We now break from helping your band grow into a savvy business and return to the Land of Cool. In this chilly land — where it doesn’t necessarily need to snow to feel a bit frosty — you ooze the kewl because you are a rock star who just so happens to look amazing in a pair of jeans and an awesome t-shirt. (And gosh darn it, people like you and your rockin’ music!) You get 1,000 good vibeage points for the day if you can tell me where I ganked that line o’ parody from. *wink*

Anyway, without further ado and long-winded predications, here are some t-shirts that will amplify your cool factor just by wearing them. It’s a cheap way to establish your trademark performer or band image, so choose wisely. Don’t believe me? Yeah, well these t-shirts are so awesome they speak for themselves! (Not to mention, I picked ‘em out. HAH!)

For starters, why not play your band’s music on a t-shirt? You heard me right. Embedded in this cotton marvel is the ability to incorporate a playlist. How freaking cool is that? Not only are you aiding and abetting your music distribution, who wouldn’t stop you to ask you where you got that rockin’ tee from? And no, we didn’t post a picture because seriously? It’s cool to be legal.

T-shirts from webcomics that emphasis bands, like Questionable Content, can instantly increase your “kewl” factor because they are often a great conversation starter. This t-shirt featuring Pintsize (an anthropomorphic robot) might appeal to your wearing pleasure; if not you can always get a t-shirt that represents one of the fictional bands in the strip.

If you’re looking for 80s retro tees look no further than a site that specializes in everything eighties — including the infamous band tees that used to be every concert-goers badge of honor. From Led Zeppelin to Devo (oddly enough, wearing flower pots on their heads) you can find quite a few band tees that are a throwback to music that inspires. This store, dubbed Concert Tee offers quite a few more, including some contemporary bands. (For meself, I’m looking for ye olde Queen tee. If ye find one, let me know — would ya?)

‘Course, there’s always the obscure or funny tees like this Han Rockin Solo t-shirt. The nice thing about some of the “newer” sites is that they’re a bit more female-friendly for those of us of the female persuasion. I have started a t-shirt collection, but some of them are quite a bit boxy. My favorite t-shirts proudly display slogans like, “I’m not dead yet” (purchased at Spamalot) and “Zombies like a girl with brains.”

Last but not least, the worn tee — that’s right, your old stand-by lucky t-shirt that’s stood the test of time — can be cool. Just…make sure it doesn’t smell, okay? One of my well-loved tees are the ever-popular (and really affordable) MXTABS.NET t-shirts. In black because, well, that’s just me. Come on, you know you want one!

Inquiring minds want to know. What’s sitting in your closet? Where do you tee up for some great looks? Pictures? Do you even have a t-shirt collection?