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This one takes me back to 8th grade. Remember when they sold CD's in those long boxes, supposedly to allow for the cover art to stand out, or maybe just to make CD's more attractive than the small boring cassettes (with their small boring profit margins). Well 'Check Your Head' in long box format was the decor for the inside of my locker. I particularly love this cut because it captures what the Beastie's were doing with their hip hop band revision. It also references, i... MORE
From NME: Mike D gets ready for new record and Live Earth gig Beastie Boys have revealed exclusively to NME.COM that their new album will be called 'The Mix Up' and will be released in June. Bandmember Mike D said the follow-up to 2004's 'To The 5 Boroughs' will be "radically different" to its' predecessor. The rockier record will instead hark to the style of the band's classic albums 'Check Your Head' and 'Paul's Boutique'. Mike D said: "We play instruments on the... MORE
I had no idea that Moby is a board member of the Institute for Music and Neurologic Function (IMNF). The organization is built on the idea that "music has unique powers to heal, rehabilitate, and inspire - and that we can use music therapy to restore and improve our physical, emotional, and neurological health" which is pretty cool. Even cooler are the org's benefit parties, the next of which is happening on March 4th at Terminal 5 in NYC. The show will be hosted by Mob... MORE
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The Beastie Boys are getting out the vote with a series of US shows to encourage people to vote in the upcoming November election. So far the band have announced three dates which will see them perform with several artists including Santogold , Ben Harper , Tenacious D and Jack Johnson . The ‘Get Out And Vote ‘ tour is set to kick-off October 28 in Richmond, VA.
Beastie Boys Tour dates as of now: Richmond, VA Richmond Coliseum (With Sheryl Crow, Norah Jon... MORE
Beastie Boys Tour dates as of now: Richmond, VA Richmond Coliseum (With Sheryl Crow, Norah Jon... MORE
Original Story: http://rockonthestreets.com/2008/10/13/beastie-...
Here is a link to HandBrake Their website says "HandBrake is an open-source, GPL-licensed, multiplatform, multithreaded DVD to MPEG-4 converter, available for MacOS X, Linux and Windows. I have downloaded it for my Mac Leopard OS and it is working well. It contains preset settings for conversions, including iPod Hi & Lo res, Apple TV, iPhone & iTouch. Once you select your source and your preset, it converts no bother. A very cool way to get video into your iPod. I... MORE
You gotta peep this and voice your choice... amazing.... HD of the BOYS!!
http://music.pluggedin.com/artist/the_beastie_boys
The Beastie Boys have just announced the latest installment in their multi-media/multi-dimension take-over. The Boys will appear on the public television program, Charlie Rose, Tuesday August 28th. Tune in to PBS or check the schedule on PBS.org to find out what time it airs in your area. That's all the info they gave us, no clues as to whether they will perform, interview or just stand around looking precious...I guess we'll find out tomorrow!News via BBoys official we... MORE







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