Phoenix

Phoenix vocalist Thomas Mars shares his playlist with ARTISTdirect.com editor and Dolor author Rick Florino in this exclusive interview…

A Taste:

The Dirty Projectors, Chet Baker

Phoenix has taken the indie rock world by storm. However, most importantly, they have the validation of the cast of The Hangover [Check out our exclusive video interview to see that…].

Right now, they continue to dazzle audiences across the U.S. and beyond in support of their phenomenal new album, Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix. It’s a swirling melodic masterwork worthy of your time. What went into Wolfgang? Well, we talked to vocalist Thomas Mars in this exclusive interview about what’s on his playlist.

Thomas shared his playlist with ARTISTdirect.com editor and Dolor author Rick Florino. Check it out below and don’t miss Phoenix!

Thomas Mars’ Playlist:
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Chester Bennington of Dead by Sunrise and Linkin Park

Linkin Park and Dead By Sunrise mainman Chester Bennington talks to ARTISTdirect.com editor and Dolor author Rick Florino about what’s on his playlist in this exclusive interview…

A Taste:

Phoenix, Metric, Muse, Cage the Elephant

“I’ve got some pretty interesting stuff going on in my world right now,” says Dead By Sunrise and Linkin Park frontman Chester Bennington with a smile.

Not only did he just release one of the best rock albums of the year, Dead By Sunrise’s Out of Ashes, Chester has spent a fair amount of time spinning his favorite acts for inspiration.

Dead By Sunrise mixes the ethereal whimsy of Depeche Mode with Alice In Chains‘ raw vitality for a sound that’s undeniably badass. It’s definitely an amalgam of many different styles, but, most importantly, it’s personal, real and refreshing.

While on the set for Dead By Sunrise’s next video, “Let Down,” Chester sat down with ARTISTdirect.com editor and Dolor author Rick Florino for this exclusive interview about his playlist. Check it out below and be sure to pick up Dead By Sunrise’s Out of Ashes, available everywhere now!
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Marié Digby

Marié Digby gives ARTISTdirect.com a look at what tunes are rocking her world right now in this exclusive playlist feature

A Taste:

Lupe Fiasco, Jay-Z, Phoenix

Marié Digby’s got folky croon that could serve as the perfect soundtrack for a dream.

Her sophomore album, Breathing Underwater, is ethereal and smoky in all the right ways. She’s got a lot of heart, but at the same time, she knows how to carry a big pop hook.

Marié opened up her iTunes and gave ARTISTdirect.com an exclusive look at what she’s spinning. Check out her playlist below!

Marié Digby’s Playlist:

1. Lupe Fiasco — “Shining Down”

Right now I’m really into Lupe Fiasco. He’s got this new song called “Shining Down.” He’s such a smart lyricist and he’s very fresh. I really appreciate everything he does.

2. Jay-Z — “D.O.A. (Death of Auto-Tune)”

I’ve been listening to “Death of Auto-Tune” by Jay-Z. He and Lupe have been in constant rotation. I love Jay-Z too. I admire rap artists who are unique and fresh and they don’t rap about the things that everyone else raps about. I like those two rappers a lot!
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LIGHTS

LIGHTS opens up her playlist and gives ARTISTdirect.com editor Rick Florino a tour of what’s she’s spinning

A Taste:

Phoenix, Keane, M83

“This is the best job in the world,” exclaims LIGHTS.

The singer’s elation about her career path is extremely palpable. LIGHTS is music. She lives it, breathes it and loves it. She also happens to be damn good at it. The Canadian songstress crafts theatrical and hypnotic. Her Warner debut, The Listening hits shelves on October 6th, and it’s bound to illuminate everyone that hears it. LIGHTS also comes to life on stage, and you can catch her on tour all fall.

She gave us a gander at her playlist in this exclusive interview with ARTISTdirect.com editor Rick Florino. Check it out below!

LIGHTS’ Playlist:

1. M83

2. Friendly Fires

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Zach Galifianakis, Bradley Cooper & Ed Helms

The Hangover’s Zach Galifianakis, Bradley Cooper & Ed Helms share their playlists with us in this exclusive feature

A Taste:

Phoenix, Hilary Duff, TV on the Radio

“Vegas is a place where a lot of people decide to get raw,” exclaims Zach Galifianakis with a wide-eyed grin.

The comedian and his Hangover cast mates—Bradley Cooper and Ed Helms—definitely got “raw” in the city of sin. In fact, these three tear up the strip like never before. Their exploits are so outrageous and utterly awesome that The Hangover is bound to be remembered as the Vegas comedy of the Facebook generation.

However, over the course of their misadventures, these three cranked a lot of good tunes. The movie’s main men shared their playlists with us in this exclusive feature. You probably won’t be surprised that their tastes are “eclectic” to say the least.

Check out their playlists below and catch The Hangover when it hits theaters this Friday.

Zach Galifianakis’ Playlist:

1. Phoenix
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