The Mike Shinoda Clan

Help Us Make #HappyBdayMikeShinoda a TT on the 11th

2010-02-10T00:03:00.002-06:00

I tried to spread the word, and many other people are as well! We just HAVE to make Mike's birthday a TT, as I said in the last post, it's not about how early we start posting about it's how many people we get on the same time posting about it!
This IS after all the Mike Shinoda Clan, a fansite for Mike Shinoda, we MUST get this a Trending Topic (TT). We have over 1000 followers on Twitter, PLEASE help. Spread the word!

I made a time table so we can all get online at the same time, because I truly believe that's the only way we can succeed. I mean, just today American Idol was a TT, why? Because it was on TV and lots of people were watching it at the SAME time and tweeting about it at the same time!

So, here's the time table:

*click to make it larger.
Find your city, or a city close to you and calculate the time zone. You can also use this for help. We tried to include all the largest cities but there were just too many so we included most of them and skipped around the time zones!
I should also mention we'll be online for 30 minutes to an hour, perhaps longer tweeting this. WE CAN DO IT!

Also be sure to check the MSC site on the 11th as well! ;)

Can We Make #HappyBdayMikeShinoda a TT?

2010-02-09T11:51:00.002-06:00

First, make sure to read Mike's latest blog post.

Second, it's almost Mike's birthday!! It's not TODAY, which I'm sure many people will think it is...because of the title. It's on February 11th! I want every single Mike Shinoda fan to post #HappyBdayMikeShinoda on Twitter, we got to try our BEST to make it a trending topic (TT) on Twitter. We are the MSC we have got to make #HappyBdayMikeShinoda a trending topic! We just have to! I'm thinking it's not how early we start posting it...it's how many people we can gather to post it and the time we start posting it. If we all post it during certain hours I'm sure we can get this to be a TT, but to make this happen I need to know if fans are willing to do this.

Suggestions?
Post a comment below, tweet to us, or email us.

Happy Birthday Phoenix!

2010-02-08T01:15:00.000-06:00

Today, February 8th, is Dave Farrell's birthday aka Phoenix!
On behalf of the MSC I would like to wish him a very happy birthday and hope he has an amazing day with his friends and family!!

Help us make #HappyBdayPhoenix a trending topic on Twitter! Post it at the end of your tweets! just copy and paste it!

New LPUTV Episode

2010-02-05T10:00:00.000-06:00

LPU have added a new episode of LPUTV of Mike adding the LPU 9 cd to his itunes, the guys has 35 days worth of music in his itunes!

Go to www.lpunderground.com to watch it.

Linkin Park Joins Green Music Group

2010-02-03T22:55:00.002-06:00

Ecorazzi reports that Linkin Park has joined many other musicians such as Maroon 5, Sheryl Crow, Dave Matthews Band, and more to form the Green Music Group.

What is Green Music Group? (GMG) :

Green Music Group is a project of the non-profit organization Reverb. GMG is a large-scale, high-profile environmental coalition of musicians, industry leaders and music fans using our collective power to bring about widespread environmental change within the music industry and around the globe.

Read more about here.

Source: LPTimes.com

LPUers Near LA: Test 8-Bit Rebellion (LP Game)

2010-02-03T22:47:00.001-06:00

@lpunderground tweeted about the Linkin Park 8-Bit Rebellion Game and info on how lpuers can TEST IT! :

Awesome news for people living near LA!

Adam also posted this:

I HOPE ALL THE LPUERS CAN PLAY IT!

In general..I wish it would come out already :)

Edit: Looks like all the lpuers cannot play it. Seems like Apple is very strict on that. Anyway Adam posted this just a few minutes ago: LPU members in Hong Kong and Berlin! We're working on bringing an 8-Bit Rebellion LPU testing event to YOU! Info coming soon!

LPUers to Test the Linkin Park 8-Bit Rebellion

2010-02-01T21:37:00.000-06:00

@lpunderground tweeted about the Linkin Park 8-Bit Rebellion Game:

Exciting news! Can't wait to play it! :D

MTV Interviews Linkin Park About the New Album

2010-02-01T21:11:00.001-06:00

MTV interviewed LP yesterday at the Grammys. Phoenix takes most of the spotlight in the video, you get a bit of Shinoda at the end:

MTV Shows

I can't rip it...I'll try again later.

Here's the rest of the interview:

By now, you're probably aware that Linkin Park have a new album coming out this year, a challenging "concept record" that features plenty of "grandiose insanity."

But what you may not know is when that album is hitting stores. Well, we do — sort of. Because when MTV News caught up with the guys in Linkin Park on the red carpet of Sunday's Grammy Awards, co-frontman Mike Shinoda filled us in on the release date.

"Toward the end of the year, we're going to have a new record out," he said. "It's produced by myself and Rick Rubin."

So there you go — the new LP from LP will be out by the end of 2010, which is good news for the band's long-suffering fanbase. Of course, it should be noted that just last year Shinoda's pal Chester Bennington told MTV News that the still-untitled album could be out as early as June, so it would appear the release date is still very much in flux (an e-mail seeking comment from the band's label, Warner Bros. Records, was not returned by press time).

Of course, Linkin Park weren't just at the Grammys to spill secrets about their new album — they were also nominated for an award, as a live version of their hit "What I've Done" was up for Best Hard Rock Performance. And though they were honored by the nod, they'd be lying if they said it wasn't a bit surprising.

"This particular nom was a little unexpected for us. It was actually for a live track and when I heard there was a possibility of us being nominated, I thought initially it would be for 'New Divide,' because that was the most recent single," LP bassist Dave "Phoenix" Farrell said. "But they actually got this off of Road to Revolution, which is the live DVD we did a ways back. ... So when I got the e-mail and read it, I had to do a little double-take."

"Being nominated for a live track in the midst of all these studio tracks is a good feeling," Shinoda added. "It made me a little nervous, because you only get one take when you do a live recording. I don't think there's even that many live tracks nominated this year."

And while LP didn't win the Grammy (it went to AC/DC's "War Machine"), you get the feeling they weren't too bummed. After all, they've got big things on the horizon — toward the end of the horizon, that is.

More Pictures Added from the Grammys

2010-02-01T01:18:00.000-06:00

I've uploaded more pictures to the Grammy 2010 album:

I've also added an untagged picture:

Be sure to click on the thumbnails to enter the gallery then once you're at the gallery click on the thumbnails to view the picture. Then, click on the picture to view a larger size!

The Roots Annual Jam Session: Pictures and Video

2010-01-31T23:57:00.000-06:00

Mike attended The Roots Annual Jam Session yesterday and he uploaded a video:

Download

And thanks so much to Parker from the ChatBox that told me about these pictures!
Unfortunately they're not very good pictures...they're kinda small. Hopefully better images will be uploaded, anyway, enjoy these:

*click the thumbnails to enter gallery.

Grammy Video

2010-01-31T23:14:00.002-06:00

Thanks to alyeska39 for commenting and telling me about it!
Here's a video of Linkin Park at the Grammys:

Download
I love how Mike hogs all the attention, ha. The other guys are just witnessing it, lol.

I'll be looking for some more videos/pictures but right now I'm swamped with homework!

The 52nd Annual Grammy Awards Pictures

2010-01-31T20:36:00.000-06:00

So I'm sure many of you are watching the Grammys, unfortunately Linkin Park did not win an award, they were under the category "Best Hard Rock Performance" congratulations to AC/DC who did win!

Anyway, I got some pictures, more to be added later..but enjoy these so far:

I also got some pictures of Chester and Talinda (his wife).

The guys look so handsome!! And the ladies look beautiful!!!

Plus Mike posted a video on his blog:

Backstage at the Grammys: Videos, Pictures, and Audio!

2010-01-30T00:00:00.003-06:00

I found an interview with Mike from backstage at the Grammys and some pictures and a video! (however you can't hear the audio on the video)
Here's the video:

You really can't hear anything so just see him move, lol.

Here's the audio:

Download here. (where it says download)

I've added some pictures from the interview:

I also added some pictures that were already in the album but the tag is on the bottom not in the middle and one is slightly bigger. Be sure when you enter the gallery, click on the thumbnail, then when the picture loads click on THAT picture to get it larger.

Also huge thanks to Abby for finding these videos :) (I've uploaded them and now are available for download) :
Part 1:

Part 2:

Part 3:

All the recent videos here. Click on the video then below the video there will be a download button, click on that to download!

Loveline Video and Photo

2010-01-29T15:40:00.001-06:00

As per usual Loveline have taken a photo and video of Dr Drew with his guests. Here they are:

Download the video here

Also for anyone who didn't hear the guys on the radio last night Kathy has ripped the show and posted it on the LPU message boards.

Backstage At The Grammys

2010-01-29T15:07:00.000-06:00

Mike was at some backstage at the Grammys event yesterday, I found a few pics, but if anyone finds them in a better quality or videos please send them in.

Theres a few more in the album

Mike Shopping at Kitson

2010-01-29T14:45:00.000-06:00

Not often one of the guys get photographed by the paparazzi, anywho, heres Mike (and Anna holding Otis behind him) shopping a Kitson, in January. Thanks to Phoenx-Farrell.org for the picture.

Mike and Brad on Loveline Tomorrow

2010-01-27T21:42:00.001-06:00

@lpunderground said that Mike and Brad will be online TOMORROW at 10PM PST (12AM CST, 1AM EST).
The tweet:

If you don't get loveline on your radio station (which you can find if your local area streams it here) you can hear it online via KROQ.com OR on iTunes. To steam on iTunes follow these instructions:
1. Open iTunes
2. On the left sidebar under "LIBRARY" click on "Radio"
3. Double click on "Alternative Rock"
4. Scroll down until you see "KROQ"

Note: Do not click on K-Rock or K-Rock2, just KROQ. :)

Can't wait! I think we'll be recording it! :D

Plus, the description on Loveline of Mike's appearance:

Mike Shinoda - from Linkin Park
January 28 2010
Mike Shinoda is a musician, record producer, and artist from Agoura Hills, California. He is best known as the rapper, songwriter, keyboardist, vocalist and rhythm guitarist of rock band Linkin Park, and as a solo rapper in his side-project, Fort Minor. Linkin Park was formed in 1996 and achieved mainstream success in 2000 with its debut album, Hybrid Theory. The band has sold over 50 million albums worldwide and won two Grammy Awards. Mike Shinoda also provides artwork, production and mixing for both groups. A week after tragedy hit Haiti in the form of a massive earthquake, Linkin Park stepped forward to help the country's struggling residents with Download to Donate for Haiti, an ambitious project featuring new music from some of the industry's top musicians.

Glorious Excess (DIES) Raffle: Update

2010-01-27T15:45:00.000-06:00

Remember the raffle from last year? If you don't, read this.

How many people got an email that they won? (other than the grand prize winner) There was a thread on the LPU asking for any winners to stand up, it was odd that no one said they won or mentioned it! Well, YOU might of won, that is if you entered the raffle! I didn't get any email from Celebrities for Charities Foundation, no notice at all and I thought I didn't get anything. Today I came home and I saw this UPS Express tube at my door, I was confused...I didn't order anything nor did my parents, not anything that would pertain in a tube, anyway. So I brought it inside and checked who it was from and guess what? It was from the foundation! As soon as I found out what it was I literally freaked. This surprise was awesome, especially one as grand as this! So all you people who lost hope, just wait! You might be a winner!

Best of luck to all of you!

Update: 8 Bit Rebellion On the Way

2010-01-27T08:36:00.003-06:00

Mike posted a new blog post about the game!

A quick “8 BIT REBELLION” update. Our new game, available for the iPhone and iPod touch, will be out soon. We’ve pushed the release back a few weeks because we’re testing the game. In fact, I’m playing the game right now, making sure everything looks good. So far, there are still some minor changes to make...and I’m taking notes. We don’t want to release it until all we’ve addressed as many issues as we can!

Also, many of you have asked about the game being available for other platforms, since you don’t all have iPods (although Steve Jobs is hoping you will reconsider, ha). We’re hoping to get it out for other mobile platforms after it debuts with Apple. No word on that yet; it may take a while. For now, it will only be available on iPod and iPod touch.

Lastly, let there be no confusion: the song we released for DOWNLOAD TO DONATE is not the same song as the one on the game. The song on the game is ANOTHER brand new Linkin Park song.

For more info on 8 BIT REBELLION, go here:

http://linkinpark.com/profile/LinkinPark8BitRebellion

Thanks,
mike

THAT is great news! Can't wait for it to be out! I'm jealous that Mike is already playing with it!

In other news: We're losing against Nickelback!
VOTE HERE.

One more thing, Rob Dyrdek (professional skateboarder) is supporting Download to Donate Haiti! Check out his tweet here!
And Mike's response.

Mike also tweeted this:

So now if you go to FortMinor.com you will be redirected to another page, LinkinPark.com's Fort Minor page.
And FortMinorMilitia.com goes to LPUnderground.com.
Sad news about the sites going down but Mike's tweet intrigues me.

New LinkinPark.com

2010-01-26T12:43:00.000-06:00

The site is now live and fullly functioning!

Please join our group on LinkinPark.com! Click here to join.

There is also a new widget, redesigned.
Check it out:

Vote for LP!

2010-01-26T01:00:00.000-06:00

Nickelback have hedged forward again in Fuse's Grammy Polldown we only have a few days left so go vote for LP's What I've Done here!

Also Mike blogged this picture of him in his studio hard at work writing the new album.

Mike D2D Haiti PopEater Interview

2010-01-22T04:42:00.001-06:00

Found another interview with Mike about Download to Donate, anyone who hasnt already please download the album, add the widget to your own pages or pass it around, and please please donate.

Grammy-winning band Linkin Park is joining the ranks of celebrities on a mission to support relief efforts in Haiti; they've released a charity album thrown together with lightning speed. We spoke to Linkin Park member Mike Shinoda about Download to Donate, a compilation of unreleased songs from artists like Peter Gabriel, Alanis Morissette and the Dave Matthews Band. Shinoda tells PopEater exclusively, "I saw the images on the news, and I knew that Music for Relief had to do something. Our organization was started for the purpose of providing relief to people who had been hit by natural disaster. We started it after the tsunami in South Asia in 2005, and when we heard about the earthquake in Haiti, it was obvious to my band mates and me that we had a responsibility to do something."

Linkin Park - and their charity organization Music For Relief - channeled their energy into creating a widget with free, downloadable music. "We put it in yours hands to donate," Shinoda says. "You can donate a dollar, you can donate a thousand dollars, you can donate a hundred thousand dollars." Check out the widget below and the rest of our interview after the jump.

Linkin Park's own contribution to the project is a song called 'Not Alone,' a track they created from start to finish in less than two days. "I wish I could say we did the entire thing, from start to finished mix, in 24 hours. But that'd be fibbing," Shinoda says. "We actually had the bed of music and the melody in place. Once we picked the song, the lyrics came easily. It was a rough demo that was unfinished, and we finished it - the guys all said that it felt almost like fate that the song had never been finished. Once we decided that we were going to do this Donate to Download project and we needed to contribute a new song, Chester [Bennington] and I started working on lyrics. The lyrics just flowed out and they came really easily. We shot emails back and forth - 'hey, what do you think about this line? what do you think about that line?' - and within a day, we had the lyrics to the song."

Shinoda believes technology will help organizations like his accomplish things that the 'We Are the World's of yesterday couldn't achieve. "This project, I feel like it's a game-changing moment in terms of music charity, made possible by the technology of today," he explains. "Only a few years ago, you wouldn't have been able to get a song done as quickly as these songs can be done now. Only a few years ago, you wouldn't have been able to spread the word about a widget like this, because you wouldn't have had Facebook and Twitter - you wouldn't even have had widgets. The point is that right now, we're able to do this for the first time in history, and we really hope that we can get it right, and raise a lot of money and awareness for the people in Haiti who need it."

"We intend to do multiple releases of music; in fact a new song by Lupe Fiasco that I produced [just went up]. We're adding more songs as we go ... artists are hearing about it and they're calling our management company and saying 'Can I participate, can I donate a song?' And the answer is yes."

Shinoda is counting on Linkin Park fans to do the right thing with the free tunes. "You can go at any time and donate," he says. "If you feel like you've donated enough, then just download the songs. If you feel like you didn't donate anything and you listen to the songs and feel guilty - come back and donate!"

He adds, "The money's going to some great organizations. 100% of the money goes directly to the efforts in Haiti. We're working with the UN Foundation, Habitat For Humanity and Dave Matthews Band's Bama Works' Haitian Relief Effort. In broad strokes, the goal for Music For Relief is to provide immediate and long-term recovery, with focuses on clean water and shelter."

New LPTV : Donate to Download

2010-01-22T03:15:00.002-06:00

A new LPTV episode has been added to linkinpark.com from Mike's studio of the guys working on Not Alone, witness them name the track!

Download it here

Mike's iGoogle Theme

2010-01-22T00:49:00.001-06:00

I just found out that Mike's iGoogle themes are finished! He first talked about this on the LPU chat.

The description:

Mike Shinoda is an artist and co-frontman for rock band Linkin Park. Linkin Park has amassed more than 50 million worldwide sales, a record-breaking string of chart-topping singles, a pair of Grammy® wins, and a powerful international fanbase. These Google themes were inspired by Mike’s gallery art show, "Glorious Excess (Dies)."

I'm not sure how it works with iGoogle Themes but I guess they change? Anyway add it as you iGoogle theme here!
Support Mike's iGoogle theme!

Mike on the New Album

2010-01-21T16:03:00.001-06:00

While Mike was at MTV talking about Donate to Download Haiti he also talked about the new Linkin Park album:

Linkin Park 'Challenge' Themselves On New Album
'Nobody else is making a record that sounds like this,' Mike Shinoda says.

Forget all the talk of "concept records" and "grandiose insanity." On their new album, Linkin Park are going back to their roots in order to make the most challenging record of their career.

On Tuesday, MTV News spoke to LP co-frontman Mike Shinoda about his band's just-launched Download to Donate for Haiti project and, in the process, we managed to get some new information about the band's much-anticipated follow-up to 2007's Minutes to Midnight, which has been in the works for more than a year now. And while he still maintains that LP will be doing their fair share of growing on the new record, it's important to know that they're also not ignoring their past — quite the opposite, in fact.

"The album is going really well — we decided to go with Rick Rubin again, he's been in the studio with us. And we've been working in a different studio than we did the last record in, we decided to go back to the studio we did Hybrid Theory and Meteora in," Shinoda said. "It's been going great, I feel like it's an entirely different process and an entirely different style of music than anything we've done before. It's hard to place. People keep asking me, 'What does it sound like?' and it's hard to describe. When people hear it, they're going to have a tough time saying that it falls into a category."

And while talk like that might freak out some of the band's core audience, Shinoda cautions that it's just part of the natural growth of the band. After all, they've been doing this for more than 13 years now.

"I'll say this: I think on the last record there was a lot of personal growth that happened. We individually broke down a lot of boundaries — creatively and personally — with each other. We were friends making an album together — it wasn't painful and heart-wrenching the way some of the other records were," he said. "We had a really good time making Minutes to Midnight, and now I feel like we've grown from that point, where we've kind of knocked down the boundaries to a place where we're making an album that has a sound, that has a consistent thread running through it, and we're making something with this open-minded creativity that feels good."

But the still-untitled album (which Bennington told MTV News late last year could be out in June) isn't going to be some hazy, lazy conceptual thing, some by-product of a bunch of well-heeled musicians' studio wonkery — far from it. Even though they're one of the hugest rock bands on the planet, Linkin Park still feel like they've got something to prove, even if it's only to themselves.

"We make records as a challenge to ourselves," Shinoda smiled. "And the challenge this time is: 'Nobody else is making a record that sounds like this, only we can do it.' "

Mike on Larry King Live

2010-01-20T21:20:00.006-06:00

Mike was just on CNN's Larry King Live, he posted a video from backstage, view here:

Download here.

As far as the actual video that aired on Larry King Live, I don't have, but we'll get it shortly!

EDIT: You can also now download/stream "Heroes" by Peter Gabriel on MusicForRelief.org, this was featured on Larry King Live after Mike and Enrique. :)

EDIT2: lpassociation.com uploaded the actual video on Larry King Live! Hopefully a better one will arise but for now this will suffice, go and watch it:

EDIT 4: Found a much better video thanks to sun5468 for uploading it.

EDIT3: Mike added to his blog post:

The piece came out great. Two notes:

1.) Although I was joking around about Enrique being late, we actually weren’t waiting around very long. Blame the satellite :)

2.) Although I was told Christine Emerson Reed was an actress…now I’m not so sure. I think she was a Santa Monica City councilwoman. Here’s our park:

http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/attraction/christine-emerson-reed-park-1150-lincoln-boulevard-santa-monica-ca-90403-us

"Not Alone" Lyrics / Happy Birthday Rob!

2010-01-20T18:02:00.001-06:00

Mike posted the lyrics of Not Alone from the Download to Donate to Haiti, read here:

I break down / fear is sinking in
The cold comes / racing through my skin
Searching for / a way to get to you
through the storm

you
go / giving up your home
go / leaving all you’ve known
You are not alone

With arms up / stretched into the sky
With eyes like / echoes in the night
Hiding from / the hell that you’ve been through
Silent one

you
go / giving up your home
go / leaving all you’ve known
you
go / giving up your home
go / leaving all you’ve known
You are not alone

you
go / giving up your home
go / leaving all you’ve known
you
go / giving up your home
go / you are not unknown
You are not alone
You are not unknown
You are not alone

He also posted lots of links from the Download to Donate to Haiti Press. Check it out here.

On another note: Today is Rob's birthday! I hope most of you saw the tweet. :)
On behalf of the Mike Shinoda Clan, I would like to say HAPPY BIRTHDAY ROB! I hope you have a great day!
Also please remember that Mike will be on Larry King Live tonight at 8pm CST/9PM EST.

One more thing, please help us make #HappyBDayRobBourdon and #MusicForRelief a trending topic on Twitter. We've been trying all day but if we get enough fans to unite, I know we can do it.

Mike Download To Donate MTV Interview

2010-01-19T22:51:00.001-06:00

LOS ANGELES — Barely a week after tragedy hit Haiti in the form of a massive earthquake, Linkin Park have stepped forward to help the country's struggling residents with Download to Donate for Haiti, an ambitious project featuring new music from some of the industry's top musicians. On Tuesday (January 19), we caught up with Mike Shinoda, who is currently working overtime to turn his musical talents into much-needed relief.

"Download to Donate has come together very, very quickly," Shinoda explained of the project, featuring brand-new music that can now be downloaded in exchange for a donation to Haiti relief efforts. "It was an idea as of Thursday — and as of right now, we have nine songs up."

Shinoda plans to add more tracks in the upcoming days — each from a major act who donated their track in response to the January 12 earthquake. "We ask that you donate, but you don't have to — if all you can afford is to spread the word, embed the widget, share it on Facebook, Twitter, whatever, then that will be good enough," explained the rapper/songwriter/guitarist for Linkin Park, whose new track "Not Alone" is offered alongside contributions from Peter Gabriel, Alanis Morissette, Dave Matthews Band and more. "We're hoping to raise a lot of money for a lot of people who need it in Haiti.

"We had a demo [for 'Not Alone'] — the music was laid out, we had done the song a little while ago ... we just never used it because we never thought it was done," Shinoda remembered of the origins of their track. "[After the tragedy in Haiti], we listened to the demo again, essentially scrapped all the words, rewrote the words ... when you've got that idea and emotional charge in you and you put that in the lyrics, for me it does make better lyrics." Those lyrics include, "I break down/ Fear is sinking in/ The cold comes/ Racing through my skin/ Searching for a way to get to you/ Through the storm you go, giving up your home/ Go, leaving all you've known/ You are not alone."

"There's an authenticity and a passion that you can hear in Chester's voice on this track; we literally wrote [the new lyrics] via e-mail, before he had flown out from Arizona to L.A. [to record them]," Shinoda said.

Part of the remarkable speed behind their reaction to Haiti, Shinoda added, can be attributed to a philanthropic groundwork the band has had in place for a half-decade. "We started our organization, Music for Relief, back in 2005 after the tsunami in South Asia," he explained. "Music for Relief's goal is to provide relief, funds and awareness in the wake of natural disasters ... this is the first time that the technology has been available to do something like this; just a few years ago, it wouldn't be possible for artists to turn around songs so quickly, in a matter of days."

Shinoda hopes fans will keep their ears — and their hearts — open for more, as he plans to upload additional tracks in the days to come.

"By the way, I should say that Music for Relief [donates] 100 percent of the funds," he added. "We're just a conduit; everybody's working for free and everybody's working hard."

Heres the video (thanks to lptimes.com for ripping it)

From MTV.com here

Heres an interview with Phoenix about D2D
And a few quotes from people involved including Chester

Also Prince William is a Linkin Park fan!

Lupe Track & Larry King Postponed

2010-01-19T22:12:00.000-06:00

The Lupe Fiasco track Resurrection that Mike mixed and produced has been added to the Download To Donate album, those who have already downloaded the album will receive an email to download the track without having to re-download the album.

Don't forget to make a donation once you've downloaded the album.

Also Mike's appearance on Larry King has been postponed until tomorrow 6pm PST, 9pm EST.

Download to Donate for Haiti Video

2010-01-19T18:47:00.000-06:00

Linkin Park posted a new video on Facebook, view here:

Download here.

Mike on Larry King Live tonight

2010-01-19T15:41:00.002-06:00

@lpunderground posted this:

For me (central US time), it'll be on at 8PM Please check your local listings here.

I just set my DVR to record it. :)

EDIT: Mike posted about it:

I will be on CNN’s “Larry King Live” TONIGHT, Tuesday, January 19 to talk about Music for Relief’s DOWNLOAD TO DONATE album and relief efforts in Haiti. Tune in to hear more about the project.

Download To Donate Haiti

2010-01-19T00:21:00.005-06:00

From mikeshinoda.com
On January 12, a magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck Haiti. Hundreds of thousands are feared dead, many of whom are children. Millions more are in need of medical attention, shelter, clothes and food just to make it through the days ahead. It will take years to rebuild homes and communities. My Linkin Park bandmates and I are deeply saddened by the situation and–with the help of an amazing list of talented artists all working in partnership with Music for Relief–want to aid the Haitian people.

Music for Relief has brought together an incredible album of artists who have all generously donated original songs to support the Haiti relief effort. Artists include: ALANIS MORISSETTE, THE ALL-AMERICAN REJECTS, DAVE MATTHEWS BAND, ENRIQUE IGLESIAS, HOOBASTANK, KENNA, LINKIN PARK, LUPE FIASCO, PETER GABRIEL AND SLASH.

I was a part of three of the songs. One is a BRAND NEW LINKIN PARK SONG called “Not Alone.” The second is by LUPE FIASCO and KENNA called “Resurrection.” The third is a track that KENNA and I did a while back but was never released, called “Never Let Me Down.”

Now, we need your help: you can join in support of the immediate relief and long-term recovery process in Haiti by downloading songs at WWW.MUSICFORRELIEF.ORG and making a donation in any amount. And don’t forget to EMBED THE WIDGET on your Facebook or MySpace page, your blog, or your website…wherever you can spread the word. Every little bit helps.

VISIT WWW.MUSICFORRELIEF.ORG TO DOWNLOAD TO DONATE

Funds raised through the program will support the United Nation’s rapid disaster response efforts through the UN Foundation, long-term rebuilding of sustainable homes with Habitat for Humanity, and Dave Matthew’s Band’s BAMA Works Haitian Relief effort. 100% of funds received will go directly to the Haiti efforts.

DOWNLOAD. LISTEN. DONATE. SPREAD THE WORD. BRING HOPE.

Kudos to all the artists who have donated their music for the appeal.

To everyone who downloads the tracks PLEASE make a donation, even if its a small one, every dollar/pound counts.

Go to MFR Homepage to donate.

Edit: Please tell all the people you can! Spread the word on Twitter by Retweeting Mike's tweet. Also please tell all the people you follow (with a lot of followers, like celebrities, musicians, artists, etc.) to spread the word! Here's the link: http://t.opsp.in/DAfJ
We need all the help we can get. Please help out.

New Layout for Mike's Blog

2010-01-18T15:57:00.006-06:00

If you haven't seen it yet, check it out!
He moved to wordpress! Looks nice!
I think they're still working on it, but I love it!

There's also a mobile version, thank goodness! I think it'll be very useful, especially for me, I often go to his site on my phone!
Check it out:

Click on the pictures to make them larger

Edit: Can y'all comment on his blog? I can't comment! Oh and I found out that the mobile version isn't available for all mobile phones. Sorry guys. :/

Btw, Mike posted about his new layout:

Hey guys…It’s been a bit overdue, but the new redesign is finally here (as you can see). The art, videos, and other sections are being imported as we speak; you’ll see those again in the next few days. It may not look a lot different right now, but we’ll be streamlining the features as we go. I hope you like it.

On another note, my bandmates and I have a big announcement (not album related) coming today / tomorrow. Stay tuned.

EDIT: If you encounter any problems with the site, please leave a comment about it under this post. Thanks!

Mike & GBC in the Studio Video

2010-01-18T06:28:00.000-06:00

Get Busy Committee have started a video blog, episode 1 features them fooling around in the studio with Mike who shows us the error of our ways. Make sure you watch it all the way through.

Mike on Cypress Hill's Album

2010-01-15T10:09:00.000-06:00

Cypress Hill will release his first album since 2004 Rise Up on April 6th.
The first single from this album, Rise Up featured Tom Morello (from Rage Against the Machine) and he will be featured in another song in the album, Shut 'Em Down. Other rumored artists to be on this album are Slash and Mike, however a Billboard article (from last year) says "...writing and production collaborations with Rage Against The Machine guitarist Tom Morello on a track called "Rise Up" and with Linkin Park's Mike Shinoda on another song."

Source: Rolling Stone

MFR Photos / Help with Haiti Earthquake Relief

2010-01-14T22:25:00.001-06:00

LPUnderground's Twitter (@lpunderground) posted these pictures:

The tweet:

http://twitpic.com/y4ij1 - Mike hard at work with @MusicForRelief and @HabitatAli!

(HabitatAli is Habitat for Humanity, btw)

And for the LPUers, more pics are here.

Also, please help Music for Relief raise money to help those who need it in Haiti!

A 7.0 earthquake recently struck Haiti, leaving an estimated 45-50 thousand people dead and another 3 million homeless or injured. Please help out in any or all of the following ways:

• Text RELIEF to 90999 to make a $5 donation via the MFR mobile campaign
• Donate to MFR online via paypal, HERE
• Use Facebook, Myspace, Twitter, and email to spread the word

Singing And Photos

2010-01-13T18:43:00.001-06:00

Mike posted some new pictures of himself and Chester at Mike's home studio along with his new blogpost:

Our buddy Fiore grabbed some quick photos from the studio the other day. In between working on vocals, we did a "welcome video" for the new lp.com (beta testing now), and took a very handsome photo for Chester's international Visa, so he can go play some Dead By Sunrise shows in Japan..

Ive put the pictures in the gallery, click on them in the gallery to see them bigger.

View the album here

Mike's In The Studio with SOB and Busta

2010-01-11T22:25:00.001-06:00

This tweet from Cheapshot caught my eye

Mike's currently in the studio with Cheapshot, Ryu, Scoop Deville, Busta, and @Chany14 who posted this picture of them:

Looks like theyre having fun :)

Edit: I can't find anymore picture of Mike...but here's some from the studio:

Photos: Crunchie Awards

2010-01-09T23:00:00.000-06:00

I found some photos from the Crunchie Awards.
I added 17 pictures:

Mike at the Crunchie Awards Video

2010-01-09T13:11:00.000-06:00

Yesterday Mike was at the Crunchie Awards presenting the award for best new gadget, it seemed to go down well and the Barnes and Noble's nook won.

(nice hair :) )

Thanks for Siby for the tip.

Photo: Mike and Church

2010-01-09T12:58:00.000-06:00

Thanks to Abby for sending this great picture in of Mike and Church, I've added it to the gallery , click it to see.

New LP.com in Beta

2010-01-08T19:07:00.002-06:00

All LPU members can now access the new linkinpark.com in beta, it will be released to everyone next week but for now LPUers check your inboxs for your access link. There is also a welcome message from Mike which will we get for you once LP.com goes public.

The website is like a huge social network for LP fans, like the Music For Relief website that was launched last year, there is also some shots from the LP game in header, I've seen Joe Hahn's Joyroom and Casino Le Chaz so far.

EDIT: We've made a group for the Mike Shinoda Clan here including a feed for our updates, feel free to join :)

Linkin Park Game Update

2010-01-07T13:47:00.000-06:00

As we all knew the Linkin Park game was gonna come out this month. Can't wait! I'll be buying it for sure. Mike hasn't said the release date yet...but he did post this:

Many years ago, the world existed in 8-bit harmony...until PixxelKorp arrived. Now, underground forces are assembling to undo the evil corporation's mass-brainwashing campaign. You may be our only hope to lead the rebellion to victory!

The new Linkin Park game is on the way. I just got a new test-build of the game, and it's looking great. As you would expect, my bandmates and I worked hand-in-hand with the design team to create the look and content of the game. For fans of my art: you'll see some new and familiar characters come to life in this 8-bit-meets-hi-res virtual world.

In the game, you have been chosen by the rebellion to solve a mystery. Items have been stolen from the six leaders of the rebellion. Collecting these items is the rebellion's only hope to thwarting the plans of the evil PixxelKorp.

I can't give away too many details about the game just yet...but I can tell you this: for all the Linkin Park fans excited to hear new music, I have some big news for you: if you finish this game, you get more than just a credit screen.

You get a brand new Linkin Park song.

The game will be available on the iPhone and iPod touch this month. More to come...

mike

Can't wait!

Top 20 Songs by KROQ

2010-01-07T07:05:00.000-06:00

Linkin Park's New Divide is number 5!
Entire list:
1. Kings Of Leon – Use Somebody
2. Silversun Pickups – Panic Switch
3. MGMT – Kids
4. Incubus – Love Hurts
5. Linkin Park – New Divide
6. Rise Against – Savior
7. Muse – Uprising
8. Weezer – (If You’re Wondering If I Want You To) I Want You To
9. Anberlin – Feel Good Drag
10. AFI – Medicate
11. Apocalyptica f/Adam Gontier – I Don’t Care
12. Paramore – Decode
13. Green Day – 21 Guns
14. Slightly Stoopid – 2 am
15. Rise Against – Audience Of One
16. Phoenix – 1901
17. Pearl Jam – The Fixer
18. Cage The Elephant – Ain’t No Rest For The Wicked
19. Kings Of Leon – Notion
20. Incubus – Black Heart Inertia

Congrats Linkin Park! Considering KROQ is a huge radio station, this is awesome!

Source: LP Association

Video and Picture Update

2010-01-07T03:41:00.002-06:00

From mikeshinoda.com:

New in the VIDEOS section. Looks like Brad has relinquished all "instrument duties" in favor of a much more exciting responsibility in our band: ProTools editor.

mike

PS, did you guys see this photo from the Chi Cheng / Deftones benefit show? Just added:

Video isn't playing for me...probably for a lot of y'all if not all... :/
but that's a great picture!

Mike Gives into Twitter

2010-01-07T00:23:00.005-06:00

He tweeted this:

At last! REAL tweets, it's amazing before he was against twitter and now... he has it Twitter bookmarked, downloaded Tweetie for the iPhone, and he's tweeting!

Expect real tweets from Mr. Shinoda!

Plus @robdyrdek said this:

I am just so proud right now..God Bless modern technology and all of it's styles..Blog it,tweet it,text it..

I'm not sure if Phoenix won though, he did say 3 months but can't remember if he tweeted daily.

Edit: Mike also changed his Twitter Background:

I also think he changed the colors on his sidebar (for Twitter) but I'm not 100% sure on that.

Facebook Page Disabled

2010-01-05T16:11:00.000-06:00

I got an email today from facebook today telling me that our facebook age for the Mike Shinoda Clan is in breach of their rules for pages, so until this gets sorted out our facebook page is down, for those who follow us on the facebook page you can follow us on Twitter instead for now.

Sorry for the inconvenience we'll get this sorted as soon as Facebook can get it done.

36 Photos Added To The Gallery

2010-01-02T17:36:00.001-06:00

36 photos have been added to the gallery, some great live shots from over the years, enjoy!

Click to see the latest uploads

Also Fort Minor's Remember the Name is featured in the trailer for the new Karate Kid remake, watch the trailer here.

Happy New Year / Mike's Blog

2010-01-02T09:57:00.001-06:00

Happy New Year to those who don't follow us on twitter or facebook, we're excited for what this year will bring for the MSC!

Mike blogged another must read post about Linkin Park's incredible decade, go to Mike's blog to read it now!

Pictures Added to the Gallery

2009-12-30T18:11:00.000-06:00

It never ends...I've found more pictures from the Blog Expo!

They're the last pictures in the album.

Enjoy!

Pictures From 2003

2009-12-30T14:43:00.001-06:00

Hybrid1988, an LPU member, has graciously posted some pictures from the Wiltern interview and also took some pictures from show that night, March 24, 2003!
Hope everyone recognizes that date. :)

From the show:

From the interview:

As always, click on the pictures to view the entire album.

MUCH THANKS TO HYBRID1988!!

Btw, thanks for 20K hits! We really appreciate it!

20,000 Hits- Thank You!

2009-12-30T10:03:00.000-06:00

I just noticed we've just made 20,000 hits. Me and Ana would like to thank everyone who supports the Mike Shinoda Clan!

I'm going to go see Sherlock Holmes in a bit so when I get back I'll find something to upload for you all :)

End of 2009 Blog / Pictures

2009-12-30T06:01:00.001-06:00

I know we dont usually post about Mikes blog but I wanted to make sure you all saw this one

I've been gone for a minute, with the holidays and everything. Funny--I came back and there are some buggy things going on with mikeshinoda.com's comments, RSS, and backend. Sorry if it's messing things up for you--I'm working on some fixes soon.

Among other things, I got a Nord Electro 3 for Christmas. I can't wait to start using it...we're moving on from the last batch of songs (5) to a new batch. I don't know what songs will be in the new batch. We have about 15 contenders, with some brand new gems that I worked on with Chester and Brad. The first LP studio meeting of 2010 is next Monday, so we'll vote on it then.

On another note, I hope you're getting your New Year's Eve plans together. I never really make plans, and I end up doing whatever comes up, last minute. Sometimes it works out, sometimes not...but once again, I have no idea what I'll be up to.

BTW, here's a better clip of the Medvedev interview. I know I was late on it. I forgot to post it because I was drunk on egg nog.

http://rt.com/Top_News/2009-12-24/medvedev-books-music-holidays.html

Looks like the new LP album is on schedule, and we hope Mike's New Year Eve works out!

Ive added these two pictures from the Street Dreams premiere to the gallery:

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

2009-12-24T16:53:00.000-06:00

Even though it's not Christmas in the US...lots of our visitors don't reside in the US!

Hope all of you have safe holidays! Enjoy it as much as possible!

LPU 9 Package On Sale

2009-12-23T21:47:00.000-06:00

The LPU 9 package at Best Buy is on sale! $19.99! I just got mine today. However, there are lots of Best Buy stores that are still selling them for $29.99, just mention that online it's for $19.99, here's the link.

Go and get it before the sale is over!

Thanks to ernieball003 from the LPU for the tip.

Mike Talks About the New Linkin Park Album

2009-12-22T20:35:00.000-06:00

Spin Magazine interviewed Mike about the new album and at the end of the interview about Christmas. :)

Read here.

Linkin Park Up For An Oscar?

2009-12-20T22:05:00.000-06:00

Linkin Park's New Divide from Transformers: The Fallen, has made a shortlist for this years Oscar for Best Original Song.

Hopefully they'll be chosen to be nominated, I think it'll be cool if they won an Oscar.

Here's the article including other contenders for the award

Backstage At The Grammy Nominations Video

2009-12-19T23:55:00.000-06:00

Found another video from backstage at the Grammys, they guys are in it a few times so watch it all the way through, its available to download on our video page and to watch below.

Mike reads some bands from his ipod that he recommends they are:

CSS

Get Busy Committee

The Antlers

Beastie Boys

Homeboy Sandman

Does It Offend You, Yeah?

Editors

Autolux

Empire Of The Sun

GoTV - LP's Video Choice

2009-12-16T17:30:00.000-06:00

GoTV has done an interview with Linkin Park and they have chosen a list of videos to be played, heres what they chose:

Love Will Tear Us Apart - Joy Division
Come As You Are - Nirvana
Rebel Rebel - David Bowie
Leave Out All The Rest (Live) - Linkin Park
Little 15 - Depeche Mode
Falling To Pieces - Faith No More
Shadow Of The Day - Linkin Park
Hot Hot Hot - The Cure
Breaking The Girl - Red Hot Chili Peppers
New Divide - Linkin Park
Crawl Back In - Dead By Sunrise

Very good choices I think, Im not sure if Mike had any input in the selection or not, Im pretty sure I can see Chesters input in there.

The interview will be on GoTV on the 24th December (Christmas eve!) at 16:00 (4pm). If anyone has that channel please record and upload it somewhere!

GoTV Linkin Park listing.

Best of 2009

2009-12-16T09:00:00.001-06:00

Billboard's Best of 2009, again, Linkin Park has been mentioned!

HOT 100 SONGS
61. NEW DIVIDE - LINKIN PARK - TRANSFORMERS: REVENGE OF THE FALLEN [ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK]

HOT ROCK SONGS
3. NEW DIVIDE - LINKIN PARK - TRANSFORMERS: REVENGE OF THE FALLEN [ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK]

HOT DIGITAL SONGS
42. NEW DIVIDE - LINKIN PARK - TRANSFORMERS: REVENGE OF THE FALLEN [ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK]

HOT ALTERNATIVE SONGS
6. NEW DIVIDE - LINKIN PARK - TRANSFORMERS: REVENGE OF THE FALLEN [ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK]

CANADIAN HOT 100
51. NEW DIVIDE - LINKIN PARK - TRANSFORMERS: REVENGE OF THE FALLEN [ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK]

And just for fun:

TOP SOUNDTRACK ALBUMS
11. TRANSFORMERS: REVENGE OF THE FALLEN [ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK]

THE BILLBOARD 200
174. TRANSFORMERS: REVENGE OF THE FALLEN [ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK]

TOP HARD ROCK ALBUMS
43. TRANSFORMERS: REVENGE OF THE FALLEN [ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK]

TOP ALTERNATIVE ALBUMS
33. TRANSFORMERS: REVENGE OF THE FALLEN [ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK]

HARD ROCK ALBUMS
27. TRANSFORMERS: REVENGE OF THE FALLEN [ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK]

TOP HARD ROCK ALBUMS
43. TRANSFORMERS: REVENGE OF THE FALLEN [ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK]

Oh yeah, even though Linkin Park's Leave Out All the Rest was in Twilight's Soundtrack I haven't added it to this list nor the last one (Best of the 2000s). That soundtrack has been mentioned often but once I realized that I missed it...it was just too much work to view the entire lists again.

Congratulations to Linkin Park and New Divide!

Billboard's "Best of the 2000s"

2009-12-15T20:54:00.001-06:00

Billboard released their 'Best of the 2000s' lists. Linkin Park has been mentioned a few times.

ARTIST OF THE DECADE
19. LINKIN PARK

HOT 100 ARTISTS
56. LINKIN PARK

BILLBOARD 200 ARTISTS
5. LINKIN PARK

BILLBOARD 200 ALBUMS
11. HYBRID THEORY - LINKIN PARK
36. METEORA - LINKIN PARK
154. MINUTES TO MIDNIGHT - LINKIN PARK

RADIO SONGS ARTISTS
50. LINKIN PARK

RADIO SONGS
65. IN THE END - LINKIN PARK - HYBRID THEORY

DIGITAL SONGS ARTISTS
36. LINKIN PARK

DIGITAL SONGS
95. WHAT I'VE DONE - LINKIN PARK - MINUTES TO MIDNIGHT

POP SONGS
36. IN THE END - LINKIN PARK - HYBRID THEORY

ROCK SONG ARTISTS
1. LINKIN PARK

ROCK SONGS
2. IN THE END - LINKIN PARK - HYBRID THEORY
13. FAINT - LINKIN PARK - METEORA
22. NUMB - LINKIN PARK - METEORA
33. SOMEWHERE I BELONG - LINKIN PARK - METEORA
43. ONE STEP CLOSER - HYBRID THEORY
45. CRAWLING - LINKIN PARK - HYBRID THEORY
77. WHAT I'VE DONE - LINKIN PARK - MINUTES TO MIDNIGHT
84. BREAKING THE HABIT - LINKIN PARK - METEORA

ALTERNATIVE ARTISTS
1. LINKIN PARK

ALTERNATIVE SONGS
2. IN THE END - LINKIN PARK - HYBRID THEORY
8. FAINT - LINKIN PARK - METEORA
15. NUMB - LINKIN PARK - METEORA
24. SOMEWHERE I BELONG - LINKIN PARK - METEORA

CATALOG ALBUMS
21. HYBRID THEORY

ALL NO. 1 ALBUMS OF THIS DECADE
4/12/03, 2 weeks: METEORA - LINKIN PARK
12/18/04, 1 week: MTV ULTIMATE MASH-UPS PRESENTS: COLLISION COURSE - JAY-Z/LINKIN PARK
6/2/07, 1 week: MINUTES TO MIDNIGHT - LINKIN PARK

All music charts here.

Ok, "a few times" is an understatement. Ha! Congratulations to Linkin Park!
Oh and sorry for any spelling errors...I had to type all of this, lol. XD

About New Divide

2009-12-15T08:30:00.000-06:00

I can't really remember if this is old, I remember something about this but not sure if it's the same one, anyway... Mike talks about the song New Divide and the meaning behind part of the lyrics. Read here:

Song: "New Divide"
Performed by: Linkin Park
Written by: Joe Hahn, Brad Delson & Mike Shinoda
Oscar pedigree: None
Key lyric: Give me reason to fill this hole, connect the space between/Let it be enough to reach the truth that lies across this new divide."
Context: Plays over end titles and is interwoven into the score.
In their words: "I was drawn to the idea that the main character, Sam, was on the verge of a massive change in his life; he had to make decisions about who he was going to be. Like many people, I can remember being in that same place," says Shinoda.

AOL Songs of The Decade

2009-12-14T19:13:00.000-06:00

AOL has voted In The End the 2nd greatest song of the decade! Here's what they say about the track:

You can't talk about the top alternative songs of the decade without mentioning Mike Shinoda (keyboardist/rhythm guitarist) and lead singer Chester Bennington's collaborations -- Shinoda rhythmic delivery is spot on with Benningston's powerful and emotional singing. 'In the End' is probably the duo's most recognized performance (as well as 'Runaway' and 'Crawling'), as they sing about a person who has lost faith in a relationship -- whether it be romantic or friendly: "What it meant to me / will eventually be a memory / of a time when I tried so hard / And got so far / But in the end It doesn't even matter."

You can see which songs made it into the top ten here.

Billboard / Rolling Stone

2009-12-14T10:19:00.001-06:00

Sorry for the lack of updates there is literally nothing happening with Mike, nothing about Linkin Park either..well hardly. The only news of Mike is that he got food poisoning this past weekend! Hope he's well.

Anyway, a few days ago Billboard released their "One-hit Wonders of the Decade" and Fort Minor was mentioned!
Listed as number 19:

19. FORT MINOR FEATURING HOLLY BROOK

WHERE'D YOU GO

It's a good thing Mike Shinoda has Linkin Park to fall back on. Fort Minor, his musical side project, started big, reaching No. 2 with "Where'd You Go" in June 2006. Fans have been asking the same question since then; the band's next biggest hit, "Remember the Name," peaked at No. 66. three months later.

Also seems like Mike was a voter for Rolling Stone's 100 Best Songs of the Decade, in this list, however, there was no Linkin Park or Fort Minor, but Mike did vote and based on his and other voters they made the list.
You can see this list here.

Although this isn't news relating to Mike...
As some of you know Chester's side project, Dead by Sunrise, played at KROQ's Almost Acoustic Christmas on Saturday. I found this really awesome video:

and one of my favorite songs:

Congratulations, Chester. :) I'm pretty sure this was from the live stream. I wish I saw it all now, lol.

Also, I've noticed some sites are taking our stuff and not crediting us. Please if you take anything from our site CREDIT us, we work very hard to get the most updated news and to have it taken from you without any credit hurts. Please note it's none of our affiliates.

LPU Chat

2009-12-09T15:58:00.004-06:00

Chat transcript here.
We've just been in the LPU chat with Mike, heres a roundup of what he told us:

The Ipod/ Iphone game:

The game takes place in low resolution where you defeat an organisation that wants people to use high resolution.
Should be out in January
There will be A NEW SONG at the end of the game.

New LP album:

Fewer but longer songs
Artwork for the new album is already in progress and will be the best artwork yet.
Theres a mix of Mike and Chester on the next album and one of the songs have a lot of rapping in them
Will probably be explicit
Lots of topics covered
He wont confirm that Rick Rubin will be producing the album
There could be instrumental parts on the album

Other news:

May be some fan packages with DSPs available soon
They'll discuss the possibility of another LPU tour before they tour the next album.
No plans for a Fort Minor album hes channeling his Fort Minor energy in new LP album
Mikeshinoda.com is moving to wordpress to make it easier to use and connect with the web.
It is unlikely that they will play much of the older (HTEP) stuff at shows.
Mike sang and did the beat on a Cypress Hill track for their new album.
Mike has a set of iGoogle headers coming out soon.
He said he might put up the tracks he did for the VMAs on mikeshinoda.com.
The new LP.com will be designed around the game and LPU members will be asked to beta-test it soon.

We will get the transcript up ASAP.

Looking forward to hearing the Cypress Hill track and seeing the iGoogle headers.

EDIT: We got the chat transcript! View here.

Update: Linkin Park Video Game

2009-12-09T01:07:00.003-06:00

I went on the LPUMB and looks like LP's YouTube page has updated their background:

If you don't know about the Linkin Park Video Game for the iPhone and iPod touch, read this: 1 and 2.

Quote from this newsletter:

Meanwhile, our upcoming games, Red Bull Racing Challenge, Linkin Park 8-Bit Rebellion!, and Spartacus: Blood and Sand are in development and expected to be released in the first quarter of 2010.

Based on the graphics from the YouTube page looks like they're going old school with this game, nice!

Check this out:

I could totally see that type of music for this game. Ha! REMEMBER: THESE SONGS AREN'T GOING TO BE ON THE GAME. These are just fan-made.

Mike chat today! (officially past midnight here) I'll be asking about this, as many other people might already...I'll have a backup question. xD

New Video From the Grammy Nominations

2009-12-08T22:45:00.001-06:00

I found another video from the Grammy Nomination, thanks to Artisan News. Mike talks about their Grammy Nomination.
Watch here:

Download here.

MIKE LPU CHAT TOMORROW! :)

Hybrid Theory is the 7th Best Selling Album of the Decade

2009-12-08T21:46:00.000-06:00

According to Nielsen Soundscan Hybrid Theory is the 7th best selling of the decade, from January 1, 2000 to November 1, 2009.

On Tuesday(December 8), Nielsen SoundScan — which tabulates the Billboard charts — released their lists of the best-selling artists, albums and songs of the '00s.

Nielsen Soundscan created the decade lists using data collected from January 1, 2000-November 1, 2009, and though figures might rise through December 31, they won't alter the rankings.

Here is the entire list:

The top-selling albums of the decade, according to Nielsen SoundScan:

1. The Beatles, 1,11,499,000 units sold
2. 'NSYNC, No Strings Attached, 11,112,000 units sold
3. Norah Jones, Come Away With Me, 10, 546,000 units sold
4. Eminem, The Marshall Mathers LP, 10,204,000 units sold
5. Eminem, The Eminem Show, 9,799,000 units sold
6. Usher, Confessions, 9,712,000 units sold
7. Linkin Park, Hybrid Theory, 9,663,000 units sold
8. Creed, Human Clay, 9,491,000 units sold
9. Britney Spears, Oops! ... I Did It Again, 9,185,000 units sold
10. Nelly, Country Grammar, 8,461,000 units sold

Source: VH1

Auction Benefiting Music for Relief / New LPTV Episode

2009-12-08T00:27:00.001-06:00

Music for Relief's facebook reports that you can bid on a signed FM poster and MSDC Pride Sneakers (shoe size: 10 in men)
Bid here.

Also there is a new LPTV available, view here:

Download here.

EDIT: Just found this: Join Members of LINKIN PARK As They Build the Music for Relief / Habitat for Humanity Green Home in LA + Signed, Limited Edition Minutes To Midnight Book (this auction also benefits Music for Relief).
Bid on a chance to join Linkin Park and Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles for a very special private build event in LA!

You and two guests will put your hardhats on, pick up your hammers and spend the day building a house with members of Linkin Park! Together, you will help build the MUSIC FOR RELIEF / HABITAT FOR HUMANITY GREEN HOME alongside the partner homeowner family as you build a safe and decent, energy efficient home for a deserving family in need. If you are unable to bid in the auction (or even if you are!), please visit www.musicforrelief.org to support this program.

No building experience is necessary! Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles will provide safety training, hardhats, all necessary tools, trained crew leaders and everything else you may need! 100% of the proceeds from this auction and all donations raised through www.musicforrelief.org/habitat go directly to fund THE MUSIC FOR RELIEF / HABITAT FOR HUMANITY GREEN HOME.

This package also includes the limited edition Linkin Park Minutes To Midnight book signed by all band members!

Bid here.

More Pictures Added

2009-12-06T01:09:00.002-06:00

As promised, the pictures I found a while back from the MSDC|SURU Shoe Signing Event I've uploaded and added it to the gallery.

Even though this event was some time ago, Mike's hair is concerning me, lol.

Also a huge thanks to Abby for finding more pictures from the Grammy Announcements Event!

And, if anything is messing up, broken links, pictures not loading, etc if anything AT ALL is not working as it should please don't hesitate to email us or just tell us in the cBOX on the left sidebar!
DON'T FORGET LPU MIKE CHAT, ON THE 9TH!

Videos Available for Download & New Pic

2009-12-05T14:15:00.001-06:00

I've finally uploaded the videos I posted about yesterday, they can be now watched or downloaded from our video page click on Most Recent to find the Grammy ones.

Heres the one from CNN that some people couldn't view on youtube.

Also uploaded another picture from when they were announcing the nominations.

If anyone has anymore pictures or videos please send them in.

Lots of Grammy Videos, Mike Loves Confetti & Dress Sense

2009-12-04T10:42:00.000-06:00

Thanks to Abby for the tip, the Grammys have added a video of LP presenting the Pop nomination to their youtube channel:

And heres a video of the guys backstage:

And I found these funny videos:CNN - Dressing UpAccess HollywoodTV Guide
Ill try get them up on our video page soon, something isn't working at the minute.
Also Mike said that his favorite music at the minute is Get Busy Committee, Phoenix, The Kickdrums, Homeboy Sandman and MED3.

LPU 9

2009-12-04T09:59:00.001-06:00

I think LPU 9 has now launched, head over to www.lpunderground.com to check out the different packages, there are also some new features including LPU radio which is streaming tracks from the LPU CDs and there is a new band section which promises content from the band, cant wait to see what this could be, perhaps some kind of band blog maybe?

For LPU members you can download an exclusive DBS live track of the Morning After, there are also some nice wallpapers and stuff to browse.

On the whole it looks much better than LPU8, congrats the the LPUHQ.

You can watch the trailer for LPU 9 here on Facebook.

Also dont forget there will be a LPU chat with Mike on the 9th.

MS Tees and Grammy Nomination Pictures

2009-12-03T15:43:00.002-06:00

Mike has added a few tshirts featuring art from Glorious Excess (Dies) to his online store here go take a peek, dont forget that all the proceeds from his art go to his scholarship and Music For Relief.

I love this girls tee featuring Neuphoria.

Ive also added a bunch of pictures from yesterday (some without tags), thanks to Abby for some of them.

go to the gallery to see the rest

Edit: I forgot to upload this one of the guys reaction to the nominations haha :)

Grammy Nominations Pictures

2009-12-03T00:21:00.003-06:00

Finally, they're here! I found some pictures (thanks to Abby for the tip that they're available!) from the Grammy Nominations.
I added 27 pictures, sorry for the tag, soon (perhaps) we won't have a tag anymore!

Click on the pictures to view the entire album.

Enjoy the pictures! I'll be searching for a video of it later! I saw it on TV and I thought they did great. :)

ANNNND, Linkin Park are nominated for a Grammy Award!! They are nominated for Best Hard Rock Performance for "What I've Done"! To view all nominees click here. CONGRATULATIONS TO THE GUYS!

Btw, found some pictures from the MSDC x SURU Shoe Signing event, I'll upload later. :)

Also, what do you think about Mike's style? I like it, it's different.

EDIT: Mike posted a short clip from the Grammy Nomination Event. View here:

Happy Birthday Brad!

2009-12-01T02:00:00.032-06:00

Today, December 1st, is Brad Delson's birthday, he is turning 32!
A short bio of Brad:
Brad knew Mike since a very young age, they both attended Agoura High School together and graduated in 1996, they formed Xero (former band name of Linkin Park) this same year, they went to separate colleges, however they remained good friends even after high school. Brad went to UCLA while Mike went to the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena. At UCLA Brad met Phoenix (now Linkin Park's bassist), he was Brad's roommate. Brad recruited Phoenix to join the band (then called Hybrid Theory).

Brad taught Mike to play guitar.

The Mike Shinoda Clan would like to wish Brad a very happy birthday! :)
We hope you have an AMAZING day with all your family and friends!

Linkin Park Added as Presenters for The GRAMMY Nominations Concert Live!! — Countdown To Music's Biggest Night."

2009-11-30T22:16:00.000-06:00

Linkin Park has been added as one of the presenters for "The GRAMMY Nominations Concert Live!! — Countdown To Music's Biggest Night," live on Wednesday December 2nd at Club NOKIA in Los Angeles. It will be broadcast on the CBS Television Network from 9 – 10 p.m. ET/PT (8PM CST). A complete list of nominations for the 52nd Annual GRAMMY Awards will be available on www.grammy.com beginning at 7 p.m. PT.

Others added as presenters along with Linkin Park are: George Lopez, Katy Perry, Smokey Robinson, Ringo Starr, T-Pain, and Dwight Yoakam.

Awesome, just set my DVR. :)
Source: PR-Inside.com

Linkin Park: Songs From The Underground on SALE!

2009-11-30T20:09:00.000-06:00

I went to Best Buy just today, in search for the LPU9 in a smaller shirt size (which there isn't, just LARGE) and found that the Songs From The Underground is on sale for $3.99! So if you haven't got it yet or want to buy it as a present for another LP fan then this is your chance to buy it! Offer ends in January. (sorry I took a picture of it but the picture isn't quite clear, I took it with my phone, all I remember is January 2010, can't remember the exact date)
You can also buy it online here. Though I'm not sure if non-US residents CAN buy it online.

Also, if you can't see our pictures on the MSC, please be so kind to tell us via email or on the cBOX. Thanks!

Oh yes, reminder: LPU CHAT WITH MIKE ON DECEMBER 9TH.
Be sure to buy LPU9 before that to join the chat!

LPU9 Official Announcement

2009-11-30T16:46:00.003-06:00

Posted on the LPU:

Linkin Park has announced a December 3rd release date for LPU9: DEMOS, a special rarities album available with a membership to the band's fan club, the Linkin Park Underground. The album and membership package can be purchased together at www.lpunderground.com and at select Best Buy locations and includes a t-shirt, patch, and other exclusive merchandise items.

LPU9: DEMOS features nine unreleased demo versions of some of the band’s biggest hits, including “Faint,” “Breaking The Habit,” and “Leave Out All The Rest.” Also included is “Across The Line,” a previously unreleased song recorded during the Minutes To Midnight studio sessions. Fans also get “Morning After (acoustic),” from frontman Chester Bennington’s side project, Dead By Sunrise (as an exclusive download).

“Songs change constantly over the course of the creative process, so we thought it’d be cool to share early versions of familiar tracks,” says Linkin Park vocalist Mike Shinoda. “The versions in this collection represent important moments in the evolution of each song: different vocals, music variations, and missing parts. They're snapshots of our works-in-progress."

Since its formation in 2001, the LPU’s reach has extended worldwide to form a tight global community. The band has maintained a strong direct bond throughout, and every year they design special merchandise and release music exclusively to LPU members.

Fans first heard the new song, “Across The Line,” during online video episodes ("LPTV"). Originally entitled "Japan," fans sought out the song for years, but the band had never released it. In response to fan feedback, the band decided to finish the song and make it available as a highlight of LPU9.

"The LPU is a movement," says guitarist Brad Delson. "Their support of the band is inspiring. So we try to give back to them whenever we can. When we heard that they had been talking about 'Across The Line,' we knew we had to make it available for them."

The LPU has enabled fans worldwide to interact with members of the band, meeting them at exclusive LP Underground meet & greet signings (held at almost every Linkin Park show), or chatting with them online at exclusive chats through the fan club members-only website, www.lpunderground.com. In past years, the band has offered free concert tickets to fan club members, cast them as extras in a music video (“Faint”), and flown them out for rehearsal sessions. The site also provides fans with exclusive news, presales, contests, photos, video, and more. The fan club consistently strives to offer more to its members through website innovations, creative content, and engaging contests and giveaways. For more information, please go to www.lpunderground.com.

The full track listing for LPU9: DEMOS is as follows:

1 – “A-Six” (Original Long Version 2002)
2 – “Faint” (Demo 2002)
3 – “Sad” ("By Myself" Demo 1999)
4 – “Fear” ("Leave Out All the Rest" Demo 2006)
5 – “Figure.09” (Demo 2002)
6 – “Stick And Move” ("Runaway" Demo 1998)
7 – “Across The Line” (Unreleased Demo 2007)
8 – “Drawing” ("Breaking The Habit" Demo 2002)
9 – “Drum Song” ("Little Things Give You Away" Demo 2006)

Linkin Park is currently in the studio preparing a new album for release in 2010.

NOTE: THE LPU9 PACKAGE AT BEST BUY WILL ONLY BE AVAILABLE IN A LARGE SHIRT SIZE.

So if you're like me and you were searching for the LPU9 package at Best Buy in a smaller size...you WON'T find one. I've been at 5 different Best Buy stores searching for a smaller shirt size, just found out today that there won't be a smaller size at Best Buy! -_-''

Thanks to Kathy for the tip!

Added more pictures from the MSDC x SURU Shoe Signing

2009-11-30T14:03:00.002-06:00

I found some more pictures from the event, they're larger than the other ones...

Click on the pictures to view the entire album

Fort Minor Tour Audio Article

2009-11-30T09:35:00.006-06:00

This may be interesting to some of you, I found an interview with Fort Minor's front of house engineer, Brad Maddix, I think its pretty cool Mike was writing stuff for Minutes To Midnight whilst touring FM.

...We have a mic package and in-ear monitor system,” Madix says. “Everything else today is from the house. We have carried a pair of [Yamaha] PM5Ds and a snake on some of our U.S. dates, along with all the stage cables, mics — everything but racks and stacks — in a trailer behind the bus. We're heading to Australia and New Zealand, and as if [Shinoda's] not busy enough, Mike had a studio thrown in his bus, writing new Linkin Park material...

Read the rest of the article here

Also added this photo from the article to the gallery.

Chester Scans and Mike Photo

2009-11-29T09:40:00.001-06:00

I know this isn't directly about Mike, but I haven't seen these online so I thought I'd share, I've uploaded scans from last weeks Kerrang magazine that featured an interview with Chester into the gallery here click on the pictures to see the scans in full size.

And just so this post has some Mike in it I uploaded this picture of him, Rob and Jerry from Papa Roach I think it is.

Live Pictures Added To The Gallery

2009-11-27T18:17:00.000-06:00

Due to the lack of news I though I'd upload a few pictures in the gallery, enjoy!

Also remember for some pictures you can click on them to get a larger version.

go to the gallery to see the rest

New interview, Suosikki Magazine 2007

2009-11-26T11:29:00.005-06:00

The Story of Linkin Park

Count minutes to midnight
Text Kirpi Uimonen Ballesteros, Los Angeles

What makes Linkin Park happy? Well, of course jamming at the studio. And if they can come up with an album at the same time, it’s just extra!

The listening session of Linkin Park’s new album Minutes to Midnight is closely controlled. The six misters have hired their own guards and the editors invited listen to the new album with head phones. The track list circulates under the code name ‘Lion Pride’. We are allowed to copy the names of the 12 tracks on our notebooks. The security measures taken in the bungalow of the Sunset Marquis hotel are strict as the musicians don’t want their art to leak on the internet beforehand.
– We have finally published our earlier material online. We were previously concerned to do so as on the internet people don’t necessarily listen to the album as a whole. For us the album is a piece of art and only one song doesn’t fully unfold it, the guitarist of the band, Brad Delson, tells.
– This may sound far-fetched, but can anyone make sense out of a part of ten seconds of a movie. In our opinion listening to one track of the album is as insipid as showing just a short part of a movie, the other vocalist of the band, Mike Shinoda, explains.

Over 150 songs

Mike and Brad are sitting on the terrace. A dry wind makes Brad’s curly hair even more messed up than it already is. Mike has hidden behind sunglasses. The interviews of the day have sucked all the energy out of the two men and Mike is yawning with devotion. Despite the exhaustion Brad is a talented storyteller and Mike who has also influenced the album as producer colors the stories up with his own insights. The atmosphere is relaxed and the musicians are content with their work.
– We have been at the studio for one and a half years and worked over ten hours a day. The making process of this album was more democratic than the one of our previous albums. Previously we voted the best songs out of 20 to go on the album but now each one of the guys participated in the writing process from the very beginning. Our DJ Joe Hahn noted that he felt that he was taking part in making this record more than the making process of the previous albums, Mike states.
– Each one of us brought songs with them. The best ones of them ended up on the computer, all in all more than 150 rough versions. We recorded some singing or humming in each one of them. Twelve best ones of them are on the album, Brad continues.
The guys have been living every musician’s dream, jamming at the studio with no hurry.
– We were able to use all the instruments we wanted. I believe that the album shows our love towards music. We didn’t do it because we had to do the next album but because we enjoy music, Brad describes.

Rendition of music

Hearing the album for the first time, it sounds fairly darkish. My opinion turns the two on the defensive. It doesn’t help even if I explain that this fits the Finnish mentality more than well.
– Okay, naturally the lyrics sound different in the ears of a Finnish person and a person living in Los Angeles, Brad finally laughs and continues:
– Everyone is allowed to comprehend our music the way they want. The same way as each one of us looks at a painting from they own point of view. That is the beauty of art.
– The lyrics of What I’ve Done can be easily understood as the end of the world or a rebirth. Or something totally different depending on the current state of mind, Mike admits.
Now he’s, above all, interested in what is the national drink of Finland.
– Oh, Finlandia vodka, is that what you drink?
They are interested in life in the North. But why don’t they come and have a show in Finland?
– Our agent Scott Thomas is booking all our shows. Maybe our fans in Finland haven’t been telling actively and loudly enough that they want us there. We want to perform in Finland so keep some noise about it in there, they add up.

How is Fort Minor doing?

Fort Minor was the name of the solo project under which Mike Shinoda published the album The Rising Tied in 2005.
– Before Linkin Park I made a lot of hip hop. Back then, about ten years ago, I had cheap equipment and I knew hardly anything about making music. During my time in Linkin Park I have learned a lot about producing, writing songs and overall a lot about people. Fort Minor was like the closing of the circle for me. The project started as I thought what it would be like to return to my roots and use all the knowledge I have gathered during the way to my music, Mike told to Suosikki magazine a couple of years ago.
Now he grins at the question.
– There’s nothing going on with Fort Minor. It was fun to do, but I didn’t have any greater plans with it. I was excited about it and brought that back with me to Linkin Park. It’s good to be making music with the other guys again.

This is how Linkin Park started

Friends, vocalist-rapper Mike Shinoda and guitarist Brad Delson, recorded their first songs in Mike’s bedroom in 1996.They met the drummer Rob Bourdon in primary school and Mike met the DJ Joe Hahn in Art School. Brad shared an apartment with Dave “Phoenix” Farrell who became the bassist of the band. Phoenix left the band after college but came back a year later. Band’s another vocalist Chester Bennington who was chosen to replace Mark Wakefield came from Arizona to California after Mike heard him sing on the phone. Chester left his regular job and his wife to Arizona to wait for the success of his music career.

Once upon the time at the studio

During one and a half years many things happened at the studio. Reminiscing Brad’s stumble stirs up the biggest burst of laughter:
– I ran into a glass door. It was the first day at the studio and the door was so clean that I thought it was open. After that I put there a warning sign saying: Be wise, don’t walk through! We videotaped the recording process and we’re publishing material from the time of Meteora to today on our website, Brad reveals.
There are juicy stories also from working with legendary producer Rick Rubin who has also worked with for example U2, Red Hot Chili Peppers and System of a Down.
– Rick wasn’t engaged to the making process of the record the same way as we were. Every now and then he came to listen to the songs and influenced on the results. For example for the song Little Things Give You Away our drummer Rob recorded demonic drums with medium equipment at his practice studio so that the rest of us could get an idea of the song. Eight months later Rob had practiced playing the song for at least 50 hours. We recorded it with the best possible recording equipment. Rick listened to it and concluded that the demo version was better. He was right. The first version still had the original feeling. There was something magical about it. During the way the song had turned to sound mechanic even though Rob played it perfectly, Mike tells.

The original interview in Finnish here.

And by the way, this is now officially my first blog post! :)

Album Update

2009-11-24T15:29:00.000-06:00

Mike has blogged about Linkin Park's progress in the studio writing for their fourth album, its worth a read so head over to www.mikeshinoda.com

LPU 9 Package Available!

2009-11-22T15:49:00.000-06:00

Not in all Best Buy stores, but I saw on the LPUMB that it's in SOME Best Buy stores, the person who already bought theirs lives in central NY, so if you live there go to your Best Buy and check if they have the LPU 9 Package!
I'm currently in NY now, I'll try my best to get the package! Best of luck to all of you! Remember, it's not available yet to purchase on the LPU site, just in some Best Buy stores.

More Pictures from MSDC|Suru Release and MS Print for Sale

2009-11-22T06:28:00.001-06:00

Thanks to Siby for the tip, Suru posted pictures from the signing including pictures of Mike attacking Joe with a shoe, Ive put all the pictures in the gallery.

Also Suru are selling prints of Mike's piece Follow The Leader, for $100 each, they are all signed and numbered by Mike, there are 100 available from Suru stores or the Suru website.

I forgot to add that it is 4 years since Fort Minor's The Rising Tied came out, happy anniversary FM!

Chi Benefit Show & MSDC | SURU Shoe Signing Pictures and Videos

2009-11-21T00:21:00.000-06:00

I found some pictures from the Chi Benefit Show (night 1) from yesterday and from the MSDC | SURU Shoe Signing & Release from today.

Also got some videos from the Chi Benefit Show, including Mike, of course.
Check it out here:

If you want, you can also download it. I made that option for all of you, who wanted to download it. Video 1, Video 2

Thanks to Abby for the tip! :)

Chi Cheng Benefit

2009-11-20T01:58:00.001-06:00

Mike has posted the setlist from the benefit last night, he played on "Anniversary of an Uninteresting Event" with Tommy Lee on drums. We hope the benefit was successful in raising the funds needed for Chi, you can donate to help here.

~~Ill try find some pictures when I get home later.~~

We're finding it hard to find pictures from last night, however Maria found this one where you can see Mike playing the keyboard.

Glorious Excess (DIES) Raffle: Winner!

2009-11-19T14:28:00.000-06:00

Christina from China won!

Congrats! The other winners have not been chosen yet, so there's still hope for everyone that bought a raffle ticket! Best of luck!

Also don't forget about this: MSDC | SURU Shoe Signing

Rob Chat Highlights

2009-11-18T18:55:00.002-06:00

I thought I'd post the LP news from the LPU chat with Rob:

On the new album:

New album is coming along great, we're exploring a lot of new terriory musically, and we're very excited for you guys to hear it. It's hard to say exactly what it will sound like until we get a little further into the process.

We don't have a name for the new CD yet, and not sure when it will be out. Hopefully sometime within the first half of next year.

We have 5 songs that are close to being finished. THey are definitely unique and don't sound like anything we have done before.It's hard to describe them, but you will hear them soon enough.

On releasing older songs:

Yes, if possible we'll release older songs like we will for LPU9. We have a lot of music in the LP vault and we'd like for people to hear it someday. Maybe LPU10...

On releasing older live shows:

Yes, we're planning to release any of the older shows that we have recorded.I'm not sure that we have recordings all the way back to 04, but we're going to release everything that we have available. It's in the works, and we're hoping it happens really soon.

On No Roads Left live:

Not sure if we will play No Roads Left live, we did try it out and didn't love the way it came accross live.

On styling (we think its Mike hes talking about):

No I didn't give anybody styling tips, but somebody in my band has been asking me for styling tips!

Also MIKE will be attending the next chat which I think will be on 9th of December

New Pictures and Staff Member

2009-11-18T16:18:00.002-06:00

A while back we had a spot open for a new staff member and we chose Heidi to join us at the Mike Shinoda Clan.

She's also shared some pictures from the Sonisphere show in Finland from this year and Ive added them to the gallery.

Go to the gallery to see the rest

Also Mike has blogged about the concert for Chi with more details of the event.

EDIT: Ive added more pics in the gallery, go check them out.

Mike To Attend The Deftones Benefit Show

2009-11-17T20:53:00.000-06:00

From LinkinPark.com:

This Thursday, Mike will join long-time friends the Deftones on stage during their benefit show for bass player Chi Leng Cheng at The Avalon in LA. The show is sold out, but you can still help. Click HERE to bid on items for the Chi Leng Cheng Special Needs Trust Auction. If you would simply like to make a donation, you can do that at www.oneloveforchi.com.

Chi Cheng was injured last year in a car accident which left him in a semi-conscious state. The auction and donations will go towards his medical bills.

I heard about this before, I hope Chi gets better. :(

Reminder: MSDC | SURU Shoes Signing

2009-11-16T19:32:00.000-06:00

It's THIS Friday at 7PM! Join Mike and Joe at, SURU, to get your MSDC | SURU shoes signed by Mike and Joe!

Pre-order here, pick them up at the store.

If you're going, send us some pictures, please! :)

SURU
7662 Melrose Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90046
(323) 655-0770

Pictures Added To The Gallery

2009-11-15T21:40:00.000-06:00

I came across some pictures from last year's Blog World Expo, I added 17 pictures:

Once you enter the gallery if you click on the thumbnail then the picture another window will pop up with a larger size of the picture. :)
Click on pictures to go to the entire album.

Linkin Park's New Album - Update: Five Finished Songs

2009-11-15T20:24:00.001-06:00

Mike posted a new blog post about the new Linkin Park album:

Album Update:

At last count, there were upward of 60 tracks on the "band" hard drive. Obviously, they're in all states of completion (except "finished"). Well, 60 is a big number, and focusing down on all of those to try to get them finished sounded terrifying not to mention silly; a good chunk of those are probably not really our best stuff anyway. So we narrowed down to 20. These 20 aren't all going to make the album, they're just the best songs we've got so far.

Of the 20, we're trying to focus on 5 right now, and get them finished. The work has been going exceptionally well--I think all the guys are more focused than ever. I don't know for sure, but I would bet that the average song length on these is around the 4-5 minute mark; a bit longer format than our usual stuff. We're really enjoying being in the studio right now, trying to be as creative and adventurous as we can, while letting our sense of songwriting, rhythm, and melody guide the way through the chaos.

mike

I'm very excited. :D
Chester said that the album is set to release June 2010, hopefully it'll stay that way but who knows, might come out later in 2010! As long as we get an awesome album, right?

Mike's Music Reccommendation / Twitter Page

2009-11-15T05:40:00.000-06:00

Mike has recommended these albums from his itunes:

1 - The Temper Trap - Conditions
2 - Wale - Attention Deficit
3 - Muse - The Resistance
4 - Homeboy Sandman - Actual Factual Pterodactyl
5 - Editors - In This Light and On This Evening

I think the new Muse album is excellent.

He has also updated his twitter page with a new background, check it out here www.twitter.com/m_shinoda

Added Pictures To The Gallery

2009-11-13T16:37:00.001-06:00

Ive added a bunch of pictures in the gallery, we have over 4,300 pictures in there now!

See all the pictures I uploaded in the gallery here

Mike Demo

2009-11-11T16:24:00.002-06:00

Mike posted a new blog, answering fan's questions about his "process" of creating a beat, he even posted a video of him with his MPC*.

Original post:

A few of you have asked about my process when it comes to making beats. I don't really have a "process," but I currently have been doing a lot on my MPC, so I figured I'd throw a little demo together. I tend to try to combine gear to get a cool sound. In this one, all the gear I used was pretty basic and reasonably-priced; simple stuff you can buy at Guitar Center or whatever. Enjoy,

mike

PS: I'm growing my hair out. I know it looks awesome right now. I think it's exactly the same haircut I had in elementary school.

Pretty cool! And nice hair, haha.

*MPC: Music Production Center