I often marvel over the elegant simplicity of classic video game themes. Tasked with creating a handful of songs to be played on loop, on a limited sound card, no less, the early composers of video game music had a difficult task to undertake. Instead of the songs becoming grating and annoying, most classic video game tracks have become as legendary as the games that birthed them. I believe that if the US army ever tried to employ video game music as a form of sonic torture, they'd find the practice completely fruitless.
One of my favorite earworms came courtesy of Nintendo's Punch-Out! For Christmas 2017, my roommate bought her son a mini Super Nintendo with several games preloaded on the console. After he got stuck on the second level of Punch-Out!, I stepped in to help him and subsequently became addicted. Since then, the song has been lodged in my brain like a grain of sand in a sneaker. The jazz version from the Consouls linked above turns the playful ditty into a full-blown jam.
This summer, I got invited to emcee a wedding reception in Italy for an old friend from art school and his fiancee. I was honored to be part of their union and especially stoked for the chance to get some weird vinyl. I don't consider myself a DJ; this would be an insult to those… READ THE REST
Leo Moracchioli is my favorite metal-covering YouTuber. This is a satisfying cover of a favorite. Image: Screen grab READ THE REST
Fifty years is a long time. But Roxy Music, the band's eponymous first album from 1972, seems like a teenager. From The Wall Street Journal: Released 50 years ago this month in the U.K., and in November in the U.S., Roxy Music's eponymous first album ignored bubblegum-pop, prog-rock and blues-rock formulas prevalent at the time.… READ THE REST
Let's be honest. Macs are fantastic, and they have been for quite some time. Apple has always done a great job of making sleek, stylish, fun, and downright practical pieces of technology for your everyday use. But with all of the wonderful features that make a Mac so great, there are probably a couple of features that… READ THE REST
Having a pair of reliable headphones has become as essential as having your phone, wallet, and keys when leaving the house. However, not all wireless headphones are created equal. Some don't have the goods to deliver high-quality audio, and others can end up costing you hundreds of dollars. Fortunately, there is a perfect solution that bridges this… READ THE REST
At this point, most people have no problem with a grown adult enjoying cannabis. It's 2022, not 1992. That being said, if you're a grown adult enjoying cannabis in 2022, it's probably time to ditch the goofy bongs that make you look like a cliché. If you're ready for something more grown-up and sophisticated, you… READ THE REST
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