New Buffalo: The Last Beautiful Day
Former solo artist finds niche with subdued indie release read more
Dolly Parton: Those Were The Days
High cheese factor no obstacle for Dolly’s smarts read more
Joe Henry Helps Aimee Mann Punch It Up
With Aimee Mann’s deep yet immediate 2005 album, The Forgotten Arm, Joe Henry demonstrated that his “live-on-the-floor” approach is as effective with contemplative guitar pop as it is with eruptive soul. read more
Amadou & Mariam
Amadou and Mariam’s first international release sounds like an African house party... read more
The Shins Chase Butterflies to Mexico
North American Monarch butterflies travel up to 3,000 miles annually... read more
Paste Launches Podcast
Paste is proud to announce its inaugural podcast, the Paste Culture Club! At the end of last week, it was rated #4 in music podcasts and #45 in all podcasts on itunes. Check out pastecultureclub.com to download our first podcast which includes a Buddy Miller interview, live performances from the 2005 Paste Rock N Reel Festival, full tracks of new music from Levy, Modern Skirts and Mugison, Andy Whitman's essay on Paul Simon, and more every week. Our second podcast is also availale now and features music from Petracovich, Pilotdrift, and exclusive live tracks from Brandi Carlile, as well as... read more
Son Volt Announces Tour Dates
After seven years, frontman Jay Farrar rounded up a new group of musicians, packaged them into a new Son Volt, and released Okemah and The Melody of Riot. Now that Son Volt is settled, the band is getting ready to ship off on its 2006 U.S. tour. Farrar is joined by Dave Bryson on drums, Andrew Duplantis on bass, and Brad Rice on guitar. The quartet will play dates all over the South: Jan. 25 | Disco Rodeo | Raleigh, N.C. Jan. 26 | The Handlebar | Greenville, S.C. Jan. 27 | Music Farm | Charleston, S.C. Jan. 28 |... read more
Artist of the Week: Mike Willis
Willis is out to prove doing things independently doesn’t necessarily mean keeping out of the mainstream... read more
Elvis Costello Everywhere In 2006
When Elvis sightings skyrocket in 2006, Mr. Costello’s prolific recording and touring schedule will be to blame. Costello will be releasing not one, but two new albums this year. The first, set to hit the streets Feb. 28, is concert album My Flame Burns Blue. This Deutsche Grammophon release will include a bonus 45-minute suite from Costello’s first orchestral work. The second album, The River in Reverse, is a Verve Forecast collaboration with Allen Toussaint, fruit of the first major sessions to take place in hurricane-ravaged New Orleans. Look for Elvis at a gas station near you as his national... read more
Bon Jovi - Have a Nice Day
Less than halfway there read more
The Strokes - First Impressions of Earth
Different Strokes: Gritty New York quintet does its best to branch out on third LP read more
Harvey Danger - Little By Little
Seattle indie rockers bounce back from label woes to cut record that wows read more
The (International) Noise Conspiracy
Possibly the only communist, anti-capitalist rock band on a major label makes good read more
Sarah Borges - Silver City
Make a note of this name and get in on the sawdust-covered ground floor read more
Jamie Cullum Launches U.S. Tour
Jazzy singer-songwriter Jamie Cullum, known for both standing and drumming on his piano during his energetic live performances, will embark on a long-awaited U.S. tour following his sophomore album, Catching Tales. Tour dates are as follows: JAMIE CULLUM - U.S. TOUR - MARCH 2006 March 1 - Moore Theatre - Seattle, Washington March 2 - Crystal Ballroom - Portland, Oregon March 4 - Palace of Fine Arts - San Francisco, California March 7 - Avalon - Los Angeles, California March 8 - House of Blues - Anaheim, California March 9 - AAA Conference - Palm Springs, California March 10 -... read more
4 To Watch: Winter Pills
Philip Price has tried writing when he’s happy... read more
Listening to My Life: Paul Simon
It’s a restless 3 a.m., the most melancholic hour for insomniacs... read more
Production Notes: Joe Henry
Before producing Solomon Burke’s modern-day soul landmark, Don’t Give Up On Me, in 2002, Joe Henry was a modest-selling “critic’s darling” with a reputation for pushing the envelope... read more
Nellie McKay
Did you see the Bob Dylan thing?” McKay inquires... read more
Billy Joe Shaver Records, Tours
Billy Joe Shaver is recording a gospel record with producer John Carter Cash and guest musicians including Kris Kristoferson. The album is as-yet untitled, but recording should wrap in late April, and Shaver is hoping for an October release. In addition to working in the studio, Shaver will be gigging around Texas throughout the year. Feb. 9 | Denton, TX | Rockin' Rodeo March 4 | Mexia, TX | Coyote Run March 10 | Grapevine, TX | Palace Arts Center March 17 | Austin, TX | Jo's Coffee/Hotel San Jose April 11 | Abilene, TX | Taylor County Expo... read more
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