Pitchfork — In its 23 years of existence, nobody has managed to adequately explain why the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame needs to exist. Apparently it's necessary for an entire generation's self-esteem that a museum in Cleveland anoint some arbitrary crew... more info

Pitchfork — In its 23 years of existence, nobody has managed to adequately explain why the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame needs to exist. Apparently it's necessary for an entire generation's self-esteem that a museum in Cleveland anoint some arbitrary crew of rock s... more info

MTV.com News — Metal and hip-hop acts will be inducted in April 4 ceremony.By James Montgomery Run-DMC Photo: Frank Micelotta/ ImageDirect Influential metal act Metallica and groundbreaking hip-hop group Run-DMC headline the 2009 class of Rock and Roll H... more info

NME — The first few acts have been announced for 2009's Beachdown Festival. more info

Big Apple Music Scene — Ladytron @ Terminal 5, Image: Devorah Klein One of the best electronic groups out there, Ladytron will be doing a DJ set tonight with Le Castlevania and Grandmaster Flash at Webster Hall. If you stayed in NYC for Christmas, rejoice! Get $10 advance t... more info

Pitchfork — Hip-hop pioneer and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Grandmaster Flash will return to the public eye next year with a new album called The Bridge: Concept of a Culture. The record features an impressive guest list, including Snoop Dogg, Q-Tip, Busta Rhyme... more info

Pitchfork — Hip-hop pioneer and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Grandmaster Flash will return to the public eye next year with a new album called The Bridge: Concept of a Culture. The record features an impressive guest list, including Snoop Dogg, Q-Tip, Busta Rhyme... more info

Rock Sellout — The coasts get all the good stuff. Yes, I know I shouldn’t write this entry whilst in the heat of coast-envy, but dammit, it’s true! Alan Braxe, Grandmaster Flash & Lifelike all for $10 measly dollars? If you live in NYC and don’t attend this e... more info

XLR8R — It’s been 20 years since Joseph Saddler, otherwise known as Grandmaster Flash, has released a studio album. Known for developing the “cutting” turntable technique (which eventually lead to “scratching”), Saddler turned ... more info

AllHipHop — Pioneer Hip-Hop turntablist Grandmaster Flash is set to kick off 2009 with a brand new studio album entitled The Bridge: Concept Of a Culture.   Backed by Strut Records and Flash’s very own Adrenaline City Entertainment, the LP marks the DJ'... more info