Video Download: 2003 KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas
posted by Jas, 05/31/06
I've uploaded the videos from the 2003 KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas concert, they are now available for download here. I'm sorry I only have time to upload them on Rapidshare. Any problems just yell.

LPU chat with Brad
posted by Jas, 05/29/06
LPU-ers take note that Brad will be will be chatting on LPUnderground.com on Friday, June 2nd at 11am PST! He will be talking about everything Linkin Park, the new album, the upcoming Summer Sonic festival and anything else you want to ask him, so be sure to log on on that date. Thanks Emmy.

Linkin Park might play at Nascar race
posted by Jas, 05/28/06
News Record has a report on this year's NASCAR races and mentions that according to Mike Rittberg, vice president of promotion for Warner Brothers Records, Linkin Park might play at an event this fall.

Video Download: Fort Minor on Jay Leno
posted by Jas, 05/25/06
Serein has captured Fort Minor performing 'Where You'd Go' on Jay Leno on last night, that was awesome!! download clip here or here. Thanks Serein [big bear hugs]. While downloading head over to FM's Myspace blog to read what Mike said about the show.

Mike interview on Streetspace
posted by Jas, 05/24/06
The interview with Mike that I mentioned last week is now up at Streetspace. Don't forget Fort Minor performing 'Where'd You Go' tonight on Jay Leno at 11:35/10:35pm on NBC

Miami Vice TV spots
posted by Jas, 05/23/06
The Miami Vice official site has posted two TV spots, the second one features Linkin Park/Jay-Z's 'Numb' which was also used in both trailers, go to the site and click on video.

Video Download: Mike and Chester on Tattoo Stories
posted by Jas, 05/23/06
Jen from Chester Bennington Online (bless that girl) has captured Mike and Chester talking about tattoos on Tattoo Stories aired on Fuse TV last week. They talked about why Brad and Rob will never have a tattoo, Mike doesn't have any, only Chester and Phoenix have tattoos. Download clip here or here, you can also watch it in separate short clips at YouTube. Jen has made some caps here.

Joe at the Typhoon premiere
posted by Jas, 05/21/06
Colleen reports that Joe attended the Typhoon premiere at the ArcLight Theatre in L.A. on May 18, here are couple of pictures, click thumbnails to enlarge. Speaking of pics I've replaced 3 pics of Chester from the Six Flags Magic Mountain ride to a slightly larger size.

Mike interview on Empyrelounge
posted by Jas, 05/20/06
Felicia reports that Center Stage @ EmpyreLounge.com has an audio interview with Mike Shinoda,

Fort Minor at StreetSpace
posted by Jas, 05/20/06
Read Mike's latest entry on Fort Minor's Myspace blog where he talked about sex and how he would show extra love to FM Militia members at a meet n' greet, that has got to be the funniest entry LOL! Mike also said the Fort Minor page at StreetSpace is legit, he just did an interview with the site which will be posted sometime this week.

Exclusive Music at the Fort Minor Militia
posted by Jas, 05/20/06
From FM Newsletter: If you're a member of the official fan club, Fort Minor Militia, you will have access to video/audio content including EXCLUSIVE Fort Minor tracks that are only available on the Militia members-only website! Do What We Did, Strange Things, Tools of the Trade, and Where'd You Joe (remix by Mr. Hahn) are what's up for grabs for members only right now. More exclusive tracks will be released in the coming months so join now and be one of the first to download these tracks.

'Where'd You Go' #5 on the chart
posted by Jas, 05/16/06
Wisconsin State Journal has a short article about Holly Brook and mentions that Fort Minor's 'Where'd You Go' single is at #5 on the Billboard 100 Singles chart this week, woo!! hoo!! and the FM Myspace blog says that you can hear 'Where'd You Go' on the two back-to-back episodes of Boston Legal which airs on ABC for two hours tonight, beginning at 9 pm/8 pm central

'Where'd You Go' review
posted by Jas, 05/14/06
A short review of Fort Minor's 'Where'd You Go' single from Detroit Free Press

This spring's hit breakup song comes from the debut solo album by Mike Shinoda, best known as one-half of the vocal team in rap-rock outfit Linkin Park. Shinoda's lines of lament are delivered over a moody hip-hop shuffle and punctuated with a sing-song chorus from young pop vocalist Holly Brook, whose debut album will be released June 6 on Linkin Park's record label.

Six Flags Magic Mountain private party
posted by Jas, 05/12/06
PR Newswire reports that members of Linkin Park were among the first celebrities to ride a new roller coaster, TATSU, at Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia, CA on Thursday. Looks like it's just Chester, here are some thumbnail pics of Mr and Mrs Bennington, anyone has a larger version please share.

click on thumnails to enlarge

Linkin Park article in Kerrang
posted by Jas, 05/10/06
Fiona sent in scans of Linkin Park article from the Kerrang's 25th anniversary issue which is out now in UK, click on thumbnails for larger view. Thanks Fiona.

Linkin Park/Club Tattoo on Fuse TV
posted by Jas, 05/09/06
According to Club Tattoo website, Linkin Park/Club Tattoo will be featured on Fuse TV's new show called Tattoo Stories on May 16 at 9 pm ET. Guess we'll know just how many tattoos Chester has or if there's any other hidden or new tattoo that we don't know of :-). Thanks to Enigmatic and Tali for the tip.

Holly Brook has hit with Fort Minor's "Where'd You Go"
posted by Jas, 05/09/06
Songwriter Universe has an interview with Holly Brook where she talked about 'Where'd You Go' and her upcoming debut album.

Talented singer/songwriter/pianist Holly Brook will be releasing her debut album, Like Blood Like Honey, on Machine Shop/Warner Bros. Records on June 6th. Her album is an impressive collection of intimate, soulful songs, which should garner excellent reviews and solid radio airplay. However, Brook is already on the pop charts in a big way, due to her featured vocal performance on the Fort Minor rap/vocal hit, "Where'd You Go."

Brook was recruited to sing on "Where'd You Go" by Fort Minor creative force, Mike Shinoda, who is also a member of the multi-platinum, rock/rap group, Linkin Park. Last year, Linkin Park launched their label Machine Shop Recordings, and they were excited to sign Holly Brook to their label. So it was a great synergy, when Shinoda invited Brook to appear on "Where'd You Go." Brook's haunting, memorable vocal performance on "Where'd You Go" has helped make this song a certain Top 10 Billboard hit, and it could go to number one.

"It's amazing, being part of a hit song with 'Where'd You Go'," said Brook. "It's kind of surreal. The other day I was on TRL (on MTV). It's great to get out there and get this exposure." Brook is also featured in the video of "Where'd You Go."

When Brook & Ingoldsby had recorded a full album's worth of material, it became time to shop for a label deal. Brook's manager Van Dalton began playing her CD to labels, and somewhat surprisingly, it was the members of Linkin Park and their label Machine Shop which showed the most interest. In particular, it was Linkin Park guitarist Brad Delson who took a great interest, and he ended up becoming Brook's A&R exec.

"There were a few labels who showed interest (before Machine Shop), but none of them seemed right because they wanted to change a lot about me and my music, such as making me more pop," said Brook. "When we found Linkin Park, I felt it was a good connection, because they're artists themselves, so they understand the artist's side."

Of course, the label's best idea of promoting Brook, was to feature her vocal performance on Fort Minor's hit "Where'd You Go." 'It was in early fall (of 2005) that Mike Shinoda called me up," she recalled. "He said, 'I have this song, and could you put your vocals on it?' I spent a half-hour singing it at a session, and that was it! The next thing I know, is that Mike's got this whole solo project called Fort Minor, and I went on tour with him to sing 'Where'd You Go.' Mike brought this 11-piece band on the road, and we've toured the U.S. and Australia." -- Full interview

Linkin Park in the studio pics
posted by Jas, 05/08/06
LP Underground now has new feature called LPU Photo Journal, it has photos of LP band members inside the studio writing the new album. The guys are looking good, Phoenix, still no hair while Brad looks like how Brad always look like during the recording process, all hairy! ha! ha! there are pics of the equipment, Mike taking a picture of Rob, the guys having lunch, a sketch, no idea what that is and lots more. This may sound silly but looking at the pics got me all excited! lol!! The photos are taken by the band members themselves so if you're an LPU member head over to LPUnderground.com and click on the 'LPU Photo Journal' icon to see the pics.

Catch Fort Minor live on Jay Leno and KISS FM
posted by Jas, 05/08/06
From FM Newsletter: Mike Shinoda and Holly Brook will be performing 'Where'd You Go' at the KIIS FM radio station in Los Angeles, CA on Friday, May 12. Listen to KIIS FM this week for chances to win tickets to attend the performance in LA. Tune into 102.7 KIIS FM on the radio or log on to www.kiisfm.com, on Tuesday, May 16 during JoJo's show at 7pm - 12am to hear Mike and Holly Brook perform.

Watch The Tonight Show with Jay Leno on Wednesday, May 24 to catch Mike and Holly Brook performing Where'd You Go! The Tonight Show airs at 11:35/10:35pm on NBC. Don't miss it!

Fort Minor's 'Where'd You Go' is a rap hit by a rocker
posted by Jas, 05/03/06
New York Times has an article on Mike and the hip hop culture.

Mike Shinoda says Linkin Park halfway done with new album
posted by Jas, 05/03/06
Following Fort Minor's appearance on TRL the other day, Mike gave an update on Linkin Park's new album to MTV.

And since early this year, Shinoda and the rest of Linkin Park have been gathering in Los Angeles with producer Rick Rubin to begin work on a new album, their first since 2003's Meteora. So far, the sessions have yielded something in the neighborhood of 60 songs, Shinoda said. "When we were making Meteora, we wrote 70 to 90 songs to come up with the 12 tracks that are on the album," he said. "For this one, we're going to write more than that. We're about halfway into it. But it'll be out this year. And I can already tell that the record is going to sound a little different than our previous ones.

"Rick and I are going to be producing it together, and that's something different too," Shinoda continued. "We've always based who we are on the fact that we all listen to different kinds of music, and we try to mix all those different styles as seamlessly as we can. And Rick's done everything from Beastie Boys and Run-DMC to Dixie Chicks and Justin Timberlake and Slayer. At the core of his being, Rick understands so much. He doesn't have to work for it. So in the studio, there's no thought, there's just feeling."

Shinoda said Linkin Park are close to determining just where they'll record the new album. He said Rubin's Laurel Canyon mansion — which has played host to sessions for everyone from Slipknot to the Red Hot Chili Peppers - is definitely the early front-runner.

"We're starting to get a feel for what the songs are sounding like, and we're going to determine where we want to work based on them," Shinoda said. "It's early, but from what we've already heard, we can't wait to get into a studio. We're completely excited to start work." -- Full interview

Video Download: Fort Minor on TRL and Fuse Daily Download
posted by Jas, 05/02/06
Serein has captured Fort Minor's live performance on TRL (he dedicated it to Anna...awww.....) and Mike and Holly's appearance on Fuse Daily Download yesterday, download links below. Thanks Serein! *muah muah*. Speaking of TRL go to MTV Overdrive to see Mike's favourite top 5 videos