Arctic Monkeys begin work on new album
Haven’t looked so good on the dance floor since Alex Turner and his clan of cold chimps took you though your Favourite Worst Nightmare over a year ago? Like Alex Turner’s solo record but just didn’t think you could two-step to it? Well, dust off your old post-punk dancing shoes (And seriously, get some new shoestrings. Don't make us have to tell you again.), because the Arctic Monkeys are back at it again. ... read more
David Hasselhoff social networking site finally arrives
We know what you're thinking..."Geez, it sure was cool when Radiohead started its own social networking site. Getting together with other people to talk about people you love is awesome! And you know who else deserves that level of obsession? David Hasselhoff." Well, Hoffanatics, the wait is over. The Hofftron has heard your wishes and, magnanimously, he has answered them.... read more
Watch Paste's exclusive Bonnaroo video round-up
Maybe you've heard of a little ol' "four-day, multi-stage camping festival held on a 700-acre farm in Manchester, Tenn." called Bonnaroo. We went, saw and conquered... read more
Castanets visit City of Refuge in October
It's hard not to make comparisons between Ray Raposa and Conor Oberst. Both are singer-songwriters that are the only constant members of their respective bands. Both make copious use of seemingly random instrument tinkering. Both deal in the musical currency of folk (albeit very different types). We could go on for a while, but this isn't about Mr. Bright Eyes. This is about Raposa and his Castanets. ... read more
Huey Lewis has some good News for Pineapple Express
Like every subject he touches these days, Judd Apatow is about to make Huey Lewis relevant again. As had been rumored, the harmonica maestro (with The News in tow) did indeed craft the theme song for Apatow's upcoming stoner, er, pardon, "buddy," flick Pineapple Express. Check it out on the Pineapple Express soundtrack's MySpace page, and try not to laugh too hard when you hear one of the icons of pop-rock utter the word "chronic" and inhale, Dr. Dre-style.... read more
300 sequel and/or prequel in the works
It's a simple recipe for Hollywood producers. Start with semi-to-well-known characters, (preferably from a comic book), stir in a generous portion of bloody action scenes, season with betrayal, add a love story to taste, and BAM! You've got yourself a Hollywood blockbuster. ... read more
Neko Case to tour with, without New Pornographers
When busy bee Neko Case hurt her ankle during this spring's New Pornographers tour with Okkervil River, faces fell long from coast to coast. The alt.country enchantress was to miss a number of dates supporting 2007's Challengers, and really, what's a Porno show without its chanteuse? ... read more
Rock Band 2 set for September release
Who hasn't gone to an awesome live show and thought, "I want that! I want to rock that hard!" only to quickly realize that the last instrument you attempted to master was the recorder in third grade. (We're shaking our fists at you, "Frere Jacques.") ... read more
Tom Morello readies new solo album, stays busy
Tom Morello, he of Rage Against The Machine and Audioslave guitar-ripping fame, is set to release his second solo disc, The Fabled City, on Sept. 30... read more
Jason Schwartzman gets Bored to Death in HBO pilot
Actor, writer, and former Phantom Planet drummer Jason Schwartzman is taking on sleuthing, cast as the lead role in HBO's comedy pilot Bored to Death. ... read more
Baron-Cohen, Ferrell to star in another Sherlock movie?
"When you have eliminated the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth."And here we thought that House was going to be the best treatment of Sherlock Holmes that we would ever see. If it were somehow possible to harvest the kinetic energy of a Victorian author turning in their grave because their work was being adapted into modern media, then we could stick a conduit into Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's coffin and tell Al Gore to quit campaigning for renewable energy. Columbia Pictures just announced an untitled comedy film starring Sascha Baron-Cohen as Sherlock Holmes and Will Ferrell... read more
Musicfest NW 2008 lineup announced
Haven't recovered from Bonnaroo yet? Coachella neither? That's too bad, as it's time to start mentally preparing for Musicfest NW, Portland, Ore.'s enormous...well, music fest.... read more
Richard Kelly's new movie delayed until late 2009
[Above: James Marsden and Cameron Diaz in The Box]For people who just received a box that could grant them $1 million, Arthur and Norma Lewis (James Marsden, Cameron Diaz) sure look a bit worried. That's probably because if they push the box's button, an anonymous person will die somewhere on the planet. And they've got 24 hours to decide. Tension = justified.... read more
Lost Beatles interview discovered in London garage
Scenario: You’re walking around a damp London garage and you stumble across 64 unmarked, rusting film canisters with music footage from the '60s. You’re thinking, at best, maybe we’ve got some Animals’ b-sides here or some live cuts from Donovan. Maybe even some rare Kinks footage. What you’re probably not expecting is an intimate, revealing conversation about the meeting and songwriting process of arguably the most famous band in the history of the world. ... read more
Radiohead embarks on tour, releases exclusive videos
Nigel Godrich officially has the coolest Basement of all time. Rather than housing clunky appliances and cast-off toys (who really used Lincoln Logs?), the famed record producer’s Basement is home to a recording studio that features live performance videos of musicians like Damien Rice, The White Stripes, Sonic Youth and Radiohead. ... read more
Ben Affleck films report on Congo humanitarian crisis
Ben Affleck says he's filmed a TV report on the mounting central African humanitarian crisis to raise awareness about a conflict that has claimed the lives of four million people, with most deaths resulting from either starvation or pestilence. The crisis began in 1994 with an influx of refugees from neighboring countries. ... read more
Kinks frontman Ray Davies tours in July
You have to wonder about a press release quoting The Onion in earnest. Quotes taken out of context (and a B+ from the A.V. Club) aside, Kinks frontman Ray Davies' new solo album Working Man's Cafe follows his 2006 debut solo album Other People's Lives with an acoustic tour to boot.... read more
Damien Jurado looks to get Caught In The Trees this fall
It appears that Damien Jurado has come full circle. On his forthcoming album, Caught In The Trees, the singer/songwriter has diverged from the gentle folk and fictional narratives for which he's known to explore more introspective storytelling backed by rock power. ... read more
Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog gets a trailer
Remember when we reported that Joss Whedon and Neil Patrick Harris were working on a musical and it sounded like nonsense we'd made up? Well, that part where it sounds like the fevered dreams of the Internet, that still hasn't changed. In fact, the more we hear about the whole thing the sillier it sounds, but definitely silly in a good way.... read more
Flaming Lips' Wayne Coyne talks Christmas on Mars
The long-awaited Flaming Lips flick Christmas On Mars is finally finished. From its beginnings on New Year’s Day of 2001 to its... read more
