Master mashup virtuoso Girl Talk (aka Gregg Gillis) has taken the last year off of his grinding tour schedule to concentrate on making beats — like, actual beats that other people would rap on instead of sampled and layered hits. After recording a gang of songs, Gillis decided to hook up with Freeway (of Roc-A-Fella, […]

Irish marathon swimmer Stephen Redmond has one goal in life: to be the first human to conquer the infamous Ocean’s Seven of the world. With three swims already tucked under his cap, Redmond battled the 22-mile channel separating Los Angeles and Catalina Island. He had no idea it would be the toughest swim of his […]

Ducati previews its anticipated 2013 range by revealing several new Multistrada models — the bike known for being the most versatile and long-range rider in its performance line-up. On the Multistrada the Italian motorcycle builder introduce several new features including a second generation Testastretta 11° engine, the very latest ABS, updated aesthetics, and, on the […]

The upcoming documentary To Skin a Cat addresses the alarming loss of leopard populations in southern Africa to illegal skin trade and poaching, and its close ties to the Shembe Church religion (over four million strong) which uses the hides in ceremonial rituals. Ironically, the Shembe Church reveres these beautiful animals, but believe they are […]

It’s been 24 long years for fans of The Cars, one of America’s most important New Wave bands of the 80s. Today, May 10th, The Cars release their brand new album, Move Like This, on Hear Music/Concord Music Group. Produced by Garret “Jacknife” Lee (Bloc Party, U2, REM, The Hives, Weezer) and The Cars, the […]

Ok, it’s not really to the death. And truth be told, it’s not even a duel. It is, however, an exhibit showcasing artwork inspired by the two filmmakers. Undoubtedly two of the most important and best auteurs of our time (yes, I’m considering the Brothers Coen as one singular film maker in this circumstance), there […]

Fresh off Girl Talk’s latest mashterpiece, All Day Mixtape, comes the video for “Oh No”. Blending up Luda, M.I.A., Sabbath, California Swag District, Aaliyah, Ramones, Missy…you get the drift…

Pittsburgh’s resident mashup king Greg Gillis, aka Girl Talk, is back with his fourth album today, All Day (remember his NYE Chicago Documentary?). Probably a good day for the release to take his mind off things, considering the ass whomping his beloved Steelers suffered last night at the hands of their rival Patriots. Although it’s […]