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Did Kanye West Just Announce His Album Release Date on Twitter?

By Mark Rozeman at 4:45 PM on May 2, 2013

Earlier today, West took to completely wiping his infamously cluttered Twitter. Now with only one "Following" (girlfriend/baby momma Kim Kardashian), West has posted a single tweet that simply reads, "June Eighteen." read more

Watch Gripping Testimony from Andrew, Daft Punk's Pizza Guy

By Mark Rozeman at 4:30 PM on May 2, 2013

Andrew has a lot to say about his life-changing encounter with the band. For one, their innovative musical stylings are matched only by their experimental taste in pizza. read more

Watch Kurt Vile's "Never Run Away" Video

By Krystle Drew at 3:50 PM on May 2, 2013

Kurt Vile released a new music video for "Never Run Away." read more

Listen to The Great Gatsby Soundtrack

Listen to <i>The Great Gatsby</i> Soundtrack

By Krystle Drew at 12:15 PM on May 2, 2013

Stream the soundtrack for Baz Luhrmann’s upcoming The Great Gatsby. read more

R.I.P. Chris Kelly of Kris Kross

By Anita George at 11:35 AM on May 2, 2013

The Associated Press confirms that rapper Chris "Mac Daddy" Kelly of the 90s rap duo Kris Kross passed away Wednesday at an Atlanta hospital from, according to police, an apparent drug overdose. Kelly was 34 years old. read more

Omnivore Recordings to Release Soundtrack for Big Star Documentary

By Mark Rozeman at 10:45 AM on May 2, 2013

In preparation for the release of the Big Star documentary Big Star: Nothing Can Hurt Me, Omnivore Records will release a 22-song soundtrack for the film. read more

Watch Janelle Monáe's “Q.U.E.E.N.” Video

By Paste Staff at 10:00 AM on May 2, 2013

Monáe's latest clip lives up to its awesome single. read more

Arcade Fire Violinist Sarah Neufeld Announces Album, Tour Dates

By Mark Rozeman at 6:15 PM on May 1, 2013

Pitchfork reports that Arcade Fire violinist Sarah Neufeld plans to release Hero Brother, her debut solo record, on August 20 via Constellation. read more

Listen to Fleetwood Mac's New EP

By Krystle Drew at 6:00 PM on May 1, 2013

Fleetwood Mac released a new EP, yesterday. Your year has been made. read more

Gogol Bordello Announce New Album, Tour

By Mark Rozeman at 2:00 PM on May 1, 2013

Consequence of Sound reports that Gogol Bordello is prepping the release of their sixth studio album, Pura Vida Conspiracy, due July 23rd via ATO Records/Casa Gogol Records. read more

The Civil Wars Return This Summer With Self-Titled Album

By Tyler Kane at 1:12 PM on May 1, 2013

"Patience is a virtue. Yours has been appreciated. Here’s to the hope you consider it rewarded." read more

Frank Ocean Named Person of the Year at Webby Awards

By Mark Rozeman at 12:15 PM on May 1, 2013

Frank Ocean was recently named Person of the Year at the 17th Webby Awards, an annual ceremony honoring excellence in all Internet mediums. The ceremony is often referred to as the “Oscars of the Internet.” read more

Watch Phoenix Perform on Letterman

Watch Phoenix Perform on <i>Letterman</i>

By Mark Rozeman at 12:00 PM on May 1, 2013

Phoenix, those ever-energetic alt-rockers from Versailles, returned to New York City yesterday for a performance on Late Night with David Letterman. read more

Beck Announces Summer Dates

By Anita George at 11:00 AM on May 1, 2013

In the midst of working on the follow-up to Song Reader, Beck has announced seven summer tour dates. read more

Listen to Emeli Sandé's Jazz-Inspired Take On "Crazy In Love" For The Great Gatsby

Listen to Emeli Sandé's Jazz-Inspired Take On "Crazy In Love" For <i>The Great Gatsby</i>

By Anita George at 8:30 AM on May 1, 2013

Following last month’s announcement of the track-list for The Great Gatsby soundtrack, Emeli Sandé’s jazzy version of Beyoncé’s hit “Crazy In Love,” was released last Thursday via Soundcloud by Interscope Records. read more