Simon Says: R.I.P MCA (1964-2012)

Words: Simon Opie // Photo: Nate Azark

Cancer really is an implacable foe. What’s more it makes no difference in the fight if you are wealthy, famous, talented or even all three. Which is why there was huge sadness at the news that Adam Yauch, aka MCA of the Beastie Boys, had lost his 3-year battle with the disease at the young age of 47. It really is a horrible way to die.

Playlist: 2011 Mid-Year Round Up

Playlist is a new (largely self-explanatory) feature, curated by members of Team FG. Simon has the pleasure of cutting the ribbon for our first Playlist - tracking his favourite albums of the year so far.

Words: Simon Opie

We’re half way through 2011 and with the Fete de la Musique here in Paris marking the equinox, it’s a great day to be out on the streets. If you’ve never tried it, by the way, it’s a cheap visit as you don’t need a hotel ‘cos it goes on all night – it got me thinking about the albums I’ve really enjoyed so far this year, and (being somewhat obsessive about lists) what my playlist featuring the best of the best of 2011 so far in less than 30 minutes, would look like.

Stream: Beastie Boys - Hot Sauce Committee Part Two [New Album]

Words: Saam Das

When it rains, it pours. I only posted about the full Beastie Boys short film ('Fight For Your Right Revisited') the other day and then they went and put up their new album to stream in full. Listen to the whole thang below, ahead of its May release date.

Watch: Fight For Your Right Revisited [Beastie Boys Short Film]

Words: Saam Das

I mentioned 'Fight For Your Right Revisited', the cameo-filled Beastie Boys short, in our trailer catch up and now the Beasties have put the short up in full on their YouTube page. Elijah Wood, Seth Rogen and Danny McBride star as the trio, picking up from the end of the video to '(You Gotta) Fight For Your Right (To Party)'. Watch the chaotic short below.