Beastie Boy Mike D just shared a new solo single, "Switch Up," recorded in his home studio.
Playing a rare live show in Los Angeles yesterdday, Mike D also released the single to the world. It's the first new music from any Beastie Boys since album Hot Sauce (2011).
As is common place whenever the Beastie Boys release an album, there is cause for celebration—usually the popular music of the time has grown stagnant, and, on average, it’s been at least three years since the last Beasties’ release. This time jubilation is even more warranted, as this record almost didn’t see the light of day. Scheduled to be released … Read more
Everyone in the known universe that's ever listened to music has heard at least one (but more likely three-to-ninety) Beastie Boys song. They've connected with nearly ever corner of the music industry, inspired by and passing on the torch to musicians in hip-hop, rock, punk, dance, funk, jazz, soul, garage, indie, and electronica. So where does the band that's done … Read more
A lot has transpired since the Beastie Boys released their last full-length Hello Nasty nearly six years ago. George W. Bush was elected President afterthe wackiest election since the infamous "Dewey defeats Truman" fiasco. We saw the worst act of terrorism in U.S. history in the attacks that took place on September 11th. These attacks have resulted in the subsequent … Read more
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