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Red Bull Thre3style Pre-Qualifier Night Four Photos - Chicago, Ill.

By Allison Ziemba at 6:17 PM on September 29, 2012

A sold-out crowd at The Mid brought the final round of the Red Bull Thre3style pre-qualiffiers to a close in Chicago, Ill. read more

Counterpoint Festival - Day Two Recap

By Dacey Orr at 3:00 PM on September 29, 2012

Arriving on the scene a little bit late for day two of Counterpoint Music Festival (I’m sure I wasn’t the only one after what I saw on day one), I was just in time to catch Washed Out on the main stage. One thing that immediately sets Counterpoint apart from many other outdoor festivals is the proximity of the two main stages; the Point stage and the Counterpoint stage sit side by side and the music is non-stop, with one act picking up the party as soon as the one next door lets up. Washed Out picked up their set... read more

A Day In The Life: Rubblebucket

By Grace Gude at 11:53 AM on September 29, 2012

Rubblebucket captivated fans Thursday at Juanita’s in Little Rock, Ark. The band, along with On and On and Reptar, is in the midst of their Fall 2012 tour.... read more

Red Bull Thre3style Pre-Qualifier Night Three Photos - Chicago, Ill.

By Allison Ziemba at 5:56 PM on September 28, 2012

DJ Shub from Canada was crowned the winner of the third Red Bull Thre3style pre-qualifier, leaving only one more night of competition until the World Finals in Chicago, Ill. read more

Counterpoint Festival - Day 1 Recap

By Dacey Orr at 9:30 AM on September 28, 2012

I’d like to think I would know what to expect driving up to a weekend-long camping festival, but my assumptions about Counterpoint were out the window with the six neon ballerinas who climbed out of the tiny sedan in front of me as I drove up to the festival grounds Thursday evening. Glowsticks and garments aside, there were two different stages playing music for the fest’s opening night, with sets from Abakus and Stokeswood leading off the party before the sun even went down. Although there was plenty going on around the festival grounds, I found myself staking out the... read more

Brilliant Corners of Popular Amusement: Photos

By Paste Staff at 5:22 PM on September 27, 2012

Brilliant Corners of Popular Amusements returned to Chicago for its sophomore year last weekend, showcasing local favorites like El Circo Cheapo and nationally acclaimed artists like Conor Oberst. Check out photographer Josh Darr’s coverage of the event in the gallery below.... read more

Red Bull Thre3style Pre-Qualifier Night Two Photos - Chicago, Ill.

By Allison Ziemba at 5:17 PM on September 27, 2012

Day two of the Red Bull Thre3stye pre-qualifier once again brought four international DJs on stage to battle for a chance to move on to the World Finals to be crowned the World's Best Party Rock DJ. read more

Red Bull Thre3style Pre-Qualifier Night One Photos - Chicago, Ill.

By Allison Ziemba at 5:58 PM on September 26, 2012

The first pre-qualifier round for the Red Bull Thre3style World Finals competition kicked off last night at Lincoln Hall in Chicago, Ill. read more

Red Bull Thre3style Welcome Party Photos - Chicago, Ill.

By Paste Staff at 5:18 PM on September 25, 2012

Last night, the Red Bull Thre3style World Finals kicked off their search for the world's best DJ with a welcome party at the Debonair Social Club in Chicago, Ill. read more

DeLuna Fest Day Three : Photos and Recap

By Shanna Perkins at 8:25 PM on September 24, 2012

Day three of DeLuna Fest took place on Sunday. If anybody had to work Monday, they showed no sign of concern.... read more

All Tomorrow's Parties NYC - Day Three Photos

By Paste Staff at 2:25 PM on September 24, 2012

On the third day of All Tomorrow’s Parties, we saw performances ranging from Braids to Tall Firs to Thee Oh Sees. Check out the photos below to get a glimpse into the shows from these artists and more at ATP: I’ll Be Your Mirror USA in New York City.... read more

DeLuna Fest Day Two : Photos and Recap

By Shanna Perkins at 5:30 PM on September 23, 2012

On day two of DeLuna Fest, the breeze was high and the crowd was as thick as the hangover. Lights Resolve took the GoPensacola stage at 3:30, and it was obvious why the crowd grew. Reich gave a coy nod of approval to bikini-clad members of the audience. They sang “Dreaming of Love” and the lyrics proclaimed “This is the start of something new and different.” Between sets, guests gathered in tents to buy their favorite bands’ merchandise or stared at the walls in the “To Write Love on Her Arms” tent. Here, guests wrote their fears and dreams, humorous... read more

All Tomorrow's Parties NYC - Day Two Photos

By Paste Staff at 4:48 PM on September 23, 2012

In the latest 24 hours of mind-blowing musical enjoyment, audiences at All Tomorrow's Parties "I'll Be Your Mirror" NYC saw performances from Charles Bradley, The Roots, Joseph Arthur, Scrawl, the Dirty Three, and more. read more

Music Midtown Day Two - Photos and Recap

By Tyler Kane at 3:26 PM on September 23, 2012

The whole weekend belonged to Pearl Jam, who were just coming off of their appearance at this weekend’s DeLuna Festival. They kicked off the set with the roaring “Why Go” from Ten, which celebrated its 20th anniversary this year. read more

DeLuna Fest Day One : Photos and Recap

By Shanna Perkins at 5:03 PM on September 22, 2012

Every once in a while you get a day when the temperature is a perfect 80 degrees and the blue skies are barely grazed with clouds; it was on one of these perfect days that Deluna Fest began. Pulling into Pensacola, a massive Farris wheel spun in front of the bay and the Pensacola Beach water tower stood like a beacon for the masses coming to town for three days of music, sand and sun. The gates opened at 2:05 and the crowd stampeded in like a parking lot Pamplona. Hungry patrons dined on delicacies, like the “Damn it to... read more

All Tomorrow's Parties NYC - Day One Photos

By Paste Staff at 3:39 PM on September 22, 2012

The first day of of All Tomorrow’s Parties in NYC on Friday included performances from Lightning Bolt, Edan (The Deejay), Hannibal Buress, Frank Ocean, and Philip Glass and Tyondai Braxton, who played together. Photographer Mike White captured the day in photos.... read more

Music Midtown Day One - Photos and Recap

By Tyler Kane at 10:54 AM on September 22, 2012

Day one was defined by its grab-bag of a lineup, which had people drawing for Joan Jett, Foo Fighters and Avett Brothers, but also bringing in scattered crowds for Atlanta’s own T.I. read more

Jonathan Wilson: Photo Diary

By Paste Staff at 11:30 AM on September 20, 2012

In the wake of a successful debut album, Gentle Spirit, Jonathan Wilson and his band embarked on tour supporting Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. As a member of the Heartbreakers’ first European tour in decades, Wilson had the chance to play some of the word’s most iconic stages, including Le Grande Rex in Paris and Royal Albert Hall in London. In an effort to document life on the road, Lauren Ward was invited along to photograph the experience. Catch a glimpse of the band’s experience on the tour in the gallery below.... read more

A Day in the Life of California Wives

By Paste Staff at 10:00 AM on September 20, 2012

Chicago band California Wives doesn’t seem to be taking any time off. The guys just recorded and released their debut album Art History on Sept. 4, and now they’re already heading out on the road with Stars. Photographer Josh Darr caught a glimpse of a whirlwind day in the life of California Wives on Sept. 12 for their record release show at Lincoln Hall in Chicago. Check out the photos, and be sure to catch California Wives on tour this fall.... read more