John Hiatt: Same Old Man
On his 19th studio album, John Hiatt has rediscovered his... read more
Soul Survivor: Al Green is Still in Love With You
Over the past three decades, Al Green has proven a master of transformation. In the early ’70s, he helped reinvent Southern soul with his lush ballads. By the latter part of the decade, personal tragedy steered him from secular music to... read more
My Son Axl
Dear Beloved Fan, as one of the 768 people who watched my son, Axl, play “Baby Beluga” on a toy guitar on YouTube (youtube.com/axlsdad), you are clearly a listener of discerning taste. I’m sure you’ll agree that he’s not like all those other two year olds... read more
Sigur Rós offers new LP details, free "Gobbledigook" download
UPDATE: Download the song here.---Sigur Rós isn't releasing its fifth album, Með suð í eyrum við spilum endalaust, until June 23. But you can get a sneak peek at one of the first tracks off the album-- the Icelandic title of which translates to English as With a Buzz in Our Ears We Play Endlessly-- this very afternoon. Can it be true? Já! "Gobbledigook" will be played as a world exclusive on Radio 1 this afternoon with DJ Zane Lowe, and then the band will release it-- at 7:30 GMT (2:30 EST)-- as a free download on their website, SigurRós.com.... read more
What is your favorite Tom Waits movie role?
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The War on Drugs announce summer tour dates
Since their debut album, Wagonwheel Blues, is about to come out on June 17, The War on Drugs have decided to take their show on the road. They'll be supporting Paste Band of the Week alum, Bishop Allen, as well as Blood on the Wall for their American dates, and then heading to Europe for their later-than-ours festival season.... read more
Iron & Wine to release new UK EP, play many festivals
U.K. Iron & Wine fans, rejoice! You are the recipients of a new EP for "Lovesong of the Buzzard," off of last year's The Shepherd's Dog album. Best of all, it's exclusive to your particular sovereign island country. Hazzah! read more
Sonic Youth's Hits are for Squares coming this June
The mixtape to dwarf all mixtapes, Hits are for Squares, a compilation of Sonic Youth favorites, will be available in select Starbucks stores (and to listeners everywhere via HearMusic.com) on June 10. A cast of thousands (well, really, 15 or so) from the arts and entertainment world contributed their favorite choices from the Sonic Youth catalog. Radiohead, Beck and Portia de Rossi are among the diverse list of contributors.... read more
Alejandro Escovedo releases Real Animal, tours
Alejandro Escovedo is a determined man. Just four years ago, he arrived in an Arizona emergency room vomiting blood, and was told that he didn't have much time left to live. His years of hard drinking had finally caught up with him, and he had contracted hepatitis C. ... read more
Tom Waits extends tour for more Glitter and Doom
There are a few things in life people just can't get enough of, and two of those things are, for sure, without a doubt, most definitely Glitter and Doom. Tom Waits knows this, and because he's a man of the people, he's extended his Glitter and Doom tour so that Europeans can get them some of his mystery-man magic.... read more
Xiu Xiu to rest rest, then tour out the summer summer
Yes, OK, the double-noun thing in Xiu Xiu headlines is tired tired. Xiu Xiu, however, seems to be comprised of nearly inexhaustible trekkers. They've already crisscrossed America in support of the recently-released Women As Lovers, and are currently... read more
Aimee Mann confirms more @#%&! dates
Although the headline looks as though we haven't had our morning coffee yet (which is pretty serious considering it's the afternoon), Aimee Mann recently confirmed additional dates for her tour that will carry her through the summer and into fall in support of her upcoming release @#%&! Smilers (June 3). And in case you missed it, Mann recently caught up with Paste editor-in-chief Josh Jackson.... read more
Artist of the Week: Tyler Ramsey
Although the phenomenon of dreams inspiring art is so common that there’s even a word for those who plagiarize the work of other’s in their sleep (“cryptomnesia”), the somnambulant musings of songwriters has inarguably produced some great art. From Paul McCartney... read more
Devo's Mark Mothersbaugh to exhibit artwork across U.S.
Mark Mothersbaugh plans to tickle our fancies this spring, when he tours the United States showcasing his artwork. The art, which has doubled as Mothersbaugh's personal (and creative) method of diary-keeping, will travel to Berkley, Calif. and the windy city of Chicago in an exhibition entitled "The Postcard Diaries."... read more
Ted Leo to tour this summer with, without Pearl Jam
If you suffer from summer allergies, we're here to let you in on some good news. Starting on June 1, indie darling Ted Leo and his merry band of Pharmacists will begin their travels around the country, spreading health and cheer to every city they stop off at.... read more
Jonathan Demme replaces Scorcese for Marley biopic
When considering the Bob Marley biopic, it seems a lot more is up in the air than just the title. Now, Jonathan Demme will replace Martin Scorsese in directing the piece. Scorsese cites scheduling conflicts as the cause of his pulling out. This is significant, as the Marley family has hopes of... read more
Islands: Arm's Way
"Islands are forever!" proclaims the band's official website, though it's less than... read more
The New Frontiers tour with Denison Witmer
Mellow rock lovers, rejoice. The New Frontiers are set to kick off their new tour this Friday with Philadelphia singer/songwriter, Denison Witmer. Earlier this year, The New Frontiers released Mending, the band’s first full-length LP, which features a few tracks from 2007’s Tour EP. ... read more
Brian Wilson to release album with Capitol, tour
[Above: Wilson on the roof of Capitol Records]Brian Wilson, titan of multi-part harmonies, king of vocal suspensions, lord of pop arranging and Paste's number seven best living songwriter, is finally releasing his next album, and has agreed to do it on his original label, Capitol Records. His forthcoming release, entitled That Lucky Old Sun, will hit stores Sept. 2 in both physical and digital formats, following up his acclaimed and long-awaited 2004 release, Smile.It's something of a homecoming for Wilson, as Capitol Records / EMI released The Beach Boys' first hit, "Surfin' Safari/409," in 1962. Recently controversial EMI Chairman Guy... read more
Listening to My Life: Hitchhiking to Bermuda
It occurs to me as I stand here, looking dazed into a sea of semi-familiar faces: I haven’t been in this building since I graduated from high school—20 years ago. Melanoma tagged my father almost a year ago... read more
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