The Best Wired and Wireless Headphones for Travel in 2021
Choosing the perfect pair of travel-friendly headphones can seem daunting. The best models balance price, comfort, audio quality, and battery life.
Snoop Dogg Is on Blockchain and Death Row Is an NFT
Snoop Doggy Dogg followed a Death Row Records acquisition in March by announcing plans to turn the legendary Death Row Records hip-hop label into an NFT label.
LANY’s Paul Klein Is Not Another Nashville Story
LANY, and Klein himself, may be symbolic of the coastal urban centers, their synth-pop sound tailor-made for an Urban Outfitters
Spoon Heads Down New Sonic Paths on its Ninth Album
Spoon's ninth album, "Hot Thoughts," finds the band expanding its sound more than any other time in its two decade-long career.
How Best to Fest: Music Festival Camping Tips and Gear
Freedom, great music, and good company are a recipe for one helluva weekend, but you want to make it back alive and intact. Here are some tips on how to camp at a music festival while keeping yourself and your belongings safe and clean in the process.
‘Rivals Unto Death’ Book Review: The Hamilton vs. Burr Story
If you want to understand the events that led up to the day when Aaron Burr shot Alexander Hamilton, then read Rivals Unto Death.
Ever Heard of a Cigar Box Guitar? This Book Teaches You How to Build One.
Cigar box guitars are DIY instruments that are low on cost but big on sound, says author and musician Shane Speal in his new book, 'Making Poor Man's Guitars: Cigar Box Guitars, the Frying Pan Banjo, and Other DIY Instruments.'
7 Show-Stopping Cocktails to Sip While Watching the Grammy Awards
These Grammy Cocktails will make any party an award-winner.
The Stryde 360 is a Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker Perfect for Summer
Whether a day at the beach, an evening in the park, or a weekend camping, Braven Audio's Stryde 360 Bluetooth speaker is equipped to handle it all.
Too Broke to Travel? Take a Virtual Vacation With This Summer Reading List.
Some of us work all summer and need to find inventive ways to travel. You can transport yourself to the Greek island of Rhodes or the modern streets of Berlin with a book on our summer reading list. They could be the inspiration for your next big vacation, but for now, settle into your couch.
These Cocktails Will Perfectly Pair With Some of Your Favorite Vinyl Records
In 'Booze & Vinyl' (Running Press, 2018), André Darlington and Tenaya Darlington offer cocktail and record pairings. Each duo is crafted to match the highs and lows of drink flavors with the tunes of the album.
Winter Reading List: 20 Books for the Cold, Dark Months
We compiled the ultimate winter reading list, stripped of the dull holiday classics and packed with cool, fun, and emotional reads every man should dig into.
5 Boozy Books to Read this Summer
Your next beach read doesn’t have to be some cheap murder mystery. Choose a book about spirits, cocktails, and hard liquor instead. Our summer reading list includes 'Cocktails Across America' by Diane Lapis and Anne Peck-Davis, 'A Short History of Drunkenness' by Mark Forsyth, and more.
‘Elvis’ Trailer Promises a Stunning Biopic of the King
News of an actual 'Elvis' movie preview emerging for the first time fulfills the promise and excitement of what has been a long, pandemic delayed production.
The 9 Best Wireless Headphones for Running in 2022
For many, music is a requirement for running. With a lot of options out there, make sure to pick a pair that won't force you to fiddle with wires and settings.
The Show Must Go On With 2022’s Best Music Tours
The world is opening again and this means live music is back. The Manual rounds up the best music tours to attend as pandemic restrictions ebb.
Amazon’s Brick and Mortar Bookstore Initiative Slams Shut
First, Amazon killed traditional bookstores. Then it opened its own. Now, Amazon is doing away with its bookstores.
Steve Aoki NFTs Earn More In Months Than a Decade in Music
Veteran DJ and producer Steve Aoki explains how he’s made more money from NFTs than in a decade in music at the Forum in Inglewood, California, on February 10.
Kanye West the Latest to Spurn Spotify With ‘Donda 2’ Release
Kanye West’s move to spurn Spotify and other streaming platforms spotlights the current strife in a constantly fracturing and rehealing music industry.
How to Discover New Music in the Digital Age
Roughly 24,000 songs are uploaded to streaming services every day. How do you navigate a wasteland of audio? We've shared the most accessible ways of finding new music.
Meet A Kids Company About, the Team That Helps You Tackle Difficult Conversations with Your Kids
A Kids Company About is helping parents tackle conversations about difficult topics with kids, using intuitive media like books, podcasts, and more.
Coachella Festival NFTs Harder to Score Than Show Tickets
While this year’s festival quickly sold out, Coachella’s new NFT offerings are also not only gone, but now only available for tens of thousands of dollars.
Nominees For iHeartRadio Music Awards Are Out
Justin Bieber leads the way for iHeart Music awards, with a total of nine nominations, and Olivia Rodrigo follows closely behind with eight.
Who is Doing the Super Bowl Halftime Show in 2022?
The Super Bowl always brings out the big names for its halftime performance. Here's who's performing at this year's game.
Controversial Second Mac Miller Biography Released
Paul Cantor and Abrams Press released 'Most Dope,' a second Mac Miller biography, to continued controversy the day before his posthumous 30th birthday.
The Foo Fighters Cut a New Album Led By a Possessed Dave Grohl in Studio 666
'Studio 666' finds the Foo Fighters recording a new album in an old San Fernando Valley mansion, but soon realize that this haunt is possessing its lead singer.
The Best New Song Releases As the New Year Comes In
Five songs offering a few minutes out of busy days to kick back, relax n' recover with tracks from The Weeknd, Earl Sweatshirt, and more.
10 Albums from the 2000s That Need a Relisten
Rock, hip-Hop, and electronica lead the way for some of the best albums from the 2000s.
The 7 Best Running Books to Read For Every Kind of Runner
The writers featured here will help inspire any non-runner to strap on a pair of shoes, and inspire current runners to push harder, faster, and longer.
8 Best Wine Books to Sip On in 2022
Wine is a lot of things, but it should never be boring. Scores of books have been written that cover every facet of the industry. These are 7 of our favorites.
11 Fantastic Beach Reads for Your Next Seaside Vacation 2022
When you're at the beach, there's only so much people watching you can do. Elevate your relaxation by checking out one (or all) of these great beach reads.
The Best Self-Help Books for a Better Perspective on Life
These are the best self-help books for a healthier perspective on life and how to view the world around you.
The 10 Best Christmas Songs to Create the Ultimate 2022 Holiday Playlist
Christmas is here, meaning it's the best time to listen to Christmas music and the season's 10 best festive tracks.
20 Books By Female Authors Every Man Should Read (or Re-Read) in 2022
From the harrowing dystopian world of Margaret Atwood to Japanese noir, these are the best books by female authors that all men should read at least once.
The 20 Best Books of 2022 For Your Next Read
Looking for the latest and greatest reads? Here's our guide to the best books of 2022.
The 20 Coffee Table Books Every Man Should Consider for His Home
Coffee table books are a great way to add style and interest to your home.
Why Vinyl Records Are Making a Comeback in 2022
What's behind the resurgence of records in the digital age?
8 Best Magazines That Deserve Your Subscription in 2022
We curated a list of the best magazine subscriptions for men so you can step away from your screen and go analog with the greatest glossies.
Juice WRLD Day Turns Into a Juicy Month For the Late Rapper’s Fans
Juice WRLD Day celebrated the emo-rapper with a second posthumous release, on Dec. 9. An HBO Max documentary and a Rose In Good Faith collection followed.
Fan Wishes Granted — Marvel Confirms Charlie Cox to Return as Daredevil
Marvel President Kevin Feige confirmed that 'Daredevil' would return to the MCU, moving from Netflix to Disney+ for a fourth season in the works.
The 15 Best Gifts For Book Lovers this Holiday Season
You may not know much about their favorite genres or authors, but you can make the act of reading more enjoyable with these best gifts for book lovers.
The 15 Best Christmas Albums to Listen to This Year
We found some of the best Christmas albums for you to get into the holiday spirit. So crank up the volume!
How to Learn a Musical Instrument All By Yourself
Learning how to play a musical instrument all by yourself might be too overwhelming but with this guide, you'll be able to nail 'Chopsticks' soon enough.
Shinola Pulls Inspiration From Motown for Special Smokey Robinson Collection
Like the other releases in the brand's Great American Series, the Shinola x Smokey Robinson Collection of limited-edition goods was crafted carefully to pay homage to Robinson’s unwavering legacy as an American musician and luminary.
Reimagining Véronique Vincent & Aksak Maboul’s Not-So-Lost Masterpiece
Three decades after its initial announcement, Véronique Vincent and Aksak Maboul's collaboration has been realized and reinterpreted.
Kanye West’s $1,800 Donda-inspired Jeans Ignite the Fashion World
‘Ye has had the fashion world buzzing with his Donda-era attire.
9 Great Books by Latin American Authors To Read This Month
Latin American literature is hardly monolithic -- no single theme informs the major works and no set historical events define the bulk of writing.
Penfolds Wines Releases Limited Edition Record Player
The Penfolds winery, founded in 1844, has unveiled a limited edition record player console to commemorate the 70th anniversary of Max Schubert’s Grange wines.
The Best Mystery Books To Sink Your Teeth Into
Grim days, long nights, and a sinister chill in the air are made for delving into a mystery book.
ESPN Taps Drake To Bring the Flow To Select Monday Night Football Games
In an announcement, ESPN said the sports station will collaborate with Drake to choose music that encapsulates “both the energy and mood of select Monday Night Games.”