SXSW Reveals Initial 2011 Showcase Schedules
SXSW 2011 has posted its initial music schedules, featuring more than 1900 bands so far. While this won’t be the first or last version of the SXSW calendar, it should allow all of you Austin-bound folks to start planning out which bands to see.... read more
Listen to The National Covering The Clash
Magnet has a running feature called Take Cover!, and today’s entry features “The Clampdown” by The Clash alongside its cover-y counterpart by The National.... read more
...And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead: Tao of the Dead
If you’re jonesin’ for some good ol’ fashioned prog-rock mania—the kind of vivid storybook shit that calls to mind sword-fighting knights and fire-breathing dragons; the sort of divisive musical excess in which narrative concepts are not only encouraged but necessary; the sort of instrumentally dense, over-the-top, unrelenting drama that can bring fans of both Tolkien and Yes to their knees—then…well, you’ve come to the right place.... read more
Watch Local Natives' Take-Away Show
Local Natives were filmed performing a unique version of their song “Who Knows Who Cares” for the most recent installment in La Blogothèque’s famous Take-Away Show series. The video, directed by Nathanaël Le Scouarnec, begins with Taylor Rice walking down a hallway singing and playing acoustic guitar. He is subsequently joined by one band member after another over the course of the song as it builds in a succession of layers.... read more
Comic Book & Graphic Novel Round-Up (2/9/11)
Every Wednesday, Paste looks at some of the most intriguing comic books, graphic novels, graphic memoirs and other illustrated books.... read more
Titus Andronicus Announces More Tour Dates
Despite losing bassist Ian Graetzer last month, Titus Andronicus will carry on with a reconfigured lineup for its spring tour. While the group had already announced dates with The Pogues, the New Jersey rockers will also team up with Bright Eyes for a five-show run. On top of that, the group has also secured a spot at Coachella in April, as well as several more headlining shows throughout the U.S. Check out a full list of dates below.... read more
James Blake: James Blake
British dubstep-minimalist artist, James Blake, has brought his unique sound Stateside with the release of his self-titled debut album. His trio of 2010 EPs—Klavierwerke, CMYK and The Bells Sketch—garnered so much attention that Blake was named runner-up for BBC’s Sound of 2011, which highlights buzzworthy up-and-coming artists.... read more
Those Darlins Release Video, Tour
Those Darlins recently released the debut video from their forthcoming album Screws Got Loose. The video for the infectious “Be Your Bro” is directed by Veta&Theo of Ovvio and is filmed in a style that has been compared to Andy Warhol’s famous screen tests from the 1960s.... read more
Best of What's Next: David Wax Museum
On a morning where David Wax plans to discuss his warm, endearing fusion of Mexo-Americana folk, he instead faces a blistering snowstorm... read more
Decca Relaunches as Decca Classics
Classical music label Decca recently relaunched as Decca Classics. “It’s kind of a reaffirmation of our commitment to classical music, a bit like renewing your wedding vows,” managing director Paul Moseley told Reuters.... read more
Eminem, Foo Fighters, Muse Attached as Lollapalooza 2011 Headliners
Chicago Tribune music critic Greg Kot reported today that Eminem, Muse and Foo Fighters will be headlining Lollapalooza 2011. According to Kot’s Turn It Up blog, “reliable industry sources” have confirmed the bookings. An additional trio of headliners, who have yet to be named, will join these three artists at the late-summer festival.... read more
2k Games Announces The Darkness II
2k Games has announced The Darkness II, a sequel to 2007’s critically acclaimed but often overlooked first person shooter, which featured a unique storyline, quality gameplay, and one of the most compelling relationships seen in a videogame.... read more
John Legend Joins Sade on North American Tour
Sade recently announced that John Legend will join the group on its upcoming North American tour.... read more
Cold War Kids Announce Spring Tour
The Cold War Kids have unveiled some North American tour dates for the spring.... read more
"The Suburbs" Features Scenes From Spike Jonze and Arcade Fire's Scenes From the Suburbs
In the spring of last year we told you that the Arcade Fire was working on a short film with Spike Jonze. Now, that film has arrived. Scenes from the Suburbs is a 30-minute film that was inspired by the band’s latest album, The Suburbs. The film also features the band and was co-written by band members Win and WIll Butler.... read more
Update: Gorillaz Apparently Not Calling it Quits
Update: Jamie Hewlett’s son, Denholm, made a post on the Gorillaz-Unofficial blog (via Consequence of Sound) debunking the break-up rumors. “Hey everyonee [sic], listen, i just spoke to my dad and told him about this, and he said its rubbish, they have kinda fallen out, just not about the reasons stated above in the article, they’re just taking time apart from each other to work on other projects :) gorillaz are not gunna split up, its fine :) ignore this tabloid x” The anonymous post, identified only by the title “THIS IS DENHOLM :)” was later confirmed by Denholm on... read more
BlizzCon Dates Announced
Blizzard, creators of worldwide hits like StarCraft, Diablo and World of WarCraft, have an annual convention called BlizzCon that’s held every year for fans to celebrate the game universes and showcase their undying love for all things Blizzard. This year’s BlizzCon will take place Oct. 21-22 at the Anaheim, Calif. Convention Center.... read more
Michael Moore Suing Weinstein Brothers for $2.7 Million
Michael Moore, controversial director of documentaries like Bowling for Columbine and Fahrenheit 9/11, is suing the Weinstein Brothers producing team for $2.7 million.... read more
Watch Cat Power Perform a New Song
Over the weekend, Cat Power’s Chan Marshall showed a San Francisco crowd a taste of her new album. The as-yet-untitled song will appear on the forthcoming follow-up to 2008’s Jukebox, and features Marshall’s stark, beautiful voice over a simple guitar riff.... read more
The Decemberists Add More Tour Dates With Mountain Man, Justin Townes Earle
Between their Billboard-topping record The King Is Dead, Yo Gabba Gabba contributions and first stretch of tour dates, The Decemberists have kept themselves busy throughout the early parts of 2011. Expect that streak to continue for a while now, as the band has added an additional U.S. leg to their world tour through April and early May. Check out the complete list of remaining dates below.... read more
