Featured, Hip-Hop, Interviews, Videos | On The Spot Interview with Hoodie Allen [FNT Exclusive]
Posted by LoffyG on May 20, 2012
I caught up with Hoodie Allen in Minneapolis, MN and took a few minutes to give him my “On The Spot” interview. Hoodie was definitely a good match for this style, all his answers were thoughtful and more than a simple yes or no. Aside from the interview, the show was amazing and I was surprised at how many people came out. If it wasn’t sold-out it was definitely very close. He puts on a awesome performance and has a band with him to rock out. I thought it was cool that he covered multiple popular radio hits that everyone knew the words to. That way if your friend had you come along and familiar with much of his music, you could still sing along. The remainder of this tour in the US is sold-out, but for those in the UK and Ireland you can still get tickets here.
Cover, Featured | Beastie Boys – Fight For Your Right (Easy Does It MCA Tribute)
Posted by GMONEY on May 14, 2012
The recent passing of Adam Yauch aka MCA of the Beastie Boys is a great loss for the music industry. MCA was a musical innovator who transcended the East Coast/West Coast rivalry with an infectious brand of sabotage that will never be matched. Easy Does It holds a special place for the Beastie Boys in their hearts, and credits them as a huge inspiration for their work. As such, they have put together this tribute to MCA, and according to Easy Does It:
“Fight For Your Right” by the Beastie Boys “was the first cover song we ever learned as a band, wayyy back in the day. So it was only right that we paid proper homage & respect. These guys shaped our lives, straight up…we’re just some kids that wanna rap to guitars too. In true Beastie Boys spirit, we dressed up as characters from their iconic music videos and had a bunch of fun on camera. If his legacy can be perpetuated just .00001 % more – by people watching our video, then we did our job.
I’d say Easy Does It definitely did their job, check the video and see for yourself.
Download: Beastie Boys – Fight For Your Right (Easy Does It MCA Tribute)
Contests, Events, Featured | Sex Ray Vision & Friends At Webster Hall + Dick’s Cottons Giveaway!
Posted by Mach on May 9, 2012
For one night on June 1st at Webster Hall, The Blackbook Music Group has pulled together a great show featuring Sex Ray Vision, The Jane Doze, Cypher Clique, and Ridgewood Social Club. Tickets are only $15 and $20 at the door, including an After Party which is soon to be announced. This is going to be one awesome show, don’t miss out.
CLICK HERE TO GET YOUR TICKETS
DICK’S COTTONS GIVEAWAY DETAILS
In celebration of the event at Webster Hall, The Blackbook Music Group has teamed up with Dick’s Cottons to do a little giveaway. Three winners will be chosen at random later this week and contacted directly by The Blackbook Music Group.
Prizes: Dick’s Cottons Snap Back and Two Pairs of Sunglasses
How To Enter: All you have to do is visit FreshNewTracks on Facebook and “share” the status about the event and giveaway