Stereogum — Mike D of the Beastie Boys is one half of a fascinating conversation in New York magazine today. (You will not be surprised to learn that the other half is David Marchese, the interviewer who has recently conducted wildly entertaining chats with Juli... more info

Consequence of Sound — The legendary MC reflects on his career in an extensive new interview. more info

JamBase — Omaha rockers 311 detail a cross-country fall tour. more info

Detroit Free Press — More than 200 local and national acts will play eight stages for the 20th anniversary edition of the Royal Oak fest.             more info

Detroit Free Press — More than 200 local and national acts will play eight stages for the 20th anniversary edition of the Royal Oak fest.             more info

Mjsbigblog — Industry analysts predicted Imagine Dragons would easily top the album sales chart, but DJ Khaled’s streams would have him challenging on the combined charts. Currently, Image Dragons (Rock) is topping both charts. In sales, 311 (Rock) is second, P... more info

Stereogum — From dominating alternative radio to soundtracking your favorite movie about brain injury to chartering your incredibly specific cruise, 311 are nothing if not incredibly diverse. Here Stereogum commenter at-large Raptor Jesus gets the inside scoop f... more info

Chorus.fm — 311 have shared an new video for “Too Much to Think.” more info

JamBase — 311 will soon release their 12th studio album and will hit the road for a 40-show North American Tour. more info

Chorus.fm — 311 have released their new single “Too Much To Think.” more info