A Playlist – Music to Sip Whiskey to: A Gentleman’s Introduction to the Blues
Pour a whiskey, kick back, and immerse yourself in the classic American art form + some of my favorite sipping whiskies.
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An Introduction to Appreciating Classical Music [Ted Talk]
You can't begin to appreciate different whiskies or wines until you learn what the differences are – the major and subtle variations in flavor, body,...
Lady Gorgoroth: Tales of Extreme Experimentation in Music and Dating
What do the differences between someone loving poppy Lady Gaga and someone else loving black metal Gorgorth have to do with your dating life? Surprisingly, more than you'd think.
Trippin’ the Life Atomic: The Road to Rock Star with Brooklyn’s Atomic Tom
Primer writer Kevin H. MacLean followed Brooklyn band Atomic Tom this summer to get a taste of the rock star lifestyle. What he got was one hell of a noisy wake up call (in a good way).
Five Christmas Songs That Should Be in Your Holiday Music Rotation
Give Bing Crosby the month off -- we've got a handful of songs that will get you on the path to resenting Santa Claus just a little bit less than you did last year.
Top 10 Pieces of Classical Music Every Man Should Know
Classical music is not only great for relaxing, it can be actively enjoyed as well. You're in no danger of switching out Led Zeppelin's box set or The Chronic for Classical Concertos in the Key of C, ... [more]
Five Great Love Songs to Get You In The Mood or to Help You Win Her Heart
Everyone gets bitten by the love bug now and again. Whether it's tickling your skin now or you've suffered it's painful sting, take a listen to this list of five songs that can soothe the burn or ... [more]
Five Cover Songs That are As-Good or Better Than the Originals
Sometimes a great idea doesn't become great until a stranger takes it apart and puts it back together in their own way.
How to Talk about Music … Without Sounding Like a Total Jerkass
There are two things no one cares to hear about but everyone always wants to share -- their views on politics and their opinion on music. Because despite what you've said or heard, rap is music, so is... [more]
Primer’s Detailed Guide to Digital Audio File Types
While you've probably been converting your CD's to MP3's for years, we guarantee you haven't been getting the best quality. It's time to set the record -- err -- MP3 straight so you can finally ... [more]
Live Classical Music: Where, How, and Why
There's no better way to start appreciating classical music than enjoying the stylings of the greats comfortably, live and in person.
So You Wanna Be a Rockstar: A Beginner’s Guide to the Kick-Ass World of Band Instruments
Sex? Money? Fame? If you want to rock (rock!), then you need an instrument. Get the lowdown on the ups and downs of all your rocking options before locking in your decision. Now let's melt some ... [more]
Wanted: Teen Angst Band that Matured Along with Me
Gone are the days of the simplicity of teenage problems. Unfortunately, so is the music we identified with to help see us through. In search of an "adult angst punk rock band."
How to Buy Your First Real Guitar
Ready to move past Oasis's "Wonderwall" and the cheap guitar you learned it on? Toss out the Sear's Special Mom got you for Christmas in '92 and use these tips to pick out the guitar that will last ... [more]
How to Talk About Classical Music
There may come a time when your encyclopedic knowledge of Journey's formative years comes in handy, but when your boss invites you to a symphony, don't stop believing that this crash course will be ... [more]