Altsounds — On March 3rd, 2009, legendary hip hop pioneer Grandmaster Flash releases ‘The Bridge’ on Adrenaline City Entertainment via Strut, his first high profile studio album since his final recordings for Elektra back in 1987. “As ... 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... 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