Music

Watch Nicki Minaj throw a sexy party on the set of Lost

We never really know what to think about Nicki Minaj’s theatrics. And now that she’s released her latest music video for “Starships,” we’ve stopped trying. Filmed on what could be the set of Lost — thank you for pointing that out, Vulture — this video has Minaj beam down from her spaceship and rap about…

io9 Meredith Woerner Apr 27

Opera Has the Power to Raise the Devil, in Mary Gentle’s Spellbinding New Novel

Mary Gentle is one of the most under-appreciated authors in the U.S. — but the British author’s latest novel might finally be the one to introduce Americans to her deft touch. In Black Opera, Gentle approaches opera and her alternate Italy with the same care and style as her previous novels such as Ash, for…

Books & Comics Naamen Tilahun Apr 26

100 Albums Every Science Fiction and Fantasy Fan Should Listen To: 31-50

Music can tell a story, or split your head open like a guava. So it’s no surprise the love affair between music and science fiction/fantasy has been a fruitful and tempestuous one, full of drama and strange creations. We’re counting down the 100 CDs that every self-respecting genre lover should have on his/her spinner rack,…

Movies Charlie Jane Anders and Cyriaque Lamar Apr 26

Office Sound System Lets You Skip Tracks By Whipping Something At this Poster

In an attempt to stop people from queuing up unpopular songs in its public Spotify-powered sound system, the folks at Agency Republic created this interactive wall poster that can be used to easily skip tracks. All you have to do is slap, hit, fire, or throw something at it. Anyone working in the studio’s office…

Tech News Andrew Liszewski Apr 26

‘Dubstep Tebow’ Does Exactly What You Think It Does

If you were told to make an iPhone app that to capture the current zeitgeist, what would it look like? A gas price calculator, perhaps, or something like the Inhuman Microphone? Or how about an app that lets you make dubstep tracks from Tim Tebow’s voice—does that sound about right? We thought so. Enter the…

Tech News Andy Cush - Evolver.fm Apr 26

100 Albums Every Science Fiction and Fantasy Fan Should Listen To: 51-70

It’s the second day of our massive music countdown, in which we gesticulate wildly at the 100 albums that tickle our dendrites. Today’s crop of records brings you everything from zombie-fighting Japanese noise rock to mummified reggae to a heavy metal LP that’ll make you want to shave every inch of your body. Remember, when…

Movies Charlie Jane Anders and Cyriaque Lamar Apr 25

A Professional Recording Studio in an Unbelievably Tiny Room

Paul McCartney, Bruce Springsteen, and The Foo Fighters have something in common with Brooklyn-based musician Neil Shah—they all made great music in a basic home studio. McCartney and Springsteen had a four-track cassette deck, and Dave Grohl used a garage. But Shah’s setup is even more limited—his whole studio measures all of 66 square feet.…

Tech News Amanda DeMatto Apr 25

Wolverine meets Freddie Mercury = the greatest Marvel Comics pitch of all time

Breaking into comic books can be difficult, but having a fervent imagination definitely helps. In the 1990s, an unnamed artist submitted the below illustration to Marvel Comics. Even though this pitch didn’t get the hopeful a job with the publisher, it became a favorite of Marvel bullpen member Steve Bunche, who once recalled discovering this…

Books & Comics Cyriaque Lamar Apr 25

Report: Microsoft Will Have a Spotify Competitor at E3

According to the Verge, Microsoft will have a sneak peak of its new music service—codename Woodstock—at this year’s E3. Early details suggest the browser-based service will let users share tracks and build group playlists. It will also apparently have a “scan and match” component similar to iTunes Match. That feature in iTunes Match finds songs…

Tech News Kyle Wagner Apr 25

100 Albums Every Science Fiction and Fantasy Fan Should Listen To: 71-100

Science fiction and fantasy have colonized every corner of pop culture — especially the world of music. From awesome movie soundtracks to science fiction-inspired rock operas, genre stories have always gone along with sonic landscapes. You can’t really know science fiction and fantasy without knowing the music these genres have inspired. So we’ve compiled the…

Movies Charlie Jane Anders and Cyriaque Lamar Apr 24

This Girl Quit Her Job at Microsoft By Singing a Song on YouTube

Set to the tune of Don McLean’s American Pie, Karen Chang sang an epic song announcing her resignation from Microsoft that included quips about making “cells and numbers dance”, “long lines of code” and where she’s going next. Everyone who resigns from their job should be forced to do a song and dance number like…

Tech News Casey Chan Apr 22

Six Reasons Why Recorded Music Should Be Free

Grooveshark is getting it from all angles. Not only did its only major label deal (with EMI) collapse, but the company is now being sued by all four major labels for large-scale copyright infringement due to its policy of letting users upload music into its system, where over 30 million people stream it for free…

Tech News Eliot Van Buskirk - Evolver.fm Apr 21

Marley: The Definitive Biography of the Man Who Invented 4/20

Well, not really, that’s just an urban legend. But even 30 years after his death, Bob Marley remains a cultural, musical, and spiritual icon worldwide. Marley, simultaneously released today in theaters and online aims to be the man’s definitive biography. https://gizmodo.com/what-is-4-20-5903598 Directed by Academy Award-winner Kevin MacDonald and produced with the blessings of his family…

Tech News Andrew Tarantola Apr 20

Anontune: The New Social Music Platform From Anonymous

In a move sure to attract attention from the music industry, a small group of coders claiming to be part of Anonymous is putting together a social music platform. The rather ambitious goal: Create a service that seamlessly pulls up songs streaming from all around the internet. The project, called Anontune and still in its…

Tech News Angela Watercutter - Wired Apr 20

Watch Bill Nye Dance and Sing with a Band Called Bill Nye and the Science Guys

Bill Nye, the world’s favorite science teacher and forever holder of a place in our hearts, is easily the coolest person for being a total dork. Watch him dance, bounce, use two drinking glasses as eye glasses and sing with a band named Bill Nye and the Science Guys. I would love to drink with…

Tech News Casey Chan Apr 20

The Supermen Lovers: Say No More (NSFW)

Part pop culture parade, part earnest plea, Say No More by French House musical ensemble The Supermen Lovers features the work of nearly 20 designers creating a cavalcade of modern icons we just can’t stop talking about. (NSFW on account of boobies). You may also remember The Supermen Lovers from 2001’s “Starlight,” which hit #2…

Tech News Andrew Tarantola Apr 19

Overhauled Spotify for Android: All About Discovery

Spotify’s Android app has been in need of an update for some time—especially when compared to its beautiful Windows Phone offering. Fortunately, the wait is over, and the new version is much improved: it’s cleaner, more visual, and wants to help you find as much new music as possible. https://gizmodo.com/spotify-for-windows-phone-this-is-how-every-windows-ph-5857642 In fact, the whole experience…

Tech News Jamie Condliffe Apr 19

Jackie Wilson: Higher and Higher – Lonely Teardrops

Del Shannon and Roy Orbison were titans in the music business, so when they’re introducing you on national television, that’s saying something. Here’s Mr. Excitement singing two of his greatest hits while wearing what appear to be some of those ass-flappy long-johns and a pair of pirate boots. Jackie Wilson, for those of you who…

Tech News Andrew Tarantola Apr 18

Pioneer’s Gorgeous New Headphones Pack Up and Go With You Anywhere

There’s something pleasing about a beautiful set of headphones—especially if they’re portable, rugged, and made to travel. That in mind, Pioneer’s got a couple sets of new cans for you to consider. The $120 SE-NC21M active noise-canceling headphones (pictured above) are priced cheaper than some of the fancier models we’re often fond of, but Pioneer…

Tech News Mario Aguilar Apr 18

If holographic Tupac were in Star Wars, the movie would be over in 10 minutes

As evidenced by this mash-up of the opening of A New Hope and undead Tupac Shakur (by way of Pepper’s Ghost), the movie would end with Obi Wan and Luke being massively confused. I’m guessing Darth Vader was trying to steal the secret of the Humpty Dance. https://gizmodo.com/tupac-shakur-came-back-from-the-dead-as-a-hologram-at-c-5902272 http://io9.com/5850560/how-to-haunt-your-house-with-peppers-ghost [Via The High Definite]

Movies Cyriaque Lamar Apr 18

Watch Nicki Minaj throw a sexy party on the set of Lost

Opera Has the Power to Raise the Devil, in Mary Gentle’s Spellbinding New Novel

100 Albums Every Science Fiction and Fantasy Fan Should Listen To: 31-50

Office Sound System Lets You Skip Tracks By Whipping Something At this Poster

‘Dubstep Tebow’ Does Exactly What You Think It Does

100 Albums Every Science Fiction and Fantasy Fan Should Listen To: 51-70

A Professional Recording Studio in an Unbelievably Tiny Room

Wolverine meets Freddie Mercury = the greatest Marvel Comics pitch of all time

Report: Microsoft Will Have a Spotify Competitor at E3

100 Albums Every Science Fiction and Fantasy Fan Should Listen To: 71-100

This Girl Quit Her Job at Microsoft By Singing a Song on YouTube

Six Reasons Why Recorded Music Should Be Free

Marley: The Definitive Biography of the Man Who Invented 4/20

Anontune: The New Social Music Platform From Anonymous

Watch Bill Nye Dance and Sing with a Band Called Bill Nye and the Science Guys

The Supermen Lovers: Say No More (NSFW)

Overhauled Spotify for Android: All About Discovery

Jackie Wilson: Higher and Higher – Lonely Teardrops

Pioneer’s Gorgeous New Headphones Pack Up and Go With You Anywhere

If holographic Tupac were in Star Wars, the movie would be over in 10 minutes

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