Culture Bully — Hot Sauce Committee Part 2 is about as close to a full-blown throwback as we might ever hear from the Beastie Boys. Still, it's not likely to please everyone. more info

The Telegraph — The Beastie Boys' Hot Sauce Committee Part Two is raw and enjoyable. Rating: * * * more info

DrownedInSound — Probably the most consistent album the guys have released since Hello Nasty, if one that's lacking in real moments of genius. Read the full story on DrownedinSound.com more info

LargeHeartedBoy — New York Magazine shares an oral history of the Beastie Boys. Jonathan Baumbach talks to the New York Observer about his literary career and new novel, Dreams of Molly. Crib Notes interviews Leigh Watson of the Watson Twins about their... more info

Guardian Music — Why can't we get our music-video fix all in the same place?If you're among the hundreds of millions who've watched music videos from acts such as Eminem or Lady Gaga on YouTube over the last year, you might have noticed a logo for Vevo in the bottom ... more info

NME — Elijah Wood, Danny McBride and Seth Rogen star in the flick more info

Altsounds — Over a decade since the release of their beloved debut album, *Rival Schools* have finally delivered their follow-up, Pedals (Photo Finish/Atlantic Records), much to the delight of their fans. In between playing sold out shows, including recent Euro... more info

Yahoo! Music UK — world entertainment news - The Beastie Boys refused to be downhearted about the leak of the "clean" version of their new album - they've hit back by streaming an explicit version online. more info

NME — Ad-Rock puts his twist on remix of '69 Guns' more info

ContactMusic — The Beastie Boys refused to be downhearted about the leak of the "clean" version of their new album - they've hit back by streaming an explicit version online. A bootlegged recording of the trio's upcoming Hot Sauce Committee Part Two emerged on..... more info