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On his first album in five years, the singer-songwriter brings us a collection of heartfelt tracks that offer warmth and comfort when we really need it
In an exclusive interview about his first album in five years, the multiplatinum-selling musician opens up about his competitive side, songwriting, and the struggle to stay optimistic in trying times
‘Top Gun: Maverick,’ a Woodstock playlist, and ‘Under the Banner of Heaven’
The Revolution Go is an ideal machine for toting your favorite records to picnics, park days, or anywhere else under the sun
This travel speaker impresses with studio-quality sound
An Everest thriller, ‘Bad Vegan,’ and Alex Honnold in the Amazon
‘Severance,’ a John Green audiobook, and ‘60 Songs That Explain the ’90s’
You need more natural silence in your life. Find it in these parks.
‘Normal Gossip,’ a book about navigation, and ‘Abbott Elementary’
Some runners swear by their pump playlists, but I’d rather listen to a great book
A poet laureate’s memoir, ‘Station Eleven,’ and a lacrosse film based on a true story
Hunter S. Thompson, Taylor Swift, and ‘King Richard’
‘The Secret History,’ ‘Battle Royale,’ and the latest Sally Rooney novel
Don’t underestimate this little guy. The JBL Clip 3 plays for ten hours on one charge and is waterproof down to a meter. If you want a more powerful sound, connect your JBL to other speakers through a wireless daisy chain. It also has a built-in carabiner, so you can…
Fiction by Colson Whitehead, a Tokyo 2020 video game, and a fascinating history of coyotes
The country singer-songwriter talks to Outside about the restorative power of nature, the unexpected blessings of quarantine, and the origins of his album ‘Country Again: Side A’
Oprah’s interview with Elliot Page, a history of the national park system centering Indigenous perspectives, and more
This season’s best new podcasts include a thoughtful true-crime show set in Malibu and a history of climbing hosted by Alex Honnold
We gave these buds a Gear of the Year award in our 2021 Summer Buyer’s Guide. “What puts these over the top is the extra bass,” wrote tester Will Palmer. “Without crowding out high and midrange notes, the rich, undistorted low-end sound simply makes your music livelier,…
Equipment to help you get lost in the music
These placed first in our test of noise-canceling headphones under $150. “Low-frequency sounds, like road noise and car engines are the things you want to drown out. After listening to all three pairs back-to-back in my truck with the engine running, the Ankers were the clear winner,”…
After this year, we can use all the help we can get
Chris Watson, the legendary field recordist for David Attenborough’s films, says this is a unique opportunity to discover the art and pleasure of hearing our world
From a cult-favorite publisher launching a national-parks series to a Kevin Costner–narrated app, these five new releases are reinventing the traditional field guide
The books, movies, podcasts, and music that our editors couldn't stop talking about
The books, movies, podcasts, music, and more that our editors couldn't stop talking about
The books, movies, podcasts, music, and more that our editors couldn't stop talking about
Top-notch tunes need equipment to match
These are the tools you need to get started
Sure, the latest Bose or Sony are great, but not if you're on a budget. Here's how three top-rated affordable headphone options stack up.
The books, movies, podcasts, music, and more that our editors couldn't stop talking about
Sure, the latest Bose or Sony are great, but you can find good sound quality if you're on a budget. Here's how three top-rated affordable options stack up.
Fifteen classics of the genre that share campfire tales, athlete interviews, and the occasional Bigfoot search
Don't let an overnight flight stop you from arriving at your destination well rested and ready for adventure
These Headphones deliver audio through your cheekbones, so you can stay vigilant while listening to music. These are a great option for running and bike riding, especially in an urban environment.
After Kyle Dickman nearly died from a rattlesnake bite in Yosemite, he began a quest to understand what venom really does to us
Audio gear you’ll find any excuse to use
With a goal of forming connections through audio-based workouts on your phone, Aaptiv might be the end of personal trainers
The Charge is one of our Gear Guy’s favorite speakers. For its size, the sound quality can’t be beat and it gets bonus points for its simple, round geometry and clean aesthetic.
Is it too much to ask for a little serenity, people?
A more restful night is just a wireless snore-neutralizing soundscape generator away
Add-ons to make giving it your best shot a little bit easier
For backyard to beach, trailhead to hotel room, these speakers keep the party close at hand
The feature-loaded, do-it-all smartwatches that give elites a competitive edge
We put together this list of seven essentials for keeping the groove going no matter where you are
After several weeks testing the new camera, our editor came away seriously impressed with several of its upgrades
A software update brings phone-free music experience to the Watch
Handcrafted in Italy, the Bike Butler ($4,265) is much more than just a bike hanger. An Elipson IC4 Bluetooth speaker is mounted inside, and there's also a wireless phone charger and four USB ports to charge accessories like bikes lights and a GPS.
Yes, it’s a speaker built into a real Pelican Case
Fender just released its first Bluetooth speaker and it rocks
You might be a disappointment, but the stuff you give your dad doesn’t have to be
A legendary war photographer now leaves his Leicas at home
All Your Music Will Sound Better On This Reclaimed Wood Speaker
Great audio took over the outdoors world this year, and not just because Outside launched a show of our own in March. Now it's time to take a look back.
Though it is humble, it will always come to the rescue when nothing else seems right
The books, movies, music, podcasts, and other media on our radar
The books, movies, music, podcasts, and other media on our radar
The books, movies, music, podcasts, and other media on our radar
The books, movies, music, podcasts, and other media on our radar
The books, movies, music, podcasts, and other media on our radar
The books, movies, music, podcasts, and other media on our radar
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The books, movies, music, podcasts, and other happenings on our radar
The books, movies, music, podcasts, and other happenings on our radar
The books, movies, music, podcasts, and other happenings on our radar
The books, movies, music, podcasts, and other happenings on our radar
The books, movies, music, podcasts, and other happenings on our radar
The books, movies, music, podcasts, and other happenings on our radar
The books, movies, music, podcasts, and other happenings on our radar
For 16 grand, you can bring the orchestra to your living room