David Bowie and Freddy Mercury singing "Under Pressure," a capella

Art builds on itself. Without the progress made by earlier creators, contemporary artists might not have the creative latitude they enjoy in the present. The raunchy nature of stand-up comedy in modernity wouldn't exist without the contribution of pioneers like Lenny Bruce. The evolution of music works similarly. At first glance, it might be difficult… READ THE REST

Drums are the soul of a song. Everyone loves to focus on the guitarist or the vocalist, but without a solid drummer, a track falls apart. Obviously, there's always a degree of difficulty when it comes to playing any instrument, both technically and physically. However, few instruments are as demanding as the drums. The physical… READ THE REST

Have you heardy-geardy of the hurdy-gurdy? I prefer to have some music in the background to keep myself centered, on-task, and in the right headspace. Sometimes it's chill lo-fi or a curated playlist relevant to the topic. For really dire cases, it's the hardcore, pulse-pounding synth and bass of the Hotline Miami soundtrack. All of… READ THE REST

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We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. If you find yourself constantly restarting your laptop or clearing out gigabytes of files to make space, it may be time to invest in a replacement computer. But if your holiday gifting… READ THE REST

We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. Gone are the days when you could crack open a brand-new computer and expect essential apps to be pre-installed. And more often than not, getting your hands on this software involves… READ THE REST