These were designed with portability in mind, am I right?  The Master & Dynamic x Zero Halliburton Headphone Kit  ($750) combines high end audio tools with the most trusted name is travel cases. Only 200 units were made, and each includes a pair of Master & Dynamic's MH40 Over Ear headphones, or their equally impressive MH30 On Ear headphones. Also included is a matching metal headphone stand, the new MM800 Boom Mic, all the pertinent accessories, and a sleek aluminum case from the go-to brand for protective luggage, Zero Halliburton. Top notch sound, design, and portability for the serious music lover. Plus, look how stylish these look and I'm sure the sound is just as great. They're also available in an assorted colors as well.




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Super pumped to get to see Tycho again this year in Tampa on June 9th, at The Ritz in Ybor, but if your not in Tampa there are a few other place you can catch his show at.  They also have shows in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Mexico, United States and Canada.  See the whole list below.

Hope to see some of you at the show in Tampa.



TYCHO SUMMER 2015 TOUR
MAY 21-25 | Bradley, CA | Lightning in a Bottle
MAY 27 | Buenos Aires, Argentina | Niceto Club
MAY 28 | Sao Paulo, Brazil | Beco 203 – São Paulo
MAY 30 | Santiago, Chile | Red Bull Music Academy – Centro Del Cerro
JUN 03 | Mexico City, Mexico | SALA
JUN 06-07 | Houston, TX | Free Press Summer Festival, Houston, Texas
JUN 09 | Tampa, FL | The RITZ Ybor
JUN 10 | Miami, FL | Grand Central
JUN 11 | Jacksonville, FL | Freebird Live
JUN 13 | Manchester, TN | Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival
JUN 15 | Wilmington, NC | Ziggy’s By The Sea
JUN 16 | Norfolk, VA | The NorVA
JUN 17 | Richmond, VA | The National
JUN 18-21 | Dover, DE | Firefly Music Festival
JUN 19 | Baltimore, MD | Rams Head Live
JUL 08 | Ottawa, Canada | RBC Royal Bank Bluesfest
JUL 09 | Quebec City, Canada | Festival d’été de Québec
JUL 10 | Montreal, Canada | Parc Jean-Drapeau
JUL 11 | Toronto, Canada | Echo Beach
JUL 14 | Headingley, Canada | Adrenaline Adventures
JUL 15 | Saskatoon, Canada | Diefenbaker Park
JUL 17 | Calgary, Canada | Prairie Winds Park
JUL 19 | Pemberton, Canada | Pemberton Music Festival
JUL 24-25 | Tulsa, OK | Center of the Universe Festival
AUG 06-09 | Darrington, WA | Summer Meltdown Festival
AUG 14-16 | Somerset, WI | Summer Set Music & Camping Festival

Tickets and more info

I'm a sucker for double exposure art.  There is something interesting and calming about them.  So let me introduce Norweign based visual artist Andreas Lie's and his double exposures of animals and their habitats. If you are interested in any of his works then check out his shop on Society6.

Which one is your favorite? They are not all here so check out his site to see them all

We have arrived at The Collective Loop Playlist-73.  Summer is approaching but we are still holding onto the feeling of spring. So let's keep feeling the change.  In this month's installment we have new music by Trails and Ways, Dive In, WhoMadeWho and more...

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These bottle of juice are not only beautiful, but very clean. Almost a shame to consume the products because the packaging is so elegant with the striking contrast between the black and the different vibrant colors. The clear labels with the black satin is a nice touch as well, with the name and content detail looking like they were printed on the bottles. A little about the company below.

"Owen + Alchemy is a small ‘juice apothecary’ in Chicago’s Logan Square neighborhood, a very trendy and flourishing part of town. The owner, Anne Owen, has a background in fashion publications in Miami and wanted to bring that simple, stark and fashion-forward look to her juice bar. Her name, paired with the alchemic approach of their juice and food concoctions led us to create this brand inspired by old alchemic symbology, with a modern twist."

So what do you think of this branding?

USB wall outlets have been around for a while now, however they require messing with your wiring. Who want's to do that? The SnapPower Charger ($16) does not. Thanks to the smartly-placed prongs that draw power from the screws on the outside of the outlet, you can add a powerful 1-amp charger to any receptacle as easy as you can change the cover plate. All you need is a screwdriver and a few seconds. It charges any USB device (phones, phablets, tablets, hotspots, etc.) and eliminates the need for bulky wall warts.

It has been a minute since I have written about business cards, however this one was deserving.  Let me know what you think?

This business card was designed by SURVCO and can transform into a powerful ax and more... This credit card sized toolkit fits into any wallet. It can be used as a knife, saw, tomahawk, shovel, arrow, spear, wrench, screwdriver, and bottle opener.  Watch the video below for more info.

The Asus Chromebit is something slick and might be useful to those that need a computer in there pocket on the go. It turns any display or T.V. you own into a full computer with the Asus Chromebit ($100). It's smaller than a candy bar, this device is powered by a Rockchip 3288 processor, features 2GB of RAM, 16GB of internal storage, 802.11ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, and will run Chrome OS. Just plug it into an HDMI port, connect a BT keyboard and mouse, and go.

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Being a person who loves dancing.  You can already guess that I want a pair of these shoes. Orphe is a smart-shoes system that uses motion sensors and LED's to enable new forms of expression. They are like the shoes from when you were a kid, but a lot cooler.

Orphe is a smart-shoes system designed for performance that functions both as a customizable lighting system and a musical instrument/audio-visual controller. The sole of each shoe contains advanced motion sensors, around 100 full-color, serially-controlled LEDs, and a wireless module. This technology allows users to intuitively express themselves in new and interesting ways by freely mapping interactions between their movements and light and sound (patent pending). They also provide a system that makes it easy for users to share the assets they've created online. If you want more information.  Check out the video below or check out the Kickstarter.  Sorry to say though the Early Bird special is already sold out.






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Welcome to TCL Playlist-72. Spring is here and the days of hanging out in the park with some good music is here.  So press play and get lost in your imagination if you're not in a park right now. In this installment we have new music by Coldplay, Bearson, The Wombats and more...

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So many Whiskeys? Where do you start? Why not let The Many Varieties of Whiskey Wood Engraving ($185) help so you can keep track of them all.  Laser-engraved onto a piece of sustainably harvested cherry veneer, this premium print covers all the major varieties of whiskey — Irish, American, Canadian, and Scotch — breaking them down further into groups like Rye, Blended, and Single Malt. The whole thing is encased in a custom walnut frame, and features an engraved cork at the center and whiskey barrel-like steel strapping at the top and bottom, with brass accents. Assembled by hand in Brooklyn.

Check out the other products on Pop Chart Lab for other sweet works.

Blank William is a New York based designer who created this project called Kingdom Chess.  Not much info, but you don't need so much when you look at this amazing aesthetic chess set. This would be my center piece on my coffee table.  The design of this table is unique and the choice of black and white animal chess pieces adds a nice touch.

What do you think of this chess set? While your on his website also check out a few more of his projects.

Designer Chris Milnes created these creative Buddha statues for ($10-30 depending on the size) that look like iconic characters from popular comic books, television shows, and movies. All created with the magic of the 3D printer. So check out his Etsy store to see more Buddhas and support this artist.

I think I would go with the C3PO Budda.  What about you?

Purity Ring is no stranger to The Collective Loop.  They have been a part of the Playlist Collection many times. The new album Another Eternity was released as of March 3rd through 4AD label. This album doesn't let you down as sometimes a new album is compared to their first release, which was Shrines in 2012.

Another Eternity has the sounds of chill trap beats with the feel of electro that gave rise to a prevailing style in indie music.It's a different creative leap for the duo and I'm sure we will see other bands try the same, however Purity Ring came first. Purity Ring is stepping out of the ghostly shadows and embracing a somewhat more mainstream electro-pop sound. The songs are a lot more melodic and catchy this time around. Song like "Stranger Than Earth" and "Dust Hymn" will give you that chill trap electro feel, but don't be fooled the whole album will take you on a elcctro-pop journey of great sounds and catchy lyrics.  Hats off to the Canadian duo's  on their second album.

If this doesn't get your friends talking then well that can't be helped.  The Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge has no micro SD slot. No user-accessible battery. Guess they took that from Apple. It delivers a metal and glass phone that's made even more interesting by the signature dual-curve, 5.1-inch Quad HD Super AMOLED display. Other specs include an octacore processor running Android 5.0, a 16 megapixel, f/1.9 rear camera with optical image stabilization, a 5 megapixel front-facing camera, 3GB of RAM, and support for both WPC and PMA wireless charging, meaning your wall charger is needed but can still be used.

So what do you think of this new Samsung phone?  Check out the link for more info or check out the video below.





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Tanlines has just announce the release of their new album "Highlights", which is due out on May 19th by True Panther. They have also been generous enough to share their first single "Slipping Away" for download.  Check out the song below and download the new track here.



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Welcome to TCL Playlist-71.  We are getting a little bit closer to spring, yet it seems so far away.  So have a listen to some new music by Matt & Kim, Glowbug, Austin Basham and more and have a nice transition of different styles of music.

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