The iPod Mini at 16 Gigs!

Meet Green Maureen.  Green Maureen is an iPod mini from 2004.  Originally, she was a 4GB.  Today, she’s got four times the storage! I picked up this mini through GameStop; they sell “scratch and scuff” iPods along with better-condition refurbs. I didn’t get a choice of color (although I really wanted the green one anyway)…

The Bullet Tele gets “Dreamy…”

When I first picked up my Squier Bullet Tele (see “The $89 Tele Surprise“), I thought it to be a decent sounding instrument, fun to play, and worth every penny.  I also thought it would be an excellent platform to try my hand at guitar modding.  Well, the day finally came, and I’m glad I…

My Top 11 for 2009

While I didn’t get any of these on vinyl this year, here are my top 11 records for 2009… Robyn Hitchcock & The Venus 3 • Goodnight Oslo Gomez  • A New Tide Phoenix • Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix Ben Harper & Relentless7 • White Lies for Dark Times Roman Candle • Oh Tall Tree In…