Press Record with Paul Kolderie and Ed Ackerson: Episode Two - Communicating with Artists
A few tips on communicating during the recording process. read more
Stream She & Him's New Album, Volume 3
Take a listen to She & Him's “bleached-out-in-the-sun pop record.” read more
Drinks With Colin Meloy and Carson Ellis
Timshel Matheny recently caught up with Colin Meloy and his wife Carson Ellis, who were in Nashville on a book tour, supporting Meloy's recent novel, Under Wildwood. read more
Paste's Poolside Sessions in Los Angeles: Allen Stone
Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival is one of the biggest live music events in the country, growing so large that in recent years the festival has expanded to two weekends of genre-crossing musical innovation and constant surprises. While Paste was out in California for the festival, we were able to catch some relaxing sessions by the pool with some of our favorite festival artists. We had the privilege of meeting up with Allen Stone, the soulful singer-songwriter who last graced us with a few songs at Hangout 2012. Accompanied by a guitarist and keeping time with soft hand claps,... read more
Video Premiere: Joseph Arthur - "All The Old Heroes"
The video features 250 of Arthur's favorite heros, and you can retweet with the hashtag #AllTheOldHeroes for a chance to win signed vinyl. read more
Video Premiere: Lady Lazarus - "Gleam"
Lady Lazarus is the solo project by California musician Melissa Ann Sweat, and as literary buffs might have guessed, the name is taken from the Sylvia Plath poem of the same title. Her debut album Mantic was released in 2011 to a flurry of critical acclaim, and Sweat returned this year with follow-up LP All My Love In Half Light. Watch the video for “Gleam,” a track from All My Love In Half Light, in the player below.... read more
Song Premiere: T. Hardy Morris - "OK Corral"
Fans of Dead Confederate or Diamond Rugs might recognize musician T. Hardy Morris, but his debut solo album Audition Tapes isn’t likely to sound so familiar. After nearly a decade of non-stop collaboration within the musical mecca of Athens, Ga. and with artists all over the industry, Morris has still managed to create a record that sounds distinctly new. Audition Tapes was recorded at Playground Sound Studios with the help of producers Adam Landry and Justin Collins. Morris also had a variety of friends stop by the studio to contribute to the tracks, ranging from Matt Vasquez (Delta Spirit) to... read more
Video Premiere: Good Field - "These Dreams"
Good Field, Austin-based band and the latest project from former members of Voxtrot and Brazos, released their eponymous debut LP in February. Filled with melancholy themes amidst low-key guitar tones and catchy choruses, the album has already received critical acclaim. The video for “These Dreams,” a track from Good Field, capitalizes on the dream-like shoegaze sound of the band, following a young woman in a series of absurd circumstances. Watch the video for “These Dreams” in the player below.... read more
Paste's Poolside Sessions in Los Angeles: Wild Belle
Watch Wild Belle perform their breakout single "Keep You," live at the Poolside Sessions in Los Angeles. read more
Sennheiser/Paste Present: Sound Bytes from SXSW Interactive - Ken Marino & Gillian Jacobs
Burnin' Love's Ken Marino and Community's Gillian Jacobs talk to Paste editor-in-chief Josh Jackson about their respective shows, their new films and "good butt fun." read more
Song Premiere: Holy Ghost Tent Revival - "Broken Spirit"
Holy Ghost Tent Revival is coming off of a successful 2012, having released their album Sweat Like the Old Days to critical acclaim and toured extensively. Now, the band is keeping their powerful momentum by releasing Alive at the Southern, a live, pay-what-you-want album that will be the starting point in the funding for their follow-up studio album. Alive at the Southern was recorded in Charlottesville, Va. at a show with Shovels & Rope in November. Listen to a new track,“Broken Spirit,” in the player below. This is the first proper recording of the song, which will be featured on... read more
Album Stream: James Wallace & The Naked Light - More Strange News From Another Star
Nashville-based musician James Wallace has a penchant for storytelling, and although he’s co-written with Abigail Washburn and toured extensively, his forthcoming release with band The Naked Light has endured several obstacles along the way. Wallace originally recorded More Strange News From Another Star for a project involving a monthly cassette tape series after being approached by a small, now-defunct record label in China. Enlisting friend and musician Matthew E. White as producer, Wallace wrote and recorded the record only to ultimately discover that the Beijing label had dissolved. After returning to the US, Wallace’s music fell upon the right ears... read more
Album Stream: Denison Witmer - Denison Witmer
Denison Witmer is set for release on April 30 via Asthmatic Kitty Records. read more
Video Premiere: JJ Grey & Mofro - "99 Shades Of Crazy"
Jacksonville singer-songwriter JJ Grey is fresh on the heels of the release of his seventh studio album This River, but he isn’t slowing down any time soon. “Many of the new songs are about being your own worst enemy, and about normal folks pushing themselves over the edge,” Grey said in a recent press release. With a huge cross-country tour underway and several festival appearances confirmed for the summer, Grey and his band have a busy schedule coming up. In anticipation of what’s to come they’ve just released a video for one of the singles from the new album. Watch... read more
HGTV & Paste Present: Allah-Las - Live from The Stage On Sixth at SXSW
Check out "Tell Me (What's On Your Mind)," live from the HGTV/Paste party at Stage on Sixth. read more
Video Premiere: Caroline Rose - "America Religious"
Singer-songwriter Caroline Rose penned her debut album America Religious after a road trip across the country. The themes in the album reflect that journey, as each track seems to tackle a new topic and make even the most familiar themes feel fresh. America Religious was co-produced with Rose’s longtime friend Jer Coons and recorded in Burlington, Vt. at Coons’ studio. “I wrote and arranged all the songs, while Jer did all the engineering and nearly all the mixing. He’s great at everything I’m not and vice-versa, so it works out really well,” said Rose in a recent press release. Much... read more
Song Premiere: Eisley - "Currents"
Currents is set for release on May 28 via Equal Vision Records. read more
Video Premiere: A Picture Of The Three Of Us - Full Documentary
Five years ago, filmmaker Jared Varava traveled the country with beloved Washington, D.C. rock band These United States. Varava followed the band, then just a trio, on their first-ever US tour, documenting their epic 33/33/33 concept. The band played 33 shows in 33 cities as a part of 33 different lineups, and in celebration of the five year anniversary of the tour Varava has prepared the full-length documentary A Picture Of The Three Of Us for release. If you didn’t have the luxury of streaming the film on Daytrotter last week, you can watch the video in its entirety... read more
Video Premiere: River City Extension - "If You Need Me Back In Brooklyn"
The on-stage magic of New Jersey eight-piece River City Extension has been solidifying its reputation for a while now. Since they really caught our eye at South by Southwest in 2011, River City Extension has appeared on stages at big festivals like Newport Folk and Bonnaroo and even played the Paste parties during SXSW in 2012. As the band prepares for their 2013 run of tour dates, River City Extension has put together a music video for standout track “If You Need Me Back In Brooklyn.” Watch the video and view upcoming tour dates below.... read more
Song Premiere: The Blank Tapes - "Holy Roller"
The Blank Tapes is the musical moniker of California instrumentalist Matt Adams. Adams has been making music since 2003, and unsurprisingly his summery garage rock jams have become huge hits in places like Brazil. After touring Europe with Thee Oh Sees and R. Stevie Moore, Adams is back and set to release The Blank Tapes’ new material on forthcoming LP Vacation. The album title makes sense, too, when you hear the beachy vibe of the first single, “Holy Roller.” Listen to the track in the player below, and look out for Vacation, set for release via Oakland, Calif.’s Antenna Farm... read more
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