Song Premiere: Owls of the Swamp - "The Hypnotist"
Owls of the Swamp, the musical moniker of Australian multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Pete Uhlenbruch, continues to reach the ever-growing expectation for earnest vocals, adept guitar-picking and vivid storytelling with latest single “The Hypnotist.” The song, which features background vocals from The Swell Season’s Marketa Irglova, illustrates the tale of a hypnotist and his relationship with a long-lost lover. The single marks Uhlenbruch’s first since 2011’s Go With River, and fans will hope it is a sign of more content to come. Check out “The Hypnotist” in the player below. Video Platform Video Management Video Solutions Video Player ... read more
Paste's Riverview Sessions in Austin, Texas: Lucius
Lucius played a few songs from their self-titled EP, making new fans out of not only the Paste crew but several onlooking neighbors as well. read more
Album Stream: Hiss Golden Messenger- Haw
The North Carolina-based band Hiss Golden Messenger, is premiering their upcoming album right here on Paste’s website. Written by M.C. Taylor, the album was named after a tributary of North Carolina’s Cape Fear. The album contains 11 tracks about “about family, faith, and an ill-prophesied future,” according to a recent press release. Haw is slated for an April 2 release via Paradise of Bachelors. You can listen to a selection of tracks from the album below. ... read more
Featured Video: Widowspeak - "The Dark Age" (Live from Converse Rubber Tracks Austin)
Promotional Content Last week at South By Southwest, several bands graced the stage at Converse Rubber Tracks Austin, performing their latest songs for an audience primed to hear new music and find a new favorite artist. Widowspeak performed their track “The Dark Age,” and the video that accompanies the live performance also features several scenes in nature. Watch the video here, and be sure to look out for other clips from Converse Rubber Tracks Austin. Shoes keep it clean, Sneakers get dirty. ... read more
Song Premiere: Christ, Lord - "Oyster"
Atlanta's Criminal Records will release Christ, Lord's latest six-track EP Live at Criminal Records in celebration of Record Store Day on April 20. read more
Video Premiere: Kaki King - "No True Masterpiece Will Ever Be Complete"
Check out the new video, as well as U.S. tour dates here. read more
Paste's Riverview Sessions in Austin, Texas: Night Beds
South by Southwest can be somewhat of a whirlwind. With a multitude of artists rolling into town and playing music just about any place and any time you can imagine, the constant motion can make even the most ardent music-lover feel rushed and frantic. But away from the abundant sounds of the downtown scene, we at Paste were fortunate enough to have some top-notch talent take a break from the chaos and join us for some private sessions in our own backyard. The first installment in these Riverview Sessions features Night Beds, the Paste Best of What’s Next act that... read more
Video Premiere: Generationals - "Put A Light On"
The video finds members Ted Joyner and Grant Widmer wandering about the city, accompanied by lens flares, strange, spotlight-type lighting and a group of girls prone to breaking out into dance and smashing televisions. read more
Featured Video: Hanni El Khatib - "Family" (Live from Converse Rubber Tracks Austin)
Promotional Content Last week at South By Southwest, several bands graced the stage at Converse Rubber Tracks Austin, performing their latest songs for an audience primed to hear new music and find their next favorite artist. Hanni El Khatib and his bandmates gave an impressive performance of “Family,” a track from their new album Head in Dirt. Watch the video here, and be sure to look out for other clips from Converse Rubber Tracks Austin. Shoes keep it clean, Sneakers get dirty. ... read more
Video Premiere: The Waterboys - "Mad as the Mist and Snow"
The entirely black-and-white video showcases a riveting live performance complete with heavy acoustic guitar strumming and violin slides. read more
Video Premiere: Easter Island - "You Don't Have A Choice"
Easter Island is a band formed in 2010 by brothers Ethan and Asher Payne in the musical mecca of Athens, Ga. Since the beginning, the blend of touching harmonies and tender lyrics with powerful instrumentals has won fans all over the region, and most recently gave the Paste office something to dance to with a transcendent performance at our SXSW parties last week. Now, the band has released a video for their song “You Don’t Have A Choice.” “The song raises a lot of questions about sex and intimacy in relationships in a broad sense, and maybe answers some while... read more
Video Premiere: Donora - "Float Away"
Donora’s heavy brand of indie-pop won over many fans with the release of their sophomore album Boyfriends, Girlfriends in 2011, which earned them a spot on Paste’s 11 Pennsylvania Bands You Should Listen To Now. This year they gave fans more to love with the January release of their EP Play Nice, which contains a more evolved collection of the same sounds that helped them take off last year. Now, in addition to listening to the EP, you can watch a video for the track “Float Away.” Be sure to check it out in the player below, and don’t miss... read more
Video Premiere: Blitzen Trapper - SXSW 2012 Mini-Doc
South By Southwest is almost upon us. Every year, we anticipate that special week in Austin where we discover new favorites and celebrate old pros within the music industry, and 2013 will be no exception. It’s Paste’s biggest year yet, with seven days of music lined up to showcase just a fraction of the bands worth your listening time. Paste SXSW dayparty alumni and Portland-based band Blitzen Trapper has assembled a few documentary-style videos with the help of Onion Creek Productions to reminisce about the festivities in Austin last year. The latest video in this series is a mini-doc that... read more
Song Premiere: All Tiny Creatures — "Quickest Cut"
On May 28, the Wisconsin-based indie pop band All Tiny Creatures will release their sophomore record Dark Clock via Hometapes. read more
Song Premiere: The Wilderness of Manitoba- "A Year In Its Passing"
With its forthcoming EP, The Leslieville Sessions, The Wilderness of Manitoba, has moved a bit from its folksy roots but promises that the newest record still reflects the identity of the Toronto-based band. read more
Video Premiere: Blitzen Trapper - "Furr" (SXSW 2012)
It seems as though the entire music industry is abuzz with anticipation for South By Southwest next week. With a long history of breakout performances from new bands as well as appearances from industry veterans, it’s easy to feel giddy about what’s in store for 2013. Paste SXSW dayparty alumni and Portland-based band Blitzen Trapper has assembled a few documentary-style videos with the help of Onion Creek Productions to reminisce about the festivities in Austin last year. You can watch the first video, a montage of scenes from the whirlwind week set to the tune of fan-favorite track “Furr,” in... read more
Song Premiere: Radiation City - "Fly Me To The Moon"
Radiation City, the Portland band that has built a buzz around their blend of electronic sounds and straightforward vocals, gives a nod to the classics in this new cover of “Fly Me to the Moon” that the band is giving away as a free mp3. This unique take on the well-known track is the latest in a line of unconventional-yet-awesome moves by Radiation City. The band recently released EP Cool Nightmare on USB drives attached to keys from the piano used to make the album, and it’s only a matter of time until the group finds another way to wow... read more
Video Premiere: David Mayfield Parade - "Human Cannonball"
David Mayfield has developed a reputation for a transcendent live show, touring with everyone from The Avett Brothers to Mumford & Songs to his own sister, Jessica Lea Mayfield and opening shows for the likes of Willie Nelson. Mayfield’s studio albums are no less enchanting, as David Mayfield Parade’s 2011 self-titled debut has inspired a successful Kickstarter campaign that funded the forthcoming release Good Man Down. “I feel like this record is more mature,” said Mayfield in a recent press release. “Now that I’ve been touring so much I have had the chance to try new songs live and see... read more
Video Premiere: Matt Costa - "Good Times" (Live from Guitar Center)
Singer-songwriter Matt Costa, who released a self-titled album via Brushfire Records earlier this year, recently recorded an episode of the “At: Guitar Center with Nic Harcourt” podcast series. You can watch a video of Costa’s performance of “Good Times” in the player below. Listen to the podcast in its entirety here.... read more
Video Premiere: Quiet Company - "The Emasculated Man and the City That Swallowed Him"
Austin natives Quiet Company, who are part of this year's Paste Showcase at SXSW, are set to release A Dead Man On My Back: Shine Honesty Revisited. read more
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