Thanks to guitarist John Frusciante, the Wu-Tang mastermind tells Mixtape Daily he's 'past' worrying about profit or critics. By Shaheem Reid RZA Photo: MTV News Celebrity Favorites Beats by RZA for free? What's the catch? The super-producer has come a long way from charging 20 G's a session. "Musically, I got a friend of mine that's given me a big musical lesson," RZA explained to us recently...
This ape-shit is bananas! You know, it took me about three viewings of this video to make a decision if I liked it or not. And usually it only takes about 20 seconds for me to make a decision...but so...
What is it about this sketch that makes people want to permanently make it part of their body'Several months ago, I somehow ran across the Flickr page of Dave Navarro, formerly of Red Hot Chili Peppers and current lead guitarist of Jane's Addiction. Apparently he had the image tattooed on himself and his daughter. I thought it was unusual but I was flattered.Yesterday I read the comments on that
Remember the bad ass two night benefit show I mentioned a couple weeks ago, headlined by members of the Pixies, Michael Penn, Flea, Tim & Eric, and more? Well, it just got a whole lot badder asser. Now added to Tuesday, December 8th rock lineup: Tenacious D, members of OK GO, and The Muff’s Kim Shattuck. And some [...]
The sheer scale of Damon Albarn's creative output suggests a mild insomnia. I can imagine him now, rolling around in cotton pajamas emblazoned with his initials, wrestling with his sheets and gorilla plush toys while an open Moleskin taunts him from atop the nightstand. In it are furiously scribbled notes like Call back Snoop and Talk to Alan Moore about comics . Double underlined, exclamation point....
In between a Blur reunion and several other projects, the always-busy Damon Albarn is also working on the next Gorillaz album. Dubbed Plastic Beach , the LP is set to feature Snoop Dogg, Mos Def, Lou Reed, and several others. They will appear on what Albarn called "the most pop record I've ever made," according to an interview with the Guardian . It will certainly be interesting to hear...
ElectroSound – Kitsuné Maison Mashed 3 [zip MediaFire] 14 new Kitsuné mashups by ElectroSound plus a bonus track, a cover by Zzebraa here is our pick to make you move ElectroSound – Tell Me Your Favorite Things [mp3] Red Hot Chili Peppers VS The Golden Filter
There isn't an Aran sweater or a leather sandal in sight: a new generation of smart and chic British folk musicians is taking the music industry by storm. A music form long associated with pokey pub back rooms is moving centre stage at some of the nation's premier venues and festivals. Music experts agree that 2010 will be the year of the new folkies. Here is our guide to the ones to watch.
I made chilli con carne tonight- the generous splish of red wine and chunks of plain chocolate makes it pretty good. I also think the constant patter of rain makes comfort food like chilli that-little-bit-better. The super lovely sensei today said such nice things about my kendo it made me want to cry (with joy and gratitude). He's so sweet, so encouraging, that i feel better about my kendo. I must...
Collaborations are the new black, apparently. The invention of the “supergroup” has caused quite a stir lately. With such bands as Them Crooked Vultures (featuring members from Nirvana/Foo Fighters and Led Zeppelin), Monsters of Folk (featuring members from She&Him, My Morning Jacket, and Bright Eyes), and Chickenfoot (featuring members from Van Halen and the Red Hot Chili [...]
PHOTO: (Left to Right) Paul Dainty – Chairman, Dainty Consolidated Entertainment; David Humphreys – General Manager, Acer Arena; Britney Spears; Don Elford – Business Development Manager, Acer Arena Britney Spears has broken the record for concert ticket sales at Sydney’s Acer Arena with a total of 66,247 tickets sold across 4 nights. Britney Spears ticket sales exceed the previous...
Top 20 as voted in by your fellow humans BT has gone ahead and announced the results of its "Best of the Decade" music video vote. The poll, by BT Vision Music, collated 200,000 votes from music fans across the globe for their favourite rock and pop video. Rhianna has been crowned queen of the video charts with her 2007 hit, "Umbrella", voted the best music video of the decade....
Live Streaming by Ustream Tonight’s Kiss concert is playing live on the Web thanks to Ustream. Tune in at 9 p.m. PT for the show, and check out our other Kiss features here: • Sparks Fly and Blood Spews as Kiss Alive 35 Tour Hits Cleveland • Red Hot Chili Peppers, LL Cool J, Kiss Lead 2010 Rock [...]
'Consequence of Sound' have "searched the many message boards...searching for links or any hearsay that might give credence to a lineup confirmation or any rumor that’s out there" regarding 2010's festival line-ups. They say: Coachella (April 16-18; Indio, CA): Red Hot Chili Peppers - The Los Angeles outfit officially ends its hiatus with a headlining spot at Coachella. To read the...
OK according to yours truly here are my top 10 band - with first listened to track, best album (imho) & seminal track to sum up the band: Foo Fighters : Down in the Park: Colour & the Shape: Everlong/My Hero Jimi Hendrix : Voodoo Chile (slight Return): Are you Experienced: All Along the Watchtower/Crosstown Traffic Muse : Origin of Symmetry/Black Holes & Revelations: Plug in Baby/Knights...
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