Song Premiere: CHURCHES - "Lovelife"

By Dacey Orr at 4:00 PM on November 27, 2012

CHURCHES is comprised of members from Rogue Wave, WATERS, and Port O’Brien, but their sound as a whole is decidedly original. With their self-titled debut EP behind them, CHURCHES is set to release a 7" on December 11. The A-side, “Lovelife,” was born when frontman Caleb Nichols recorded a melody on his phone as it popped into his head on a casual drive. Lyrics began to come together later, and the song became a representation of his frustration with the trials faced by the LGBT community in the public spotlight. You can listen to “Lovelife” in the player below. Look...  read more

Album Stream: The Eastern Sea - First Christmas

By Dacey Orr at 10:00 AM on November 26, 2012

Although The Eastern Sea has worked hard all year touring in support sophomore album Plague, the Austin-based band certainly isn’t winding down for the holiday season. First Christmas, the band’s third album, is set for release on Nov. 27 and will feature two original Christmas tunes as well as new renditions of old classics. Amidst a swarm of peppy Christmas releases this winter, First Christmas serves as a more relaxing soundtrack to the annual holiday bustle. You can listen to First Christmas, which was produced by Louie Lino (Nada Surf, Matt Pond PA) in the player below....  read more

Song Premiere: Kate Earl - "Little Black Submarines" (The Black Keys Cover)

By Dacey Orr at 1:00 PM on November 19, 2012

Alaskan singer-songwriter Kate Earl released Stronger today via Downtown Records, and the album seems to communicate her newfound independence as an artist. Stronger was recorded in a six-day session with collaborator Brett Dennen at The Village Recorders in Los Angeles, Calif. Earl emerged from the studio with a variety of options to lead the way on her newest effort. From standout single “One Woman Army” to the softer, soulful “Wicked Love,” Earl has taken on a more dynamic quality at this stage in her career. Listen to Earl cover The Black Keys song “Little Black Submarines” in the player below,...  read more

Album Stream: Nettwerk Music Group - Isn’t This World Enough: A Nettwerk Christmas

By Laura Flood at 10:00 AM on November 15, 2012

The compilation features previously unreleased holiday tracks from bands like Great Lake Swimmers, Current Swell, Ash Koley and Liam Titcomb.  read more

Song Premiere: Jay Nash - “Sailor”

By Brian Tremml at 1:15 PM on November 13, 2012

Singer-songwriter Jay Nash is no stranger to the music industry. Having successfully released ten albums, Nash has grown accustomed to the road with years of touring under his belt. Nash returns with a “Sailor,” the first release from his full-length album due out in 2013....  read more

Free MP3: Lewis Watson - "Sink or Swim"

By Laura Flood at 12:00 PM on November 9, 2012

London-based crooner Lewis Watson recently released the video for his latest single “Sink or Swim,” off of his latest EP Another Four Sad Songs....  read more

Song Premiere: John Roderick & Jonathan Coulton - "The Week In Between" and "2600"

By Ryan Bort at 10:00 AM on November 9, 2012

One Christmas at a Time features 10 original Christmas songs by Roderick and Coulton.   read more

Album Stream: School of Seven Bells - Put Your Sad Down EP

By Brian Tremml at 11:30 AM on November 8, 2012

Electronic duo School of Seven Bells continues to keep shoegaze-inspired pop alive and has returned with Put Your Sad Down, a brand new EP....  read more

Song Premiere: Lindsey Buckingham - "Never Going Back Again" (Live Acoustic)

By Dacey Orr at 2:00 PM on November 7, 2012

Lindsey Buckingham, Grammy winning singer-songwriter and guitarist, has recorded his first solo acoustic album for release on Nov. 13. The album, Lindsey Buckingham: One Man Show, features recordings from a single evening in Des Moines, Iowa. At this show, Buckingham played hits like “Go Your Own Way” and “Cast Away Dreams,” and opted for minimal post-production. Instead, Buckingham chose a more raw feel to capture the essence of his live performance for his fans. You can listen to the acoustic live recording of “Never Going Back Again” below....  read more

Song Premiere: Taddy Porter - "Fever"

By Dacey Orr at 12:00 PM on November 7, 2012

Oklahoma rock group Taddy Porter has just announced the Feb. 26 release of their sophomore album, Stay Golden.  read more

Album Stream: Social Studies - Developer

By Ryan Bort at 2:00 PM on November 6, 2012

San Francisco five-piece Social Studies will be releasing their sophomore full-length album, Developer, on Nov. 19. Led by vocalist Natalia Rogovin, the band made their mark with their 2010 debut LP, Wind Up Wooden Heart," a heartfelt collection of jagged pop gems. With Developer, however, the band is taking a much more measured, stripped-down approach and focusing on evoking a particular mood....  read more

Album Stream: Horseback and Locrian - New Dominions

By Ryan Bort at 2:00 PM on November 2, 2012

In 2011, Horseback and Locrian teamed up to record New Dominions, a stunning confluence of the two groups’ darkened, experimental psychedelia that was released only as a limited vinyl pressing....  read more

Free MP3: Samantha Crain - "Never Going Back"

By Paste Staff at 3:00 PM on November 1, 2012

It’s no secret that Paste has been fond of Oklahoma artist Samantha Crain for a while now. Her blend of earthy instrumentals behind powerful and emotive vocals made her 2010 release You (Understood) stand out. If her latest song “Never Going Back” is any indication, her forthcoming album Kid Face is going to be quite a hit too. “Never Going Back” is just one song featured on the Motorola 32 Maxx Traxx playlist, which features some of our favorite songs by artists ranging from Delta Spirit and Kopecky Family Band to Ryan Bingham and Minus The Bear. You can download...  read more

Song Premiere: The Philistines Jr. - "Anyone's Ghost" (The National Cover)

By Tyler Kane at 1:30 PM on October 31, 2012

National, Interpol producer enlists 8-year-old nephew on vocals  read more

Album Stream: Calvin Love - New Radar

By Dacey Orr at 10:00 AM on October 30, 2012

Lo-fi dance pop musician Calvin Love is slated to release his LP New Radar on Nov. 6. In the wake of some killer appearances at CMJ, this latest release from the Edmonton, Calif. native manages to infuse catchy tracks with enough emotional depth that they’ll resonate long after the dance party winds down....  read more

Song Premiere: Duncan Sheik - “Shout” (Feat. Rachael Yamagata)

By Brian Tremml at 1:00 PM on October 29, 2012

Duncan Sheik is gearing up to headline Michelle Clark’s Sunset Session Tour 2012 that kicks off Nov. 9 in Las Vegas. In association with this new tour, Sheik is releasing a remixed edition of his 2011 album Covers 80s, a collection of reinterpreted pop songs from his teen years....  read more

Track Premiere: Absofacto - "Backfire"

By Laura Flood at 10:00 AM on October 26, 2012

Absofacto and Brian Konicek, guitarist for Mason Proper and Hollow & Akimbo, have teamed up once again on the track “Backfire.”   read more

Album Stream: West End Motel - Only Time Can Tell

By Tyler Kane at 12:00 PM on October 25, 2012

Listen to the band's follow-up to Don't Shiver, You're a Winner, featuring Mastodon guitarist Brent Hinds.   read more

Song Premiere: California Wives - “Marianne (No Ceremony Remix)”

By Brian Tremml at 11:49 AM on October 23, 2012

Just one month after the release of debut album Art History, Chicago-based California Wives has been hard at work hitting the road to spread the word about their music. The quartet is currently on tour with Diamond Rings and Stars, and is back with more new music, this time in the form of a remix of one of the standout tracks from the album, “Marianne.”...  read more

Album Stream: Minnesota - Are You There

By Ryan Bort at 4:54 PM on October 22, 2012

Minnesota is the new moniker of veteran singer/songwriter Peter Himmelman, who has had a prolific solo career since his 1986 debut, This Father's Day.  read more