Industry Jun 5, 2026
Mike D on Solo Career and Grassroots Venues
The rap icon meets NME in a bingo hall up north to tell us about the battle for the grassroots, and being the first Beastie Boy to go solo after the death of Adam Yauch: "I had to learn how to feel al
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NME
Beastie Boys' Mike D discussed his solo career and the importance of preserving unique, grassroots music venues in a recent interview. He shared his experiences navigating the music industry following the death of Adam Yauch, noting the personal challenge of learning to process emotions again. Originally reported by NME.