New Music Monday: Free Sampler from ATO Records

By Dave Sanford April 14, 2014

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This week on New Music Monday we are excited to offer up a free sampler from ATO Records. ATO is one of the most eclectic independent record labels in the world today and features an outstanding and diverse roster which includes several of this year’s breakthrough artists. The compilation will appeal to fans of many musical styles. I’ve outlined some of our favorite highlights below:

Alternative music fans will be thrilled to discover new tunes from J Roddy Walson & The Business and Kaiser Chiefs.

Download the compilation here!

Indie rockers will drool over Built To Spill’s cover of Bob Dylan’s “Jokerman.” Additionally there are new tunes from Midlake and newcomers Majestico.

Fans of Outlaw Country and Americana will enjoy the latest tunes from Old 97’s, Drive-By Truckers and Les Claypool’s Duo De Twang.

Phish heads will embrace Mike Gordon’s new solo work.

World music and guitar aficionados will flip over the new single from Rodrigo Y Gabriela and the raw, bluesy debut of Benjamin Booker.

And fans of lady singers are your thing, you’ll soon be swooning over Jessica Lea Mayfield, The Belle Brigade and Hurray for the Riff Raff.

Check out videos from many of these amazing artists below!

J. Roddy Walston & The Business “Take It As It Comes” 02/04/14
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1NqrYG3JAw

Hurray for the Riff Raff – I Know It’s Wrong (But That’s Alright)

Rodrigo y Gabriela – The Soundmaker (radio edit)

Pauline Hawkins | English Oceans | Drive-By Truckers

Midlake – The Old & The Young

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How to Find the Right New or Vintage Record Player for You

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Despite — or perhaps because of — its many flaws, vinyl persists. Though record players are admittedly flashier and more high-tech these days, the record format itself has changed little since Emile Berliner spun the first gramophone disc in 1887. A basic stylus rubs some spinning plastic to create a classic, unmistakable sound.

In the '90s and into the 2000s, digital downloads promised to be the death knell for vinyl. For years, CD and record stores became alternative outlets catering mainly to DJs, hipsters, and self-proclaimed audiophiles. Now, physical music formats have returned in a big way. Last year, CD and record sales eclipsed digital downloads for the first time in six years. It’s been called a return to “tangible music.”

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The 11 best superhero movies of all time

Here's a short list to start your superhero movie binge

Tom Hardy and Christian Bale in The Dark Knight Rises (2012)

Need a break from real life? Here's a list of the best superhero films to binge. Choosing the best superhero films of all time is no easy task. Ask any fan of superheroes, whether it's the comics or films, and you're guaranteed to get a different list every time. Share your list with others, and the responses will include either nods of agreement, raised eyebrows, or blunt responses that you're dead wrong.
In compiling the list of best superhero films of all time, I tried to keep viewers of all ages and devotion to superhero cinema in mind. My original plan was to include Deadpool on the list until I realized there's an entire generation of movie fans still not allowed to watch the film because of its R-rating. The LEGO Batman Movie also appeared in my initial top choices, but the film felt out of place compared to the other films. (I still recommend LEGO Batman to everyone because it's darn hilarious.) Full disclosure: This list might change as we add and subtract films as they premiere and earn their spot on the list.
After much internal debate, I finally drilled down 11 superhero movie choices for both Marvel and D.C. with personal reasons for each selection. While thousands of fans likely won't agree with this list, few will argue that all these films are fantastic and worth multiple viewings. That said, here's my list of the best superhero movies of all time and where to watch them. Many are available on Disney Plus and Amazon Prime for your viewing for your convenience. Spoilers ahead.

11. Black Panther (2018)

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How long should you let new cigars rest in a humidor?

Cigar humidor

Looking at those beautiful, oily cigars you've just unboxed or unwrapped, the calling to light up is real. I get it. I always want to smoke my cigars right away, too. But you shouldn't. Mail day is always exciting after you've ordered a slew of new cigars. When they arrive, the real fun begins. You'll probably need to organize your humidor to make the new sticks fit or arrange them for optimal humidification. As you're handling them, it's difficult to resist the temptation to crack open the cellophane or boxes and smoke one right away. While you can do that in most cases, I would recommend against it. Depending on where those cigars came from, where you live, and how they traveled, they might need a little time to rest in a humidor. They'll need to replenish some humidity and moisture or dry out a little.
How long should you let your new cigars rest?

When you put cigars in a humidor, especially one that's filled, they'll soak up and release humidity over time until they reach the average RH (relative humidity) that you have set inside your humidor. If you have a device like a that does this automatically, it will produce moisture and humidity to keep the levels optimal. You can also achieve the same thing with in smaller humidors, which release and soak up the humidity to match the levels on the label. Boveda packs come in a range of RH levels, from the low to mid-60s to the mid-70s.