
Summer’s about to end, so you have a choice to make: Spew a bunch of expletives — or throw the most kickass going-away party that summer has ever seen. Clearly, you’re going with option two. Here’s your prep list for an epic Labor Day bash.

Here are five talented ink stars currently doing their thing in Austin, Louisville, Pittsburgh, Portland, and Seattle. We know the world is full of talented tattoo artists, though — and this is merely scratching the surface. Even if you don’t live nearby, these shops are worth the trip. […]

With the start of summer comes your other favorite season: music festival season, when you get to kick back, listen to your favorite bands, and raise hell with your fellow noisemakers. […]

When your inner nomad calls, you must respond. Let it take you to some of the greatest music destinations in the country — places where you can see live music, explore history, and immerse yourself in the magic of song.

For sheer convenience, nothing beats digital streaming of music, one of modern mankind’s best inventions. But old-school vinyl is on the rebound. Record sales have climbed in the past decade, with artists returning to new vinyl releases and stores rising to sell vintage LPs. […]