Beastie Boys
Huck: The Flying Lotus Issue
On sale now! — Step into the world of Flying Lotus with our special guest-edited issue: a curated takeover featuring David Lynch, Tierra Whack, Beastie Boys, Hiro Murai and more.
Written by: Huck
The Mix-Up: A lost interview with the Beastie Boys
Death, celebrity and fatherhood — Ten years ago, Huck split up hip hop's most famous trio in order to get them talking. Then they wouldn't stop. To commemorate the four-year anniversary of MCA's death, we're posting the interview online for the first time.
Written by: Bruno Torturra Nogueira and Filipe Luna
Adam Yauch: The Beastie Boy Baller
A summer of streetball... — When the Beastie Boys brought their own pop-up basketball court to Lollapalooza ’94, writer Tim Donnelly found himself earning some on-court respect from hip hop's most famous trio. To commemorate MCA's passing, four years ago today, this is a heartfelt hoops tribute.
Written by: Tim Donnelly
Theft or inspiration: How musicians fight accusations of plagarism
The Song Remains… Similar? — From the six-second rule to the 'common source' defence, musicians have found all sorts of ways to fight off accusations of thievery. Ahead of Led Zeppelin's trial for copyright impingement next month, this is a song-by-song illustration of the loopholes that can make or break artists.
Written by: HUCK HQ
Legendary NYC photographer Ricky Powell looks back on three decades of hustling
"Thirty years of pro photos on a hangout tip" — A walk-and-talk with photographer Ricky Powell, the New York City busboy who took over the downtown scene.
Written by: Alex King
Dalai Lama does Glastonbury
The Dalai Lama may have gotten one up on China with a Glastonbury 2015 spot. — A Glastonbury spot is a natural for Tibetan Buddhism’s leader. And by dubbing him a Jackal, Splittist and Wolf in Monk’s Robes, China has made him sound like the most rock n’ roll monk ever.
Written by: D'Arcy Doran