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Mogwai Photos - Wash., D.C.

By Paste Staff at 9:00 AM on June 14, 2012

Check out Francis Chung's photos of Mogwai performing at the 9:30 Club in Washington D.C. on June 11. read more

Infographic: The Seven Best Game Reboots

By Megan Farokhmanesh and Anna Westbury at 1:56 PM on June 13, 2012

Reboots are a familiar phenomenon in pop culture, but nowhere are they better executed than in video games; advancing technology and 20/20 hindsight give many games a much-needed upgrade. We’ve ranked seven of the most successful and most promising reboots the future has to offer. read more

Wild Cub Bonnaroo Photo Diary

By Paste Staff at 2:00 PM on June 12, 2012

Nashville singer/songwriter Keegan Dewitt's has spent much of his time lately focused on his new full-band effort Wild Cub. The band spent last weekend at Bonnaroo, enjoying the festival and performing songs from their forthcoming debut album, out Aug. 14. Check out their photo diary, which they documented using an iPhone and the VSCO Cam app. read more

Foster The People Photos - Atlanta, Ga.

By Paste Staff at 3:00 PM on June 11, 2012

Check out Bobby Russell's photos from Foster The People's performance at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater in Alpharetta, Ga., on June 7. read more

Bonnaroo Day Four Recap and Photos

By Lindsay Hughes at 11:47 AM on June 11, 2012

The final day of this year’s Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival was hit with a cold front as storms threatened to rain down on the farm. read more

Bonnaroo Day Three Recap and Photos

By Lindsay Hughes at 4:02 PM on June 10, 2012

Day three of the 11th annual Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival began with afternoon performances by the likes of The Devil Makes Three, Blind Pilot and Das Racist. read more

Bonnaroo 2012 Day Two Recap and Photos

By Lindsey Hughes at 7:04 PM on June 9, 2012

Day two of the 11th annual Bonnaroo opened and closed with an invasion of artists from across the pond. read more

Infographic: Why We Love and Hate Alan Ball Characters

By Katie King at 2:30 PM on June 9, 2012

Alan Ball has created complex characters in shows like Six Feet Under and True Blood and in movies like American Beauty. His creations leave you cringing, but sometimes rooting for the people that also evoke disgust. read more

Bonnaroo 2012 Day One Recap and Photos

By Lindsey Hughes at 11:46 AM on June 9, 2012

The 11th annual Bonnaroo Music and Arts festival welcomed patrons into a noticeably different festival ground. Last year’s scorching weather left a Centeroo looking so barren and dry that the weekend felt Dust Bowl-esque. read more

Infographic: Nine Surprising Facts About Ray Bradbury

By Anna Westbury at 11:00 AM on June 8, 2012

Ray Bradbury was known throughout the world for his visions of the future. He inspired generations to value literature by seamlessly blending honest social commentary and imagination. read more

A Day In The Life Of YACHT

By Kristan Lieb at 3:30 PM on June 7, 2012

YACHT stopped through Atlanta on June 4 as part of their Shangri-LA tour throughout the southeastern United States. The L.A.-based band explored the East Atlanta and Little Five Points neighborhoods before playing an energetic show at the Earl. read more

Infographic: The Bloody Truth About Cinematic Bullet Wounds

By Michael Burgin and Anna Westbury at 10:49 AM on June 7, 2012

Here’s a guide to what a bullet really means when it slams into/grazes a hero/villain or sidekick/henchman on the silver screen. read more

Free Press Summer Fest 2012 Photos

By Paste Staff at 6:00 PM on June 6, 2012

Check out Mark C. Austin's photos from the Free Press Summer Fest in Houston, Texas, this past weekend--which featured performances from Snoop Dogg, Willie Nelson, The Avett Brothers, The Flaming Lips and many other local acts. read more

A Day In The Life Of La Sera

By Paste Staff at 5:00 PM on June 6, 2012

Check out Josh Darr’s photos below as he spent the day with La Sera at Township in Chicago, Ill. on May 15, 2012. read more

Infographic: Signature Specs

By Patty Miranda and Laura Medina at 3:02 PM on June 6, 2012

Musicians have found endless ways to differentiate themselves from the pack, ranging from outfits, singing style and stage props. Perhaps one of the most distinctive features is eyewear. See if you can recognize who made each of these unique spectacles famous. read more

Wakarusa 2012 Day Four Recap and Photos

By Wyndham Wyeth at 9:00 AM on June 5, 2012

The last day of Wakarusa was plagued by marble-sized hail and violent thunderstorms. Fans rode out the weather, however, and when the skies cleared long enough to continue, the festival proceeded business as usual. read more

Cherokee Creek Music Festival 2012 Recap and Photos

By Tim Basham at 4:00 PM on June 4, 2012

Then, there are the homegrown events like the Cherokee Creek Music Festival, just an hour’s drive from Austin, where last year you could see and hear artists like Jackson Browne (with unexpected guest Don Henley), Keb’ Mo’ and Jack Ingram, or you could have seen this year’s artists like Griffin House, Josh Ritter, Shawn Mullins, Brett Dennen, Amos Lee and Timothy B. Schmidt, another member of The Eagles. read more