Sun Kil Moon Announces New Album Among the Leaves

By Hilary Saunders at 5:41 PM on February 13, 2012

Singer and songwriter Mark Kozelek will release his fifth album, _Among the Leaves_ under the Sun Kil Moon moniker on May 29 via Caldo Verde Records.   read more

Jack White Announces March Tour Dates

By Tyler Kane at 3:30 PM on February 13, 2012

Jack White has released March tour dates behind his solo debut album, Blunderbuss. The dates will complement his upcoming appearances at the Sasquatch! and Hangout festivals.   read more

Listen to Cursive's New Album, I Am Gemini

By Tyler Kane at 2:43 PM on February 13, 2012

Cursive’s new album, I Am Gemini is available to stream over at Rolling Stone. The album is the band’s seventh and a follow-up to 2009’s Mama, I’m Swollen. I Am Gemini is heavily conceptual and tells the story of Cassius and Pollock, two twins that were separated at birth. It was produced by Mastodon and Minus the Bear producer Matt Bayles.  read more

Alexandra Lawn Leaving Ra Ra Riot

By Kristen Blanton at 1:17 PM on February 13, 2012

Ra Ra Riot's cellist Alexandra Lawn announced Friday she is leaving the band. ''While this is not a 'goodbye', the time has come for me to leave Ra Ra Riot," Lawn said on the band's website.  read more

Sennheiser/Paste Party in Austin Preview: The Lumineers

By Adam Vitcavage at 1:09 PM on February 13, 2012

When Wesley Schultz and Jeremiah Fraites moved to Denver after Schultz’s best friends and Fraltes brother passed away, they had already found solace in music in their hometown of New York City. They wanted to continue writing to help cope and also continue the legacy of Josh Fraites. After posting an ad on Craigslist they found Neyla Pakarek, who would turn out to be the missing piece of the passionate and folksy Lumineers.   read more

Listen to a New Mars Volta Clip, “The Malkin Jewel”

By Hilary Saunders at 12:41 PM on February 13, 2012

Although the full YouTube stream of the new Mars Volta song, “The Malkin Jewel” (which premiered on Australia’s Triple J radio show) has already been removed, the experimental prog-rock band still has a snippet posted on SoundCloud.  read more

Listen to a New Shins Song, "The Rifle's Spiral"

By Hilary Saunders at 11:28 AM on February 13, 2012

While the last Shins leak (“It’s Only Life,” which singer James Mercer performed live and acoustic for San Diego radio station 91X) was swiftly removed from the depths of the Internet, another cut of the band’s forthcoming album _Port Of Morrow_ has surfaced in its stead.   read more

Watch Girls' Whitney Houston Tribute

By Hilary Saunders at 11:21 AM on February 13, 2012

Christopher Owens, of the San Francisco indie duo Girls, performed a solo-electric version of Dolly Parton's "I Will Always Love You" at the Laneway Festival in Singapore yesterday.  read more

Watch a Clip of St. Vincent's Gossip Girl Performance

By Hilary Saunders at 10:48 AM on February 13, 2012

Set your DVRs tonight because indie group St. Vincent will play on the CW’s teenage drama “Gossip Girl.”   read more

Watch Childish Gambino's "Heartbeat" Music Video

By Adam Vitcavage at 10:22 AM on February 13, 2012

Childish Gambino premiered the music video for his latest single “Heartbeat” late last Friday on 106 & Park. The actor/rapper chose to film a very simple video featuring a love story and features very little performing.  read more

Bon Iver, Civil Wars Win Grammys

By Tyler Kane at 9:20 AM on February 13, 2012

Bon Iver has taken home two Grammys. The Eau Claire, Wis. native took home awards for Best New Artist, Alternative Album. Adele’s “Rolling in the Deep” beat out Bon Iver’s “Holocene” in the Record of the Year and Song of the Year category. The group beat out artists like Nicki Minaj and Skrillex for the award.   read more

Whitney Houston: 1963 - 2012

By Tyler Kane at 9:54 PM on February 11, 2012

Whitney Houston has died at age 48, the Associated Press reported. The singer, who was best known for hits like “I Will Always Love You,” “How Will I Know” and “I Wanna Dance With Somebody,” was confirmed dead by her publicist, Kristen Foster, this evening. The cause of her death was not confirmed.   read more

OK Go Talks Bands, Brands and Creative Freedom

By Hilary Saunders at 4:14 PM on February 10, 2012

For their most recent single off 2010’s _Of The Blue Color of the Sky_, OK Go transformed a Chevy Sonic into a self-contained instrument, racing it around the California desert and musically recreating the entire song.   read more

Sennheiser & Paste Present The Stages on Sixth During SXSW

By Josh Jackson at 2:59 PM on February 10, 2012

We're thrilled to present the line-up for this year's Sennheiser & Paste Present The Stages on Sixth, our eighth annual party during the SXSW festival in Austin, Texas, March 14-16.  read more

The Walkmen Complete New Album

By Tyler Kane at 2:20 PM on February 10, 2012

The Walkmen’s new album is finished, organist Peter Bauer confirmed today with Paste. The album —the band’s seventh, which hasn’t been titled— is expected to be 13 tracks long.  read more

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Adds Six Backing Bands to its Roster

By Kristen Blanton at 1:38 PM on February 10, 2012

This year's inductees into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame will be six backing groups that for three decades have been overlooked. We say to you Hall of Fame gods - it is about time. The Comets, Blue Caps, The Crickets, Famous Flames, The Midnighters and The Miracles will be added to the Hall despite the years their talents remained unrecognized.   read more

Vivian Girls Streaming Free New York Show Tonight

By Tyler Kane at 12:00 PM on February 10, 2012

The Vivian Girls are set to play a free show at Gansevoort Plaza in New York this evening at 7:45 p.m. EST. The trio is playing a showcase for Kate Spade, who will stream the show live through their Facebook page.   read more

Best Coast Announces Tour and New Album

By Kristen Blanton at 11:39 AM on February 10, 2012

We recently reported Sigur Ros will be making their touring return at the Isle of Wight Festival, and now Best Coast has confirmed they will be joining the festival's list in their UK headlining tour. The June show will be the first time the band plays in the UK as an expanded four piece set - Rafe Mandel and Brett Mielke will join the core duo of Bethany Cossentino and Bobb Bruno.  read more

Bruce Springsteen Premieres "We Take Care of Our Own" Video

By Kristen Blanton at 11:08 AM on February 10, 2012

Just recently Bruce Springsteen tweeted, " 'We Take Care of Our Own' new video debuts this morning." With his forthcoming album _Wrecking Album_ due for March 6 and an appearance at the Sunday, Feb. 12 Grammy Awards, as well as a full tour with the E Street Band which has added the talent of Jake Clemons, nephew of the late saxophonist Clarence Clemons, it looks like Springsteen has been a busy man.  read more

Watch Justin Vernon Play "Perth" with The Roots

By Tyler Kane at 3:48 PM on February 9, 2012

During his stay in New York for his SNL appearance, Bon Iver’s Justin Vernon stopped by Jimmy Fallon’s studio to perform an alternate, extended take on “Perth” from last year’s Bon Iver. Vernon performed the track as an exclusive to Fallon's studio audience.   read more