Ever wonder what would happen if Michael Scott from The Office dropped acid and wandered out into the woods? Observe for your edification: The video for “Grape Aerosmith,” off Black Moth Super Rainbow songwriter Tobacco’s album, Maniac Meat, starring Beck on lead vocals! Watch it exclusively below.
Korn frontman Jonathan Davis is reminiscing about the recording process of his band’s just-released album Korn III: Remember Who You Are, calling it “sheer fucking torture and hell.” Yikes.
Finally, after more than a decade at work, Dr. Dre has promised that his new album Detox will drop in 2010. What took him so long? Well, the rapper-producer has been splitting his time on another project: an instrumental hip-hop album … based on the solar system. Gangster.
Hard-rocking band Deftones have announced a new, 27-date U.S. tour in support of their latest album, Diamond Eyes.
Arcade Fire lead singer Win Butler is praising fellow rocker Bono not just for his infamous political philanthropy, but for “engaging” with former president George W. Bush in a discussion of American AIDS relief policy.
Here’s a heartwarming holiday story for ya: Marc Jacobs and business partner Robert Duffy have pledged to donate at least $48,529 to the restoration of a dilapidated playground in Provincetown, Massachusetts.
The renovation will be funded by the sale of $28 “P-town” t-shirts, available now in Marc Jacobs stores. The eight-shirt series features images of the local community center, boats, smiley faces and mermaids, all drawn by local Provincetown children.
Global music provocateur M.I.A. is previewing her new album, MAYA, via her MySpace page. A week before its official July 13 release date, 11 of the album’s 12 tracks (one song, “Lovalot,” is missing) are streaming on the site.
Avery Spofford 