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The legendary hip-hop artist opens up about informing bandmate Ad-Rock of his solo album plans and explains his decision to keep the project independent without featuring other members on the track 'Thank You'.
Beastie Boys drummer Adam Yauch’s bandmate Mike D has released his long-awaited solo debut, “Thank You,” receiving critical praise for its reflective tone and musical revitalization. The album marks a significant creative milestone for the hip-hop pioneer after years away from recording.
Mike D of the Beastie Boys opens up about his inability to make music after bandmate Adam Yauch's death and his return with a solo album that confronts themes of greed, mortality, and his past.
Mike D of the Beastie Boys is set to embark on a tour for his upcoming solo debut, marking his first Canadian performances since 2007 and the first by a band member since MCA's death in 2012.
Beastie Boys member Mike D's upcoming solo album incorporates music created with a vintage 1980s Beastie Boys sampler, according to producer Tyran Donaldson.
Mike D of the Beastie Boys has announced his debut solo album, titled 'Thank You,' describing it as musically immature but lyrically more mature, and has shared a new single 'True Colors.'
Mike D of the Beastie Boys has announced his inaugural solo performances in the UK and Europe, including two headline concerts scheduled for London this summer.
Mike D of the Beastie Boys has announced a series of rare live shows, following a surprise performance with his sons that generated excitement among fans.
Mike D of the Beastie Boys performed renditions of 'So What’cha Want' and 'Looking Down The Barrel Of A Gun' alongside his sons at a surprise concert.
Beastie Boys co-founder Mike D discusses art, family, and cultural diversity in New York, with his exhibition at the Jewish Museum Frankfurt showcasing how communities form through music and art.
The limited edition version of the 2004 album comes with 11 bonus tracks The post Beastie Boys’ classic ‘To The Five Boroughs’ to be re-released on triple vinyl and double CD sets appeared first on…
After more than a decade of quiet mourning following the loss of bandmate Adam Yauch, Beastie Boys member Mike D has publicly returned to share updates and reflect on the group's legacy.
The Beastie Boys member cites his sons and Yauch's lasting influence as catalysts for his musical comeback following years of mourning.
Brighton's Mutations Festival has added 71 new names to its lineup, including Dove Ellis, Squid, and Working Men’s Club, joining previously confirmed headliners Fat Dog and Mike D of Beastie Boys.
Mike D of the Beastie Boys has added more UK dates to his 2026 solo tour, including a headlining performance at Mutations alongside Fat Dog, ahead of his debut solo album 'Thank You'.
Japanese DJ Yousuke Yukimatsu, a brain cancer survivor, is on a UK tour with his experimental techno, Beastie Boys, and Taylor Swift sets, aiming to promote peace through topless raves.
Rap icon Mike D of the Beastie Boys met with NME to discuss his solo journey after Adam Yauch's death and his efforts to support and preserve grassroots music venues.
Mike D of the Beastie Boys has debuted new solo material, including a new hip-hop track titled 'Switch Up.' He presented the new work during a rare intimate solo performance.
An NPR analysis suggests that frames from an iconic Beastie Boys music video were used to generate content for a tweet by FBI Director Kash Patel, raising questions about AI-generated content and plagiarism.
Right to Party is set to race in the Kentucky Derby exactly 40 years after the Beastie Boys' hit single.
Levi's has collaborated with the Beastie Boys to release a new t-shirt collection featuring designs inspired by the hip-hop trio's 1998 album, 'Hello Nasty', evoking Nineties New York nostalgia, with the collection now available for purchase.
More than 14 years after the death of member Adam Yauch, the remaining Beastie Boys release a new album, with Mike D delivering his signature rapid-fire rhymes on tracks like "Thank You".
Fourteen years after the iconic New York hip-hop trio disbanded, Michael Diamond, known as Mike D from the Beastie Boys, has released his solo debut album '5D' with the help of his sons.
A new documentary titled 'The Best Summer' captures the 1995 Summersault tour in Australia, featuring bands like Beastie Boys, Sonic Youth, and Foo Fighters, offering an intimate look at a unique musical era.
As John Coltrane's centennial is celebrated, Verve Label Group president/CEO Jamie Krents discusses discovering new recordings and audiences, highlighting how artists from Ariana Grande to the Beastie Boys have been inspired by the jazz pioneer.
Mike D of the Beastie Boys has revealed the release date and track list for his debut solo album, 'Thank You,' which is set to launch in August.
Mike D of the Beastie Boys announced an intimate social club gig in Newcastle, marking his first solo UK show and featuring his new single 'What We Got'.
Pop artist Charli XCX has released her new single and accompanying music video titled "Rock Music." The video features a mosh-heavy aesthetic, sparking discussion among fans and critics about her musical direction.
The Strait of Hormuz experienced escalating tensions as the US Navy escorted commercial ships and issued warnings to Iran, which asserted its control over the waterway and traded claims of missile strikes. This military activity and rhetoric raised global concerns about shipping safety and oil prices.
Beastie Boys musician Mike D has curated an exhibition titled 'Mishpocha' at the Jewish Museum in Frankfurt, exploring the concept of family in a pop, colorful, and cool style.
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