The latest episode of Rick Rubin and Malcolm Gladwell’s Broken Record podcast which talks to musicians is a juicy one.
With the two remaining Beastie Boys – Mike D and Adrock – having released a documentary, Beastie Boys Story, of their live show recently, they have been on the interview trail.
It’s been 20 years since Rick Rubin, the producer who was responsible for breakthrough record of their career, Licensed to Ill, a rock-rap fusion that became an albatross around their necks that they sidestepped with psychedelic, funk, rap, rock and their unique brand of humour in the 35 years since.
This week’s episode of Broken Record is a chat with Mike D, AdRock and film director Spike Jonze who directed Beastie Boys Story and the first thing we learn is that AdRock and Rubin haven’t talked to 20 years. Listen to the hour conversation here.
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Niall Byrne is the founder of the most-influential Irish music site Nialler9, where he has been writing about music since 2005. He is the co-host of the Nialler9 Podcast and has written for the Irish Times, Irish Independent, Sunday Times, Totally Dublin, Cara Magazine, Red Bull and more. Niall is a DJ, co-founder of Lumo Club, event curator, Indie Sleaze club promoter, and producer of gigs and monthly listening parties & events in Dublin.
