Album Stream: Eisley - Deep Space

“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

Song Premiere: Milagres - “Quiet Street”

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

Album Stream: Heartless Bastards - Arrow

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"

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

Album Stream: Shearwater - Animal Joy

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

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

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

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"

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"

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?"

“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

Song Premiere: Choir of Young Believers - "Nye Nummer Et"

Choir of Young Believers are set to make their full-length debut on Ghostly International on March 20 with Rhine Gold. The band, which hails from Denmark, is led by Jannis Noya Makrigiannis. Choir of Young Believers’ sound depends heavily on layered, orchestral instrumentation behind Makrigiannis’ precise, clean melodies.   read more

Album Stream: Wire - The Black Session: Paris 10 May 2011

Wire is set to release The Black Session: Paris 10 May 2011 on Feb. 7. The live album was recorded in front of thousands and was originally available exclusively on the band’s tour, but Wire wants to give fans who weren’t able to see them live this special keepsake.  read more

Song Premiere: Whispertown - "Open The Other Eye"

Whispertown, the Los Angeles collective formerly known as The Whispertown 2000, has just announced its newest EP, _Parallel_. Due to come out on March 20, _Parallel_ is the band’s second release on Gillian Welch and Dave Rawlings' Acony Records.  read more

Album Stream: Bahamas - Barchords

Bahamas will release Barchords on Feb. 7 on Brushfire Records. The title, as you might guess, has a double meaning for the songwriter, who wanted his second album to also have a guitar-based title. Hear the exclusive album stream all this week here.  read more

Song Premiere: The Chieftains (feat. Carolina Chocolate Drops) - "Pretty Little Girl"

The Chieftains are celebrating their 50th year as a group with the upcoming album Voice of Ages. The idea behind the album wasn’t to celebrate the past, but instead look to the future. So with the help of producer T Bone Burnett, the band collaborated with newcomers like Bon Iver, The Decemberists, Punch Brothers and Carolina Chocolate Drops.   read more

Song Premiere: Brett Dennen - "You Ain't Going Nowhere"

Having nearly 80 Bob Dylan covers all in one place sounds almost too good to be true. The fact that the proceeds from these never-before-released versions also benefit Amnesty International’s continuous efforts to support free speech and free political prisoners around the world is even better.  read more

Song Premiere: Dinosaur Feathers - "Untrue"

Dinosaur Fathers has gone through many reincarnations in its short life. Originating as a solo bedroom project in 2009 by Greg Sullo (who handled vocals, guitars, and drum machine duties at the time), the Brooklyn-based project has now evolved into a full-fledged indie pop-rock quartet.   read more

Album Stream: Bhi Bhiman - BHIMAN

San Franciscan Bhi Bhiman’s album _BHIMAN_ is an anthem that is rooted in the history of American music. Bhiman’s craftsmanship is to be understood--his ethereal bellow and earthy lyricism draw a response to the bounty of characters he sings in perspective of, something he does with ease.   read more

Song Premiere: Trampled By Turtles - "Alone"

Minnesota quintet Trampled By Turtles is what happens when members of various punk and rock bands get together to start a bluegrass group.  read more