2011 Holiday Gift Idea: Souldier Dresden Star Silver Guitar Strap
What to get that budding musician in the family? Encourage creative thought with a Souldier Dresden Star Silver Guitar Strap ($89)! Dreamed up by musician Jen Tabor, she utilizes seat belt straps, repurposed leather, and vintage fabrics to craft her uniquely cool guitar straps. We... [More]
Stairwells
We wouldn't know Kina Grannis if it weren't for this amazing music video made with jelly beans (Go watch it now. Right now. Go!), but we're so glad we stumbled across this sweet songstress. Her album Stairwells ($11) is upbeat and bubbly and her pure... [More]
Michael Buble Christmas
Although our husband is determined not to listen to Christmas music until after Thanksgiving, we snuck a listen to his (yes, he bought it, the awesome man) Michael Buble Christmas CD ($14) and got a little excited for Christmas. We're trying to follow Nordstrom's lead... [More]
The Best Of Christmas Cocktails
Though we sort of wish The Best Of Christmas Cocktails ($5) was a guide to, well, the best holiday booze, we're *almost* as content with it being a 5 dollar album download. Digitally remastered favorites like Nat King Cole's The Christmas Song or Dean Martin's... [More]
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Best of Culture Beat
If you know what you want, and you want it now! Best of Culture Beat, $10. (How can you not? It's die ultimative fanedition mit allen Culture Beat hits!)... [More]
Celebrate: Paris by Night Romantic Sax Melodies
We love to seize the opportunity to celebrate each and every day - after all, the daily grind can be, well, a grind. We're learning that there are many holidays out there that may not have reached "Hallmark" calendar status, but they still count and... [More]
A Very She & Him Christmas
Is it ever too early to be thinking about Christmas music? Okay, don't answer that. The truth is, we're already getting psyched for the season of jingle bells and sleigh rides. Not that we've ever ridden in a sleigh. Come October 24th, we're going to... [More]
Grace Jones: Hurricane
When you're ready to release your inner badass this weekend, cue up a few tracks from Grace Jones's new album, Hurricane ($14), don your highest, sparkliest stilettos and loudest makeup, and go effing all out. How could you not, when strangely hypnotic, beat-driven songs like... [More]
Ray Guns Are Not Just The Future- The Bird and The Bee
Ray Guns Are Not Just The Future ($13) but we hope The Bird and the Bee continue to be in our future. We're loving the well crafted lyrics, fresh tunes, and overall unique quality of their music. Check out 'You're a Cad' and flush your... [More]
Eva Cassidy's Songbird
Creamy vocals, smooth guitar solos, and classic lyrics, Eva Cassidy's Songbird ($12) is one of those CD's you can't call your collection of music complete without. We prefer to listen to it when we've had one of those call-me-crazy-one-more-time days. Always mellows us out by... [More]
Orca Fullrange LoudSpeaker by Blumenstein Ultra Fi
We would never want to dis the giant black plastic speakers that decorate so many man caves, but come on guys, there are better ways to blow out your eardrums than those ugly black boxes. The Orca Fullrange LoudSpeaker by Blumenstein Ultra Fi ($550) passes... [More]
Koostik Acoustic Speaker
Whose house will still be rocking Pandora loud and clear next time the power goes out? Yours, thanks to the Koostik Acoustic Speaker ($90). No plugs, no cords- just the exceptional use of acoustics and design. And wood. Who doesn't love wood?... [More]
Watch the Throne
Here's the deal. When a new Kanye album comes out, we fight it. Because sometimes, that guy's kind of an ass. But then all that happens is we're late to the party when we finally listen. This is the case with Watch the Throne ($13).... [More]
Sia Some People Have Real Problems
Some people have real problems, singing is not one of Sia's. We're gonna crank up her CD and get to the bottom of some of our most recent dilemmas. Namely, what we're gonna be for Halloween, and should we really invest our lives into another... [More]
The Girl With a Pearl Earring Soundtrack
First off, let's just start by saying Colin Firth (Yum!) and Scarlett Johansson. Second, Alexandre Desplat makes some seriously enchanting music. We think the soundtrack for The Girl With a Pearl Earring ($8) is perfect for retrieving your inner child's belief in magic, or for... [More]
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Kings of Convenience Quiet Is The New Loud
The perfect blend of songs that make you want to kill yourself via overdose of chocolate chip cookies and songs that make you want to ride your bike around ringing a bell, Kings of Convenience's album Quiet Is The New Loud ($11) is a staple... [More]
Goldenspell
Here at Outblush, we're always tempting you with lovely items that cost money. We do it because we're sadists that's what you're here for! Even so, it's always nice to find something lovely that's completely free, like the luscious music of Goldenspell. Watch his I... [More]
Colbie Caillat: All Of You
Colbie Caillat has a knack for bright, strummy, relaxed summer folk pop, doesn't she? We always end up putting her on heavy rotation when the mercury rises, so we're relieved to have her new album, All Of You ($10), to give "Bubbly" and "Fallin For... [More]
Muppets: The Green Album
Don't even think about doing anything until you've gone and watched the trailer for the new Muppet movie. Yes folks, the most epic part of our childhood is back, and not in a terrible/creepy way like the damn Smurf movie. We're looking forward to a... [More]
Rave On Buddy Holly
The wide array of uh-may-zing artists on Rave On Buddy Holly ($10) was enough to get us interested in this album. Once we had a listen through, we realized we know way more Buddy Holly than we thought we did. This tribute album is not... [More]
Strange Haircuts/Cardboard Guitars/and Computer Samples: Information Society's Greatest Hits
Strange Haircuts/Cardboard Guitars/and Computer Samples ($12) = a good title. For when you're not exactly in the mood for Mozart and all that kind of goings on . . .... [More]
Madeleine Peyroux: Standing on the Rooftop
The fantastic French-American singer/songwriter, Madeleine Peyroux, has been wowing us since the 1996 release of her debut album, Dreamland. Jazzy, melodic, and whimsical, Madeleine Peyroux: Standing on the Rooftop ($10) is no slouch in this fabulous lady's repertoire. A folk version of the Beatles' "Martha,... [More]
Foo Fighters: Back And Forth [Blu-Ray]
Foo Fighters: Back And Forth [Blu-Ray] ($23) provides an inside glimpse of the evolution of one of the greatest rock bands of our generation. Chronicling the ups and downs of the bands 16 year existence, this documentary is truly magical. Dave Grohl's demos along with... [More]
What's Going On: 40th Anniversary [2 CD/LP Super Deluxe Edition]
Arguably the most amazing soul album ever created, Marvin Gaye's What's Going On: 40th Anniversary [2 CD/LP Super Deluxe Edition] ($47) gives us the original... times ten. Original mono versions, a previously unreleased original mix of "What's Going On," pre-album outtakes, instrumental jams, plus 16... [More]
Director's Cut - Deluxe Edition
One of the original ladies of rock, paving the way for the Toris and Gagas of the music world, Kate Bush is back at it with DIrector's Cut - Deluxe Edition ($33). Reworking elements of songs from "The Sensual World" and "The Red Shoes," she... [More]
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Amazon's 1500 5 Dollar Albums
There are only 5 days left in May, which means you only have 5 more days to take advantage of Amazon's amazing 5 dollar Mp3 Albums deal! Usually, Amazon posts 100 new 5 dollar albums a month, but for May, they brought us 1500 albums--too... [More]
Turtleneck & Chain [CD/DVD]
"I'm On A Boat." "Dick In A Box." If these perennial hits left you craving more from The Lonely Island, you're in luck! Turtleneck & Chain [CD/DVD] ($12) is the sophomore album from the comedy troupe of Andy Samberg, Akiva Schaffer and Jorma Taccone. Back... [More]
Celebrate: Born This Way - Lady Gaga
We love to seize the opportunity to celebrate each and every day - after all, the daily grind can be, well, a grind. We're learning that there are many holidays out there that may not have reached "Hallmark" calendar status, but they still count and... [More]
Ben Harper: Give Till It's Gone
Releasing his first solo album in five years, Ben Harper: Give Till It's Gone ($8) is a solid return from one of our favorite rockin' singer/songwriters. With inspiration from Neil Young on "Rock 'N Roll Is Free," and guest appearances by Ringo Starr and Jackson... [More]
Sultans of Swing: The Very Best of Dire Straits
And a lovestruck Romeo sings the streets a serenade, Laying everybody low with a love song that he made, Finds a convenient streetlight, steps out of the shade, says something like "You and me babe, how 'bout it?" Sultans of Swing: The Very Best of... [More]
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