“If music is about free expression, shouldn’t your listening device share the same sense of purpose?” asks Ryan Heuser, co-founder and president of Paul Frank Industries.

He’s got a point—and an answer, thanks to a new series of headphones by Paul Frank and Skullcandy.

The collaboration ranges from oversized headsets with emblazoned with Julius the Monkey to black-and-white Skurvy the skull earbuds small enough to stash in your pocket. In total, four pieces feature the two iconic illustrated characters. Besides the bright graphic images, the ear-pieces are pure Skullcandy, from the comfy cushions to the adjustable rope wires.

If this partnership sounds like music to your ears, just wait; besides releasing a new series of bikes this summer and launching a set of Lip Smackers this winter, Paul Frank promises that they’ve got plenty of cool collaborations in store for the next year. Consider it serious comic relief.
REBECCA WILLA DAVIS

$22-$54 at skullcandy.com.

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