The Walkman’s Invention 40 Years Ago Launched a Cultural Revolution

In 1979, when Sony introduced the Walkman—a 14-ounce cassette player, blue and silver with buttons that made a satisfying chunk when pushed—even the engineers inside Sony weren’t impressed. It wasn’t particularly innovative; cassette players already existed, and so did headphones. Plus, the Walkman could only play back—it couldn’t record. Who was going to want a device like that?

WATCH THIS BEASTIE BOYS MINI-DOCUMENTARY CELEBRATING 25 YEARS OF ‘ILL COMMUNICATION’

The Beastie Boys are celebrating the 25th anniversary of their 1994 album Ill Communication with a new mini-documentary.

Seventy-Five Years Ago, the Military’s Only All-Black Female Band Battled the War Department and Won

An estimated crowd of 100,000 people clogged the intersections in Chicago’s central business district in May of 1945 for a war bond rally, one of several marking the War Department drive that week. Police had traffic stopped for blocks approaching the stage at State and Madison Streets, and reporters noted sales clerks and customers hanging out of store windows to catch a glimpse of any famous performers or war heroes who might arrive.

How the Music of Hawai’i’s Last Ruler Guided the Island’s People Through Crisis

Oahu, Hawai’i, 1877. Queen Lili’uokalani, the last monarch of the Hawaiian Islands, prepared her party to leave for Honolulu after spending time at the country ranch of Col. James Harbottle Boyd. As she mounted her horse and looked back to ensure everyone was ready, she saw Boyd pull one of her friends into a tender embrace. Surrounded by the verdant flora of the island, the lovers passionately kissed farewell, then with longing separated.

THE SLEEK MCINTOSH MTI100 WANTS TO BE THE ULTIMATE TURNTABLE FOR VINYL LOVERS

Thanks to the brilliant minds at McIntosh Labs, there’s a new way to listen to your old school records: the ultra-modern MTI100 Integrated Turntable.

FENDER DEBUTS GROUNDBREAKING ACOUSTIC-ELECTRIC HYBRID GUITAR

Fender guitars have been played by countless rock legends, including Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, David Gilmour, Jeff Beck and Eddie Van Halen. But their new hybrid acoustic/electric model is boasting groundbreaking new capabilities for 2019. 

Music Loses $2.65 Billion a Year From the Likes of Coffee Shops

Piracy is the perhaps the most visible of the music industry’s money woes, but it’s not the only one. The global music industry also loses out on $2.65 billion every year because of small businesses misusing personal music-streaming services, according to a study published Monday by Nielsen Music and licensing service Soundtrack Your Brand.

Drake & Future – Life Is Good

Travis Scott – HIGHEST IN THE ROOM

The Weeknd – Heartless

Teyana Taylor Feat. Kehlani – Morning

Tyler, the Creator – A BOY IS A GUN

Dreamville – Under The Sun ft. J. Cole, DaBaby & Lute

The Living Goddess of Nepal

Whale Dance

DRIVE THRU

SUNSET IN PARADISE

FLYING LOW

PATAGONIA PEAKS