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Caleb Shomo on Pure Ecstasy, Self-Love, and Finding Freedom
Caleb Shomo opens up about Beartooth’s Pure Ecstasy, coming out, self-acceptance, and the patience it took to finally choose joy. Some albums feel like collections of songs. Others feel... more »
Shanling Q2 Pocket Player Revives the Click Wheel With Four DACs
Shanling Q2 pairs a nostalgic Click Wheel with four DAC chips, balanced headphone power, high-resolution playback, Bluetooth, and expandable storage. Some music gadgets feel like they’ve... more »
Andover FreePlay Review: The Stereo Boombox Modern Listeners Wanted
Andover FreePlay combines true stereo sound, thoughtful design, long battery life, and modern charging features in a refined portable boombox. There’s a particular magic in carrying music... more »
FiiO QX11 Review: Desktop-Class Audio Power in a Pocket DAC
FiiO QX11 packs serious desktop-style amplification, high-resolution playback, gaming tools, and charging passthrough into a compact USB-C audio hub. Some audio upgrades are happiest... more »
Dolly Parton Tributes From McCartney, Swift, Eminem and More
Dolly Parton tributes from music, film and public life celebrate her unmatched songs, generosity, humor and lasting cultural impact. The world of music is feeling a little less bright... more »
Royal Blood Secret Set at Reading 2026: A Relentless Live Return
Royal Blood’s secret set at Reading 2026 promises 45 minutes of heavy, nonstop energy as the duo return with new music and a fresh live spark. There’s something wonderfully chaotic... more »
JBL Quantum 850 Leads a New Gaming Headset Lineup at Gamescom
JBL Quantum 850 headlines a refreshed gaming headset range with wireless flexibility, spatial audio, long battery life, and console support. Gaming headsets have come a long way from... more »
Mastodon on Losing Brent Hinds and Starting a New Chapter: “As Much as We’re Grieving, We Feel Emboldened”
Exploring Mastodon's journey through loss and renewal as they release their powerful new album “Marrow Deep.” When Mastodon announced their new album Marrow Deep, it marked a poignant... more »
FiiO’s CP11: The Pocketable Cassette Player Reviving Tape Culture
The cassette revival has finally found its perfect player with FiiO’s CP11, blending modern tech with a sleek, portable design. Vinyl may have taken the spotlight in recent years,... more »
Marshall Unveils New Jimi Hendrix-Inspired Speaker, Headphone & Amp
Experience the Hendrix 60th Anniversary Collection with Marshall’s latest psychedelic speaker, headphones, and amp inspired by the legendary guitarist. If you’ve ever been swept away by Jimi... more »
Liam Gallagher Claps Back at Oasis Glastonbury 2027 Headline Rumors
Liam Gallagher shuts down speculation about Oasis headlining Glastonbury 2027 with his trademark bluntness, putting fans firmly in their place. If you’ve been scouring Twitter or fan... more »
Deftones Play Their Biggest UK Headline Gig at Epic London All Points East Festival
Deftones conquer London with their most monumental UK headline show yet at All Points East, delivering an unforgettable set that thrilled 50,000 fans. When Deftones step onto a stage,... more »
Beyerdynamic Launches Affordable MMX 100 and MMX 130 Wireless Gaming Headsets
Experience ultimate gaming audio with Beyerdynamic’s new MMX wireless headphones designed for every style of play. As a longtime fan of immersive gaming sound, I’m genuinely excited about... more »
This Clear Acrylic CD Player Turns Music Collections Into Kinetic Art
Experience your music collection like never before with a clear acrylic CD player that transforms sound into mesmerizing visual art. Remember the magic of the iMac G3 computer’s translucent... more »
Apple’s AirPods with Cameras Expected in 2027: What to Know
Apple’s AirPods with cameras are set for a 2027 release, promising AI-driven features without traditional photo or video capture. Apple fans, hold tight! The much-rumored Apple AirPods... more »
Apple’s Beats 360 Headphones Leak Again Ahead of Launch
Apple’s Beats 360 headphones keep leaking, revealing fresh details and design hints ahead of their official release. If you’ve been following the buzz around Apple’s next-gen Beats 360... more »
Sennheiser’s New TWS Earbuds Feature User-Replaceable Batteries You Can Swap Yourself
Experience the innovation of Sennheiser’s new true wireless earbuds with user-replaceable batteries that redefine longevity and sustainability. When Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 5... more »
Pro-Ject Solves Two Major Barriers to Vinyl for Newcomers
Vinyl newcomers rejoice! Pro-Ject’s new turntable editions tackle the biggest hurdles with smart, no-compromise design and modern convenience. Jumping into vinyl can sometimes feel like... more »