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Outside Lands 2009 line-up features PJ, DMB, M.I.A., more
Although several music festivals have struggled this year because of a floundering economy and poor ticket sales, Outside Lands is gearing up with some big names for its second year.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsSantigold announces tour, records with Beasties, Byrne
Santigold has kept busy since the release of her debut album, Santogold, almost a year ago. From dropping the "o" from her name to touring extensively, Santigold is not stopping any time soon. Before heading back to the studio to record a follow-up to her successful debut album, the Philadelphia dance queen is ready to bring the party once again throughout North America this Spring.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsAll Points West 2009 line-up features Coldplay, Tool, more
The weekend of July 31 will be the All Points West festival's first birthday, but this party won't be of the ice cream cake-and-piñata variety. Plans are well underway for the festival's second year to include Beastie Boys, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Tool and Coldplay. There may not be party hats or favors, but loads of overpriced alcohol and the view from Liberty State Park should more than make up for it.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsSalute Your Shorts: Spike Jonze Skate Videos
Back before he was directing feature films, Spike Jonze was best-known as one of the few auteur music-video directors. But before he was directing music videos, he was directing... read more
Found in: Movies, FeaturesBeastie Boys plan reissue, Hollywood Bowl show
Time to get ill, y'all. The Beastie Boys took it easy for a spell after 2007's The Mix-Up, content to polish their Grammys and pop in for a festival show or two. Well, they'll be having no more of that, as a recent press release intimated. The Boys' iconic 1992 album, Check Your Head, will be getting the reissue treatment, complete with a helping of b-sides and rarities culled from the B-Boy vaults.... read more
Found in: Concerts, NewsDepeche Mode, Jane's Addiction, Beastie Boys to headline Lollapalooza, allegedly
According to Chicago Tribune music critic Greg Kot, Lollapalooza's headliners this year will include Depeche Mode, Jane's Addiction and Beastie Boys. Kot writes, "Though promoters would not confirm the information Friday, multiple sources inside the industry said the three headliners are a lock for the festival." According to Billboard, Kings of Leon will join the line-up as well.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsBeastie Boys: Paul’s Boutique (20th Anniversary Edition)
By 1988, the Three Hip-Hop Stooges... read more
Found in: Music, ReviewsA Musical Guide to Inauguration Weekend
In less than a week, the new guy finally gets his chance to save our republic. So cue the music! If you're heading into Washington for the festivities, here's a rundown on 10 shows worth catching.... read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayBeastie Boys, Sheryl Crow, Jack Johnson, Santogold - Richmond Coliseum - Richmond, VA - 10/28/08
[Above: Beastie Boys]Photos taken at Richmond Coliseum by PJ Sykes... read more
Found in: Blogs, 1000 WordsThe 10 Best Hip-Hop Songs VH1 Forgot
VH1 just announced the “100 Greatest Hip-Hop Songs Ever!!!” and the list isn’t terrible. It’s actually pretty good. They have Public Enemy's “Fight The Power” in the right place (# 1), they identified the best Notorious B.I.G. song (“Juicy”) and, apart from the egregious inclusion of Coolio (at #38 with the horrendous “Gangsta’s Paradise”), they don’t have a lot of embarrassing inclusions. But they did forget some amazing tracks. Here, in 10 words or less, we make the case for the 10 best hip-hop songs VH1 forgot. They may not trump “Fight They Power,” but they’re all better than anything... read more
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Blind Pilot - The Story I Heard
Kim Taylor - Days Like this
B.O.B. - Put Me On
Punch Brothers - Punch Brothers at CMJ
David Bazan - Hard To Be
Anya Marina - Whatever You Like
