Video Premiere: Christopher Paul Stelling - "Brick x Brick"

By Dacey Orr at 3:45 PM on May 21, 2013

Brooklyn singer-songwriter Christopher Paul Stelling just released his debut album Songs of Praise and Scorn last year, but with the wealth of critical acclaim that followed Stelling has accumulated a fan base comparable to musicians with much longer recording careers. Stelling is back with the release of his sophomore LP False Cities, an album that draws heavily from the Stelling’s travels in the past year, one he spent almost constantly on tour. Stelling has created a video for the first single from the record, “Brick x Brick.” Watch the whimsical video here. False Cities is out today via Mecca Lecca...  read more

Album Stream: Imaginary Cities - Fall of Romance

By Dacey Orr at 1:00 PM on May 21, 2013

Fall of Romance is set for release on May 28 via Votiv.  read more

Live from Shaky Knees 2013: The Black Angels

By Dacey Orr at 3:00 PM on May 17, 2013

Watch The Black Angels perform "Evil Things" live at Shaky Knees 2013.   read more

Video Premiere: David Ramirez - "The Bad Days"

By Dacey Orr at 2:30 PM on May 17, 2013

Singer-songwriter David Ramirez just released his latest EP The Rooster, which was produced by Ramirez and Danny Reisch (Shearwater, Okkervill River, White Denim). “The songs themselves are still rooted in folk, but I wanted to experiment with different sounds and textures,” said Ramirez in a recent press release. “It’s subtle but it’s strong.” Ramirez has released a video for the first single from The Rooster EP, “The Bad Days.” The video was directed by Rob Montague. Watch the video for “The Bad Days” in the player below....  read more

Video Premiere: Robert Ellis - "The Grand Tour" (George Jones Cover)

By Dacey Orr at 4:30 PM on May 16, 2013

To honor Jones' recent passing, Ellis has just released video of his cover of "The Grand Tour," one of Jones' many classics.   read more

HGTV & Paste Present: Amanda Palmer - Live from The Stages On Sixth at SXSW

By Dacey Orr at 10:00 AM on May 16, 2013

Check out this video of Palmer performing her "Ukulele Anthem."  read more

HGTV & Paste Present: The Lone Bellow - Live from The Stage On Sixth at SXSW

By Dacey Orr at 4:45 PM on May 15, 2013

Watch The Lone Bellow perform their debut single "You Never Need Nobody."  read more

Song Premiere: Ryan Bingham - "You Are Blind"

By Dacey Orr at 1:30 PM on May 15, 2013

Listen to a song from the Ghost Brothers of Darkland County soundtrack performed by Ryan Bingham.  read more

HGTV & Paste Present: Mac DeMarco - Live from The Stage On Sixth at SXSW

By Dacey Orr at 10:30 AM on May 15, 2013

DeMarco performs "Cooking Up Something Good" live at Stage on Sixth.  read more

Video Premiere: Glen Hansard: Italy

By Dacey Orr at 2:00 PM on May 14, 2013

For Hansard's recent dates in Italy, a film crew came along to document the on-stage magic and behind-the-scenes moments.  read more

Press Record with Paul Kolderie and Ed Ackerson: Episode Four - Drum Miking Technique

By Dacey Orr at 3:00 PM on May 13, 2013

Proper drum miking technique when recording from home.   read more

Album Stream: JC Brooks & The Uptown Sound - Howl

By Dacey Orr at 11:00 AM on May 13, 2013

Howl is set for release on May 21 via Bloodshot Records.  read more

Album Stream: Cary Brothers - Let Me Be

By Dacey Orr at 10:30 AM on May 13, 2013

"I went into the studio with my favorite musicians in town, we played together live, and I told the truth."  read more

Sennheiser/Paste Present: Sound Bytes from SXSW Interactive - Fred Armisen

By Dacey Orr at 4:00 PM on May 10, 2013

Fred Armisen sits down with Paste editor-in-chief Josh Jackson.  read more

Paste Live Sessions NYC: Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr.

By Dacey Orr at 1:30 PM on May 10, 2013

Watch Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. perform a stripped-down version of "Dark Water."   read more

Paste's Poolside Sessions in Los Angeles: Guards

By Dacey Orr at 11:00 AM on May 9, 2013

Watch Guards perform "Coming True."  read more

Press Record with Paul Kolderie and Ed Ackerson: Episode Three - Bass Recording

By Dacey Orr at 10:30 AM on May 9, 2013

Get the best sound from your bass when recording from home.  read more

Song Premiere: Shovels & Rope - "Bad Luck"

By Dacey Orr at 12:30 PM on May 8, 2013

Shovels & Rope will be releasing a deluxe edition of O' Be Joyful on May 21.   read more

Album Stream: The Blank Tapes - Vacation

By Dacey Orr at 7:30 PM on May 7, 2013

Just in time for the warm weather, The Blank Tapes is set to release a new album, appropriatley titled Vacation. Matt Adams, the man behind The Blank Tapes, has been recording music for years, drawing inspiration from bands like The Beatles and The Kinks. Songwriting has come naturally to Adams, and the seemingly constant stream of new content has benefitted his work. With a few international hits and a South American tour in his past, it’s no surprise that his sunny garage-rock has continued to grow more complex. Vacation is set for release on May 14, but you can listen...  read more

Album Stream: Saturday Looks Good To Me - One Kiss Ends It All

By Dacey Orr at 6:00 PM on May 7, 2013

Saturday Looks Good to Me is a band from Ann Arbor, Mich. led by Fred Thomas. Weaving 60s pop sounds with modern influences, the band has continued to evolve since its inception in 2000. Now, Saturday Looks Good To Me is releasing a new record, One Kiss Ends It All. The album is the band’s fifth full-length, and although it’s been four years since SLGTM’s last release, the band didn’t spend all that time lamenting each and every creative decision. Instead, they allowed the twelve tracks to take shape spontaneously. One Kiss Ends It All is set for release on...  read more