Stereogum

The Alternative Number Ones: Eels’ “Novocaine For The Soul”

In The Alternative Number Ones, I’m reviewing every #1 single in the history of the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks/Alternative ...
National Audubon Society

Here’s How Ruffed Grouse Make That Wild Drumming Sound—and How to Hear it for Yourself

In the avian symphony of spring, the Ruffed Grouse plays the timpani. At dawn he takes the stage on a log, stump, or boulder.
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Build an interactive cardboard drum set with your smartphone | DIY digital drums tutorial

Discover how to build a fully functional drum set at home using cardboard, aluminum foil, and some basic electronics. In this step-by-step tutorial, you'll see how to craft the drums and cymbals, wire ...
American Songwriter

3 Great Pop Songs With Lyrics That Don’t Really Make Much Sense

Lady Gaga’s 2009 hit is best known for its anthemic gibberish. While most of the lyrics in this pop song don’t make sense, taking pleasure in something bad is something most people understand. Perhaps ...