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Unsigned, 15 year old, 4-piece beat group from Ireland.

Don't let Kanye get into his zone with the Kanye Zone game

Biz Markie Is an ‘Avid’ Barbie Collector, Possible Hoarder

Tupac makes a surprise appearance alongside Snoop Dogg & Dr. Dre at Coachella

History in the making

2012’s top-selling download, fun.’s “We Are Young” is a historic crossover hit, notching its fourth week atop the Billboard Hot 100 Chart. “Fun.” features the singer of The Format, one of my first signings while A&R at Elektra Records. Much, much more to come.

Trent Reznor in the early 80’s with his band “The Urge” covering Billy Idol’s “Eyes Without a Face.”

Silicon Valley's Hottest VC Is a Rug Dealer

Original version of “Police On My Back” by The Equals, later covered by The Clash.

“California” by Delta Spirit - great track

Boston bans mosh pits

Coat hanger vs. Monster Cable

Tests reveal coat hangers sound just as good as those pricey Monster stereo cables

Why I am leaving the Empire, by Darth Vader

Bad Brains are one of the most important and influential American bands still working today. They melded punk and reggae into an innovative style that has yet to be copied. Their impact and influence can be heard in groups like Beastie Boys, No Doubt, Nirvana, Jane’s Addiction and countless more. Despite the troubles of an eccentric front man they have stayed together for 30 years without ever reaching the level of success so many think they deserve. Using rare archival footage and original comic illustrations the film re-constructs Bad Brains’ rich and complicated history.

The Akai MPC Fly for iPad

The first rock band in more than a decade to send a debut Billboard Hot 100 hit to No. 1