Kid Cudi

Kid Cudi opens up his iTunes and gives ARTISTdirect.com editor Rick Florino an exclusive look at his playlist…

A Taste:

MGMT, RATATAT, Lykke Li, Animal Collective

Kid Cudi just wants to rock.

Cleveland’s “lonely stoner” loves a good rock song—indie or otherwise. His playlist is practically a who’s who of popular and up-and-coming bands. It’s way more Pitchfork than Vibe, but it’s just another Kid Cudi curveball. He’s one of the best new rappers on the scene, and he’s constantly rocking out. It’s all part of this space man’s legend though.

Kid Cudi shared his playlist with ARTISTdirect.com editor Rick Florino in this exclusive feature. Check it out below!

Kid Cudi’s Playlist:

1. Kid Cudi — Man On the Moon: The End of Day

Damn, I really can’t stop listening to my own album to be honest [Laughs]. I really made this album for me first, and I hope that other people like it.

2. MGMT

I’m always into MGMT.

3. Lykke Li

I’m always listening to Lykke Li.
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DJ Lexey

DJ Lexey creates a playlist of free downloads for ARTISTdirect.com and Cimio users!

A Taste:

RATATAT, Ghostface Killah, Nina B

New York’s DJ Lexey has assembled a playlist of some of the hottest free tracks on ARTISTdirect.com.

You can download any of the tracks and start mixing them with our free trial of the Cimio DJ software. The list of tracks runs the gamut from electronic to pop to hip hop, and it’s bound to yield some killer mixes.

Download the below tracks from DJ Lexey’s playlist and download Cimio now to start DJing!

DJ Lexey’s Playlist:

1. RATATAT — “Mirando”

2. POS — “Goodbye”

3. Nina B — “In My Own Lane”

4. Air France — “Collapsing At Your Doorstep”
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Cobra Starship

Cobra Starship axeman Ryland Blackinton opens up his iTunes and shares his playlist with ARTISTdirect.com in this exclusive feature…

A Taste:

Beach Boys, Justice, The Animals, Ratatat

Cobra Starship’s dance-y pop rock never fails to “Make them good girls go bad!”

On their latest album Hot Mess, the merchants of pop dance ecstasy light up one infectious anthem after another. They’ve got the groove to make any dance floor go off, and they’ve got enough melody to make you hum all day. It’s quite the combination, and the perfect mess of melody and mischief.

Guitarist Ryland Blackinton has a very diverse taste in tunes. He opened up his iTunes and gave ARTISTdirect.com an exclusive look at what he’s spinning. Check out Ryland’s playlist below and pick up Hot Mess now!

Ryland Blackinton’s Playlist:

1. The Creation — “Painter Man”

2. The Animals — “Please Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood”Classic Animals. This is also one of my favorite videos from the 60’s. Eric Burdon walks around so nonchalantly while he lip syncs.

3. Ratatat — “Mumtaz Khan”
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