Adam Yauch

The Roots, McDowell Mountain Music Festival, 3/23/13

The Roots @ McDowell Mountain Music Festival at Margret T. Hance Park|3/23/13About an hour into their dominating set, the legendary Roots crew pulled out a trick few other bands could get away with: Drummer Questlove and percussionist Frank Knuckles did a drum solo. An extended one. It's always been ... More >>

Dumperfoo Quietly Galvanizes the Phoenix Hip-Hop Scene

Talib Kweli, Club Red, 7/21/12

Talib Kweli Club Red Saturday, July 21 There is only one word to properly describe Talib Kweli's performance at Club Red in Tempe: endurance. Those who crammed into the club had to handle less than ideal weather conditions, soaring humidity in the venue, and ongoing technical difficulties.

Phife Dawg at Club Red, 6/22/12

Phife Dawg Club Red Friday, June 22 If there was one point that was made clear in last year's documentary Beats Rhymes & Life: The Travels of A Tribe Called Quest, its that the members of the influential hip-hop group won't be staging a reunion anytime soon. Although Q-Tip is on (relatively) cord ... More >>

From Print: Blogs Teased in Our June 7 Issue

This week, New Times ran a list in our print publication highlighting some of the most interesting posts published at Up On The Sun over the past week. Here are links to those posts. What does DJ Jason Ayers hate about "brostep?" What does pop star Santigold have to say about MCA of The Beastie B ... More >>

Santigold Discusses Bjork, MySpace, and The Death of MCA

There's no such thing as the sophomore slump for Santi White, who has once again charmed audiences with the genre-defying Master of My Make-Believe. The album includes collaborations with members of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Switch, Diplo, and David Sitek, as well as the infectiously catchy song "Dispara ... More >>

The Wiley One and Planet X Salute MCA of The Beastie Boys With "Intergalactic" Cover

It still feels hard to believe. Friday's news about the passing of MCA (Adam Yauch) of The Beastie Boys shocked nearly everyone, forcing us to confront mortality and look back on the group's lasting legacy. "At first, I didn't want to believe it, then came shock and, lastly, my heart sank down into ... More >>

Beastie Boys Aren't Supposed to Die; R.I.P. Adam Yauch

Beastie Boys aren't supposed to die, and they certainly aren't supposed to succumb to cancer when they're only 47. But that's what happened today: MCA has passed away. The Beastie Boys seemed eternally youthful -- from their punky beginnings to their prank-rap stardom, to their string of genuine a ... More >>

Jay "Akshen" Valdez Talks Para One, Jam Master Jay, Fools Gold, and More

If you pay a visit to AZ/88 tonight, its urbane décor and trendy drinks won't be the coolest thing going on inside the haute Scottsdale hangout. DJ Akshen will be working hard on the wheels of steel providing a fitting tribute to the late Adam Yauch of the Beastie Boys during his weekly gig Fluid F ... More >>

Muppets and More: Music Movies With Jack Black

http://blog.thaeger.comMuppet look alike: Fozzy Bear and Jack Black​Everybody's favorite friendly gang of puppets are finally coming to a theater near you very soon, just in time for Thanksgiving.Jason Segel and The Muppets are not only bringing you what will probably be an excellent movie but als ... More >>

Beastie Boys to Release Star-Studded Short Film 'Fight For Your Right Revisited'

​In addition to releasing their highly anticipated upcoming album, Hot Sauce Committee Part Two, on May 3, the Beastie Boys will be releasing a short film in a few weeks, according to Pitchfork.Fight For Your Right Revisited is the Beastie Boys' new star-studded 22-minute short film directed by th ... More >>

William S. Burroughs Documentary to Be Released by a Beastie Boy

We all know that people are multi-dimensional, and cannot be defined by one singular act or piece of art that they produce. Having said this, it's hard to imagine that the same guy who sings "Hey Ladies" would be interested in a documentary on William S. Burroughs. Adam Yauch, the Beastie Boy better ... More >>

Beastie Boys, The Rolling Stones, and America's Other Oldest Bands

Steven Tyler Airlifted to Hospital, T-Pain For Florida State President, Bob Dylan's Christmas Album?

Rolling Stone: Aerosmith's Tyler Airlifted to Hospital After Falling From Stage Rolling Stone: Seacrest "Stunned," Jackson "Shocked" By Abdul's "Idol" Exit Rolling Stone: "Birthday" Video From "The Beatles: Rock Band" Premieres Pitchfork: Dead Man's Bones (Ryan Gosling and Zach Shields) Reveal Cover ... More >>

Another Brick in the Waltz

Happy un-birthday from the polkacore boys

Gunnin' for that #1 Spot

This Weekend: Adam Yauch, Backyard Wrestling and Asses of Evil

Summer Guide: The season of big-budget movies uses its brain

Bad Brains

Build a Nation
(Oscilloscope/Megaforce)

Scenes From Nowhere

A Coachella diary from that other desert to the left

Beastie Boys DVD Anthology: The Criterion Collection

Beastie Boys (Criterion/Grand Royal/Capitol)

Master of the Universe

Mix Master Mike wants you to know how the tables turn

Beastie Boys

Anthology: The Sounds of Science
(Grand Royal/Capitol)

Night & Day

September 24 - 30, 1998

Mike Test

Mixmaster Mike takes his turntable wizardry on tour with the Beastie Boys

Recordings

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