Ben Folds talks new album and release date
Everybody’s favorite piano-rocking, Shatner-collaborating, sailor-mouthed goofball Ben Folds has a new album... read more
Avett Brothers sign to Columbia, record with Rubin
In a message posted on the band's MySpace blog and official website over the July 4th weekend, North Carolina's own banjo-shredding, heart-on-sleeve-wearing, recently-caught-up-with Avett Brothers have announced their departure from long-time label Ramseur... read more
James Hunter to tour with Chris Isaak
British soul singer James Hunter, who recently released The Hard Way on Starbucks' Hear Music label, will join Chris Isaak on the road this August... read more
Todd Snider to go Peace Queer in August
Okay, so he looks a bit like Beck, twangs and rambles like John Prine or Bob Dylan, crafts a song like Arlo Guthrie and tells a deadpan joke in the vein of Zach Galifianakis... read more
Watch Paste's exclusive Bonnaroo video round-up
Maybe you've heard of a little ol' "four-day, multi-stage camping festival held on a 700-acre farm in Manchester, Tenn." called Bonnaroo. We went, saw and conquered... read more
Tom Morello readies new solo album, stays busy
Tom Morello, he of Rage Against The Machine and Audioslave guitar-ripping fame, is set to release his second solo disc, The Fabled City, on Sept. 30... read more
Flaming Lips' Wayne Coyne talks Christmas on Mars
The long-awaited Flaming Lips flick Christmas On Mars is finally finished. From its beginnings on New Year’s Day of 2001 to its... read more
Presidential box set to make history fun, rock
Whichever presidential candidate finds himself the winner this November will be honored with an additional prize... read more
Saul Williams to tour, release CD/vinyl Tardust
Saul Williams is what you might call a modern-day renaissance man. He acts, he writes, he dances, he slams, he raps... read more
Steve Carell signs on for three more years at The Office
"Steve Carell...is the hardest working man in Hollywood and the harder he works the better it is for me." That's what she said! read more
The Notwist announces summer and fall tour dates
There are a lot of bands out there that could probably use a six-year hiatus. We’re not going to name any names, but they’re out there. And they know who they are.... read more
RZA and Hans Zimmer bring ruckus to Vin Diesel film
Think back. All the way back to 1994. Think about the first time you saw The Lion King. The heartbreak, that mocking hyena laugh that haunted your mind for weeks, the powerful booming echo of James Earl Jones’ voice, and, most of all, that moving and adventurous score... read more
Silver Jews announce fall tour
In David Berman's opinion, endless touring often translates to the end of meaningful music-making for artists who've passed their respective heydays... read more
Kings of Leon unveil new album, European tour details
If there are two things that make for great down-home southern rock, it's a religious upbringing and Jack Daniels. Those of you wistful for the bluesy days of yore can rest a little bit easier now... read more
Devo to sue McDonalds over happy meal toy
Devo wasn't making idle threats: When a problem comes along, those Akron, Ohio dudes whip it... read more
Twisted: A Balloonamentary coming soon
Perhaps you were under the impression that making balloon structures was an act best suited for birthdays and Bar Mitzvahs. But like we discovered with... read more
Metaleap and Paste to host Rwanda benefit in Atlanta
On Friday (June 27), Metaleap Design and Paste will host a benefit to celebrate the building of the Good Shepard Hospital in Rwanda and to commemorate... read more
Hercules and Love Affair add U.S. tour dates
Studio 54 has been closed for years, men and platform shoes are no longer an obvious pairing, and the last time we saw John Travolta getting his groove on he was... read more
Born to Tour: Bruce Springsteen adds more U.S. dates
The pride and joy of the Garden State is finally ready to wind down his tireless concert schedule, but not before adding a few more dates... read more
Dan Deacon to headline Corndogorama's meaty line-up
With its built-in wooden stick for convenient one-handed transport, and soft, delicious casing that prevents the traumatic puncture wounds often inflicted by skewered meats or vegetables... read more

