John Vanderslice - Pixel Revolt
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Shakira - Fijación Oral, Vol. 1
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The Caesars - Paper Tigers
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Harry Connick, Jr. - Occasion
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The New Pornographers - Twin Cinema
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The New Pornographers
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Alison Brown
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Joe Bussard: Musical Preservationist
Paste visits with the legendary vintage-78s collector/old-time-music encyclopedia... read more
Bussard’s Rarest Side: The Story of the Black Patti Cache
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Band of the Week: Dungen
Everything about Dungen (pronounced "doon-yen") seems exotic... read more
Benefit album to be recorded in one day
Pictured above: Damien Rice Damien Rice, Radiohead and Gorillaz have been confirmed for the upcoming benefit album Help: A Day In The Life. The bands will record new tracks on Sep. 8, and the LP will be available for download the following day, making it the most-quickly assembled and released album ever. Proceeds will go to War Child, which provides aid for children in war zones. The album marks the tenth anniversary of 1995’s original Help charity album. For more information, visit warchildmusic.com ... read more
Vassar Clements (1928-2005)
Last week, the music world lost a legend in fiddler Vassar Clements. Paste's Benjy Eisen looks back at his myriad contributions... read more
Bobby Bare releases new album
Country legend Bobby Bare will release his first studio album in 22 years, The Moon Was Blue, on Nov. 1. The album is co-produced by Bare’s son, Bobby Bare, Jr. ... read more
The Presidents of the U.S. tour
The Presidents of the United States of America are back on the road in support of their most-recent studio album, Love Everybody. Tour Dates: 9/16 – Spokane, Wash. – The Big Easy 9/17 – Boise, Idaho – Idaho Center Amphitheater 9/19 – Orangevale, Calif. – The Boardwalk 9/20 – San Francisco, Calif. – The Independent 9/22 – Anaheim, Calif. – House of Blues 9/23 – Hollywood, Calif. – Key Club 9/24 – San Diego, Calif. – House of Blues 10/03 – Cambridge, Mass. – The Middle East 10/04 – New York,... read more
Bauhaus tours North America this fall
Following a seven-year touring hiatus, Bauhaus, the godfathers of Goth, will be trekking around North America this fall. Earlier this year at the Coachella festival in Indio, Calif., Bauhaus frontman Peter Murphy began the show suspended upside down like a vampire while singing "Bela Lugosi's Dead." Although there's no guarantee this will happen every night on the band's tour, Bauhaus has been known to be quite the live experience. ... read more
New Neil Young album due in September
On September 27, Neil Young will release his latest album, Prairie Wind. Although not much has been revealed about the record, it will come with a DVD that includes video of the entire recording process. Additionally, Young's label, Reprise, will begin releasing a series of live and rare recordings by the legendary singer/songwriter. ... read more
Michael Franti to host Power to the Peaceful Festival
On September 10, Michael Franti and his band Spearhead will host the 7th annual 911 Power to the Peaceful Festival (PTTP) in San Francisco, Calif. Since its first year, the festival's draw has increased from 6,000 to over 50,000 people. This year's line-up includes musical acts such as Jean Grae, Saul Williams and Anti-Flag, as well as speakers like Woody Harrelson. ... read more
Help save CBGB
Legendary Manhattan rock club CBGB won in its recent court case and does not owe any funds to its landlord, The Bowery Resident's Committee. Nonetheless, CBGB’s battle to get its lease renewed is far from over and the club’s landlord has already stated it will appeal the court's ruling. CBGB has asked for help in contacting the Mayor of New York's office and asking him to get involved in saving CBGB. Use the link below to write the mayor a friendly letter: Click here to write your letter Other ways to contact the Mayor: Call the Mayor's Office directly at:... read more
Tupac memorial statue to be unveiled in Atlanta
On Sep. 13, the newly opened Tupac Amaru Shakur Center for the Arts (TASCA) will unveil a memorial statue in honor of the legendary rapper's passing nine years prior. The bronze monument will occupy the center of Peace Garden in Atlanta, Ga. Sculptor Tina Allen designed the seven-foot statue, which will stand on a three-foot base inside a fountain shaped like a gothic cross. Shakur's quotes and poetry will surround the sculpture. Additionally, the Tupac Summer Performing Arts Camp's kids will perform, and discussions will be held with the late rapper's mother, Ms. Afeni Shakur. Although the ceremony is free,... read more
Doves announce new North American tour dates
New North American tour dates have been confirmed for British trio Doves in support of their recently released third album, Some Cities. The tour, which kicks off Sep. 12 in Boston, will bring Doves to New York City's CMJ Music Marathon and Across the Narrows Festival, Texas's Austin City Limits Festival and San Francisco's Download Festival. Doves tourdates: 9/12 — Boston, Mass. — Avalon 9/13 — Montreal, Quebec — Spectrum de Montreal 9/14 — Brooklyn, N.Y. — Warsaw @ (CMJ Music Marathon) 9/16 — New Haven, Conn. — Toad's Place 9/17 — Baltimore, Md. —... read more
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