Divine Fits Release New Single, Set to Debut New Songs on Conan

By Grant Golden at 2:50 PM on June 4, 2013

However, for those that simply can't wait until the physical release, the band will be performing new music tonight on Conan. Check back with Paste tomorrow for video of Divine Fits' performance.   read more

Jenny Lewis, Johnathan Rice to Score Anne Hathaway Film Song One

By Lori Keong at 12:25 PM on June 4, 2013

The production will be the first collaborative effort from the duo since they released--under the moniker Jenny & Johnny---their debut album I’m Having Fun Now. The pair is expected to contribute original songs to the soundtrack, as well as score the film.   read more

Sub Pop Co-Founder Diagnosed With Parkinson's

By Annie Armstrong at 12:00 PM on June 4, 2013

“As ironic as it sounds, I am truly grateful to the disease…. My love of life and its precious elements became more vivid at the thought of seeing them fade away.”   read more

Las Vegas Radio Station Says New Nine Inch Nails Single to Air Thursday

By Grant Golden at 11:20 AM on June 4, 2013

But not only will we be receiving a new album later this year, NIN will debut a new single this Thursday.  read more

Taylor Swift Joins The Rolling Stones on Stage in Chicago

By Patrick Filbin and Annie Armstrong at 11:00 AM on June 4, 2013

First it was Katy Perry, then it was country mega-star Carrie Underwood, and now another female pop star has joined the legendary rock n' roll group on their "50 and Counting" world tour.   read more

Concert Vault Runs Neil Young Takeover

By Benjamin Hurston at 10:30 AM on June 4, 2013

The special week-long event will commemorate the unveiling of the website’s Uncut Series, which includes 21 new Neil Young concerts. With each new concert, users have the opportunity to help add or improve available information such as tracklisting and band personnel info.   read more

PAPA Previews Debut Album with 7" Single

By Patrick Filbin at 10:10 AM on June 4, 2013

PAPA will release a 7" vinyl with two singles from its forthcoming debut album. The tracks that will appear on the double A-side vinyl are "If You're My Girl, Then I'm Your Man" and "Put me To Work."   read more

Toy Soldiers to Play Live Session in Washington National Harbor Presented By Aloft Hotels and Paste

By Dacey Orr at 10:00 AM on June 4, 2013

Philadelphia band Toy Soldiers will perform on Friday, June 7 at 6:30p.m.  read more

Listen to Black Sabbath's New Album, 13

By Patrick Filbin at 9:00 AM on June 4, 2013

Black Sabbath's reunion album comes out June 11, but it's available to stream right now on iTunes.   read more

U2's New Album Rumored for December Release

By Rachel Haas at 9:00 AM on June 4, 2013

Coldplay frontman Chris Martin was also spotted at the studio last week, but it's unconfirmed whether he will make an appearance on the album.   read more

Swans Announce New Live, Studio Albums

By Benjamin Hurston at 4:00 PM on June 3, 2013

Though no official release dates or tracklists were given for either record, Gira did say that both albums would feature tunes that fans will recognize from the band’s ongoing tour.   read more

Hot Chip Releases New Single, "Dark & Stormy"

By Lori Keong at 3:45 PM on June 3, 2013

“Ah-wooo,” the British band howls over a synth-driven track, championing love and music as a way to overcome sadness.   read more

David Lynch Announces Sophomore Album, The Big Dream

By Lori Keong at 2:00 PM on June 3, 2013

“Most of the songs start out as a type of blues jam and then we go sideways from there,” Lynch said of the album. “What comes out is a hybrid, modernized form of low-down blues.”  read more

Broken Social Scene, Feist to Play Fallon

By Benjamin Hurston at 1:30 PM on June 3, 2013

Since joining late night TV in early 2009, Jimmy Fallon been consistently bringing some of the best acts in independent music to his show, Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, and now he’s managed to grab Canadian collective group Broken Social Scene for their first performance in almost two years.   read more

Shara Worden, Sam Amidon, Casey Dienel to Appear on New Blind Boys of Alabama Album

By Rachel Haas at 11:30 AM on June 3, 2013

Amidon appears on "I Am Not Waiting Anymore," a song penned by Chris Porterfield (Field Report), who played with Justin Vernon in DeYarmond Edison. Dienel performs on "There Will Never Be Any Peace (Until God Is Seated At The Conference Table)," a Chi-Lites song from the '70s, and Worden joins the Boys on "I'll Find A Way (To Carry It All)," a tune written by Detroit musician Ted Lucas.  read more

Vampire Weekend Dines With Indie Stars for "Diane Young" Video

By Benjamin Hurston at 11:10 AM on June 3, 2013

Sky Ferreira, Santigold, both members of Chromeo, Dirty Projectors' Dave Longstreth and The Walkmen's Hamilton Leithauser all make appearances.   read more

Kanye West Releases Official Yeezus Artwork

By Rachel Haas at 11:00 AM on June 3, 2013

Turns out, Yeezy was just foolin'.  read more

Sharon Jones Cancels Tour, Pushes Back Album to Undergo Cancer Surgery

By Benjamin Hurston at 10:25 AM on June 3, 2013

In a press release, Jones stated that she was “down, but not out,” emphasizing that the tumor was caught early and that she is expected to make a full recovery.   read more

Lou Reed Recovering From Liver Transplant

By Grant Golden at 9:00 AM on June 3, 2013

Lou Reed is recovering from a "life-saving" liver transplant.  read more

Jakob Dylan Covers "Ruby Tuesday" at Stones Fest 2013

By Lori Keong at 9:00 AM on June 3, 2013

Celebrating the music of legendary rockers The Rolling Stones, the last show of 2013's Stone Fest occurred last week in L.A. Performing at Hollywood's Fonda Theatre, Jakob Dylan and his band played a toe-tapping cover of the The Stones' "Ruby Tuesday."  read more