Chris Cornell

Chris Cornell opens up his iTunes and gives us an exclusive look inside…

A Taste:

CocoRosie

Chris Cornell’s wail is one of the most unmistakable in rock n’ roll history. It solidified both Soundgarden and Audioslave in the collective music consciousness forever. However, his latest solo record, Scream, puts that screech over some spacey Timbaland production, making for a head-spinning alternative concoction. Given his penchant for pushing boundaries, it’s no surprise that Cornell’s musical palette is super diverse.

He explains, “Right now, I always open iTunes and go into the ‘World’ section. From there, I venture into Indian and Southeast Asian music, mainly because I can [Laughs]. This is a time that I’ve really been able to get into weird world music without having to blindly buy something, take it home and find out that it’s awful [Laughs].”

Chris shared his playlist with us, and it might be a bit surprising for you rockers out there. Check it out below!

Chris Cornell’s Playlist:
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The Bacon Brothers

Kevin Bacon and Michael Bacon offer up their playlists to us in this exclusive feature…

A Taste:

Kings of Leon, The Ting Tings, U2

The Bacon Brothers have got a lot of heart. In fact, it all pours out on New Year’s Day, the duo’s latest collection of inspired, cinematic folk rock. Iconic actor Kevin Bacon (Mystic River, Wild Things, The Woodsman, Footloose) and his brother Michael know how to write a good tune, and that’s instantly apparent after one spin of their latest offering.

For Kevin, songwriting starts at home. “We grew up in Philly and there are some songs on the record that are very evocative of Philly soul music,” says Kevin with a smile. “We have a lot of different influences, and the guys in the band influence us as well. We like to keep our ears open and take in as much music as possible.”
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