Roland TR-909 drum machine made with HTML5

Tim Linhart makes musical instruments from ice. His workshop is a giant snow dome. Linhart uses tube-shaped ice to carve his flutes and adds on a metal mouthpiece at the end, using slush as a way to "glue" it down. These innovative creations sound just as amazing as they look. Linhart is able to make… READ THE REST

Nils Frahm shoes off his palm mute pedal, a piano hack invented by Otto Sammy which allows the performer to half-mute the strings to create a truly odd and striking tone. Jump to 1:25 to hear the magic happen. In November 2020 I got the chance to install the first prototype of the Palm Mute… READ THE REST

To quote the Hidden Gems Literary Emporium: "Whenever someone is explaining something you don't care about whatsoever, this is the song playing in your mind." READ THE REST

Whether it's winter or summer, there is something so inviting about a fire. It's a great way to create intimate lighting, adds to the coziness of an atmosphere, and enhances the aesthetics of any situation. We haven't even gotten to the s'mores benefits of fires yet! But the reality is that fires can be frustrating… READ THE REST

There's nothing quite like sipping on a chilled glass of wine on a hot summer day to take the edge off and wind down. This summer, instead of spending $10 to $20 per bottle, you can get an assortment of 15 good-tasting wines from Splash Wines for only $50. An amazing way to prepare and stock up… READ THE REST

Even if you've spent hours scrolling through Pinterest and Instagram looking for interior decor ideas to no avail, perhaps something a little "otherworldly" would give your space that something special. Whether it's your kid's room or your living room, a quick transformation doesn't have to be as complicated as you think. Before you start painting… READ THE REST