Beastie Boys member Mike D drops new debut single, 'Switch Up' | Skiddle
From teasing music for the last month, the release comes as a well-awaited return.
www.skiddle.comHere are the latest public mentions about Mike D (Beastie Boys) from recent reports:
- Mike D released a solo debut single titled "Switch Up" in early May 2026, co-produced with his sons Skyler and Davis Diamond, and performed it live in Los Angeles. This marks his first new music release since the Beastie Boys’ later-era activities and signals a refreshed solo direction [Skiddle: May 7/8, 2026].[2]
- He’s been active with live performances and teased additional projects, including a cryptic website and studio videos, suggesting ongoing solo material alongside legacy Beastie Boys material [Skiddle: May 7, 2026; NewsNow aggregation referencing multiple outlets].[3][2]
- Media outlets covering the Beastie Boys ecosystem note renewed activity around Mike D, including festival appearances and potential shows, with coverage highlighting the post-2011 era of the group and his ongoing solo work [NewsNow headlines; Irish Times/NME mentions within that feed].[3]
Illustrative example:
- Switch Up — Mike D’s debut solo single, co-produced with his sons, premiered after a period of teasers and social-media studio glimpses, enabling fans to glimpse a new phase while honoring Beastie Boys legacy [Skiddle: "Switch Up" article].[2]
If you’d like, I can pull up direct links to specific articles, or summarize how this fits into his broader career trajectory and Beastie Boys’ activity in 2025–2026. Would you prefer a focused timeline or a quick playlist of recent Mike D appearances and releases?[2][3]