The first time a Def Jam recording set foot in my house was in 1991 when LL Cool J released "Mama Said Knock You Out." I remember my mom being a big fan of the song - surprising, considering her shoebox of cassettes overflowing with Taylor Dayne and other such tragedies. It wasn't until 1998 that I finally discovered Beastie Boys and Licensed to Ill, an album that was already over ten years old...
More >
Based off these Twitter messages from last night, I’m in serious need of some junk food. Headed to In-N-Out right now (sorry East Coasters) and I’ve got time for one post. And that will consist of a collab from the Beastie Boys and Nas. Off their upcoming album, Hot Sauce Committee pt.1, dropping September 15. [...]
More >
A 3 day pass to Austin City Limits music festival, October 2nd-4th, 2009, is gonna cost you $185. Divided by three that's, what...about $62 per day. $62 is not bad considering a normal ticket to a major venue that would host a major act like the Beastie Boys (tickets to the trio's September 24th Hollywood Bowl show range from $25 to $125), Pearl Jam or Dave Matthews would be about the same pri...
More >
What is up everybody everybody? Exciting bit of news here...for two lucky people at least. We have a pretty bitchin' contest for you to engage in. Up for grabs are the following:Ill CommunicationStandard Double Vinyl2 pieces of 180 gram Vinyl featuring the deluxe remastered album (20 tracks total)ANDEcopack Double CDTwo-disc CD set - complete remastered album and 12 bonus tracks and rarities (3...
More >
That's right, time for another edition of The Best Cuts of Music. On this, the lucky edition #7, we give you underground disco jams, a Dr Dre remix, and a brand new Rumblejunkie tune fresh off the streets of Denver Colorado. We also touch on Bill Cosby movies, training montages, and the relevance of compact discs.So whether you're at work, jogging, or a latchkey child, you will always feel at ...
More >
Guess who the Beastie Boys are voting for? O.B.A.M.A. And to make sure their fans get out and vote the Beasties are heading out on a tour to spread the good word with Crosby & Nash, Sheryl Crow, Norah Jones, Jack Johnson, Ben Harper, Tenacious D and Santogold. The tour hits crucial swing states: Virginia, Minnesota, North Carolina, Virginia and Wisconcin.For ticket info head to the Beastie Boy ...
More >
Earlier this year, rapper with The Beastie Boys Adam Yauch underwent surgery to remove a cancerous tumour in his salivary gland. He recently checked in with fans to update them on his recovery. "Hey all,"So i just got back from Dharamsala, India.
More >
Jay-Z Fee to Par-tay Crashes in U.K.Jefferson Reid/E! Online The economic crash has made life tough all over. Stocks are sinking, jobs are scarce and folks' retirement accounts are dwindling. Now, the downturn is even affecting the vital partying sector of the economy. According to TheLondonPaper's blog, hip-hop mogul Jay-Z couldn't scare up his usual $50,000 pay-to-par-tay fee this weekend i...
More >
"It's attracted a lot of heroin addicts and creative people. And a lot of creative heroin addicts." Like the Beatniks of the Beatnik Generation (way) before them......Beautiful Losers were the DIY kids of the 1990s who redefined the world....in a 'let the paint drip dry' sort of way.... From them grew the "crazy" free-styling subculture of skating, graffiti, hip hop, surf, and punk merged and ...
More >
nialler9 has a new podcast up today. You can listen to it as a stream or dl the mp3. Get a sneak preview of "Off the Grid" from the upcoming Beastie Boys album (right on the 44th minute), The Mix Up, as well as the all new favorite, "Declare Independence" by Bjork from her new Volta album.Tracklist 1. Justice - Stress - † (2007) 2. Bjork - Declare Independence (Live Video) - Volta (2007).
More >
Well well well, the Beastie Boys have finally announced the details of their new studio album. Hot Sauce Committee Part 1 is now set for a September 15th release.They have also given us a look at the track listing for the record:Tadlock's Glasses B-Boys in the CutMake Some Noise Nonstop Disco Powerpack OK Too Many RappersSay It The Bill Harper Collection Don't Play No Game That I Can't WinLong
More >
Since his surgery to remove a cancerous tumor, Adam Yauch has travelled to India where he saw some Tibetan doctors and visited some nuns.
More >
A track off the upcoming Beastie Boys album, The Mix-Up, has been released to the web.Cover art from The Mix-Up.You can download the song, "The Rat Cage," at Sendspace:http://www.sendspace.com/file/49x47oThe Mix-Up, which will be released on Capitol on June 26, is all instrumental. It features Mike Diamond, Adam "Adrock" Horovitz and Adam "MCA" Yauch on drums, guitar and bass; helping out are k...
More >
Get rare CDs and LPs at the tent sale for CHEEP! And if you want to donate any, you can do that too! It's always fun to trade music! April 24th - 26th, 2009http://www.outdooradventureexpo.com/Click for more info on the expo!Basically it's at the corner of Riverside and Ceadar in Minneapolis, West Bank.See ya there!
More >
This is actually somewhat heart-wrenching… Adam "MCA" Yauch of Beastie Boys was diagnosed last week as having a cancerous tumor in his left parotid (salivary) gland. Luckily it was caught early and is localized in one area, and as such is considered very treatable. It will however require surgery and several weeks of additional treatment. Fortunately [...]
More >
© 2006-2009 Mog Inc. All Rights Reserved
