Eclectic Method keeps the sound snippets and notes from various Red Hot Chili Peppers songs so short that even the best of fans can’t recognize them to create his new mashup worthy of Flea, Anthony and the rest of the band themselves.
A Flaming Lips Christmas Song Is Here
The Flaming Lips’ Wayne Coyne takes “Little Drummer Boy/Peace on Earth” to not just another level, but another planet, far beyond the original David Bowie/Bing Crosby duet. The track was recorded live at Coyne’s Pink Floor Studios in Oklahoma City, and arrives as a single on November 29.
5 Precious Tips for Buying a Watch Online
A watch is an inseparable accessory for some men. It is not used only to show time but also to show identity, social strata and improve appearance. But choosing a watch to buy isn’t as easy as one might imagine; there are a number of considerations that must be taken bearing in mind that certain watches are sold at quite high prices. With internet penetration in all areas, we can buy watches without leaving our comfortable rooms. Yes! Buying online is an attractive option, but it can’t be denied, it can be confusing for beginners. If you are one of them, reading this article thoroughly is highly recommended.
There are several watch options to buy online, so we have some tips to help you answer the main questions that may arise when choosing. Check out:
- Find the best models onlineWith the above tips you are prepared enough to buy watches online by choosing the model that is right for you. Take a moment to browse watchshopping.com. Buying over the internet can bring many benefits that go beyond time savings, extending to a wider range of models, better prices and more promotions, all from your computer or smartphone.
- Set a Price LimitThe first rule for shopping online is to have a price goal. Buying online is faster and easier, and thanks to this convenience, people often end up buying beyond what they can, because there is always that call to buy a product with a better level making a split purchase.
3. Set the style of watch you want to buy online instead
Today the watch is closely associated with fashion. Once you’ve decided on your wristwatch price range, it’s time to explore the styles of options available to you. To make it easier, start narrowing down the options through the characteristics of watches.
You can follow the following line of thought:
Choose from:
Analog or digital models;
Casual, formal, sporty, luxurious, etc .;
Case size and bracelet thickness;
Colors: gold, silver, black, rosé, etc .;
materials: leather, steel, ceramics, silicone, etc .;Think first of what your real need is: do you want a basic everyday clock? Great. Want a special watch for a specific occasion? Wonderful. Knowing what you want first, you will not make an impulse purchase and risk regretting it later.
- Check out all the mechanisms of the models that caught your attentionCheck the specifications of the products you have pre-selected for a possible purchase, and what they have to offer you. Some features are more common today, such as: calendar presence, increased water resistance, stopwatch, world time (with all time zones in the world), energy information and moon phases, among others. Lastly, be sure to check the warranty period of the product (which may vary from one brand and / or line to another) to find out how long the accessory is insured in case of factory defects.
- After all, why buying watches online is the best option?In today’s rush, time has become very valuable. The more time you can save on a purchase, between searching stores, prices and models, the better it will be for you. So when buying a watch, count on reputable stores and make your purchase safely and correctly.
The Surprise Comeback of Vinyl: The Biggest Reissues in 2019
They say that vinyl never goes out of style – and 2019 has certainly proved that right. With amazing reissues ranging from old classics to millennial icons, it has been a great year for vinyl lovers. Just as we are about to bid 2019 farewell, let’s look back at our favorite vinyl reissues this year.
Vinyl is back – and riding on our nostalgia fix
In a plot twist as we celebrate the peak of the digital age, vinyl is back with a vengeance – and it is here to stay. Vinyl sales numbers have been steadily rising for the last 13 years in the US. The industry rose from just 900,000 LP unit sales in 2006 to a booming 13.1 million in 2016. The figure rose to 14.3 million in 2017 and just last year it grew by another 2.5 million to reach 16.8 million units in 2018. Apparently, nostalgia is a huge factor in that success. As millennials are now well into their 30s, they seem to be constantly looking back – with the entertainment industry in particular feeling that impact. No one knows this better than video streaming industry leader Netflix. The platform made headlines a lot lately with the incredible sums it is prepared to pay to keep popular 1990s sitcom Friends on its roster, as viewers can’t seem to get enough of the show.
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In the iGaming industry, there is a resurgence in online games that allude to the past. Online provider Betway Casino offers several slots designed to immerse players in a classic casino experience reminiscent of Monte Carlo and the jet set era, while some of its most popular games are based on 1990s pop culture, like the Jurassic Park slot. And in the movie industry, we keep hearing of failed attempts to make yet another sequel for Sex and the City, while a new Lord of the Rings TV series will soon premiere on Amazon Prime Video. It is no surprise then that the music industry is going through a vinyl comeback – which offers that nostalgia feel combined with a very intimate sound.
From Mark Hollis to Philip Glass: 2019 in vinyl
Reissuing albums on vinyl seems like a popular move by contemporary popstars, who are eager to tap into that nostalgia in order to boost sales. Ariana Grande just announced that she will be reissuing her five studio albums in color vinyl, and it is already one of the biggest vinyl news for 2019. They will be available in her online store on December 6th – just in time for Christmas presents, and along with her new Christmas & Chill holiday LP. Fellow pop singer Taylor Swift also released a vinyl version of her seventh studio album, Lover. Pressed onto light blue and bubblegum pink wax, the LP was released on November 15th, a few weeks after she announced the first dates in her massive 2020 promotion tour in the US and Europe.
Former pop icons are also joining in the trend and have given us some of the most newsworthy vinyl releases in 2019. Mark Hollis, famous for fronting Talk Talk, reissued a vinyl version of his only solo album on November 8th. His eponymous album, which is now considered a classic, was first released in 1998 and the repress will feature original artwork. Meanwhile, Christina Aguilera celebrated the 20th anniversary of her self-titled debut album with a vinyl repress, and Destiny’s Child followed suit to celebrate 20 years since they released The Writing’s on the Wall. And on the indie side of things, Foals released their long-awaited Part 2 of Everything Not Saved Will Be Lost on three different vinyl versions. Stereophonics also opted for reissuing their 11th studio album, Kind, on an impressive picture disc.
This list wouldn’t be complete without taking a look at other genres. In jazz, the eponymous album of Mary Lou Williams, originally released in 1964, and later in Europe under the name Black Christ Of The Andes, finally got a deserving vinyl reissue. This gem by the influential jazz pianist who was a mentor to the likes of Miles Davis and Thelonious Monk also includes a marvelous instrumental rendition of ‘It Ain’t Necessarily So’. And Philip Glass saw the vinyl release of Music in Twelve Parts. Concert à Paris, 1975, a rare live performance of five tracks from the particular work cycle.
This year leaves with a vinyl bang. If 2020 is even half as exciting, vinyl enthusiasts are in for yet another good run.
The Prince Estate Started A New Pocast And “1999” Is A Great Deep-Dive
The official podcast dedicated to Prince, the singular artist and visionary. Featuring explorations of Prince’s massive discography, interviews with his trusted collaborators, and stories about his groundbreaking, prolific career. Brought to you by The Prince Estate, which passionately presents Prince’s life and work and aims to immerse fans, old and new, in Prince’s story.
You can begin listening here.
My Next Read: “Rocking the Closet How Little Richard, Johnnie Ray, Liberace, and Johnny Mathis Queered Pop Music”
The all-embracing, “whaddya got?” nature of rebellion in Fifties America included pop music’s unlikely challenge to entrenched notions of masculinity. Within that upheaval, four prominent artists dared to behave in ways that let the public assume—but not see—their queerness. That these artists cultivated ambiguous sexual personas often reflected an understandable fear, but also a struggle to fulfill personal and professional expectations.
Vincent L. Stephens confronts notions of the closet—both coming out and staying in—by analyzing the careers of Liberace, Johnny Mathis, Johnnie Ray, and Little Richard. Appealing to audiences hungry for novelty and exoticism, the four pop icons used performance and queering techniques that ran the gamut. Liberace’s flamboyance shared a spectrum with Mathis’s intimate sensitivity while Ray’s overwrought displays as “Mr. Emotion” seemed worlds apart from Little Richard’s raise-the-roof joyousness. As Stephens shows, the quartet not only thrived in an era of gray flannel manhood, they pioneered the ways generations of later musicians would consciously adopt sexual mystery as an appealing and proven route to success.
The Creator Of “Veep” Has A New Series…And It’s Based in Space…With Hugh Laurie
The vacation you never knew you needed.
Hugh Laurie stars in this new sci-fi comedy from the creator of Veep, Armando Iannucci, Avenue 5 launches this January on HBO.
https://youtu.be/Emu0I2hNfUk
Men At Work’s “Down Under” Re-Done As A Metal Headbanger
Men at Work’s Australian anthem Down Under is one of the happiest, upbeat songs of all time. But that didn’t stop metalhead Leo Moracchioli from transforming it into a headbanger worthy of the devil’s horns.
Billie Eilish: Same Interview, The Third Year
Vanity Fair has time capsuled Billie Eilish’s responses to the same questions for the last three years and tracked the almost-18-year-old’s swift rise to pop super stardom. From the Grammy-nominated debut studio album ‘When we all fall asleep, where do we go?’ to her third world tour, see how Billie’s changed much more than her hair color.
Top winter holiday locations in the US
Going for a winter holiday is always a good thing to do, especially if there is excess money to explore a new place. There are lots of places around the world that one could visit during winter, but it is always advisable for everyone planning a winter trip to plan well. Planning means that one must have research on places that one is planning how, when and where to visit. Researching on places to visit will go a long way especially if one is choosing a place that one has never been before. The best way to research is by asking people that have been to your proposed destination. Another good way is to search online. Do you know that a lot of tourists love to visit the US during winter? The US is a perfect location for a winter trip for so many reasons that include numerous places to visit, good security system, good transportation system, and loving people that are willing to accommodate visitors. There are thousands of places to visit in the United States thus try as much as possible to research places that you would love to visit before leaving your own country to reduce stress. There are various towns and cities that one could visit during winter to have a great time. Although winter could be extremely bad in some parts of the USA, that doesn’t stop one from having fun. Always have it at the back of your mind that the best way to have a great time in the USA is by exploring the various landmarks and sightseeing locations. If you eventually visit the United States below are some of the best winter locations to explore;
Alaska – this is a good destination to consider while visiting the US for a winter vacation. Although Alaska is the coldest state in the US and the weather could be extremely bad during winter, but there are interesting winter activities that do take place that one could enjoy while in the beautiful state of Alaska. There are lots of warm spots that will make Alaska a good destination for a winter vacation. There are lots of cities and towns to explore in the state of Alaska if one is willing to enjoy one’s vacation. Try to visit some of the restaurants around to try various America foods as well as other foreign dishes. Try to visit some of the historical museums, art museums, and other places that will make your trip a fulfilled one. There are various events that do take place in Alaska during winter, and these are good events that will entertain you, thus try as much as possible to attend some of the events. You can also participate in some of the various winter activities especially the Winter Games. Alaska is a perfect place to take pictures during winter as the state looks more beautiful during the winter season.
South Carolina – this is another beautiful location that one could consider while visiting the US for a winter vacation. There are lots of beautiful places to explore in South Carolina that will make one’s trip a memorable one. There are great hotels, beautiful parks, good restaurants, and other beautiful places that one could explore. If you are a lover of hiking then you should consider visiting South Carolina because there are lots of hiking places. Winter in South Carolina is not always bad making it a suitable place to pick as one’s winter vacation destination. To enjoy South Carolina, try to explore some of the top cities and towns because you will find a lot of interesting things about them. There is always an event going on, no matter when you visit South Carolina in winter. It is a good place to be with one’s family because every member of the family will have good time in this state. There will be a lot of great times when you visit therefore try as much as possible to go with your camera because this will go a long way in saving interesting moments.
You will need an ESTA Visa application if you are planning to visit the United States for a winter vacation. It is also important that you Check my ESTA status online to know if you are eligible for an ESTA.
California – this is another amazing place to pick as one’s winter vacation destination because of the various cities and towns that have one or two things to offer tourists. There are lots of warm spots in California that will make your trip during winter a satisfactory one. How your vacation will go will be determined by how well you could explore the various cities present. To enjoy your Winter vacation in California, it is important that you visit some of the best restaurants to eat good foods and meet new people.