3D with a triangular MDF plinth, a dimmable rainbow backlight and the quality components you expect from the brand, including a precision aluminum sub-platter, 10mm thick glass platter, precision belt drive, an 8.6″ acrylic tonearm and a Pick it PRO special edition cartridge. Available by special order only.

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Era 300

Sonos pioneered the world of premium wireless home audio systems over 20 years ago and has been iterating through their innovations ever since. Released earlier this year, the Era 300 is a huge leap forward as it renders truly immersive sound in even the most awkward spaces. Six amps power four tweeters and two woofers to send music up, forward, left and right and after using the Sonos app’s Trueplay feature the output of each driver is adjusted for the room it’s placed in. Our tests have been in a loft environment with high ceilings and hard surfaces that usually swallow the nuances of any type of music. The Era 300 has been extremely impressive with any streaming source, but the spatial audio experience when listening to tracks mastered in Dolby Atmos is unbelievable. Equipped with Bluetooth and Wifi and compatible with Apple’s AirPlay, Era 300 offers plenty of flexibility for playback beyond what’s available in the (extensive) Sonos app.

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TP-7 Field Recorder

Teenage Engineering brings a distinctive Scandinavian retro-futuristic design sensibility to their latest device, the TP-7 Field Recorder. A motorized “tape reel” is used to control elements of the UI and also rotates to indicate recording is active while a rocker bar on the side can be used to scrub through audio playback. The device has 128gb of storage, three audio ports that can be used for input or output, a built-in mic and seven hours of battery life. A companion app is available for real-time voice-to text transcription and makes it as useful as it is playful.

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Osmose Synthesizer

Osmose is a standalone polyphonic synthesizer from Montreuil-based Expressive E, a French manufacturer that aims to make next-generation musical instruments that are both tech-forward and intuitive. Produced in collaboration with Haken Audio, the synth features 49 gesture-sensitive keys and over 500 presets with custom macros, equipping it to unlock new sound. Within, a technology designed by Expressive E, Augmented Keyboard Action (A.K.A), makes each gesture still feel instinctive and sensitive, likening itself to an acoustic instrument.

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“The Record” Limited Edition Clear Vinyl

Indie supergroup boygenius (Julien Baker, Phoebe Bridgers and Lucy Dacus) harmonizes, rocks and croons on their debut album, The Record. The LP exceeds expectations, featuring intimate, pinpoint lyricism and an equilateral merging of the trio’s talents, proving their power as creative collaborators. It is available as a limited edition clear vinyl that includes gatefold packaging, a temporary tattoo and a 24-page zine.

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Limited Edition “V” Vinyl

On limited edition gold-hued vinyl, V is Unknown Mortal Orchestra’s fifth studio album, and their first double album. Singer-songwriter and musician Ruban Nielson wrote the music for the record over four years and between Hawaii and California during a time of worldwide and personal tumult. The result is a diverse selection of songs but all possess Unknown Mortal Orchestra’s enduring tenderness.

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Glamour Dolly T-Shirt

With a kitsch design that features a glamorous portrait of Dolly Parton, this 100% cotton, relaxed-fit T-shirt is made for fans of the beloved star. Available in sizes small to 3XL, it features a twill-taped neck and shoulders and a top-stitched collar.

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“Aiir” Vinyl

The eighth album from SAULT—a collective led by Inflo (aka Dean Josiah Cover)—Aiir features the rich, layered and poetic music the prolific band is known for. Replete with beautiful orchestral soundscapes, the five-track album includes the shape-shifting song “God’s Will” and the lyrical “5AM,” making for a transcendent and shimmering listen.

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“Everything Everywhere All At Once” Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

Son Lux’s emotive original score for the stunning 2022 film Everything Everywhere All At Once is now available on black and white vinyl. The NYC-based trio (Ryan Lott, Rafiq Bhatia and Ian Chang) tapped artists including Mitski, David Byrne, André 3000, Moses Sumney and others for the soundtrack. Sampling paigu, gongs, foil violin, Mayan flutes and more, the band meticulously crafted a collection of soaring and stirring songs.

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London T-Shirt

London-based online music broadcaster and promotion company Boiler Room teamed up with Melbourne, Australia-born brand Perks and Mini (aka PAM) for a capsule collection of apparel celebrating club culture. The limited edition London T-Shirt comes in black (while the Melbourne iteration is brown), and features a bold graphic incorporating both logos on the back. Price is in Pounds.

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“DESIRE, I WANT TO TURN INTO YOU” Vinyl

The cult-followed singer-songwriter Caroline Polachek’s second album, DESIRE, I WANT TO TURN INTO YOU, continues the artist’s synth-inflected, techno-take on pop with more wailing, sunny instrumentation and attitude. Pressed onto a metallic copper vinyl, the LP includes the tracks “Bunny Is A Rider,” “Welcome To My Island” and “Billions,” and features collaborations with Grimes and Dido.

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3 Feet High and Rising

Pioneering hip-hop group De La Soul finally has control of the masters for all six of their albums (3 Feet High and Rising, De La Soul Is Dead, Buhloone Mindstate, Stakes Is High, Art Official Intelligence: Mosaic Thump, and AOI: Bionix) and will be able to share their music on streaming services this March. The first release will occur on 3 March, which happens to be the 34th anniversary of their hippie-tinged, psychedelic and silly-skit-filled debut, 3 Feet High and Rising. To celebrate, the trio is re-releasing the album—with more to come—on vinyl. Buyers can select between black, magenta or yellow vinyl, all colors that appear in the spirited cover art.

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Chore Coat

Music and art platform Ghostly International has teamed up with Knickerbocker on a capsule collection of minimal, workwear-leaning apparel. From the range, the Chore Coat (available in small to 2XL) boasts a classic boxy silhouette and has been crafted from durable 19-ounce Italian cotton twill from heritage textile-makers Duca Visconti. Subtly branded, there’s custom Ghostly hardware as well as an embroidered logo.

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Limited Edition Dog T-Shirt

Represent pioneering riot grrrl band Bikini Kill with this limited edition T-shirt designed by Steve Dore. Available in black or white and in XS to 3XL, the garment features a pooch flipping its middle finger—an apt gesture when celebrating the girls-to-the-front punk rock of Bikini Kill.

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