Tyrone Wells

Tyrone Wells gives ARTISTdirect.com a look at the music that inspires him in this exclusive playlist future

A Taste:

Patty Griffin, Tamela & Malina, Feist, U2

Tyrone Wells knows pop music.

The man can create a hook with ease and, as a result, his music can be heard all over hit TV shows like Rescue Me. However, it’s on his latest solo album, Remain that the SoCal singer truly shines. He’s studied song structure, and he breaks everything to down to its necessary components, constantly creating meaningful music.

Wells decided to share his playlist with ARTISTdirect.com for this exclusive feature. He opened up his iTunes and gave us an exclusive look at what he’s spinning.

Tyrone Wells’ Playlist:

1. Tamela & Malina

I’m listening to the new record that my wife and my sister made together. My sister was a main influence on me in terms of being musical. I have four older sisters, and they all were writing songs in high school. They made a little record while they were in school. When they did that, I was six or seven. Tamela had three kids and now she put out a new record with my wife, which is really cool.

2. Patty Griffin
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Steve Martin

Steve Martin shares his playlist with ARTISTdirect.com in this exclusive feature…

A Taste:

Ralph Stanley, Mark Johnson, Tony Trischka

Steve Martin can shred on the banjo.

Given his impeccable comedic timing, it makes sense that the legendary comedian has got rhythm. He’s been plucking the strings for a long time, and it certainly shows on his brand new banjo record The Crow [Rounder]. Martin doesn’t simply play though. He’s immersed himself in the instrument and the bluegrass culture.

Right now, he’s spinning lots of talented banjo masters. He shared his playlist with us in the exclusive feature, giving us a few suggestions for entering the bluegrass world. Check out his playlist below.

Steve Martin’s Playlist:

1. Ralph Stanley

2. Mark Johnson

I’m listening to a lot of banjo. There are a lot of new guys that I love listening to.

3. Peter Wernick

4. Tony Trischka
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Dee Snider of Twisted Sister

Twisted Sister frontman Dee Snider shares his playlist with ARTISTdirect.com and he even talks about the Strangeland sequel a bit…

A Taste:

Avenged Sevenfold, Escape the Fate, Shiny Toy Guns, Flyleaf

“I tend to like newer bands more than older bands,” says Twisted Sister frontman Dee Snider.

That’s a surprising statement from a genre mainstay like Snider. He was a big catalyst in pushing metal into massive popularity in the ’80s, and he remains a fixture in pop culture due to his radio shows, film projects and much more. However, the man loves new music!

In fact, his daughter is his biggest influence. He laughs, “She is always filling my iPod up with a new shit—a lot of screamo! I listen to it while I’m working out!”

One project that Snider is particularly psyched about is the sequel to the first film he wrote and starred in, the cult classic Strangeland. He tells, “We start principal photography in October. It’s called Strangeland: Disciple. Robert Englund is coming back reprising his role. Of course, I’m back. We’re looking at 2010 for release. Strangeland was my first movie. I’m happy with it. I launched the torture genre of movie with Strangeland. The makers of Saw and Hostel are all Strangeland fans. This movie is very intense, and I’m going to take back the sick motherfucker crown [Laughs].”

In between vying for his crown and releasing the fantastic reissue of Twisted Sister’s Stay Hungry [Rhino], Dee opened up his iTunes and gave ARTISTdirect.com an exclusive look at his playlist. Check it out below.

Dee Snider’s Playlist:

1. Escape the Fate

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Paradiso Girls

Paradiso Girls give us a glimpse at some of their favorite tunes in this exclusive feature for ARTISTdirect.com…

A Taste:

Black Eyed Peas, Madonna, N.E.R.D., Michael Jackson

Paradiso Girls just want to have fun.

That’s exactly what they do on their sizzling hot new single “Patron Tequila,” and it’s only a prelude of the fun to come on their fall debut Crazy Horse [Interscope]. These five international divas are about to breakthrough big; however, they found some time to talk to ARTISTdirect.com about the music that moves them.

We sat down with Girls Kelly Beckett and Aria Crescendo, and they gave us a peek at the tunes that make them shake it.

Check out “Patron Tequila” now!

Kelly Beckett’s Playlist:

1. Black Eyed Peas — The E.N.D. (Energy Never Dies)

I’ve got the new Black Eyed Peas album, and I can’t stop playing it.

2. N.E.R.D. — In Search Of…
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3OH!3

Nathaniel Mott of 3OH!3 gives us a look at what he’s spinning in this exclusive feature for ARTISTdirect.com…

A Taste:

Kid Cudi, Mike Snow, Passion Pit

3OH!3 represent Colorado proudly by creating a sound that’s just as majestic as their home state’s mountain ranges.

The alternative electro hip hop duo has been lighting up the charts with their fresh and fiery rhymes. They’ve also been tearing up stages across the world and garnering a massive fan base in the process.

Nathaniel Mott of 3OH!3 opened up his iTunes and shared his playlist with ARTISTdirect.com in this exclusive feature. Check it out below and catch 3OH!3 on this summer’s Warped Tour!

Nathaniel Mott’s Playlist:

1. Kid Cudi

This dude is great. His rap style is really innovative and, his mixtape might be my favorite collection of the past year.

2. Mike Snow

What happens when Swedish super producers Bloodshy andAvant and American “wonder boy” Andrew Wyatt come together? Magic!

3. Neon Hitch

Lok out for her! This British wonder has one of the most amazing and unique voices I’ve ever heard!

4. Passion Pit
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The Black Eyed Peas

Taboo of The Black Eyed Peas gives us a glance at his playlist in this exclusive feature…

A Taste:

Michael Jackson, Crookers, Justice, Chromeo

Taboo of The Black Eyed Peas isn’t afraid to step outside the box.

On The E.N.D. (Energy Never Dies), he helps elevate The Black Eyed Peas’ signature sound to a whole new stratosphere. On the album, B.E.P. has incorporated flourishes of European electro and dance music into their unique hip hop, and it’s a sonic concoction that’s undeniable.

Taboo also pops up in Streetfighter: The Legend of Chun-Li, busting different kinds of moves than he’s used to rocking on stage.

In this exclusive feature, he opened up his iTunes and shared his playlist with ARTISTdirect.com. Check it out below!

Taboo’s Playlist:

1. Michael Jackson

I’m listening to Michael Jackson, dude. I know it’s cliché, but right now I’m all about Mike. Mike has been one of the biggest inspirations to our group. The fact that Will.i.am got to work with him and produce some of the songs on his hopefully his upcoming record is incredible. God forbid, those songs never get to see the light of day. They’re amazing. Will played them for us, and we were blown away by the chemistry that they had on the record. Hands down, Michael Jackson was one of our biggest inspirations as far as performing and musical genius.
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