This LEGO Freddie Mercury 3D Poster ‘Will Rock You’ with its 1,985-Brick Design
Call it a coincidence, call it careful construction, but Freddie Mercury’s iconic Live Aid performance at Wembley Stadium happened in 1985 and the band’s Magic…
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Teenage Engineering just turned vintage tin dollhouses into gorgeous storytelling speakers
From crafting a sampler that plays only Gregorian chants to designing a modular PC chassis with retro-futuristic flair, Teenage Engineering has long excelled at blending…
Roland Mood Pan Electronic Hand Percussion Blends Serenity and Sound for Mindful Moments
There is something magical about the soft ring of a handpan, the way each note flows into the next, creating a gentle cascade of sound….
Here’s the Nothing Headphones (1) we wish existed instead
For a company that single-handedly revived transparent tech, the Headphones (1) have absolutely no transparency in their design. If you saw this video dated a…
This E-Zither turns the ancient Chinese Guzheng into a 300W Bluetooth Shred-Machine
Remember when musical instruments were simply tools for creating sound? That era is rapidly disappearing as technology transforms our relationship with music. The E-Zither by…
Maxell MXCP-P100 Bluetooth Cassette Player Brings Nostalgia and Modern Fun to Your Music
There is something undeniably charming about the sight of a cassette tape spinning inside a portable player, especially when you realize the world has mostly…
A Retro-Inspired Audio Device Redefining Storytime for Modern Kids
In an age where touchscreens and voice assistants dominate a child’s interaction with the world, one product dares to turn the page, literally and figuratively,…
Transparent Sony Walkman Concept merges Blade Runner style with Retro Cassette Nostalgia
I’ve seen a lot of transparent tech in my day, but this Sony Walkman-meets-Blade Runner recorder is the kind of object that makes me want…
Limited edition McIntosh MTI100 all-in-one turntable gets Sun Records approval
Audiophile turntables have two types of takers: those who want them for use at home and casual DJs who want to scratch some records. Either…
Can $399 Meze 105 AER Audiophile Headphones make your playlist sound brand new?
Romanian audio wizards Meze have done it again. Their latest creation, the 105 AER open-back headphones, manages that rare balancing act of looking like industrial…
3D printing a modular guitar offers customization and personalization
There was a time in my life (let’s not talk about what year it was) when I thought I would be a rockstar. I learned…
Nothing’s Upcoming Headphone (1) Could Be the AirPods Max Killer We Need
Can you think of one smartphone brand that’s also a leader in the audio space? The knee-jerk response would probably be Apple for obvious reasons…