Live at Hangout: Backstage with The Avett Brothers

Live at Hangout: Backstage with The Avett Brothers

One of Paste's most memorable moments at Hangout Music Festival was with The Avett Brothers, who were gracious enough to let us step into their artist trailer, interview them and record a stripped down performance of "Slight Figure Of Speech."  read more

Live from the Loft: Wanda Jackson

Live from the Loft: Wanda Jackson

Wanda Jackson, the "First Lady of Rockabilly" and former girlfriend of Elvis Presley, has had quite a year. Watch her perform a few songs live at the Loft.  read more

An Interview with Femi Kuti

An Interview with Femi Kuti

Legendary afrobeat musician Femi Kuti talks about his latest record Africa for Africa, politics and what's next for him.  read more

Live at Hangout: Jon Black Interview and Performance

Live at Hangout: Jon Black Interview and Performance

Jon Black spoke with Paste at Hangout Music Fest last week and played a couple songs at our tent--check it out here.  read more

Live at Hangout: An Interview with Matisyahu

Live at Hangout: An Interview with Matisyahu

Matthew Paul Miller, an American Hasidic Jew musician better known as reggae-rap artist Matisyahu, was kind enough to sit (or lie) down for an interview with Paste Publisher Nick Purdy after his performance at the Hangout Festival.  read more

Video Premiere: Wiliiam Fitzsimmons -

Video Premiere: Wiliiam Fitzsimmons -

Check out William Fitzsimmons' latest video performance of his song, "Blood and Bones." His latest album Gold In The Shadow, is out now on Nettwerk Records.  read more

Video Premiere: The Bo-Keys - "Got To Get Back"

Video Premiere: The Bo-Keys - "Got To Get Back"

Watch the video premiere of the documentary short featuring The Bo-Keys. The band's upcoming record, Got To Get Back is set for a June 21st release on Electraphonic Recordings.  read more

Live at Hangout: Old Crow Medicine Show Performs Backstage

Live at Hangout: Old Crow Medicine Show Performs Backstage

Watch roots revivalists Old Crow Medicine Show perform two songs backstage at Hangout Music Fest.  read more

Live at Hangout: Dead Confederate Interview

Live at Hangout: Dead Confederate Interview

Dead Confederate caught up with Paste at Hangout Music Fest, spending a few minutes updating us on what they've been up to lately.  read more

Interview with Girl Talk at Hangout Music Festival

Interview with Girl Talk at Hangout Music Festival

Gregg Gillis sat down with Paste's Bo Moore and this is what the man himself had to say about his work, his favorite music and what he hopes Girl Talk to be perceived as.   read more

Live at Hangout: Justin Townes Earle Interview and Performance

Live at Hangout: Justin Townes Earle Interview and Performance

Justin Townes Earle performed on Sunday night during Hangout Music Fest. Check out his exclusive interview with us and performance of Lightnin' Hopkins's "I Been Burning Bad Gasoline."  read more

Video Premiere: The Farewell Drifters - "We Go Together"

Video Premiere: The Farewell Drifters - "We Go Together"

Watch the new video for "We Go Together" from The Farewell Drifters. The song is featured on the band's upcoming album Echo Boom, out June 7 on Heart Squeeze Records/30 Tigers. Can't wait until June to hear more from the band, they might be playing in your town soon.  read more

Dead Confederate Performs "Ferris Wheel" on a Ferris Wheel

Dead Confederate Performs "Ferris Wheel" on a Ferris Wheel

Watch Dead Confederate perform "Ferris Wheel" on a ferris wheel at Hangout Music Fest this past weekend.  read more

Video Premiere: William Fitzsimmons - "Beautiful Girl"

Video Premiere: William Fitzsimmons - "Beautiful Girl"

Maybe it's his deeply personal lyrics, or the whispered vocals. It could be his amazing guitar picking skills...or perhaps it's his bountiful cuddly-yet manly beard. Whatever the reason, William Fitzsimmons has the ability to make a compelling video by playing a song by himself in someone's back yard. I don't know how he does it; I am just glad he does.   read more

Video Premiere: Baby Baby - "Kidz"

Video Premiere: Baby Baby - "Kidz"

Check out the new video from Baby Baby. The Atlanta band's new record, Money drops May 24th on The Gospel of Rhythm Recordings. Thanks to the video's director Terence Rushin.   read more

Video Premiere: Ian Axel - "Waltz"

Video Premiere: Ian Axel - "Waltz"

Watch the new video from Ian Axel, and get his song for free too. Axel has just announced a headlining show at The Bowery Ballroom with two other Paste favorites, Madi Diaz and The Spring Standards, on May 24th in New York.  video platform video management video solutions video player ...  read more

Video Premiere : Jared Mees & The Grown Children - "Hungry Like A Tiger"

Video Premiere : Jared Mees & The Grown Children - "Hungry Like A Tiger"

Here at Paste, we like music videos and we like zombies. And we love it when the two meet. Today, we're proud to premiere the next great zombie themed music video. "Hungry Like A Tiger" is by Jared Mees & The Grown Children, and the first track on the Portland band's new record Only Good Thoughts Can Stay.   read more

Live from Paste: Fitz and the Tantrums

Live from <em>Paste</em>: Fitz and the Tantrums

For most bands, building up a large reputation takes a lot of time, sometimes many years. Fitz and the Tantrums is an exception and seems to be headed for big things, fast.  read more

A Video Worth Watching: Matthew Mayfield - "Missed Me"

A Video Worth Watching: Matthew Mayfield - "Missed Me"

Matthew Mayfield has made himself a pretty cool video, and now he's got himself some pretty good set of shows lined up for the summer, The video was directed by Kinora Films, and features his song "Missed Me."  read more

When Saints Go Machine: "Add Ends"

When Saints Go Machine: "Add Ends"

While Copenhagen electro-pop outfit When Saints Go Machine have made their mark on Denmark’s music scene for several years, the group recently decided to shift their sound from straightforward dance music to an ethereal blend of falsetto-laced vocals, synth-heavy melodies and atmospheric orchestration. In shifting their musical approach, the Danish quartet of Silas Moldenhawer, Jonas Kenton, Simon Muschinsky, Nikolaj Manuel Vonsild summons the spirits of enigmatic songwriter Arthur Russell, while continuing to infuse a minimal amount of the electronic beats that first brought their work to life. “Add Ends,” the group’s closing track from their forthcoming LP Konkylie, is accompanied...  read more

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