Features Hurt: From Reznor to Cash by Luke Saunders When Nine Inch Nails lynchpin Trent Reznor wrote Hurt he was suffering from a periodic bout of serious depression. Described by Reznor as a “a little poem I wrote in my…
Music Nick Cave’s beautiful reflection on collaborating with Johnny Cash: A glimpse into an unforgettable experience by Tammy Moir As it turns out, we can thank Rick Rubin for throwing Nick Cave and Johnny Cash together. Praise Jesus! If there’s one thing that brings me absolute joy, it’s opening…
Books Music News Rick Rubin releases ‘The Creative Act’ a beautifully written and generous guide to creativity by Tammy Moir Rick Rubin an American record producer, is considered one of the most successful and influential producers of all time. Rick Rubin has just released his debut book, The Creative Act,…
Music News Why Henry Rollins quit music: “there’s no more toothpaste in the tube” by Tom Cameron Though he remains a prominent member of the music community, Henry Rollins quit recording music long ago. Here’s why. When Henry Rollins appeared on Rick Rubin’s top-notch podcast Broken Record,…
Features Pro Audio Engineering the Sound: Red Hot Chili Peppers’ ‘Blood Sugar Sex Magik’ by Anthony Sfirse With Rick Rubin at the helm, and a haunted L.A mansion at their disposal, here’s how the Red Hot Chili Peppers created the intoxicating brew that is Blood, Sugar, Sex,…
News Spike Jonze’s ‘Beastie Boys Story’ is a testament to undying friendship and big dreams by James Peppercorn The Beastie Boys have, and always will be, one of the all-time coolest, most groundbreaking, influential, and simultaneously perplexing groups to hit and change the mainstream. Three boys from Brooklyn…
News The Strokes are getting ready to release new music by Sophie Heath It’s been six years since their last album, but The Strokes’ fans will be both relieved, satisfied and excited by the news that the band will be releasing new music…
Music LISTEN: Kate Tempest – Firesmoke by Happy Kate Tempest has released Firesmoke, the first single off her upcoming album The Book of Traps and Lessons and her first new music since her Mercury-nominated record Let Them Eat Chaos.
News Been missing Smashing Pumpkins? New music could be on the way this Friday by Bill Robinson Following rumours that the original members of Chicago alt-rock legends Smashing Pumpkins are reuniting, a mysterious countdown clock has appeared on the band’s website. What on earth could it mean?…
News Jedi master Rick Rubin is bringing us an album from a galaxy far, far away using sounds from Star Wars by Emily Mathison Here’s some new that will appease nerds of the sci-fi and music variety. Following the recent release of the new Star Wars installment The Force Awakens, acclaimed producer Rick Rubin…
News Red Hot Chili Peppers are in the final stages of producing their new album with Danger Mouse by Emily Mathison Red Hot Chili Peppers are back after a long five years, currently in the home stretch of recording their upcoming album. The album will be the band’s first release not…
News Check out the new From The Stalls video from Angus and Julia Stone by Shayen de Silva Angus and Julia Stone have unveiled the video for their latest single From the Stalls. The video for From the Stalls was directed by Kiku Ohe filmed over five days and one…
News The iconic Beastie Boys album Licensed To Ill officially achieves Diamond status by Radi Safi Ad-Rock, Mike D, and MCA better known as The Beastie Boys released the Rick Rubin produced Licensed To Ill on November 15th, 1986. An instant classic with tracks like (You…
