Tweets of the Week
Te'o's fake girlfriend made us happy to be on Twitter this week. read more
Sundance 2013: Day Two - Mud, Dave Grohl, & fun.
Our second day of Sundance began at a screening. Jeff Nichols' Mud stars Matthew McConaughey, Reese Witherspoon and Tree of Life's young Tye Sheridan. read more
Sundance 2013: Day One Recap - Robert Redford Interview
We eased into Sundance with just one film, but we did get a chance to talk to festival founder Robert Redford, who gave his perspective on how the festival has changed over the years without losing sight of its core mission--to help young filmmakers find an audience and connect with peers. read more
Oscar Hopefuls Honored At The National Board of Review’s Gala
Amidst the growing excitement for Sunday’s Golden Globe’s and the pending announcement of the Academy Award nominations, some of the biggest Oscar contenders strolled the red carpet for The National Board of Reviews gala. The ceremony, which was held at the famous Cipriani’s in New York honored the buzzed about talents from this year’s formidable films in cinema. The National Board of Review in the past has been a bit of a precursor to the fate of Oscar hopefuls. Last year, NBR named Martin Scorsese’s dark horse Hugo as the best film, which went on to dominate the Oscars, taking... read more
Tour Diary: Icky Blossoms
In retrospect, our time spent on the road with The Faint and Trust feels like a dream — and that’s not because of all the stimulants and partying — it’s because it was the time of my life. But just like a dream, the details of the faces, places, and the general insanity are slipping from me as reality of daily life sets in. This is my best effort to remember the tour of my teenage dreams. Here are some bits and pieces of our life the past few weeks. THE FUNNIEST NIGHT We all knew Montreal was going to... read more
A Day in the Life: Indians
Copenhagan’s Søren Løkke Juul, known by his onstage moniker Indians, recently made an appearance in Chicago, Ill. for a two-day run at Lincoln Hall opening for Other Lives. Paste photographer Josh Darr caught a glimpse of the day-to-day routine for this touring artist, spending time with Indians before and after the show. Check out his pictures in the gallery below.... read more
Photos: Lindi Ortega - Seattle, Wash.
Earlier this month, Canadian singer-songwriter Lindi Ortega made an appearance at Q Cafe in Seattle, Wash. Paste photographer Kirk Stauffer was there to capture the performance. Check out his pictures in the gallery below.... read more
Photos: Andrew Bird - Chicago, Ill.
Earlier this month, Andrew Bird played a uniquely beautiful round of shows in Chicago, Ill. at the Fourth Presbyterian Church. His characteristic blend of sweet violin and folksy vocals made for a wonderful performance amid the stately beauty of the church. Paste photographer Josh Darr was there to document the event. Check out his photos in the gallery below.... read more
A Day In The Life: Cold Specks
Cold Specks is the musical moniker of the project led by London-based Canadian singer-songriter Al Spyx. The band made an appearance at Schuba’s Tavern in Chicago, Ill. late last month. Paste photographer Josh Darr had the chance to document the Cold Specks’ time in the city before and during the show. Check out his photos in the gallery below.... read more
Photos: Sara Watkins - Seattle, Wash.
On Dec. 9, Sara Watkins played a show at The Triple Door in Seattle, Wash. She was joined on stage by supporting vocalists Sean Watkins, her brother, on guitar and Tyler Chester on bass. Paste photographer Kirk Stauffer was at the show to document the night of music by the young musician. Check out his photos in the gallery below.... read more
Photos: Rufus Wainwright - Paris, France
On Monday, Rufus Wainwright played a sold-out show in the beautiful Les Folies Bergère theater in Paris, and his beautiful voice filled the venue. Charming the audience between songs with better French than most North American acts, Wainwright didn’t have to try nearly as hard to win everyone over but he did and he succeeded. From his eccentric outfit by Jean-Paul Gaultier to the well-honed renditions of his songs, he was a spectacle in all of the best ways.... read more
A Day In The Life: Stars
Halfway through their European tour, Canadian band Stars played for a passionate crowd at La Maroquinerie in Paris, France. Despite near-constant touring since early September, these rock veterans showed no signs of the road. Before starting the show, band members explored the neighborhood, stepping into a small bar for wine and calvados. Stars brought their well-honed music and stage presence to an excited crowd of expats and local parisians. Fans in the front row could be seen reaching out to frontman Torquil Campbell and stared in breathless excitement. The performance reached its energetic climax with Campbell jumping into the crowd,... read more
Photos: Neil Young & Crazy Horse, Patti Smith - New York, N.Y.
Neil Young and Crazy Horse played to a sold-out Madison Square Garden on Nov. 27 as part of their Alchemy Tour. read more
Photos: Paul McCartney - Houston, Texas
November held several tour dates for legendary musician Paul McCartney’s “On The Run” tour. Paste photographer Mark C. Austin caught some photos for the singer’s Nov. 14 date at Minute Maid Park in Houston, Texas. If you’re still mourning the fact that you missed this epic round of performances, take a peek at the photos in the gallery below.... read more
Photos: Sufjan Stevens - Athens, Ga.
Stevens played in Athens, Ga. on Monday at the Georgia Theatre, and his festive garb and enchanting voice didn't disappoint. read more
A Day In The Life: Sharon Van Etten
Between her standout album Tramp, a seemingly constant touring schedule and an ever-growing list of all-star collaborators, Sharon Van Etten has had a whirlwind of a year. Van Etten seems to make every performance particularly endearing with her friendly, conversational banter between songs and her willingness to share parts of her life. For her show in Chicago, Ill., Van Etten opened up to her fans in a different way by allowing Paste photographer Josh Darr to follow her as she prepped for her performance at Lincoln Hall. Check out the images in the gallery below.... read more
Photos: Japandroids - St. Louis, Mo.
On the first song of Japandroids’ sold-out show at Firebird in St. Louis, Mo., drummer David Prowse broke his kick pedal in half. This proved to be an accurate predictor of how hard they would play the rest of the show as Prowse and guitarist Brian King ripped through a set that heavily featured tracks from their recent release Celebration Rock. They also dusted off some songs from their first two EPs as an apology for having not been in St. Louis for so many years. Openers Swearin’ managed to pack 16 songs into their half-hour opening slot. Paste photographer... read more
Photos: Rachael Yamagata - Seattle, Wash.
Soulful singer-songwriter Rachael Yamagata has been touring this fall in support of her most recent release Chesapeake. Her third studio album, Chesapeake was produced by John Algia (Dave Matthews Band, Liz Phair) and features the intimate lyrics and heartfelt delivery for which she’s become known. Paste photographer Kirk Stauffer captured a few photos from Yamagata’s sold-out show in Seattle, Wash. at Tractor Tavern. Check out the photographs in the gallery below.... read more
Photos: Matt & Kim - Seattle, Wash.
With only a few dates left on their current tour, Matt & Kim have been thrilling audiences all over the country. Now, they’ve announced a run of 2013 shows as part of a tour with electro-pop outfit Passion Pit. If you missed Matt & Kim in your town, want to relive an awe-inspiring show, or just want to anticipate their upcoming dates check out photographer Kirk Stauffer pictures from the duo’s show in Seattle, Wash. at the Neptune Theatre in the gallery below.... read more
A Day In The Life: Rodriguez
Paste photographer Doug Seymour spent a day behind the scenes with Sixto Rodriguez during his stop at World Café Live in Philadelphia, Pa. on Oct. 28. read more
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