Mike Shinoda Talks New Song + Forthcoming Solo Album

Mike Shinoda stopped by The Kevin & Bean Show to talk about his new song "Crossing A Line," forthcoming album 'Post Traumatic,' and gives us an update on Linkin Park.

[@ledzepgirlnmful]

Absolutely love Mike, and will support him and the rest of Linkin Park, in whatever direction they choose. That's what friends and family do... we support one another. Thank you, Mike for sharing your soul throughout this whole process of losing Chester, and moving forward. It shows great strength, love, and above all humanity. You continue to inspire those not only around you, but around the world! Many blessings to you, Rob, Brad, Joe, Phoenix, and your families as well. Many blessings to you all ! Xoxo ❤ Please forgive any grammatical or punctuation errors, I'm writing this, straight out of oral surgery, I am a bit loopy !!

[@jennnewman5438]

IM WITH YOU COMPLETELY!GO MIKE!:)

[@ledzepgirlnmful]

Jenn Newman Amen !

[@joshuarhoads650]

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[@zoeys_protector25]

You did great fam

[@peacechannel3164]

You are absolutely Classixx.

[@mauricewattebled4161]

this guy just shines. he gives me so much joy if it's not through his music or art. It's through these interviews and gatherings with fans!! Really loved the 2 new songs. keep doing what you love Mike, just know that we are proud of you and the band.

[@agapeeternal]

I love Mike so much. He’s been such a touchstone for the LP family and we’ve given him a little of that back. I’m so proud of him. I’m ride or die for for him and the rest of LP.

[@theUnicornOfPower]

I love this guy. I just love this guy!

[@StarMintaka]

I love seeing Mike being excited and talkative and smiling

[@bobsidog]

*it's called being fake*

[@CharlieTru]

bob si dog what’s ur problem man

[@hakimzermane]

​@@CharlieTruhe just said the truth

[@chiffmonkey]

"I love that song. It's a shame that it happened, but I love that song." Unfortunately a lot of the best music ever written can have that said about it. A great example would be The Show Must Go On by Queen.

[@rogan4338]

chiffmonkey Wake Me Up When September Ends

[@skatertita]

We all love you, Mike!!! ❤❤❤ Linkin Park is the best band ever

[@fabfourfever674]

I was never an LP fan till I learned about Chester's death, and now I think I'm in love with Mike Shinoda. 😘 He's just so genuine and "real", and my heart breaks for him. 😢 It's rare to find someone in "the business" who isn't full of themselves or being fake, so I always love to hear him speak. He truly seems to care. Hang in there, Mike. #MakeChesterProud (which you've already done). xx

[@adelaabascal1]

Mike is the best😍❤️

[@courage3001]

I love how thoughtfull he is. He wants to put out a coloring book for the fans to get a sense of art therapy. What a sweethearr.

[@udasan]

Thank you very much for sharing this! Please send my regards and love to Mike and the rest of Linkin Park band members. Love from Malaysia.

[@renolim5733]

Here from Malaysia too =) Linkin Park forever.

[@zoyai4294]

Mike come back with new interesting music. I like what he is real and can talk openly about his life and emotions. Funny, fabulous and not mean. We just wanted to see what Mike will continue his musical activity. With band or without - doesn't matter.

[@whatiwasgoingtosay]

God, it’s good to see that famous Shinoda smile.

[@bobsidog]

*famously fake*

[@whatiwasgoingtosay]

@@bobsidog Google, how do I delete someone else’s account?

[@bobsidog]

@@whatiwasgoingtosay why would you do that? People are entitled to their opinion....

[@bobsidog]

@@whatiwasgoingtosay Ya, i reported your comment and account to google. Have fun skn mike’s d

[@hakimzermane]

​@@bobsidogSO TRUE !

[@kellelam5168]

I love mike. I love and will always love Linkin Park. It gives me hope to see Mike going out doing his solo project right now because honestly i don't know how else they would have moved on. Thank you for sharing this! I love seeing and hearing Mike talk. this is a man with a whole of strength and not to mention.. talent!

[@anuradhaedirisuriya]

Mike Shinoda, multi talented man

[@charlotteyohe3542]

Mike you are absolutely amazing. Ty so much for just being you. You have amazing strength. Ty for caring about your fans enough to be there for us during such a hard time in your own life as well. A lot of ppl don't usually care about ppl they don't know even if they are their fans. Your amazing such a loving person ty so much you have made me feel like I am important and I am special bc your taking the time to comfort and inspire your fans bc you know we are hurt in just like you are. Ty much mike I'd be lost with our you truly. I love and miss you Chester so much. RIP sweet angel. Watch over mike and keep him safe I know your proud of him. Plz help us make him know and feel how special he truly is.

[@keithfraser3816]

Charlotte Yohe nice comment love your pic are you wearing pants lol.

[@LaceFX]

Mike is such a charismatic and genuine person. Imagine how strong and brave do you have to be..to embark on a new solo album. I like the message which is it starts at darkness but you grow and move forward.

[@AngelRHart]

What an amazing way to start my morning ♥

[@bobsidog]

*mike never mourned*

[@bassilok]

such a bright kind and strong man. so proud of him. soooo glad he found the strength to continue!

[@oswurth8774]

Wow. To think this was four years ago. How much my life has changed since then, and only because his music told me not to end it. My gratitude is deep Mike.

[@kathyguerndt832]

Hi Mike and KROQ Thanks for sharing I love you Mike and I truly understand where you are coming from . it hurts me watching you and what you are going thru . I have so much to say but will make it short . I love you new songs and I can see you and Chester had a lot in common by the way you wrote them I can't wait to hear the full solo cd I love hearing you sing or rap anything From Wisconsin Have a wonderful Easter weekend and seeing and hearing from you made my day.

[@marycu9066]

Mike’s a very intelligent, eloquent man. Thanks for doing this interview, your insights on life, death, and everything in between are eye-opening and real.

[@justahunch4u]

Glad to see things on the upswing for ya Mike! It's gonna be totally awesome to get your new cd in June and then see you perform it live in Osaka in August!! :)

[@eddiejimenez2]

God bless you Mike! Glad to hear good people are behind you. Looking forward to the new music! Great interview “Kevin & Bean “!!

[@EarthaBaca]

Our world needs this!!! Thank you Mike!

[@mykiea5156]

He has a pure heart

[@hadasdana]

talented and pure good luck with your solo project

[@watchareTV]

He's a musical genius who will do big things. Just think about Dave Grohl and what he did.

[@Psychopathic666]

Difference is save grohl quit music for a while and grieved, mike is just putting out awful music,

[@watchareTV]

Get Rekt Grohl formed foo fighters in 1995 about 10 months after kurts passing, mike was a genius behind linkin park (who sold more than foo fighters) so I'm guessing he will do great

[@Psychopathic666]

Mega Ohio sports fan I didn’t mention anything about record sales? It’s just way too soon it just looks like mike couldn’t wait to get out of Chester’s shadow so to speak

[@danieldyson1660]

Get Rekt Or he copes by creating. Everyone grieves in different ways.

[@Fischbroetchen]

Get Rekt i suppose youre not an artist? because thats how most artists cope with their emotions. they create.

[@dollsjj7481]

honestly when he said the thing about ice cream, it hit me then. I was eating ice cream when i found out and that kinda just comes back any time I'm going to get ice cream with any of the same people. I myself have never really lost anyone and when i found out i was really quiet for a while, and people noticed. now i just think about how thew pain never really goes away, it just fades until its at a minimal throb in the back of my mind.

[@mins2midnite]

Preseptor I was driving and heard it on the radio. I had to pull over, had my mother in the car while I was freaking. So now every time she rides with me I'm reminded.

[@alexaangels4488]

He’s so loved, I hope he knows that ❤️😍

[@iGotSpaceLikeNASA]

I love Mike, such a beacon of inspiration of who I am artistically tbh.

[@soleiltounsi6754]

Awesome guy, thanks Mike! i will always support him! huge thanks for KROQ for sharing!

[@LakersFanBoy4life]

Mike is a jewel.

[@dorjelama59]

What a great day to start Lots of love from nepal

[@jenniferanderson9206]

I absolutely can't wait for Mike's album. His talent is unbelievable and he definitely has the personality to continuously capture his fans attention. How amazing to be going through all this so soon. Thank You Mike! You have my Love and Support Always.

[@cokacolalight4896]

He had to correct himself a couple of times when talking about Chester and its so sad. "Chester is... was one of the best singers".. ugh what a gut punch.

[@mariee.5912]

omg, you are great Mike. grief is hard! don't be surprised if people give you hugs, wheh they see you.

[@adelaabascal1]

Mike is the best 😍 😍

[@arichsnit]

Frikin same on first albums! I was 11 and the world changed for me. I had all 3 of those albums! Licensed to Ill, Slippery When Wet and Run DMC. Sweet!

[@rickymiranda9008]

Will be seeing you in May!!

[@petrovamary]

Great interview

[@shivampunia]

I can listen MIKE talking, all day.

[@alt4235]

Mike pleas come to uk soon on your tour if you do one

[@Crustyfart123]

Optical G he's playing at reading festival

[@bobsidog]

*...and pleas stay there*

[@MariaSalete-b4j]

Meu ídolo Mike!!❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@chemzchemz6877]

I just wanna say " Love You Mike "

[@dianadorilace3030]

He is so cute😻, rest in Heaven, Chester💔

[@zulallinkinparkforever]

Turkish 🇹🇷🇹🇷🇹🇷🇹🇷🇹🇷 soldiers We love you so much Mike we are so proud of you we always with you

[@nanana6477]

Mike is my hero and dad❤

[@Memories_in_Chains]

25:19 damn...that hurts a lot. Even after almost 2 years...

[@moriganna67ify]

24:48 made me laugh. Mike you are so dangerous to listen to with a mouth of coffee. LOL I love this guys drive, ambition. Mike Shinoda is inspiring! Getting the fans involved just proves he is not all about commercialism. He is a real PERSON. Like us, only gifted with art and music. LOL I am rooting behind him all the way on this new Journey.

[@lyndabugg8732]

The tribute show was my way to say goodbye to Chester. I really haven't been able to listen to him since. I'm sure I will again someday, but not yet.

[@Salamander2170]

Legend

[@lisaaqme5101]

We will be looking at you Mike 😍😂 we love you no matter what's happen 😘❤️

[@nyxvamptressstar9498]

I love tjis cuz it also applies to MH and grief.

[@ellapavlova000]

We love you our #mikesginoda 🙏❤️💪🔥. Thanks , favourite #linkinpark ❤️🙏. From Ukraine 🇺🇦

[@sinthiyatasnimhiya1282]

Wow...really very Nice

[@Schwabi]

I wish we can help him.😢😞

[@bobsidog]

*all the therapy and reconstructive surgery in the world can't fix this mess*

[@mykiea5156]

I love his honesty

[@SSJ1Igor]

Linkin Park was always half rap half rock. They should move on and make rap metal songs. Just have Mike rap and the guys play. Obviously they should/would still play old songs which featured a singer (Chester) for which part I suppose letting the crowd sing, or featuring other singers every time would do great and make the concert into a party where we celebrate Chester every time.

[@faint442008]

That's a hard thing to answer, what does Linkin Park do next? Since Chester has such an angelic/powerful voice, he was a HUGE part of the vocals in the group. I can't see someone else permanently coming in and filling that hole but I don't want LP to stop doing what they do because of this tragedy.

[@backupaccount9213]

This man is so strong

[@kamilkrol2574]

#MikeShinodaInPoland 🎧🎧

[@rolandoramirez9260]

I am glad that Mike is doing well, he is very creative and talented. Awesome new music, but what about the other members of LP?

[@agateb.1445]

Chester was..is.was😭

[@SashLyrics]

that ducks sweater

[@abhikdoesthings]

Mike's solo singles are good

[@adelaabascal1]

😍😍😍

[@verac.4497]

❤❤❤ 🙋

[@adelaabascal1]

😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@Diva380]

Not to get off topic, but why aren't they showing the woman who is speaking on camera?

[@user-dt8hh9ni4r]

Diva380 they never show her when they do these livestreams. She probably doesn't want to be on camera. Maybe doesn't bother with make up on early morning radio. This is her: instagram.com/alliemackay/

[@Diva380]

M Thanks for the response!

[@bobsidog]

*to really drive home how creepy and ugly he is*

[@lemonysimmer]

💛

[@matilderuivo4337]

11:29 Portugal is everywhere😂💗

[@Ariel_thenotsolittlemermaid]

I'm glad to know we're not the only ones who have no idea what's going on with Rob😂

[@Sumwhereibelong95]

Not to be dark ! Love chester , love mike,brad,rob,dave,and joe. But if we look to a re imagined linkin park , theres a very prominent comparison that can be drawn. Nirvana is hall of fame, but we wouldnt have foo fighters without another trajedy occuring. It allowed dave to step out from behind the drums and flourish.

[@HindiRapGuru]

If you think for a second, Chester is dead but in return he destroyed Linkin Park and all the member can never get the exposure like before and can never perform big. Their career is over because of his death. I love Chester but it was kind of selfish of him. Also, what about his family of 6 kids, did he think about them before committing suicide? He ruined so many lives! Big ups to Mike, with all he can make it for himself through Chester's death! #LookingAtOtherPerspective

[@erictobias7]

Ok I'm gonna be the bad guy here but just here me out....people,do a voice comparison of the 911 caller when Chester was suicided.listen to what he is saying and how he speaks,I'm convinced it is Mike shinoda,but before you send the hate replies,please listen to interviews,his voice inflection and how it is a staged call.also,listen to the TMZ 911 call cause that is in normal pitch,there is a different 911 video where they pitched down the voice as to make you believe the caller has a lower voice range...

[@GotoMaki4Micah]

you should certainly never believe your idols can do no wrong. interesting theory. the tmz video has a large dislike / like ratio and disabled comments. i can't imagine its because there's that much of a debate on what really happened. its appears to be so.

[@zoyai4294]

That speaking woman - is it Brienne from "Game of Thrones"?

[@bobsidog]

Aww look at mike trying to look so sad to hijack Chester's fans to take their money. At least he figured out it would take more than just calling CB a sad mental mess.

[@TheBelli88]

Yup. He is now constantly bragging on his solo tour (Mike Shinoda of Linkin Park, with LPU membership, produced by Warner Bros. hahaha) how much the fans and their SUPPORT (hello Flannel shirts, over-priced merch, monetized video clips, AMG car advertisment and co.) mean to HIM (aka his bank account and ego) and using their emotions to bond them over to the band and nostalgica, reducing Chester's memory primarly to his voice and mental health issuse alone. And there is absloute no waste on grief or something emotional shit like that, because come on:. ' I named it Post Traumatic, because of the POST, because we are in the AFTER. I don't want this to be a sad show, we have to celebrate.' in an effort to force closure out of them. Being his jealous self by hungering for people's pity on him to be more relavant, than the grief for this guy, who intentionally destroyed his life's work and business in such a selfish manner. Using this whole fake-mourn-show on fans to gain the permission to continue his band in the nearer future. The pathetic behaviour never seeming to reach a limit, by now all of the sudden cudddle and interact with fans on Social Media in a huge extent, when before he barley talked to them (in oposite to the man he is now griefing so hard for). Laughing his ass off in his hotel room after every show about their stupidity in dealing with something serious as loss and suicide by putting sock puppets on and turning the whole topic into a infantile comedy for an intellectual low brow crowd. 'We make grief fun and have to allow ourself to be happy again'. Say this a little louder to the over 255 k comments on Chester's last Instagram post.

[@bobsidog]

Isabella Rose *well said*. and on top of that he looks like a creep and sounds like a narcissist.

[@GotoMaki4Micah]

@@TheBelli88 i dont know how you feel about this topic 2 years later but i have wondered what mike's wife 16+years sees in him. in an interview mike said ...she has stuck with me... strangely as if he didn't care if she did, had no idea why, knew he didn't deserve it. it's a curiosity why she's been with him because many wouldn't want to date or marry someone with his lifestyle. i cannot wonder the same about chester, chester was a sensitive playful innocent genuine theater kid. mike seems like the type of guy where his friends would tell him, ''your keyboard can't hug you back dude'' lol mike seems cold, technical, a control freak narcissist that would only tolerate someone on his own terms and come and go as he pleases. what a bad deal. lol

[@TheBelli88]

@@GotoMaki4Micah Hi. I stand to my words still 💯 Especially now knowing even more details about certain things, but even without additional background knowledge, it's not hard to see through his personality. He's a good promo guy (including his private life).

[@jrc1156]

mike the businessman

[@atheris1641]

omg for some reason i read this as “mike the lesbian”

[@morenaguanziroli8292]

J dont know if Bennington was perfect Person but j think Shinoda soon forget his friend...strange because many people suffering 1,2,3years for their dogdeath..

[@NikkiBrown75official]

0:10

[@parabolicpawn]

Cant text Jay Z right now ? What Hov dont fuck with Shinoda?? Hmmm

[@hallotschuss7870]

T-Rex Mike

[@алинабажанюк]

А на русском есть?((

[@kirillvoloshin2065]

алина бажанюк вряд ди

[@bobsidog]

*If it happened to Mike Chester would've never made a solo sympathy album and join in with Talinda trashing him. They are egotistical to parade themselves as suicide experts just to gaslight & fleece Chester's fans.

[@TheBelli88]

He is. And it breaks my heart. Chester is so proud of Mike, the widow and co. cashing big from him. It is a little inappropriate, but I really DID think about that scenario too. Not just with Mike but also anyone else in the band. I can't imagine for a minute Chester playing along with this bullshit they created, when it would have been the other way around.

[@TheBelli88]

bob si dog And when Chris died you didn't see him doing shit like this. He never was allowed to take a break from everything after that, because there was an album to promote, a tour to play, pretending to be happy. But this pseudo mourner here takes a total time out for weeks and comes back in full pretending mood. His last post on IG again showed how humble and down to earth he is. He has balls of steel continuing this after this bad, selfish guy intentionally destroyed his biggest money source. Bravo to this great man.

[@ennislange1304]

Disgusting comment. Mike and Chester were best friends and Mike truly feels what he talks about in Post Traumatic and you can tell that when he performs live. Also the song Looking For an Answer, mike almost broke to tears and it was easy to tell. Mike is not egotistical you are just wrong

[@bobsidog]

Ennis Lange Chris Cornell was Chester's best friend, not Mike. Chester would have never labeled Mike a "suicidal mentally damaged addicted person" That is what Mike and Talinda are claiming. Labeling a person like this is "blaming the victim" and is very disrespectful towards Chester and his kids.

[@ennislange1304]

@@bobsidog calling him mentally damaged and addicted is not false and most likely contributed to his suicide. Also, true Chris Cornell was Chester's best friend, but in case you weren't aware you can hold someone close to you that isnt your best friend but is pretty damn close.

[@Rivan98]

Porfavor has rock y rap y no canciones pop de mierda como todos lo hacen ahora

[@bobsidog]

“Hi” ... ok, boring af

[@kjdee]

You are so bitter, it’s sad

[@bobsidog]

Kimberly Dukram I’m more pissed than bitter. Mike bullied Chester bc he was understandably envious and jealous of him. This just added more weight to C’s shoulders. Sad

[@kjdee]

bob si dog how did he “bully” Chester? And why would Mike be jealous of him?

[@bobsidog]

Kimberly Dukram LP only got signed because Chester joined, this never sat right with Mike especially after Chester took on the roles of Lead singer, screamer, powerhouse, smoke show, charmer, nice guy. Mike should have supported Chester instead of bullying and competing with him.

[@hakimzermane]

​@@bobsidoghe killed him

[@qullin_2238]

"Am i not an artist anymore ?" - I have a feeling that this line reveals why Mike is so insecure lately. A real artist never loses his creative view on the world, Just like Einstein never lost his inteligence. So Mike, let that question go ;D

[@Psychopathic666]

Brilliant more awful music

[@vr6535]

I respect MS. I love him! But does anyone feel like he's capitalizing off of Chester's unfortunate death? Just a question. Not looking to start an argument. But the title "Post Traumatic" ??? Even the host said something along the lines of "What's happened with Chester....You've turned this into this business."

[@lunabird89]

Veronique Ramirez not at all. He's living his dream . Trust me Mike would want Chester back more then anything. It's not about money at this point. It's about moving on!

[@IceMetalPunk]

It's called "Post Traumatic" because the songs are about dealing with trauma. Great artists write about what they know, what they're feeling, what they are. If you think for one second Chester wouldn't want Mike to keep making music, I'd say you're very much wrong.

[@daantjos]

No for him its writing his pain away its about his journey without his best friend and honestly i love it i think his songs will help alot off people dealing with a great loss

[@vr6535]

daantjos yes, yes! You're right! Thank you!

[@vr6535]

Thank y'all for answering!

[@TheBelli88]

So Shinoda is actually blaming Chester for ruining his life's work and career intentionally by killing himself? Because that is what his song texts and these interviews are telling me.

[@courage3001]

Karin Hugo He blamed himself for his death in " Looking for an awnser". Which is actually nornal for survivors. But because he blamed himself for his death I doubt he'd blame his mental illness for the collapse of his career. The fact alone that he thought that Bennington "defined" him and his death meaning that he's not an "artist "anymore.. Makes his moment of freakout quite justified. Which is what he's talking about in his songs and interviews.

[@Psychopathic666]

Linkin Park has been dead for a while

[@betemiranda6309]

😍😍😍