Album Stream: Jonquil - Point of Go

By Dacey Orr at 10:00 AM on February 13, 2012

The result of Jonquil's creative immersion is 11 infectious, tracks made for summer. Listen to Point of Go all this week.  read more

Album Stream: Eisley - Deep Space

By Dacey Orr at 10:00 AM on February 10, 2012

“I feel musically and lyrically that this is a project for Eisley fans,” guitarist and vocalist Sherri Dupree-Bemis. “I hope fans can hear that, and feel the love that we’re trying to give them on this EP.”  read more

Video Premiere: Rhett Miller - "Tower of Song"

By Kristen Blanton at 9:00 AM on February 10, 2012

Old 97’s frontman Rhett Miller has been enlisted for Columbia Records' newest endeavor. The label has created a cover series entitled _Old Ideas With New Friends_ in honor of Cohen, as he remains one of the most influential pioneers in songwriting.  read more

Live From CMJ: Robert Ellis

By Paste Staff at 3:30 PM on February 9, 2012

Watch Robert Ellis play an entire set from last year's CMJ in this week's Paste mPlayer (Issue 30).  read more

Song Premiere: Milagres - “Quiet Street”

By Hilary Saunders at 3:00 PM on February 9, 2012

Brooklyn indie rockers Milagres have released a new song entitled “Quiet Street.” A dark, brooding track, “Quiet Street” was included as an iTunes exclusive of the indie band’s new record in the United Kingdom, but was never used in the United States until now.  read more

Video Premiere: Animal Kingdom - "Strange Attractor" [Homemade Studio Session]

By Adam Vitcavage at 2:00 PM on February 9, 2012

South Londoners Animal Kingdom first burst out onto the European scene with the release of their 2008 debut, Signs and Wonders. Their grand-scale synths and momentous harmonies proved the band knew how to make catchy atmospheric jams.  read more

Live From CMJ: Yellow Ostrich

By Paste Staff at 1:00 PM on February 8, 2012

Watch Yellow Ostrich play an entire set from last year CMJ in this week's Paste mPlayer (Issue 30).  read more

Live From Paste: Pepper Rabbit

By Paste Staff at 10:00 AM on February 8, 2012

Last month, Pepper Rabbit announced their breakup after only released two records. The Los Angeles electronic-rock group put out two records--Beauregard and last year's underrated album Red Velvet Snow Ball. We brought the group in last fall to perform a Live From Paste session--check out one of their last sessions as a group here.  read more

Album Stream: Heartless Bastards - Arrow

By Kristen Blanton at 2:00 PM on February 7, 2012

On Arrow, Heartless Bastards show that they're seasoned musicians who have fully realized their sound, audience and strengths. Stream their album here all this week.  read more

Song Premiere: Josh Ritter - "Why"

By Tyler Kane at 12:00 PM on February 7, 2012

We’ve got a big surprise for Josh Ritter fans today. Ritter—one of our 100 Best Living Songwriters out there—is releasing a six-track EP on Feb. 21, and you can stream one of the songs, “Why,” exclusively through Paste.  read more

From The Vault: Joni Mitchell - Hejira

By Paste Staff at 11:11 AM on February 7, 2012

Joni Mitchell has the right song for every mood. From the perfect top-down-on-a-Sunday-afternoon number to a cry-yourself-to-sleep song, Mitchell's music and her comforting vocals have been enjoyed by many over many years. Check out Mitchell performing "Hejira" in East Rutherford, N.J. on June, 15 1986.  read more

Album Stream: Shearwater - Animal Joy

By Kristen Blanton at 10:00 AM on February 7, 2012

The Shearwater's newest direction is more atmospheric and leaves a lasting impression. Animal Joy won't be out until Feb. 14, but you can hear it streaming all this week here.  read more

Video Premiere: Behind The Scenes of New Multitudes

By Tyler Kane at 2:00 PM on February 6, 2012

As we previously reported, Son Volt’s Jay Farrar, Centro-Matic’s Will Johnson, My Morning Jacket’s Jim James and Varnaline’s Anders Parker will appear on New Multitudes, which will be released on Feb. 28. The album is a homage to Woody Guthrie and will feature interpretations of unrecorded Guthrie lyrics.  read more

Album Stream: Amos Lee - As The Crow Flies EP

By Hilary Saunders at 1:00 PM on February 6, 2012

Folk singer and songwriter Amos Lee will release a new EP entitled _As The Crow Flies_ on February 14 via Blue Note records. The six-song collection, which will be available digitally, on CD and on 10” vinyl discs, features B-sides recorded during the sessions from last year’s _Billboard_ chart-topping album, _Mission Bell_.   read more

Joe Pug Talks The Great Despiser, Debuts New Track

By Kristen Blanton at 12:00 PM on February 6, 2012

Since 2008, Joe Pug has taken an unorthodox approach his music career. He sold his first album for free and has pushed his music into unfamiliar territories since, refusing to settle as he honed his work. Along the way, his finite understanding of human nature has allowed him to develop a riveting lyricism and unique songwriting craftsmanship.   read more

Song Premiere: The Wooden Sky - "Malibu Rum"

By Tyler Kane at 1:00 PM on February 3, 2012

Toronto-based The Wooden Sky are set to release their third full-length album on Feb. 28 on Black Box Recordings. The album is titled Every Child a Daughter, Every Moon a Sun.   read more

Song Premiere: Denison Witmer - "Brooklyn With Your Highest Wall"

By Hilary Saunders at 11:45 AM on February 3, 2012

Singer-songwriter Denison Witmer got married, started a business, lost his father, and found out he would become a father all in the cycle of writing, recording, and producing his latest album.  read more

Song Premiere: Hoots and Hellmouth - "Why Would You Not Want To Go There?"

By Adam Vitcavage at 9:30 AM on February 3, 2012

“Why Would You Not Want To Go There?” offers a poignant introduction to those who haven’t heard Hoots and Hellmouth and also exemplifies the talent the four have been honing over the past handful of years.  read more

Video Premiere: Cheyenne Marie Mize - "It Lingers" (Live)

By Hilary Saunders at 11:15 AM on February 2, 2012

In the new video for “It Lingers,” Cheyenne Marie Mize just looks like a small girl playing a big guitar. But Mize is already building the industry-cred to fortify that sound, having toured with indie band Vandaveer last year and collaborated with Bonnie Prince Billy on the 2009 release _Among The Gold_.  read more

Video Premiere: Margot and the Nuclear So and So's - "Prozac Rock"

By Adam Vitcavage at 9:30 AM on February 2, 2012

Margot and the Nuclear So and So's always appreciated good artistry and for the "Prozac Rock" video they implemented animation from Dom Bloink.  read more