A remarkable songwriter. Probably wrote the perfect song
Music
The only band in history with a number one hit from every member
What makes Queen such a rare anomaly is how each member managed to inject their worldview into the band’s catalogue without ever derailing the larger vision. It wasn’t just that they could write cracking songs, it was that they wrote… Read More ›
PIEK: learning guitar with AI?
Shaped like a familiar guitar pick, PIEK clips onto your guitar headstock and uses a camera and smart sensors to analyze your hand movements. It’s not just watching; it’s learning with you, offering instant feedback so you can catch and… Read More ›
Side A Cassette Speaker
Is it a cassette? Is it a speaker? Yes and yes. Styled like a real mixtape—transparent shell, side A label, the works—this pocket-sized time machine hides a Bluetooth 5.3 speaker, microSD playback, and a surprisingly warm sound that echoes the… Read More ›
SNOWSKY Anytime wireless headphone
SNOWSKY Anytime comes with so many impressive features: Bluetooth 5.4, ANC and Game modes, a 40mm high-quality driver and a 500mAh large battery with 58 hours of battery, ergonomic design for comfortable wearing, and retro Y2K style with titanium gold,… Read More ›
The Aurex AX-RP10 (portable vinyl)
Toshiba has announced a new record player designed for vinyl enthusiasts who want to make their analog music collections more portable. The Aurex AX-RP10 is by no means pocket-friendly like Sony’s Walkman or Apple’s iPod, but it’s small enough to… Read More ›
Music and AI
I would hope that AI would be a tool to inspire and work out tough passages for musicians instead of a way for non-musicians to create music, but it sure doesn’t look like we’re headed that way. And of course… Read More ›
How my 1990s teenage self found somebody to love
My childhood obsession with Queen began in early December 1991, when I had just turned 11, after Freddie Mercury died, and ended when I went to university in October 1999. A BBC documentary was made about it – before Queen’s… Read More ›
Watches and vinyl
Do you like music? Do you like vinyl records? ARE YOU FEELING GROOVY!? If your answer is yes to any of these (or even none of these), this might be a perfect watch for you! Inspired by legendary (Panasonic) Technics… Read More ›
Sir Jony Ive – Desert Island Discs
DISC ONE: Really Saying Something (US Extended Version) – Bananarama, Fun Boy Three DISC TWO: De Do Do Do, De Da Da Da – The Police DISC THREE: Main Theme – Carter Takes a Train – Roy Budd DISC FOUR:… Read More ›
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