Michael Imperioli of The Lovely Bones

The Lovely Bones star Michael Imperioli shares his playlist with ARTISTdirect.com editor and Dolor Rick Florino in this exclusive feature…

A Taste:

Lou Reed, Television, Patti Smith, Eagles of Death Metal

Michael Imperioli is a man of many talents.

Not only is he an engaging and thought provoking screen presence, but he’s also a bona fide rock n’ roller. Fronting New York City rock group, La Dolce Vita, Imperioli cranks out his own brand of rock n’ roll. So in addition to talents in front of the camera and behind the mic, he’s also branched out further into filmmaking with The Hungry Ghosts.

He wrote and directed this drama about five New Yorkers whose lives crisscross in crisis during a 36-hour period. Plus, he also is currently lighting up the screen in Peter Jackson’s The Lovely Bones.

Michael Imperioli sat down with ARTISTdirect.com editor and Dolor author Rick Florino in this exclusive interview to talk about what’s on his playlist and more. Check out his playlist below and don’t miss The Lovely Bones!

Michael Imperioli’s Playlist:

1. Lou Reed

2. Television
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Rose McIver of The Lovely Bones

Rose McIver of The Lovely Bones shares her current playlist with ARTISTdirect.com editor and Dolor author Rick Florino in this exclusive feature…

A Taste:

Bon Iver, Joni Mitchell, Emmylou Harris

In The Lovely Bones, Rose McIver gets to cycle through a whole spectrum of emotions in order to play the grief-stricken Lindsey Salmon. She explores and each and every character nuance masterfully with a distinct and direct acting rhythm.

Given that rhythm on-screen, we were very curious about what Rose has on her iPod. She sat down with ARTISTdirect.com editor and Dolor author Rick Florino about what’s on her playlist.

Check out Rose McIver’s playlist below and don’t miss her in The Lovely Bones.

Rose McIver’s Playlist:

1. Bon Iver

2. Joni Mitchell

My taste is very diverse! I’m into Bon Iver and Joni Mitchell.

3. Emmylou Harris

I’ve been enjoying some country stuff like Emmylou Harris. I really like her!

—Rick Florino
01.11.09

Check out Rick Florino’s new novel Dolor available now for FREE here…

Slash

Guns N’ Roses and Velvet Revolver guitar icon Slash shares his playlist with ARTISTdirect.com editor and Dolor author Rick Florino in this exclusive feature…

A Taste:

Wolfmother

“What am I listening to right now?” laughs Slash with a big grin.

Given how open-minded the legendary Guns N’ Roses and Velvet Revolver axe-slinger is, it could be anything. However, right now Slash has sights set on a couple current records that he’s been cranking. Slash shared his playlist at the moment with ARTISTdirect.com editor and Dolor author Rick Florino in this exclusive feature

Check out Slash’s playlist below and be on the lookout for his solo record due out this Spring!

Slash’s Playlist:

1. Wolfmother — Cosmic Egg

As of today I just got Wolfmother’s new record, so I’m listening to that! It’s really great! At this second, as we speak, that’s what I’m listening to [Laughs]

2. Slash

I’m listening to mixes of my record too [Laughs].

—Rick Florino
01.11.09

Check out Rick Florino’s new novel Dolor available now for FREE here…

Katie Featherston & Micah Sloat of Paranormal Activity

Paranormal Activity stars Katie Featherston and Micah Sloat share their “haunted” iPod playlists with ARTISTdirect.com editor and Dolor author Rick Florino in this exclusive feature…

A Taste:

Beethoven, Bob Schneider, Al Green

What do ghosts listen to?

Chances are it’s a combination of Slayer and Elvis…since we can’t know for sure what the paranormal are cranking, we figured we’d chat with “the haunted” themselves about music. It was a lot easier than having a séance to find out a playlist, and technology just hasn’t reached that point, unfortunately. Hopefully someday though…

Paranormal Activity’s Katie Featherston and Micah Sloat were both excited to share their respective playlists with ARTISTdirect.com editor and Dolor author Rick Florino in this exclusive feature.

Check out Micah and Katie’s playlists below and don’t miss Paranormal Activity out on DVD everywhere now!

Micah Sloat’s Playlist

1. Beethoven

Honestly, this is really funny. Last night, I turned on NPR and I heard Beethoven’s “8th Symphony.” I thought, “Damn, if that’s not an awesome piece of music….”

2. Revell

3. Brams

4. Mozart

Recently, I’ve been getting back into the classical era and listening to a lot of old school stuff—Revell, Brams and Mozart. That wasn’t the answer you were expecting [Laughs]

Acting and music are both performance arts, so there’s a lot of crossover with what you’re doing. I’ll just say that whatever I’ve learned in music, I find myself taking with me on set, and whatever I use in acting classes, I always find that helps me out when I’m on stage. There’s a huge crossover. What really connects them ultimately is the sense of sharing. When you’re really sharing your experience with the audience, no matter what movie you’re communicating in, that’s going to be good work. No matter what I’m doing creatively in my life, I knew as long as I was relating to people I’d be happy. It’s a real blessing and a real opportunity to do this on such a high level. I want to say thank you to everyone all of the fans that have been so awesome and allowed all of us to share our work. If anyone out there is a struggling artist, stick with it because it does happen.
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Three 6 Mafia

Juicy J of Three 6 Mafia shares his playlist with ARTISTdirect.com editor and Dolor author Rick Florino in this exclusive feature…

A Taste:

Sade, Willie Hutch, Linkin Park

Three 6 Mafia are always ready to attack.

However, lately they’ve been gearing up for the latest assault on hip hop—Laws of Power, set to hit stores this March. In the midst of that though, they cranked out a sick guest appearance on “Demons” with Tech N9ne that’s definitely some of the darkest fire they’ve dropped. Three 6 Mafia’s forthcoming album promises to be just as fiery as Last 2 Walk but with even more genre-mashing—stirring in a little more rock n’ roll and electro this time around. It’s no surprise that Juicy J’s musical taste runs a wide gamut.

His iPod is all over the map, and he sat down with ARTISTdirect.com editor and Dolor author Rick Florino to discuss what’s rockin’ his world right now in this exclusive feature.

Check out Juicy J’s playlist below and be on the look out for Three 6 Mafia’s next rap epic….

Juicy J’s Playlist:

1. Sade

I’m listening to Sade. She’s hot. I saw her perform live and she ripped the show up. She did a great performance. She’s been around for years, and she still gigs! I actually grew up on her music.

2. Willie Hutch

I listen to all kinds of music. I dig Willie Hutch!

3. Linkin Park

I’m into rock n’ roll too. I listen to Linkin Park.

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Ryan Bingham

Ryan Bingham shares his playlist with ARTISTdirect.com editor and Dolor author Rick Florino in this exclusive feature…

A Taste:

The Beatles, Bob Marley, Leadbelly, Howlin’ Wolf

So what makes someone country?

Just ask acclaimed artist Ryan Bingham—”It’s not the hat and the boots. It’s about your story and where you come from.”

Crazy Heart is quite the story. Jeff Bridges gives the performance of a lifetime as hard drinkin’ down-n-out country singer Bad Blake. Bingham pops up in his backing band adding some real country cred to the flick. The real life country artist definitely had quite the experience with Crazy Heart.

Ryan Bingham sat down in this exclusive interview with ARTISTdirect.com editor and Dolor author Rick Florino about what’s on his playlist. Check out Ryan’s playlist below and don’t miss Crazy Heart.

Ryan Bingham’s Playlist:

1. The Beatles

2. Bob Marley

3. Leadbelly
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