There’s no question I’m listening away on my JBL headphones today — and getting VERY pumped to see bands like The Orwells this weekend at Governors Ball 2017!

We’re comin’ at ya live from New York for today’s edition of The Friday Read here at The Style Guide — and if it’s June 2nd, that must mean one thing: It’s time for Governors Ball 2o17 here in the Big Apple! The three-day music festival is always a favorite of mine, and it’s the third year in a row I’m attending at least one day — including last year’s trip to Governors Ball . It brings in the best across indie rock, rap, electronic music — you name it, it’s got a home in NYC. It’s also bringing back acts that I’ve seen on the road near and far, from Local Natives to The Head and the Heart and Chicago rockers The Orwells.

I’m looking forward to new tunes from the likes of Phoenix, Lorde, Warpaint and plenty more, plus a fine helping of gourmet eats and tasty craft brews. It’ll be an excellent way to cap off a busy week — and it follows on the heels of a stylish Memorial Day weekend I spent with family and friends in Fort Myers. So, we’re truly experiencing some fun in the sun to kick off summer.  If you’d  like to keep up with all the men’s style and music action, follow me on Instagram and look for a full music festival style recap on Monday here on the blog. Until then — we’ll be talking about the best men’s backpacks and stylish summer sunglasses  via the below featured articles. With that being said: Turn it up, grab your beverage of choice and join me on another journey filled with excellent tunes and even better times.

• Speaking of summer excursions and summer adventures: If it’s a new backpack you need, I’d say I’ve got you set — I covered the 35 best men’s backpacks for GearMoose! Read up and shop away.

• I mentioned we’d be talking about stylish men’s sunglasses — you need ’em, for sure. And the Norton Point Charlie 014 Sunglasses are just what the doctor ordered — check out my latest Style Pick of the Week and upgrade your shades considerably!
• As I said before, I couldn’t be more excited about Governors Ball this weekend — will I see you there? Either way, get some style inspiration by checking out the best summer shirts for men — and the best summer sneakers to buy now, too!
• From a durable suitcase to a flexible blazer and a classic Oxford, I also covered the best travel gear for summer over on The Manual — get with the program and travel in style this summer, folks!
  
  With that, I’m closing up shop early today — I’ve got some music to see! We’ll catch you tomorrow for our regularly scheduled Style Pick of the Week, and in the meantime …
  Stay stylish!