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Linkin Park Underground (commonly referred to as the LPU ) is the official fan club of Linkin Park , and the name of a series of special albums released yearly by the band, available exclusively for the registered fans.

The fan club's website provides message boards where users can share information on Linkin Park's upcoming projects and album news. Members are also given access to a custom @linkinpark.com e-mail address and information about the band before it reaches the public. Other bonuses include access to pre-sales of new Linkin Park material such as albums, clothing, and items such as their book From the Inside: Linkin Park's Meteora .

• 2.1 Underground v1.0
• 2.2 Underground v2.0
• 2.3.1 Enhanced content
• 2.4.1 Track listing
• 2.4.2 Enhanced content
• 2.4.3 Band line-up
• 2.4.4 Personnel
• 2.5.1 Track listing
• 2.5.2 Personnel
• 2.6.1 Track listing
• 2.6.2 Personnel
• 2.7.1 Track Listing
• 2.8.1.1 Later Recorded Downloadable Content
• 2.9.1.1 Later Recorded Downloadable Content
• 2.9.2 Personnel
• 2.10.1 Track Listing
• 2.11 LPU 11
• 2.12 Description
• 2.13 Track Listing
• 2.14 LPU 12
• 2.15 Track Listing
• 2.16 LPU 13
• 2.17 Track Listing
• 3.1 Current
• 3.2 LP Underground 2023
• 3.3.2 LPU 9
• 3.3.3 LPU 9
• 4 References
• 5 External links

History [ ]

Founded in 2001 by Linkin Park and Jessica Sklar, the Linkin Park Underground allows fans of Linkin Park to share their passion for the band. Each year, a new membership package is released. In its first year, the LPU gave away a re-issued Hybrid Theory EP as a gift for signing up. The first 500 members of the LPU received a signed copy of the EP as a thank you from the band. Until January 31 2005, there was a forum allowing fans to trade and sell LP merchandise. It was however closed after difficulties with several members.

In September 2005, a similar fan club called Fort Minor Militia was created for Mike Shinoda 's hip-hop project, Fort Minor . The first 100 people to join had the DVD that was included with their first album, The Rising Tied , as well as other merchandise, signed by Shinoda.

Since then, the LPU had undergone some major website changes, and is currently in its 22nd year. Each year sees a release of a unique CD, T-shirt and other goodies for that year.

Discography [ ]

Underground v1.0 [ ].

This was the first LP Underground album, released in 2001. It was a re-issue of the Hybrid Theory EP , with the same tracklist.

This album was recorded in 1999, after Xero dismantled and Chester Bennington joined the band, at this point called "Hybrid Theory", making the disc a self-titled album. In 1999, Linkin Park pressed 1000 copies of the EP, (the original copies) and the re-release in 2001 had several changes to the album artwork and text, making it extremely less valuable. Because of this, Linkin Park individually hand-signed the first 500 copies of the re-release.

Underground v2.0 [ ]

On November 18, 2002, the second year of the Linkin Park Underground was launched. The second fan club package was shipped to members and included an exclusive, six-track EP entitled LP Underground 2.0 . This EP cannot be purchased in stores.

Underground v3.0 [ ]

The third album was released on November 17, 2003. The third fan club package was shipped to members and included an exclusive, five-track EP entitled LP Underground 3.0 . The CD also contained enhanced content. This EP cannot be purchased in stores. All tracks were recorded live during the Summer Sanitarium Tour 2003, either in Houston or Dallas, TX.

These tracks are a compliment to the 2003 release of Live in Texas , and to these tracks (and the Live in Texas album tracks) are available on the Live in Texas DVD. It was issued one day before Live In Texas was released.

Enhanced content [ ]

• LPU Worldwide video
• "From the Inside" video
• "Don't Stay" and "Faint" video footage from "Jimmy Kimmel Live"
• Bonus multimedia content

Underground v4.0 [ ]

On November 22, 2004, the fourth fan club package was shipped to members and included an exclusive, six-track EP entitled LP Underground 4.0 . The CD also contained enhanced content. This EP cannot be purchased in stores.

Track listing [ ]

• " Sold My Soul to Yo Mama " – 1:58
• " Breaking the Habit " (Live) – 5:55
• " Standing in the Middle " – 3:22
• " Step Up / Nobody's Listening / It's Goin' Down " (Live) – 4:58
• " Wish " (Live) – 4:29
• " One Step Closer " Featuring Jonathan Davis (Live) – 3:58
• Worldwide Underground video
• "Figure.09" - Projekt Revolution Tour 2004
• "Easier To Run" - LP Underground Tour 2003
• Newscaster outtakes

Band line-up [ ]

• Chester Bennington – vocalist
• Mike Shinoda – vocals, emcee, keyboardist, rhythm guitarist, samples
• Brad Delson – guitarist
• Dave Farrell – bassist
• Rob Bourdon – drummer
• Joe Hahn – turntablist, samples

Personnel [ ]

• "Sold My Soul To Yo Mama" – Written by Joe Hahn, Chester Bennington and Mike Shinoda. Performed by Joe Hahn and Mike Shinoda (Guitars). Produced and mixed by Joe Hahn. Recorded by Mike Shinoda. Additional engineering by Renson Mateo.
• "Breaking the Habit" (Live) – Written by Mike Shinoda. "Breaking the Habit" originally appears on Meteora .
• "Standing In The Middle" – Performed by Motion Man featuring Mike Shinoda. Produced by Kutmasta Kurt. Mixed by Mike Shinoda. Chorus guitar by Mike Shinoda. Motion Man appears courtesy of Threshold Recordings, LLC.
• "Step Up/Nobody's Listening/It's Goin' Down" (Live) – Recorded in the Summer of 2004 at MTV Ultimate Mash-Ups live show. "Step Up" written by Mike Shinoda, Joe Hahn and Brad Delson. "Nobody's Listening" written by Linkin Park. "It's Goin' Down" written by Mike Shinoda and Joe Hahn. "Step Up" originally appears on Hybrid Theory EP . "Nobody's Listening" originally appears on Meteora . "It's Goin' Down" originally appears on The X-Ecutioners ' album Built From Scratch .
• "Wish" (Live) – Nine Inch Nails cover, recorded live at Projekt Revolution 2004. Mixed by Don Gilmore. Recorded and engineered by John van Eaton. Assisted by Jason "Ruster" Ruggles. Production managing by Jim Digby. Written by Trent Reznor.
• "One Step Closer" (featuring Jonathan Davis) (Live) – Recorded at Projekt Revolution 2004. Mixed by Don Gilmore. Recorded and engineered by John van Eaton. Assisted by Jason "Ruster" Ruggles. Production managing by Jim Digby. "One Step Closer" written by Linkin Park. "1Stp Klosr" written by Linkin Park and remixed by the Humble Brothers. Jonathan Davis appears courtesy of himself. "One Step Closer" originally appears on Hybrid Theory . "1Stp Klosr" originally appears on Reanimation .
• Mastered by Brian "Big Bass" Gardner at Bernie Grundman Mastering.
• Art direction and design by the Flem.
• Enhanced CD layout by Sparkart.
• LPU coordination by Jessica Bardas and Michelle Yin.
• Additional production coordination by Ryan DeMarti and Michael "Stick" Shefrin.

Underground v5.0 [ ]

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On November 21, 2005, the fifth fan club package shipped to its members and included an exclusive EP entitled LP Underground 5.0 . The album features live tracks from the band's performance during Live 8 Philadelphia on July 2 2005 with Jay-Z , and it is not available for purchase in stores. The songs In The End and Numb/Encore were the only songs to be featured on the Live 8 DVD, the rest of the performances, except Crawling , are available on this CD.

• " Somewhere I Belong " – 4:19
• " Breaking the Habit " – 4:40
• " Public Service Announcement - Intro " – 1:18
• " Lying From You " – 4:01
• " Papercut " – 2:32
• " Faint " – 3:50
• "Somewhere I Belong", "Breaking the Habit", "Lying From You" and "Faint" - Written by Linkin Park. Originally Appeared on Linkin Park's Meteora
• "Papercut" - Written by Linkin Park. Originally appeared on Linkin Park's Hybrid Theory
• "Public Service Announcement" Written by Shawn Carter, J.Smith, R.Levin. Originally Appeared on Jay-Z's The Black Album
• "Dirt Off Your Shoulder" - Written by Shawn Carter and Timothy Mosley. Originally Appeared on Jay-Z's The Black Album "
• Big Pimpin'" - Written by Shawn Carter, Timothy Mosley, K. Joshua, C.Butler,and B. Freeman. Originally appeared on Jay-Z's Vol.3...Life and Times Of S. Carter
• "Jigga What, Jigga Who (Originator 99)" - Written by Shawn Carter, J. Burks, Timothy Mosley. Originally Appeared on Jay-Z's Vol.2...Hard Knock Life
• All tracks recorded LIVE at Live 8 in Philadelphia, PA. July 2 2005

Underground v6.0 [ ]

Shortly after LP Underground 6.0 was announced it was leaked onto the Internet. The CD includes a studio demo version of "Qwerty" (which may have been recorded to compromise for it not appearing on Minutes to Midnight). "Qwerty" contains a heavier guitar riff than previous songs, and includes Chester screaming a lot harder than before. Also, a new instrumental song called "Announcement Service Public". The title suggests that it came from Jay-Z's Public Service Announcement , hinting that if reversed, there will be a subliminal message. Chester can be heard saying, "You should brush your teeth, and you should wash your hands" when the track is played in reverse. It is equal in length to Session.

It was sold at Best Buy on December 5 2006 while supplies lasted. A different limited edition package is being sold at every Projekt Revolution show and the cover is red as opposed to green. However, all the content is the same.

• " Announcement Service Public " – 2:24
• " Qwerty " – 3:21
• " Qwerty " Live – 4:02
• " Pushing Me Away " Live – 3:10
• " Breaking the Habit " Live – 5:21
• " Reading My Eyes " Live – 3:17
• Breaking the Habit (originally appeared on Meteora), Pushing Me Away (originally appeared on Hybrid Theory) - Written by: Linkin Park; Reading My Eyes (originally appeared on Xero demo) - Written by Xero
• Announcement Service Public, and Qwerty were recorded at The Mansion at Laurel Canyon and Korn Studios. Produced by: Rick Rubin and Mike Shinoda. Engineered by: Andrew Schepps. 2nd Engineer: Phillip Broussard Jr.. Additional engineering by: Dana Nielson. Qwerty (Live) - Reading My Eyes (Live) were recorded LIVE at the Chiba Marine Stadium in Tokyo, Japan on August 13th 2006 at the Summer Sonic Festival. All tracks mixed by: Ethan Mates and Mastered by: Brian "Big Bass" Gardner
• Breaking the Habit (Live) & Pushing Me Away (Live) were also recorded live at the Chiba Marine stadium in Tokyo, Japan on August 13, 2006.

Underground v7.0 [ ]

On November 27, 2007, the LPU posted a notice that the upcoming version of the Fan Club, 7.0, would be available on December 5, 2007. Linkin Park later announced on their official MySpace page that this package would also be available in Best Buy stores.

On December 5, 2007, the seventh fan club package was shipped to members. It includes an exclusive EP entitled LP Underground 7.0. The CD contains 10 tracks recorded live during the Projekt Revolution 2007 tour.

The LPU 7 Limited Edition Best Buy Fan Pack has been available at select Best Buy stores since the end of December 2007. Since February 2008, there has been a tour edition of the package sold exclusively at merch booths of their shows. This edition has a teal colored cover and contains a bonus sticker.

Track Listing [ ]

1. " No More Sorrow " (Toronto, ON) 5:14 2. " What I've Done " (Hartford, CT) 3:22 3. " One Step Closer " (Syracuse, NY) 3:41 4. " Given Up " (West Palm Beach, FL) 3:10 5. " Numb " (The Woodlands, TX) 3:10 6. " Crawling " (Holmdel, NJ) 3:47 7. " The Little Things Give You Away " (Atlanta, GA) 7:21 8. " In the End " (Toronto, ON) 3:43 9. " Bleed It Out " (Raleigh, NC) 7:49 10. " Faint " (Holmdel, NJ) 4:33

Underground v8.0 [ ]

MMM...COOKIES - Sweet Hamster Like Jewels from America! is the eighth Fan Club Album[1] released by Linkin Park to the fan club members of the Linkin Park Underground (LPU). The official release date was December 4, 2008, though the album was mistakenly released on November 29, 2008 in the United States at some Best Buy stores.

Regarding the CD, Shinoda has told fans on the LPU message board;

In previous years, we've released LPU CDs that contain b-sides, live tracks, and lesser-known songs from the band. This year, we have decided to do something totally unprecedented and unexpected. The LPU8 CD contains six totally new, original studio songs that Chester and I recorded in our free time in the past couple of years. But these aren't normal Linkin Park songs. Working on a song for an album is sometimes a lot of work, and occasionally we need some time to unwind. When Chester and I unwind, sometimes we make another kind of lighter, fun song. We call these songs "cookies." I think came from the idea that you get your dessert (your cookies) after you eat all the rest of your meal. The songs on the LPU8 CD are random, silly, and they fall into a variety of styles, from a James-Brown-Meets-Bobby-McFerrin track called "You Ain't Gotsta Gotsta" to a mock electro-club-banger called "26 Lettaz In Da Alphabet."

1. " You Ain't Gotsa Gotsa " 0:58 2. " Bubbles " 2:22 3. " No Laundry " 0:57 4. " Da Bloos " 1:17 5. " PBN' Jellyfish " 1:55 6. " 26 Lettaz in da Alphabet " 3:34

Later Recorded Downloadable Content [ ]

1. " Lockjaw " (Pro-tools 8 Demo)2:29

2. " Crawling (Live) - Linkin Park ft. Chris Cornell

Underground v9.0 [ ]

The ninth release saw the release of previously unreleased demos from the Hybrid Theory , Meteora , and Minutes to Midnight sessions, including the now completed "Japan" demo, now renamed "Across the Line". The Best Buy edition only shipped with a large T-shirt, so all other orders needed to be asked for on the LPU website or by mail order. Vinyl editions came with the Premier package, the first 1,000 of which were numbered and the band and staff received copies 1 through 21.

1. " A.06 (Original Long version 2002)" 3:52 2. " Faint (Demo 2002)" 3:11 3. " Sad ("By Myself" Demo 1999)" 1:08 4. " Fear ("Leave Out All The Rest" Demo 2006)" 2:49 5. " Figure.09 (Demo 2002)" 3:24 6. " Stick And Move ("Runaway" Demo 1998)" )0:55 7. " Across The Line (Unreleased Demo 2007)" 3:11 8. " Drawing ("Breaking The Habit" Demo 2002)" 3:32 9. " Drum Song ("Little Things Give You Away" Demo 2006)" 4:50

1. " Morning After (Acoustic Live)" Dead By Sunrise 2:29

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• Unfortunate (2002 Demo)
• What We Don't Know (2007 Demo)
• Oh No (Points of Authority Remix)
• I Have Not Begun (2009 Demo)
• Pale (2006 Demo)
• Pretend To Be  (2008 Demo)
• Divided (2005 Demo)
• What I've Done (Mike Shinoda Remix)
• Coal (1997 Demo)
• Halo (2002 Demo)

On November 15, 2011, Linkin Park announced their new fan club CD, LP Underground 11. $60 was for the package that included a flag, an LP Underground 11 T-Shirt, a laminate, and ear plug holders. The $61.11 package came with everything, but with the EP, LP Underground 11. The $10 package was just online access to the lpunderground.com for a month. Later on, LPUHQ announced about a *new* membership for a year that came with a M&G laminate for only $25.

Description [ ]

EP: LP Underground 11 Format: EP

• YO (MTM Demo)
• Slip (1998 Unreleased Hybrid Theory Demo)
• Soundtrack (Meteora Demo)
• In The End (Demo)
• Program (Meteora Demo)
• Bang Three (What I've Done Original Demo)
• Robot Boy (Test Mix, Optional Voice Take)
• Broken Foot (Meteora Demo)
• Esaul (A Place For My Head Demo)
• Blue (1998 Unreleased Hybrid Theory Demo)
• Homecoming (MTM Demo)
• Points of Authority (Demo)
• Clarity (MTM Demo)
• Asbestos (MTM Demo)
• Bunker (MTM Demo)
• So Far Away (Unreleased HT Demo 1998)
• Pepper (Meteora Demo)
• Debris (MTM Demo)
• Ominous (Meteora Demo)
• Forgotten (Demo)

01. Basquiat (2007 Demo) 02. Holding Company (2011 Demo) 03. Primo (I’ll Be Gone – Longform 2010 Demo) 04. Hemispheres (2011 Demo) 05. Cumulus (2002 Demo) 06. Pretty Birdy (Somewhere I Belong 2002 Demo) 07. Universe (2006 Demo) 08. Apaches (Until It Breaks Demo No. 1) 09. Foot Patrol (Until It Breaks Demo No. 2) 10. Three Band Terror (Until It Breaks Demo No. 3) 11. Truth Inside A Lie (LPU Sessions 2013) 12. Change (LPU Sessions 2013)

Membership prices [ ]

Current [ ], lp underground 2023 [ ].

Disclaimer: All LPU offerings, promotions, and events are subject to change, availability, and cancellation. LPU reserves the right to refuse benefits at their sole discretion. [1]

• Linkin Park concert presale tickets and BEST SEATS in the house reserved for LPU
• Exclusive online video chats with members of LINKIN PARK
• LPU giveaway for LINKIN PARK merchandise
• LPU community access and connections to members from around the world
• Exclusive LP events such as the International LPU Summits
• Chances for Meet & Greets at LINKIN PARK concerts
• Exclusive online LPU downloads
• LP Underground CD - LPU9: Demos
• Guitar Pick
• Letter from Linkin Park
• Downloadable Annual Newsletter
• Mobile Benefits including Exclusive LPU Ringtone, Wallpaper, and more
• Opportunities for Presale Tickets
• Chances at Meet & Greet Passes with members of Linkin Park
• Access to Members-Only Website: www.lpunderground.com
• Access to online Band Member Chats
• Free Downloads including Dead By Sunrise's "Morning After" Acoustic track
• Access to the digital download of the complete LPU9: Demos CD
• Your Own E-mail Address [[email protected]]
• Exclusive Audio & Video Clips
• Exclusive and Discounted Linkin Park and LPU Merchandise Online
• All LPU 9 Pass Items Plus
• 5 collectible LPU items including a CD and shirt from previous membership years as selected by LPU Headquarters!

Note: Bonus items are selected randomly and cannot be exchanged. All packages will not be the same. Available for a limited time only.

• Premier Pass: $78.00 + Postage
• All LPU 9 Bonus Pass Items Plus
• Limited Edition LPU9 Vinyl and LPU9 Custom Frame
• Note: The first 1,000 Vinyl Discs sold will be hand numbered!
• Note: All packages will not be the same and are non-exchangeable. Available for a limited time only.

References [ ]

• ↑ LP Undergrond - Support Portal: FAQ - Section 2 , 25 December 2023

External links [ ]

• Linkin Park Underground Main Page

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Meaning of One Step Closer - Live LP Underground Tour 2003 by Linkin Park

"One Step Closer" by Linkin Park, particularly the live version from the LP Underground Tour in 2003, explores themes of frustration, anger, and the desire for escape. The song expresses a sense of being overwhelmed by external pressures and the impact of others' words and actions. Let's delve into the meaning behind the lyrics.

The opening lines of the song establish a sense of urgency and energy, encouraging listeners to get up and be ready. The repeated phrase "Come on!" reflects the need to confront a challenge or frustration head-on.

In the first verse, the lyrics express a feeling of being worn down by repetition and the sense that words are losing their meaning. The protagonist finds comfort or peace in not fully understanding or engaging with what others are saying. Ignorance becomes a form of bliss, allowing for temporary respite from the chaos around them.

The pre-chorus suggests that this experience is not new. Whatever situation the protagonist finds themselves in and the frustrations they face, it feels like a recurring pattern.

The chorus is the most memorable and repeated part of the song. It reveals the central theme of how the protagonist's interactions with others, specifically the things they say, push them closer to a breaking point. The repetition of "One step closer to the edge and I'm about to break" emphasizes the building tension and the impending sense of reaching a breaking point.

The second verse continues to explore the struggle to find clarity and escape from confusing thoughts. The lyrics portray a desire to disappear but the inability to do so. The protagonist feels trapped in a cycle where nothing seems to go away, further contributing to the mounting frustration.

The bridge introduces a more intense and aggressive tone. The lyrics describe a dissociative feeling, as if torn from one's own body. The reference to cutting up what they like suggests a rebellious desire to take control and break free from the emotional pain. The mention of blood pouring and the repeated line "Shut up when I'm talking to you!" reflects an outpouring of anger and a plea for others to take their pain seriously.

Overall, "One Step Closer" conveys a sense of being overwhelmed, frustrated, and pushed to the breaking point by external pressures. The desire for escape and the anger directed towards those who contribute to their emotional burden are central themes in this song. It serves as an emotional outlet for the frustrations many individuals face, resonating with listeners looking for catharsis in their own struggles.

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One of Linkin Park’s heaviest songs is now available to stream for the first time ever

Despite being a fan favourite recorded in 2006, the track has never before made it to streaming services

Linkin Park released their new compilation album Papercuts: Singles Collection (2000–2023) today (April 12), and it contains an ultra-heavy song that was previously unavailable to stream.

The track in question, Qwerty , was originally recorded during the sessions for the nu metal stars’ third studio album Minutes To Midnight in 2006.

The band performed the song live during a 2006 tour of Japan, then released studio and live versions of it on the LP Underground 6.0 EP on December 5 of that year.

However, Qwerty never made it onto streaming services until today.

Papercuts is Linkin Park’s first-ever career-spanning greatest hits album and contains such standouts as Crawling , Bleed It Out , One More Light and Jay-Z collaboration Numb/Encore .

The compilation also contains the song Friendly Fire , which was recorded for the band’s 2017 album One More Light but remained unreleased until February this year.

Upon the announcement of Papercuts , vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Mike Shinoda commented: “In the making of each Linkin Park album, I want to love and believe in each individual song completely.

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“I hope that if any one track is heard on its own in the world, it is something I can feel proud of, and something that takes root inside the listener and becomes part of the energy that connects us.”

He continued: “Curating the tracks for Papercuts was a joy.

“Each song in this collection is both a singular moment on our timeline and an evolving story that is as much ours as it is yours. From our first release One Step Closer to the brand-new Friendly Fire , this tracklist spans all our chapters so far.

“Thank you for being a part of our journey. We hope you enjoy Papercuts .”

Linkin Park’s lead vocalist, Chester Bennington , passed away in July 2017, shortly after the release of One More Light , aged 41.

Bar a tribute concert in October 2017, the band haven’t performed live or released a new studio album since.

Earlier this month, Jay Gordon of US industrial rockers Orgy, who previously collaborated with Linkin Park, sparked rumours that the band would be reactivating with a female lead singer in Bennington’s place.

He told Wired In The Empire : “It’s going to be tough without Chester, but we’ll see. I hear they got a girl singer now. That’s what I heard.”

Gordon later retracted these claims via social media.

“With regards to this linkin park singer thing,” he posted on Facebook, “I know nothing about any of that. People sure do love to take my words out of context.

“I love those guys and wish them the best.

“Wow I was like what in the actual f**k? I said nothing about knowing any of that and never brought it up. I love Chester and there will never be another him ever.

“Strange that that dude [interviewer Mike Z] said something to me about it not the other way around. get real dude. Not cool!”

Despite Gordon’s claim of his interviewer “[saying] something to me about it”, the singer made the comment about Bennington’s alleged replacement unprompted.

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Featuring sounds from DJ Ruckus, and a performance by Armani White, Paper Magazine’s pre-Coachella party will kickoff the weekend festivities with help from sponsors Fanfix, La Croix, Heinkein, GoPuff and more.

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Interscope and Capitol Records Coachella Party

Saturday, April 15, 2024

Interscope will return for its annual Coachella celebration, this year alongside Capitol Records, with a private event in Palm Springs. Guests this year will be able to enjoy giveaways from eos, Skechers, TUMI, and ORBIT Gum, as well as cocktails crafted by Espolòn Tequila and Golden Road Brewing’s Mango Cart.

WEEKEND-LONG EVENTS 

Desert Nights

April 12-14 and April 19-22

Hosted by Tao Hospitality Group, Desert Nights will be a three-night affair this year with performances from DJs Adriatique, Adam Ten X Mita Gami, Carlita, DJ Tennis, Skepta, Dom Dolla, John Summit and Kaskade, among others. There will also be photo-worthy activations from Poppi and food provided by Pizza Hut, plus cocktails from Patrón El Alto.

Gallery Desert House

April 12-14

DJ Chantel Jeffries will headline poolside celebrations Friday, DJ Austin Millz will headline the party on Saturday, and house DJs Viva Latina and DJ Millie will spin beats all weekend long at Desert House by Gallery Media Group. Patrón El Alto will offer drinks and provide guests with the opportunity to purchase western wear from luxury brand Kemo Sabe.

Heineken House

April 12-14 and April 19-21

Headliners T-Pain and Fat Joe will serve as entertainment, alongside sets from DJs such as Bia, Lupe Fiasco, and more for this year’s Heineken House event. See the complete lineup for both weekends below:

Friday, April 12 : Bob Sinclar, J.Worra, Goldfish, Torren Foot x Kormak, Darci, DJ Noah Saturday, April 13 : T-Pain, Channel Tres, BIA, Dennis Ferrer x Skream, Marten Lou, DAYSonMARKET Sunday, April 14 : Lupe Fiasco, Claptone, Louie Vega, Klingande, Iglesias, MISS DRE

Desert Gold

April 11 – 21

Desert Gold will bring a lineup of DJs, artists and party collectives to the desert, for Ace Hotel guests and visitors to the valley. Numerous events are going on at once: a lineup curated by Remezcla, the Latinx media company; the Do-Over party in the hotel’s bar, Amigo Room; Montreal nightlife mainstay Moonshine will be poolside each day during weekend one.

For weekend two, acts will include South Central LA underground dance party Hood Rave, followed by the magazine, record label and apparel brand Franchise closing the program with several poolside sets.

April 14-16 and 21-23

Do LaB’s 2024 lineup will feature a mix of marquee dance and crossover talent including Body Hi by Alesso, Chase and Status, Channel Tres (DJ Set), DJ Tennis, Sam Gellaitry, Hudson Mohawke b2b Nikki Nair, KETBOI69 (KETTAMA b2b Partiboi69), salute, Anna Lunoe, Hamdi, The Dare (DJ Set), Dylan Brady, Kasbo, HoneyLuv, Sultan + Shepard, Westend, and several more.

Framework in the Desert

Transforming the Atlantic Aviation hangar into a desert club paradise, Framework in the Desert is a weekend-long mini-festival. See the complete lineup details below.

Friday, 4/12: Charlotte de Witte, Reinier Zonneveld, Rebuke, Minus the Light Saturday, 4/13: Dom Dolla, Gorgon City, Patrick Mason, Azzecca, Orso Sunday, 4/14: John Summit, Cloonee, Will Clarke, Annicka

Goldenvoice Surf Club

April 13-14 and April 20-21

Taking place at the Palm Springs Surf Club, the Goldenvoice Surf Club will first be headlined by Bicep (DJ Set), Barry Can’t Swim, salute, Mia Moretti, Claptone and Folamour. Weekend two features Skream b2b Benga, Mall Grab b2b Skin on Skin, Kettama b2b Partiboi69, Dylan Brady, Jungle (DJ Set), Neil Frances (DJ Set) and Juliet Mendoza.

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Moscow Metro

The Moscow Metro Tour is included in most guided tours’ itineraries. Opened in 1935, under Stalin’s regime, the metro was not only meant to solve transport problems, but also was hailed as “a people’s palace”. Every station you will see during your Moscow metro tour looks like a palace room. There are bright paintings, mosaics, stained glass, bronze statues… Our Moscow metro tour includes the most impressive stations best architects and designers worked at - Ploshchad Revolutsii, Mayakovskaya, Komsomolskaya, Kievskaya, Novoslobodskaya and some others.

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The guide will not only help you navigate the metro, but will also provide you with fascinating background tales for the images you see and a history of each station.

And there some stories to be told during the Moscow metro tour! The deepest station - Park Pobedy - is 84 metres under the ground with the world longest escalator of 140 meters. Parts of the so-called Metro-2, a secret strategic system of underground tunnels, was used for its construction.

During the Second World War the metro itself became a strategic asset: it was turned into the city's biggest bomb-shelter and one of the stations even became a library. 217 children were born here in 1941-1942! The metro is the most effective means of transport in the capital.

There are almost 200 stations 196 at the moment and trains run every 90 seconds! The guide of your Moscow metro tour can explain to you how to buy tickets and find your way if you plan to get around by yourself.

Tour Details

Moscow metro tour: architectural styles of the subway.

Duration: 2 hours

Categories: Culture & History, Sightseeing

This metro tour of Russia’s capital and most populous city, Moscow, is your chance to get a unique insight into the beautiful and impressive architecture of the city's underground stations. Admire their marble walls and high ceilings representing Stalin's desire for glory after World War 2, and see first-hand how the interiors change with the rise of new political eras. Your guide will lead you through the complex network, which is one of the most heavily used rapid transit systems worldwide, with over two billion travelers in 2011.

Opened in 1935, Moscow’s underground system, now 190 miles (305 km) long with 185 stations, is today one the largest and most heavily used rapid transit systems in the world. On this Moscow metro tour, discover the impressive architecture of Moscow’s underground stations and learn how they reflect the Soviet era.

Getting around by metro, your local guide will take you through parts of Moscow’s infamous history. Stop at stations built during the time of the USSR (Soviet Union) that are praised as one of the most extravagant architectural projects from Stalin’s time. After World War 2, he was keen on establishing Stalinist architecture to represent his rising regime and a recognized empire. Learn how when his successor started the de-Stalinization of the former Soviet Union in 1953, the extravagancy of the architecture was toned down.

Discover how the unique character of each station reflected several different eras. While stations like Kievskaya and Slavyansky Bulvar have pompous halls and high stucco ceilings brimming with extravagant decorations, those built later, like Volzhskaya, are lightly adorned with sparse furnishings. Architect Alexey Dushkin and painter Alexander Deyneka were just two of the many artists who made these magnificent landmarks possible.

Revel in Moscow's glory days, as well as the years of scarcity, on this fascinating Moscow metro experience. Conclude your tour at one of the central stations in Moscow. If you're lucky, you may even find the secret entrance to the unconfirmed Metro-2, a parallel underground system used by the government -- a mystery which has neither been denied nor confirmed today.

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Culture Shock Rating

We have a wide range of tours designed to give you an insight into the destination you're travelling in and there is something for everybody. The culture shock ratings considers the destination visited, transport used, activities undertaken and that "Wow, I'm really not at home now!" factor. While generalisations are always tricky, a summary of our gradings is as follows…

This is the least confronting of our tour range. Transport used on the trip is either private or a very comfortable public option, the activities included are usually iconic sites and locations that are not all too confronting.

The tour can include a mix of private and public transport providing a level of comfort that is slightly below what you would experience at home. Sites visited are usually iconic sites, tours can also include market visits, visits to communities etc that provide the traveller with a fantastic insight into destination.

Expect to rough it for parts of this tour, whether it's a packed public bus where you are forced to stand, a visit to a local market, a local community, you are sure to have an experience that is very different from what you're used to at home.

The comforts of your home town and the environment you are used to are more of a rarity. Expect some challenging transport options, visits to local sites and areas that don't resemble anything at home.

You're out there in the global community! You are likely to be exposed to the elements, travel in whatever means of transport is available and basically take it as it comes, whatever comes! It can be tough.

Physical Rating

Our physical rating gives you an idea of how much huffing and puffing you can expect on the tour. While generalisations are always tricky, a summary of our gradings is as follows…

These tours have very limited physical activity. Usually climbing in and out of the transport provided, walking through sites, markets etc included in the itinerary.

These tours have a bit of physical activity but nothing that should challenge you too much. This could be climbing on and off public transport through to a walk through the destination you're travelling in, they can include walking only tours or a combination of walking and transport.

These tours involve a bit of physical activity from walking up and down hills in the destination you're travelling in or the surrounding areas. Climbing on and off local transport or riding a bike up to 30 kms along predominantly flat terrain or jumping in a kayak for a gentle paddle on flat water.

These Tours will provide you with some solid physical activity. Whether its bike riding, walking, trekking, kayaking or riding on public transport you will need to have a good level of fitness to enjoy this tour.

Be prepared for some serious physical activity. These tours are our most challenging and involve some serious walking, hiking or bike riding. Can involve step climbs by foot or pedal and some challenging public transport options in the destination you are travelling.

Luxury Rating

Some trips are like a stroll on the beach, while others have you trekking alpine passes. Some of you thrive on camping out on the savannah, while others may prefer a hot shower and a comfortable bed in a lodge. Follow the grading systems below to find the right trip for you.

To help you choose the trip that's right for you, we've broken all of our trips down into four service levels. Measuring the comfort level of the accommodation and transport. So whether you're travelling on a budget and want to save money by using public transport, or prefer upgraded accommodation and are happy to pay a little more, then we have a level for you.

This is grassroots travel at its most interesting

Authentic experiences with some of the comforts of home

For those who like to travel in comfort

All the unique experiences wrapped up with a gold ribbon

LP Underground 7

LP Underground 7 is the seventh EP release from Linkin Park, as well as the seventh album released to their fanclub, the Linkin Park Underground (LPU). The EP features ten live recordings from the band's tour for Minutes To Midnight in 2007. It was released alongside the launch of LPU 7 on December 5, 2007, tying it with LP Underground 6.0 as the latest releases (into the year) among LPU releases.

Writing and Recording

The live performances found on this record are taken from several shows along the band's Projekt Revolution 2007 Tour. " No More Sorrow " and " In The End " come from the tour's stop in Toronto, Ontario . " What I've Done " is taken from the band's performance in Hartford, Connecticut . " One Step Closer " comes from the show in Syracuse, New York . " Given Up " is taken from the show in West Palm Beach, Florida . " Numb " was performed in Woodlands, Texas . Both " Crawling " and " Faint " are taken from the tour's stop in Holmdel, New Jersey . " The Little Things Give You Away " is taken from the show in Atlanta, Georgia , and " Bleed It Out " is taken from the stop in Raleigh, North Carolina .

The band was releasing DSPs ( Digital Souvenir Packages ) starting on this tour, meaning fans could buy and download audio recordings of the shows they attended a few days after the show. The mixes of these songs are the same mixes found on the DSPs for their respective shows, though with slight editing done (fade ins, fade outs, censoring, and so on).

Composition

A poll was held on the LP Underground website in late September for fans to pick their favorite songs from the Projekt Revolution Tour 2007 . The tracklist of the CD is composed of the most voted songs. [1]

The songs on this EP release are live, originally being released on Hybrid Theory , Meteora , and that year's latest release, Minutes To Midnight . Some of the performances features live-exclusive extended portions that aren't part of the studio versions: "No More Sorrow" features its long show-opener intro, "One Step Closer" features Gunshot Intro #1 that would open either the show or encore (it opened the encore in the performance it was taken from), "Numb" features a short portion of its piano outro (cut off by editing), "The Little Things Give You Away" features its piano intro, "Bleed It Out" features an extended intro, extended bridge featuring a sing-a-long and drum solo, and its Slow > Fast outro, and "Faint" features its extended outro.

There are a bunch of ad-lib moments included in the release, too, including Chester's short speech before "Crawling" and Mike's crowd interaction at the final chorus of "Bleed It Out". The EP is censored, so there are portions where the vocals or speaking are muted.

Track Listing

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• Chester Bennington
• Rob Bourdon
• Brad Delson
• Joseph Hahn
• Mike Shinoda
• No More Sorrow and In The End were recorded live at the Molson Amphitheatre in Toronto, ON, Canada on August 21, 2007
• What I've Done was recorded live at the New England Dodge Music Center in Hartford, CT on August 26, 2007
• One Step Closer was recorded live at the New York State Fair in Syracuse, NY on August 28, 2007
• Given Up was recorded live at the Sound Advice Amphitheatre in West Palm Beach, FL on August 10, 2007
• Numb was recorded live at the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion in The Woodlands, TX on August 5, 2007
• Crawling and Faint were recorded live at the PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel, NJ on August 29, 2007
• The Little Things Give You Away was recorded live at the HiFi Buys Amphitheatre in Atlanta, GA on August 7, 2007
• Bleed It Out was recorded live at the Walnut Creek Amphitheater in Raleigh, NC on August 13, 2007
• All tracks recorded and mixed by Ken "Pooch" Van Druten and Dylan Ely
• All tracks mastered by Brian "Big Bass" Gardner
• LP Underground coordination: Jessica Bardas, Natalie So, Mona Kasim
• Production coordination: Ryan DeMarti and Natalie So
• Additional LPU thanks: Connie Tsang, Vicki Stepanenko, Bond Lengsfield, Amy Staupe
• Linkin Park worldwide representation: Rob McDermott for Mad Mac Entertainment
• Management team: Ryan DeMarti and Trish Evangelista
• LP Underground founded by Linkin Park and Jessica Bardas 2001
• Special thanks to Warner Bros. Records, Universal Music Publishing, the Linkin Park touring crew and especially you, the fans, who came to support Projekt Revolution 2007
• Art direction: BandMerch

LP Underground 7.0 box

LP Underground 7.0 Limited Tour Edition box

External Links

• LPU 7 (Digital Download) - Linkin Park Underground Store
• LPU 7 CD - Linkin Park Underground Store
• ↑ LPU 7 to Launch December 5th | LP Association Forums , November 28, 2007

Moscow Metro Tour

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Moscow metro private tours.

• 2-hour tour $87:  10 Must-See Moscow Metro stations with hotel pick-up and drop-off
• 3-hour tour $137:  20 Must-See Moscow Metro stations with Russian lunch in beautifully-decorated Metro Diner + hotel pick-up and drop off. 
• Metro pass is included in the price of both tours.

Highlight of Metro Tour

• Visit 10 must-see stations of Moscow metro on 2-hr tour and 20 Metro stations on 3-hr tour, including grand Komsomolskaya station with its distinctive Baroque décor, aristocratic Mayakovskaya station with Soviet mosaics, legendary Revolution Square station with 72 bronze sculptures and more!
• Explore Museum of Moscow Metro and learn a ton of technical and historical facts;
• Listen to the secrets about the Metro-2, a secret line supposedly used by the government and KGB;
• Experience a selection of most striking features of Moscow Metro hidden from most tourists and even locals;
• Discover the underground treasure of Russian Soviet past – from mosaics to bronzes, paintings, marble arches, stained glass and even paleontological elements;
• Learn fun stories and myths about Coffee Ring, Zodiac signs of Moscow Metro and more;
• Admire Soviet-era architecture of pre- and post- World War II perious;
• Enjoy panoramic views of Sparrow Hills from Luzhniki Metro Bridge – MetroMost, the only station of Moscow Metro located over water and the highest station above ground level;
• If lucky, catch a unique «Aquarelle Train» – a wheeled picture gallery, brightly painted with images of peony, chrysanthemums, daisies, sunflowers and each car unit is unique;
• Become an expert at navigating the legendary Moscow Metro system;
• Have fun time with a very friendly local;
• + Atmospheric Metro lunch in Moscow’s the only Metro Diner (included in a 3-hr tour)

Hotel Pick-up

Metro stations:.

Komsomolskaya

Novoslobodskaya

Prospekt Mira

Belorusskaya

Mayakovskaya

Novokuznetskaya

Revolution Square

Sparrow Hills

+ for 3-hour tour

Victory Park

Slavic Boulevard

Vystavochnaya

Dostoevskaya

Elektrozavodskaya

Partizanskaya

Museum of Moscow Metro

• Drop-off  at your hotel, Novodevichy Convent, Sparrow Hills or any place you wish
• + Russian lunch  in Metro Diner with artistic metro-style interior for 3-hour tour

Fun facts from our Moscow Metro Tours:

From the very first days of its existence, the Moscow Metro was the object of civil defense, used as a bomb shelter, and designed as a defense for a possible attack on the Soviet Union.

At a depth of 50 to 120 meters lies the second, the coded system of Metro-2 of Moscow subway, which is equipped with everything you need, from food storage to the nuclear button.

According to some sources, the total length of Metro-2 reaches over 150 kilometers.

The Museum was opened on Sportivnaya metro station on November 6, 1967. It features the most interesting models of trains and stations.

Coffee Ring

The first scheme of Moscow Metro looked like a bunch of separate lines. Listen to a myth about Joseph Stalin and the main brown line of Moscow Metro.

Zodiac Metro

According to some astrologers, each of the 12 stops of the Moscow Ring Line corresponds to a particular sign of the zodiac and divides the city into astrological sector.

Astrologers believe that being in a particular zadiac sector of Moscow for a long time, you attract certain energy and events into your life.

Paleontological finds 

Red marble walls of some of the Metro stations hide in themselves petrified inhabitants of ancient seas. Try and find some!

• Every day each car in  Moscow metro passes  more than 600 km, which is the distance from Moscow to St. Petersburg.
• Moscow subway system is the  5th in the intensity  of use (after the subways of Beijing, Tokyo, Seoul and Shanghai).
• The interval in the movement of trains in rush hour is  90 seconds .

What you get:

• + A friend in Moscow.
• + Private & customized Moscow tour.
• + An exciting pastime, not just boring history lessons.
• + An authentic experience of local life.
• + Flexibility during the walking tour: changes can be made at any time to suit individual preferences.
• + Amazing deals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner in the very best cafes & restaurants. Discounts on weekdays (Mon-Fri).
• + A photo session amongst spectacular Moscow scenery that can be treasured for a lifetime.
• + Good value for souvenirs, taxis, and hotels.
• + Expert advice on what to do, where to go, and how to make the most of your time in Moscow.

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Dua Lipa started planning third album before her debut was finished

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Dua Lipa was planning her third album before her debut.

The 'Illusion' hitmaker is set to drop new LP 'Radical Optimism' on May 3, and the idea of the record being produced by Tame Impala's Kevin Parker goes back to before she finished work on her 2017 self titled LP.

Dua, 28, told Time100 magazine: "I remember when I was working on my first album, I was making notes on what my third album was going to be.

"It's mad to think about, but I remember speaking to my close friend and A+R Joe, 'Maybe album three, I could work with Kevin Parker', and he was like, 'Alright, hold your horses, let's take baby steps.' "

However, Dua was already full of ambition and was planning for her first two albums to prove she was "deserving to be in a room" with someone respects "so deeply".

She added: "Since I was very little, I've jotted down things I dreamt for myself. I've always planned ahead.

"Although surprises arise that I evaluate in the moment, there's always been a long-term goal."

She is a big believer in "manifesting" your goals, and she encouraged people to write their dreams down to help make them come true.

She explained: "It's important to just write things down, you never know what could come true. Manifesting is a big thing for me.

"Subconsciously, you just work towards them. Nothing's too big."

The singer and actress has evolved as an artist and person since her debut seven years ago, and her latest single is an example of that development.

Dua - who was named by Time100 as one of the most influential people in the world - noted she is "definitely not the same person" as she was when she wrote her first record.

She said: "I've evolved and learned so much, taking it as it comes, not seeing anything as bad or something as a setback.

"That involves a lot of growing and understanding myself, knowing my worth, whether it be in business, love, or friendship."

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