Exclusive Sneak Peek And Listen To Mike Shinoda Of Linkin Park’s New Song
Mike Shinoda of Linkin Park sent us an exclusive sneak peek at his new song.
Earlier this morning we played this snippet of a new song without saying who it was. Just the clue, “You’ve heard his voice but you’ve never heard him sing.” Turns out the clip was from Mike Shinoda of Linkin Park.
Now that the cat is out of the bag, have a look and listen to the full clip here:
Linkin Park sold 70 million records world wide. If this snippet is any indication, Mike has a cool punk rock vibe to his new record. It’s got a whole different feel than anything we’ve heard from him before and we’re pretty stoked to get you the whole thing! We’ll be hearing the whole new song beginning this Friday here on The Rat.
A few of us here at The Rat have quietly been wondering what Mike would do in the future and as it turns out the answer is clearly, “Create some compelling and hooky new music!” Mike steps into the front man position with what seems like a ton of confidence and grit.
Of course, we all know about the longevity and impact of Mike’s worth with Chester Bennington and Linkin Park. The Linkin Park story is one of legends. Meteoric rise (pun intended) and staying power combined with massive human appeal all tragically cut short.
Keep tuned to 95.9 The Rat for more information about Mike Shinoda of Linkin Park’s new release; the details of the single and future plans.
Linkin Park: Their 20 Best Songs, Ranked
Linkin Park’s debut full-length, Hybrid Theory arrived at a pivotal point in rock music’s sidewinding trajectory. In 2000, grunge had long worn out its welcome. Nu metal was having its moment. Indie rock had become diluted in the mainstream spotlight. Cue Linkin Park, who rewired the machine to build something completely new.
This album was the first to expertly balance the trifecta of hard rock, hip-hop and electronic music. It’s in the name: a hybrid of sounds. It could have easily dissolved into a pretentious, self-serving mess. However, the band used their collaborative chemistry and pop sensibilities to create huge, hooky songs. It became a gateway album for music lovers who were confined to one corner of the record store until this LP made it acceptable to examine other genres. The album has gone on to rack up 32 million units sold – huge for any album, especially a debut.
October 24th is the 20th anniversary of Hybrid Theory, but Linkin Park is so much more than their iconic debut. The introspective fury of vocalists Chester Bennington and Mike Shinoda rejected the macho I-hate-my-ex narrative of much of late ‘90s rock, and provided space for self-examination. Along with bandmates Rob Bourdon, Brad Delson, Dave Farrell and Joe Hahn, they welcomed the weary, cultivating a massive fan community and prioritizing community outreach.
Linkin Park has aged gracefully over two decades. Far outpacing their nu metal contemporaries in album and ticket sales, their crossover appeal and wide influence make them deserving of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame status, (they won’t be eligible until 2025). They’ve made a conscious effort to avoid becoming sonically stagnant, and that’s especially clear on their latest release One More Light. (It was the last album they created before the passing of Chester by his own hand in 2017passing of Chester by his own hand in 2017. )
To celebrate Hybrid Theory and the music that followed, we’ve ranked 20 of Linkin Park’s best songs. We left remixes out of the running, but you can find plenty of those on the brand new Hybrid Theory box set.
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