Eric Avery Pulls Out of Nine Inch Nails Tour with "Mixed Emotions"

By Ben Hurston at 3:30 PM on May 15, 2013

He was expected to play with the band from the start of the U.S. tour on July 26 through the world tour in 2014, but he said as the tour dates kept growing, he “just got overwhelmed.”   read more

Three Rolling Stones Albums to be Reissued on Clear Vinyl

By Rachel Haas at 3:30 PM on May 15, 2013

Beggars Banquet, Let It Bleed and Hot Rocks 1964-1971.  read more

Watch Mikal Cronin's Light-Hearted "Change" Video

By Ben Hurston at 2:20 PM on May 15, 2013

Mikal Cronin – Change from Merge Records on Vimeo. Mikal Cronin’s “Change” video takes place at exactly the kind of house party you’d imagine the frontman and his California garage-grunge band playing on Friday nights. Taken from his recent sophomore release, MCII, the clip is a classic, low-budget performance video, following an invisible kid as he struggles to fit in at the party. There’s a terrific string buildup, a happy ending, and plenty of headbanging to go around. Oh, and don’t miss the awesome “kitten burger” at 0:31....  read more

Ol' Dirty Bastard and Eazy-E Holograms to Perform at Rock the Bells Festival

By Annie Armstrong at 12:30 PM on May 15, 2013

During Rock the Bells’ press pre-party last night, it was announced the spirits of late hip-hop legends Eazy-E and Ol’ Dirty Bastard are set to take the stage in “original, virtual performances” for the event’s 10-year anniversary....  read more

Watch Phoenix Perform on Fallon

By Dacey Orr at 11:45 AM on May 15, 2013

French pop-rockers Phoenix performed on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon last night, performing in support of their recent release Bankrupt! The band performed “Trying To Be Cool” and “The Real Thing.” Watch the performances in the player below....  read more

Listen to The Lonely Island's New Wack Album Track

By Shaina Pearlman at 10:35 AM on May 15, 2013

In what can only be described as a natural progression from "Motherlover" (the ultimate tribute to Mother's Day from the group's sophomore album, Turtleneck & Chain), The Lonely Island unveiled a new song today titled "I Fucked My Aunt."  read more

Americana Music Association Announces 2013 Award Nominees

By Mark Rozeman at 5:28 PM on May 14, 2013

Early today, the nominees for the 2013 Americana Music Association Honors & Awards show were announced from the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles, Calif.  read more

Artists Share History of the Beastie Boys' Album Art in New Clip

By Laura Medina at 4:45 PM on May 14, 2013

Juxtapose's latest issue pays tribute to the Beastie Boys in the form of a "visual history," with interviews from every album cover artist as well as numerous photographers.  read more

Jack White's Third Man Records to Reissue Sun Records Classics

By Philip Cosores at 4:35 PM on May 14, 2013

Initial offerings include Johnny Cash.  read more

Phosphorescent Extends Summer Tour

By Paste Staff at 4:15 PM on May 14, 2013

Phosphorescent is keeping the touring ball rolling this summer after the release of the fantastic Muchacho. Matthew Houck and co. have announced 11 new dates, which will now take the band to Brooklyn, Ottawa, Burlington, Vt.; Columbus, Ohio; Louisville, Detroit and more.   read more

Local Natives Announce Tour Dates

By Mark Rozeman at 3:00 PM on May 14, 2013

It looks as though Local Natives will be having quite the busy year.   read more

Help Kickstart Physical Release for Punch Brothers' How to Grow a Band Doc

By Ryan Bort at 12:00 PM on May 14, 2013

Punch Brothers fans: You want this.  read more

Queens of the Stone Age Release Haunting Video for "Kalopsia"

By Ross Bonaime at 10:40 AM on May 14, 2013

With only a month before Queens of the Stone Age release their first new album since 2007, they have released a disturbing animated clip to accompany their song “Kalopsia.”  read more

Watch Vampire Weekend on Fallon

By Paste Staff at 9:30 AM on May 14, 2013

On the eve of their album release, Vampire Weekend took to Fallon for two Modern Vampires of the City cuts.   read more

Stream The National's Trouble Will Find Me

By Mark Rozeman at 5:22 PM on May 13, 2013

It may not hit stores (and digital markets) until May 21, but The National are currently streaming their fifth album Trouble Will Find Me one week early on iTunes.   read more

Daft Punk's New Album, Random Access Memories, Streaming Now on iTunes

By Philip Cosores at 2:46 PM on May 13, 2013

Everything else happening in the world just lost all significance...  read more

Baroness Announces Tour Dates, Band's Relief Auction Begins Today

By Tyler Kane at 2:15 PM on May 13, 2013

Fund founders Jason Lupeituu and Nath Cöre discuss effort.   read more

Superchunk Announces New Album, I Hate Music

By Tyler Kane at 1:00 PM on May 13, 2013

Band releases teaser, new tour dates.   read more

Daft Punk Teases New Album in a Spaceship

By Ross Bonaime at 11:55 AM on May 13, 2013

Now that everyone in the known world has heard about the new Daft Punk album Random Access Memories, the duo have taken to their spaceship to unbox the record and tease a new track.  read more

Detroit's Laneway Festival Announces Lineup

By Mark Rozeman at 10:30 AM on May 13, 2013

Sigur Ros, The National, The Dismemberment Plan, Frightened Rabbit, CHVRCHES, Washed Out, Phosphorescent, El-P & Killer Mike, Washed Out.   read more