Like a fine wine, some things get better over time, and when you take the opportunity to bring out some of your classic record albums, you will be surprised how fast the nostalgia will take over and have you singing along with some of your favorite songs, remembering the good ole days, and all the memories that come along with your favorite songs.

Whatever your individual taste may be, there is a record out there for everyone. But when it comes to selecting vinyl, some artists win out over others, as their music is enhanced by the authentic sound and feel that vinyl records bring out while you enjoy the experience of listening to your favorite music of choice. Hearing the soft hum of the record as it turns and the occasional crack, like the feeling you get by sitting next to a warm fire in the winter, fills you with a sense of warmth and serenity that can only be found in this format.

Though a bit more eclectic than CDs or MP3s, vinyl really personifies a different era of music; one where musicians really had to be a master of their craft, where they had to rely on their talents alone, and didn’t have the modern technology we now have in the studios to make up for imperfections while recording.

Music was different back then, and when you pop in your favorite Beatles vinyl, you really get a sense of what it was like back in the 1960s, when there was nothing else like them, and the world was floored by this new and hip sounds that they had never imagined before.

Going back even further, when The King of Rock and Roll made his debut, Elvis Presley vinyl, give us a taste of a different take on a traditional sound that evolved over his career into something unique and special. Though many artists have come and gone since the days of The King, none have had the same effect on the masses as he did back in his heyday.

These artists and many others can be enjoyed in any format, but when you listen to them on vinyl, you really give yourself the chance to go back in time and listen to the music the way it was intended, and relive the days of your youth, or your parents’ youth, in a way unlike any other. Unlike the cassette tape or eight track, vinyl isn’t going anywhere, and neither is the classic music you’ve grown to love and appreciate over the years.

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There are millions of bands and musicians all over the world trying to get their break in the music industry. In today’s world, the internet allows artists to reach millions and millions of people in ways they once were unable too. Musicians and bands have ways to release music over the internet to garner attention without ever having to be signed to a major label. Releasing music for free is sometimes the best way to go for new artists. Profiting from music sales can be tough today. The industry has completely changed. More and more people use the internet for downloading music and even finding old albums. It is easy for people to find Rolling Stones vinyl or any classic vinyl on the internet. Giving away free music on the internet can be the smartest move new music artists can make today.

To make a profit and become successful as a musical artist you need a big fan base. When it comes to the internet and marketing your band, get creative. There are a number of popular social media outlets that will allow you to market, stream and release your music to millions of people every day. Video streaming sites such as YouTube are essential. Not only can you be heard by millions of consumers but seen as well. This is huge for new upcoming bands and a great way to start to get a following.

For a musical artist today being signed to a major label and having CD’s or even albums released does not necessarily mean success and profit. Fans need a way to easily access your music online. A new artist’s best bet is to release their first single to fans for free online. This will say a lot about you and your music to new listeners. It is the best way to garner respect, and be seen as an artist who is not in the business for the wrong reasons. This will give unlimited access to millions of people all over the world, promoting you and your band in a way that was not always possible.

In return for releasing free music on the internet, you will not only get fans but a great reputation. This will in turn get more people to buy your music, and attend concerts helping to create profits. The worst thing you can do, as a new artist is boycott internet downloading. Many artists today still do not allow their music to be downloaded even on sites like iTunes. This does not sit well with music fans and as a new artist; it is not a good way to start out.

With just a little bit of creativity, a new band or musician can begin a long-term profitable career by using the internet to their advantage. Releasing free music can promote you all over the world, reaching places and people you never dreamed of. So get your face and music out there, and have the success and career you have always dreamed of.

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One of the biggest benefits of listening to music online, versus listening to any of your local radio stations, is the choice of stations available. They cater to any and all genres of music you could think of, from country music all the way to 70s music. There are literally hundreds of radio stations, setup by hobbyists to serious radio personalities. They exist on ad revenue and donations and could go on for years on very small budgets.

And these stations cover not only music, but even run their own talk radio shows. There are a wide variety of stations exclusively for talk radio and provide shows covering almost any topic you could be interested in.  Talk radio is widespread online for another reason, which is cost. Unlike running a music station, no royalties have to be paid out for the show, enabling anyone to run their own show.

The icing on the cake is that if you do have a local or national radio station that you do like, chances are that they will have their own stream that you can listen to. If you have a local country music station that you like, do a search and it is quite possible that you might find an online broadcast.

All you will need is a decent internet connection, ideally broadband for the best quality, though even at lower bandwidth levels; the quality is still very listenable. Most online radio stations are browser based, so you don’t even need to install any specific software. Just load and play.

“Trekkies” have a great opportunity to get their hands on some rare Star Trek memorabilia soon. Personal effects belonging to the creator of Star Trek, Gene Roddenberry, and some show memorabilia will be auctioned off on the 27th of June.

The proceeds from the auction will go to the Roddenberry Foundation. The foundation focuses on helping children, education and the environment. Some of the items on auction include costumes used on the show, hand annotated scripts and even Roddenberry’s studio pass.

William Shatner, who played Captain Kirk in the original series, will also donate a few items towards the auction. He is putting up his custom made Harley-Davidson motorbike, the certificate he received for his Golden Globe nomination and the plaque that was presented to him when his Hollywood Walk of Fame Star was revealed in 1983.

Shatner has made many donations to charity before, but one in particular was extremely curious and begs a mention here. Some time ago, Shatner had kidney stone problems and had to get treatment. An unnamed company actually offered to buy the kidney stone after it passed out from him. The figure? $75,000. Shatner promptly accepted the offer and donated the money to Habitat for Humanity.

The auction is due to take place at the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino located in Las Vegas. The bidding process has been extended to the online and phone mediums as well as to on location. Key items will be on display at Ponte 16 which is in Macau, China and later on at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas.

If you are a fan of horror movies then you’ve probably seen some of the scariest horror movies of all time. Some of these horror movies not only kept you sitting low in your seat biting your nails but they also kept you hiding under the covers for days. A few of the scariest horror movies ever, seemed to have been made in the 1970’s. Here is the Top 3:

The Exorcist
Who can forget “Regan” and her spinning head? This 1973 film about a young girl that was possessed by the devil was not only scary but disturbing back in those days. Even today, The Exorcist is considered by far the scariest movie. Some people have actually gotten physically sick and distraught watching it. There has been a few sequels made but none have topped the original.

The Amityville Horror
This movie was based on a 1977 novel by Jay Anson and is claimed to be a true story. A true story or not, many people found this movie extremely scary. It’s about a family that moves into a house where a gruesome murder of another family had taken place. Demonic forces haunt the house and try to force the family out. Eventually they leave but not before they are completely terrorized.

The Shining
Based on a novel by Stephen King, The Shining was also made in the 1970’s. Anyone who has seen The Shining remembers Jack Nicholson’s infamous line “Here’s Johnny!” The story is about a recovering alcoholic writer who decides to become a caretaker for a hotel in the winter. He takes his wife and son with him to the isolated hotel where an evil presence makes him lose his sanity and he tries to kill them. This movie was not only scary but dark.

There are tons of scary movies out there. These by far are the top 3 scariest of all time.