Mason has played guitar since age 14 and has remained a charmingly amateurish musician ever since. Mason joined zZounds in 2014 and serves as editor of the zZounds Blog, as well as Accessories Merchandiser. Prior to zZounds, he earned a degree in journalism and worked as a newspaper editor and freelance writer. When not writing or editing for zZounds, you can find him playing his Strat, hosting bar trivia, and chasing his toddler around the house.
Creature Camp: Our Battle of the Bands Winner!
The votes were tallied, a winner was crowned, and the zZounds crew flew down to Alabama to shoot a concert by the Birmingham’s own Creature Camp. The band put on a killer set at The Syndicate Lounge, and it was fed to the crowd through the spoils of their victory: A massive QSC rig consisting of 2 […]
Shad – TSOL
Thanksgiving is coming up quick, and along with it comes that odd phenomenon that happens when stay in your childhood home again and spend time with family and old-friends: a sort of relapse back to your old self, picking up old habits, talking the way you used to talk and feeling (at least partially) the way you […]
Tennis on Gear, Gigging and Recording Their Third Album
It would be tough, if not impossible, to describe my taste in music in anything short of a rambling, contradictory series of analogies and inept comparisons (“it’s like ____ meets ____ meets ____ with a ____ vibe and a generous spoonful of ____ for good measure” isn’t the conversation most people want to fall victim […]
2024 Headphones Buying Guide
2024 Headphones Buying Guide Find Your Perfect Pair Whether you’re a DJ, producer, performer, audiophile, or you just love having a soundtrack for your runs, commute or homework, our 2024 Headphones Buying Guide can help you find the perfect pair for your needs. Check out our guides below, watch our videos, learn the lingo, and […]
Best Earbuds & In-Ear Headphones: 2025 Guide
Jump To: FAQ | Lingo | Price-Based Selections Earbuds & In-Ear Headphones Buying Guide In one ear, in the other Earphones are the types of headphones nearest and dearest to us…literally! They’re made to go in your ear, so their fit is of utmost importance. Space comes […]
Best Audiophile Headphones: 2025 Guide
Jump To: FAQ | Lingo | Price-Based Selections Audiophile Headphones Buying Guide The pinnacle of music listening An audiophile is a lover or enthusiast of music or sound. Audiophile headphones cater to their audience with ultra-high-fidelity playback and a listening experience best described as “luxurious.” We wouldn’t recommend you take your […]
Best Wireless Bluetooth Headphones: 2025 Guide
Jump To:FAQ | Lingo | Price-Based Selections Wireless Bluetooth Headphones Buying Guide Your music, no cables attached When do you most often listen to music? Is it while you run, bike, or work out? Do you stream music or listen to podcasts on a packed bus or train during […]
Best Portable Casual Headphones: 2025 Guide
Jump To: FAQ | Lingo | Price-Based Selections | Gaming Headsets Casual Portable Headphones Where sound, style and fit meet Sure, studio engineers and DJs have high standards for their headphones, but we also ask a lot of the headphones we use every day. We want them to sound good, […]
Five of My Favorite Songs Featuring Chris Shiflett’s Guitar Work
Do you remember the first album you ever got? For me, I think it was Queen’s Greatest Hits (the purple one). Now, for most of us growing up, the first album we ever received came in the form of either a gift or a hand-me-down from our parents, siblings, or friends. So do you remember the […]
