music

Summer for me means lots of travel, and therefore lots of headphone use--on planes, on beaches, on my couch when I've finally gotten the kids to bed (darn late sunsets). With my cats having gnawed through two (!!) sets of earbuds lately,…

I cannot say enough wonderful things about the Sonos wireless music system --and do. Often. To everyone who comes to my house and says whoa, that's amazing--what is that? The one thing I couldn't say though is that Android users could re…

Now that we're near the halfway point of summer, chances are we've all done some hard travelin' by now. Hey, traveling with kids isn't easy. And while Alastair Moock and The Okee Dokee Brothers are certainly talking about a much more ser…

Today is Bastille Day so our pick for this week's Kids' Music Download is en français. And it's a beautiful song that is perfect for these summer nights by Jennifer Gasoi off of her much-loved debut CD Throw a Penny In The Wishing Well. …

What appears to be a retro-cool mix tape is actually a high-tech gadget capable of stealing your honey's heart. Also with music. Continuing our undying (and, yes, stubborn) love for the mix tape, this super cool mix tape thumb drive from…

With summer here and July 4th right around the corner, that means pool parties, BBQs and lots of outdoor play. We have run through our fair share of options for piping music to our backyard - though none have been very successful. I'm ho…

You have heard a lot from us about how much the family music world has grown in recent years. One of my own favorite newcomers to the kindie scene is Lucky Diaz and the Family Jam Band . The group, whose popular Blue Bear song has topped…

My eyes have finally stopped itching and my nose stopped running which means that the trees around my yard are finally in full bloom. And though they make my allergies go crazy for a few weeks each year, I love looking out at all the dif…

With my son learning the drums and my daughter the piano, I always joke that I should pick up the guitar again so we can start a band. I used to play, but this hobby somehow fell by the wayside after the kids were born (gee, wonder why).…

Social media can do wonders in pulling people together in support of a common cause. We've seen its impact on helping victims of the Oklahoma tornadoes , the Boston Marathon bombings and other catastrophic events. And for years, music ha…

Yesterday's big Apple announcements included the introduction of the overwhelmingly awesome new iO7 operating system. In our minds, this could be a game changer for those of you on the fence about investing in an Apple phone, with helpfu…

Among all of our favorite kids' bands, Recess Monkey is one of the best, partly because these three Seattle educators aren't afraid to get down and be silly, but mostly because their music is just so upbeat and interesting. So we are thr…

Following the heels of Twitter's new music service launch last month, Google has also entered the streaming music fray with a music service of its own. Dubbed Google Play Music All Access (don't really roll right off the tongue, we know)…

Now that it's June, we're excited to share some of our favorite tech gifts for Father's Day. This year, we thought we'd break it down by price--because even if you've got a tech-loving dad to shop for, it doesn't mean you have to spend a…

Along with doing what we can to support the people still struggling in Oklahoma after tornadoes struck recently--and then again just this weekend--we've also been doing what we can to reassure our kids that they are safe and protected, e…

Are you as obsessed with Pinterest as we are? Follow us ! Then check out what pins you might have missed this week. 1. A brilliant way to eliminate cord and earbud tangles once and for all. 2. Don't miss this round-up of free kindie rock…

Because I'm a huge Sonos evangelist and pretty much want everyone I love to own one, I was poking around the site to get some Father's Day tech gift ideas. As it turns out, there's a deal right now that's too good to pass up. If you're c…

Not to feed into any stereotypes or anything, but in general, guys like tech. Oh sure, maybe your fella would be pumped to get a t-shirt inscribed with "World's Greatest Dad" for Father's Day, but let's just say, for argument's sake, tha…

Before taking a fun-filled family roadtrip this summer, make sure you spruce up the music in your playlist to help keep the family in harmony as the miles tick away.With almost forty minutes of free music to download in this playlist we'…

Oh Appy Day! is our ongoing feature giving you the scoop on the coolest apps from some of the coolest people anywhere. Last week, our Editor Kristen Chase had the chance to talk to actor and dad Ethan Hawke and find out his favorite app,…

A Bluetooth hat? Uh...yes actually. It may sound nutty but I get it. Now that the weather is so wonderful, I have been finding myself embracing my much loved routine of long walks on the weekends with my trusty iPhone and headphones comb…

Happy Mother's Day, cool moms! We hope you are feeling the love this weekend. If you'd like to also hear the love , we've got a few sweet kindie songs to get your family in an "I love mom" kind of a vibe. Enjoy! And hope you get a nap. -…

Happy Cinco de Mayo cool moms! Along with enjoying some yummy guacamole , a frosty beverage , and maybe even decorating the place with some festive decor , Cinco de Mayo needs some fun tunes too, right? Lucky for us, kids' music favorite…

When Mother's Day comes around, spring is most definitely in the air. Ah, thoughts of long days outside, beach trips and picnics. And what is one very important component of all these activities? Music! With eager anticipation for summer…