Woody Harrelson

Woody Harrelson opens up his iTunes and gives ARTISTdirect.com editor Rick Florino a look at what fires him up!

A Taste:

U2

You need a good soundtrack to kill Zombies.

Zombieland is fueled by the perfect mix of heavy metal and classic tunes, making it the most rock n’ roll zombie flick to ever conquer cineplexes. In the film, Woody Harrelson’s Tallahassee is the perfect badass.

He caps zombies first, and doesn’t even bother to ask questions. Every detail of Tallahassee was crucial to Harrelson. He specifically chose for the character to brandish the sawed-off rifle that Steve McQueen had in The Rifleman, and the health conscious Harrelson even managed to play Tallahassee’s Twinkie fixation like a pro.

However, the music proved most important. Harrelson shared his pump-up playlist with ARTISTdirect.com editor Rick Florino for this exclusive feature.

Check out Woody Harrelson’s playlist below and catch Zombieland, in theaters now.

Woody Harrelson’s Playlist:

1. U2 — Pop

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Boh Runga

Boh Runga gives ARTISTdirect.com an exclusive look at what she’s spinning in this feature…

A Taste:

U2, Rihanna, Blondie

Boh Runga specializes in soulful and catchy pop. Her debut album, Right Here, perfectly balances sultry and saccharine. The New Zealand sonic temptress shared her playlist with ARTISTdirect.com for this exclusive feature. Check it out below and pick up Right Here now!

1. Rihanna feat. Jay-Z — “Umbrella”

This song with was on mega-high rotate for a VERY long time. I remember walking around with a friend in the supermarket, and we were singing it to ourselves. Two little girls pushing the shopping trolley for their mom joined in on the ”Ella, ella, ella…” Made us smile.

2. The Beach Boys — “That’s Not Me”

The singing on Pet Sounds is so very special that I truly believe everyone should have the album. The life of Brian Wilson is also one of those tragic stories of passion and genius and madness. It makes the music even more unique.
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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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Filter

Filter frontman Richard Patrick opens up his iTunes and gives us an exclusive look at what he’s spinning…

A Taste:

Deftones, Ministry, Patsy Cline, U2

Filter have always been able to pack just the right dose of anger and melody into the same song.

Who could forget “Hey Man, Nice Shot” or “Welcome to the Fold,” they were about as pissed off and passionate as rock music gets. However, Filter mainman Richard Patrick is as fired up as he’s ever been on the band’s most recent offering, Anthems for the Damned, a scathing and soulful slab of rock.

Richard Patrick decided to share his playlist with us in this exclusive feature. Check out what he’s spinning below!

Richard Patrick’s Playlist:

1. Deftones — “Feiticeira”

I find Chino’s sense of melody astounding.

2. U2 — “The Unforgettable Fire”

U2 has always been a huge inspiration to me, and this is one of their grand achievements.

3. Jane’s Addiction — “Three Days”
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The Bacon Brothers

Kevin Bacon and Michael Bacon offer up their playlists to us in this exclusive feature…

A Taste:

Kings of Leon, The Ting Tings, U2

The Bacon Brothers have got a lot of heart. In fact, it all pours out on New Year’s Day, the duo’s latest collection of inspired, cinematic folk rock. Iconic actor Kevin Bacon (Mystic River, Wild Things, The Woodsman, Footloose) and his brother Michael know how to write a good tune, and that’s instantly apparent after one spin of their latest offering.

For Kevin, songwriting starts at home. “We grew up in Philly and there are some songs on the record that are very evocative of Philly soul music,” says Kevin with a smile. “We have a lot of different influences, and the guys in the band influence us as well. We like to keep our ears open and take in as much music as possible.”
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Rachael Yamagata

Rachael Yamagata offers up her playlist to us in this exclusive feature…

A Taste:

U2, Cat Stevens, Janis Ian

Rachael Yamagata can croon about lost love with the best of ‘em. Her dark and painful folk songs come to vibrant life over the course of Elephants…Teeth Sinking Into Heart. It’s slow, somber and sultry—just how you’d expect a sonic sliver of heartbreak to be.

Nevertheless, Rachael’s musical taste is quite eclectic. She opened up her iTunes and gave us an exclusive look inside.

Check out what Rachael’s spinning below, catch her on tour when she comes to your town this spring and don’t forget to listen to Elephants.

Rachael Yamagata’s Playlist:

1. Jenny Lewis — Acid Tongue

“I’m all over the place. The most recent record that I got was Jenny Lewis’ Acid Tongue. I absolutely love that record.”

2. My Morning Jacket — Evil Urges
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