ms.peachy
05-28-2007, 01:22 PM
No shit.
The Beastie Boys website has undergone a smart 1960s looking refit in the lead up to their new instrumental album, The Mix-Up.Lots of wonderful stuff you might have stumbled upon before - videos, studio webcams and remix tracks can be found here along with new blogs written by Adrock, Yauch, and Mike D themselves. So keen are they on the blogging malarkey that they've included an excellent blog of YouTube videos and started thier tour diary before they've even started touring, with film of thier rehearsals. The tech specs area offers the boys' thoughts on thier favourite music kit.
They are also number 9 on the Guardian's list of "25 Acts You Must See This Summer". To wit:
9. Beastie Boys
The Beastie Boys are maestros of schizoid genre-busting live shows - over the years, the New York trio haven't been able to decide whether they're a high-speed hip hop tag team, sleazy funk lounge lizards, or hardcore punk renegades. After the old school rap favour of 2004's To the Five Boroughs, this time they've plumped for a 'post-punk instrumental' album. Out in June, The Mix Up, intriguingly, has no samples or vocals. It explains why, alongside their headlining slots at the Electric Picnic and Bestival, they've slotted in second Gala Events to showcase their new tunes. So what can we expect from the Gala Event? 'Basically, you've got to dress to impress,' explains Adam Yauch. 'Don't show up in your dirty knickers and your flip-flops. You should be wearing your finest: black tie if possible.'
Middle-aged, but as ludicrous and fun as ever.
In case y'all missed that.
The Beastie Boys website has undergone a smart 1960s looking refit in the lead up to their new instrumental album, The Mix-Up.Lots of wonderful stuff you might have stumbled upon before - videos, studio webcams and remix tracks can be found here along with new blogs written by Adrock, Yauch, and Mike D themselves. So keen are they on the blogging malarkey that they've included an excellent blog of YouTube videos and started thier tour diary before they've even started touring, with film of thier rehearsals. The tech specs area offers the boys' thoughts on thier favourite music kit.
They are also number 9 on the Guardian's list of "25 Acts You Must See This Summer". To wit:
9. Beastie Boys
The Beastie Boys are maestros of schizoid genre-busting live shows - over the years, the New York trio haven't been able to decide whether they're a high-speed hip hop tag team, sleazy funk lounge lizards, or hardcore punk renegades. After the old school rap favour of 2004's To the Five Boroughs, this time they've plumped for a 'post-punk instrumental' album. Out in June, The Mix Up, intriguingly, has no samples or vocals. It explains why, alongside their headlining slots at the Electric Picnic and Bestival, they've slotted in second Gala Events to showcase their new tunes. So what can we expect from the Gala Event? 'Basically, you've got to dress to impress,' explains Adam Yauch. 'Don't show up in your dirty knickers and your flip-flops. You should be wearing your finest: black tie if possible.'
Middle-aged, but as ludicrous and fun as ever.
In case y'all missed that.