Nialler9 — It’s the 30th Anniversary of Beastie Boys’ album Licensed To Ill and there’s a few things out there worth paying attention to: The band released a deluxe version of the album. more info

Consequence of Sound — R&B crooner also tells the New York Times about how he deals with fame and the new album formats he may be experimenting with. more info

Stereogum — Frank Ocean is notoriously elusive. When he stopped to talk to reporters for just a minute at the White House last month, it was a huge deal even though he barely said anything, because barely saying anything is a lot more than saying nothing. But no... more info

New York Times — Mr. Ocean is restless and more than happy to drape himself in shadows. Here, he talks about being elusive, making music and regaining control of his career. more info

Discobelle.net — Common Souls (comprised of guitarist/vocalist Ryan Yoo & keyboardist/drummer Nick Velez) dub their music “ESM”: Electronic Sad Music, and considering everything that’s happening around us in the US, this song seems a little bit appropriate. ... more info

Idolator — She even took on Earl Sweatshirt’s verse. more info

Stereogum — Alessia Cara has been known to cover Frank Ocean songs a lot. She’s already covered “Ivy” from Blonde this year, but she really has an affinity for what she calls “classic” Frank Ocean: Last month she covered “Swim Good” from Nostalgia,... more info

Consequence of Sound — Rising Canadian star tackles the Channel Orange highlight. more info

Consequence of Sound — Full-length debut follows collaborations with Kanye West and Frank Ocean. more info

Dlisted — Matt Smith (34) Nolan Gould (18) Devon Murray (28) Frank Ocean (29) Troian Bellisario (31) Finn Wittrock (32) Madison Hildebrand (36) Gwendoline Christie (38) Justin Guarini (38) Joaquin Phoenix (42) Dayanara Torres (42) Trista Sutter (44) Brad Paisl... more info