Diane Kruger of “Inglourious Basterds”

Diane Kruger of Inglourious Basterds shares her playlist with ARTISTdirect.com in this exclusive feature…

A Taste:

David Bowie, Nina Simone, Coldplay, Bach

Diane Kruger gives one of the most intriguing screen performances of this year. In Inglourious Basterds, she breathes life into actress-turned-double-agent Bridget Von Hammersmark. In a character turn that’d make Hitchcock’s head spin, Kruger is playing an actress playing a spy. The stunning Kruger manages to pull it all off flawlessly too—giving every aspect of Bridget equal attention.

“It’s fun to play that kind of actress,” she explains. “The ’40s were such a fabulous time for women. When you watch movies from the ’40s, acting was different back then. Bridget’s a commanding presence. The most fun part was getting down and dirty with the boys. You get to see the real Bridget and you get to see her unravel.”

Kruger’s got quite an eclectic musical palette too.

She gave ARTISTdirect.com an exclusive look at her playlist in this feature. Check out Diane’s playlist in the video below and don’t miss her in Inglourious Basterds this Friday August 21st.

Diane Kruger’s Playlist:

1. David Bowie — “Cat People (Putting Out the Fire)”

That David Bowie song from Basterds is on my playlist. It’s fantastic. It stays with you.

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Gallows

Steph Carter of Gallows opens up his blood-smeared playlist and gives us a taste of what rocks his world

A Taste:

Beethoven, Bach, Metallica

Gallows guitarist Steph Carter, who is the brother of vocalist Frank Carter, may storm the stage and proceed to play some of the most pissed-off, venom n’ vingar soaked music to blow out of England since 1977. But offstage, it’s an entirely different story. Carter, who also plays piano, is an avid classical music fan.

In typical Gallows, “I don’t give a fuck” fashion, Carter isn’t apologizing for what he likes. Instead, he’s celebrating it. He doesn’t care what you think of his musical tastes or his band. And isn’t that the entire spirit of punk rock in the first place? To be free to do what you want, when you want and how you want? The band’s major label debut, Grey Britain, is in stores now and it’s an anarchic chunk o’ punk. It’s not shocking that Carter listens to much more mellow music in his personal life since he’s surrounding by skull-splitting tunes in his band. Without further adieu, here’s what Carter listens to when he wants to come down off a Gallows high.

Steph Carter’s Playlist:

1. Beethoven

2. Bach
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