Video Premiere: Hello Echo - "Why Are We Waiting?"
After releasing their debut LP Hello in 2011, Los Angeles trio Hello Echo have spent the fall touring in support of their follow-up EP Coffee Cups. The band’s latest video reveals some creativity outside of music, too. Guitarist and vocalist Sean Aylward created this charming stop-motion video in the band’s practice space with his own tools and props. Watch the video for Hello Echo’s “Why Are We Waiting?” below.... read more
Video Premiere: Ron Sexsmith - "Nowhere to Go"
Musician and acclaimed songwriter Ron Sexsmith is set to release Forever Endeavour, his latest full-length, on Feb. 5 via Cooking Vinyl. The album will feature 12 original tracks and was produced by Mitchell Froom. This will be his first release since last year’s Long Player, Late Bloomer. The first track from the album, “Nowhere to Go,” takes a lighthearted approach to the down-and-out feeling of being stuck in a rut. Check out this exclusive live performance video, which begins with Sexsmith explaining the songwriting process behind “Nowhere to Go.”... read more
Video Premiere: Samantha Crain and Daniel Foulks - "Tell Me Why" (Neil Young Cover)
Oklahoma singer-songriter Samantha Crain teamed up with friend and fellow musician Daniel Foulks for an impromptu performance outside The Womb Gallery, an art space owned by Wayne Coyne in Oklahoma City. It’s a simple yet beautiful rendition of Neil Young’s “Tell Me Why.” Check it out in the player below.... read more
Video Premiere: So Many Wizards - "I Like It Here"
The Los Angeles band So Many Wizards have released the video for the single “I Like It Here,” which takes audiences on a magical ride through the sky.... read more
Live From Paste: The Lighthouse And The Whaler
Touring behind their excellent sophomore effort This Is An Adventure, Ohio-based The Lighthouse and the Whaler stopped by the Paste office for a set of album highlights. read more
Video Premiere: Empires - "Keep It Steady"
Chicago band Empires has come a long way since they first released debut album Howl for free download on their website. After several stand-out performances and their most recent release, Garage Hymns, Empires seems to have honed in on their own unique sound and voice. In the video for upbeat track “Keep It Steady,” rapid cuts along with flashing lights and rowdy scenes are a great visual representation of the song’s energy. The guys had a great time making the video, too. “We rented a cabin up in Wisconsin to blow off some steam after a busy summer,” said guitarist... read more
Video Stream: Joe Walsh - "Lucky That Way"
Eagles guitarist Joe Walsh released his first solo album in nearly 20 years, Analog Man, earlier this year. The legendary guitarist will kick off the new season of the Guitar Center’s exclusive series, Guitar Center Sessions, with a live performance of his classic hits along with his new material.... read more
Video Premiere: Whitehorse - "Devil's Got A Gun"
Folksy Canadian rock duo Whitehorse is set to release their second album The Fate of the World Depends On This Kiss in the U.S. on Jan. 15, 2013. In preparation, they’ve released a video highlighting their chemistry in the studio, adding in a full band to their setup. In this rendition of “Devil’s Got A Gun,” you can’t help but wish to be a part of the dimly lit vintage vibe surrounding the musicians as they play through one of the standout tracks from the album. Catch the video for “Devil’s Got A Gun” below, and look out for The... read more
Live from Telluride: MarchFourth Marching Band
Check out the band playing their new track "Science" for Paste in the appropriately entertaining setting of a playground. read more
Video Premiere: My Education - "Black Box"
The Austin, Texas instrumental seven piece My Education has continued to garner acclaim for its unique sound and refusal to submit to boundaries. The group’s most recent release, A Drink For All My Friends, features sonic narrative track “Black Box.” The song was written based upon the idea of recording the final moments of a crashing plane. The video for this distinctive audio adventure features the Noble Motion Dance Company in a special performance edited to fit the music.... read more
Video Premiere: Ivan & Alyosha - “Running For Cover”
Ivan & Alyosha are gearing up for their much anticipated debut full-length album, All The Times We Had, due out this spring. As a preview, the group has released a video for their song “Running For Cover.”... read more
Live from Newport Folk: honeyhoney
In the latest Newport session, we caught up with bluesy alt-country duo honeyhoney. The pair captivated us with simply a banjo and a guitar behind their earnest vocals. Watch honeyhoney perform their new song, "Numb It," live from the Paste Ruins at Newport Folk. read more
Video Premiere: You Won't - "Ten Years Old"
Cambridge, Mass.‘s Josh Arnoudse and Raky Sastri, also known as You Won’t, aren’t your typical music making duo. Their live shows are unorthodox to say the least, and they have a sense of humor that you’re not going to find anywhere else in popular music.... read more
Video Premiere: Great Bloomers - “I Wanna Die Young”
Hailing from Toronto, Great Bloomers have taken on the vibrancy of their hometown in their mix of straightforward rock and folk influences that culminates in a refreshingly smooth sound. Members Lowell Sostomi, Adrian Cook, Tim Moxam, Anthony McKnight and Kyle Watt have been touring their native land extensively this year, and even took the time to create a video for their song, “I Wanna Die Young.”... read more
Live from Telluride: Little Hurricane
When we met up for a session with San Diego duo Little Hurricane, the setting was particularly breathtaking. Check out the pair performing "Trouble Ahead." read more
Video Premiere: Electric Flower Group - “The Electrician”
Electric Flower Group (EFG) has covered the Walker Brothers’ “The Electrician,” and created a video accompaniment that draws heavily from the 1977 Japanese cult horror film, House.... read more
Video Premiere: Saint Motel - "Benny Goodman"
Saint Motel, the Los Angeles rock foursome, have released a feel-good video for “Benny Goodman,” a track from their debut full-length Voyeur. The video features a charming performance from 7-year-old Miles “Baby Boogaloo” Brown while a group of stuffy-looking adults chat over dinner and cocktails. Lead singer A/J Jackson directed the video, and fans might recognize another familiar face in Derrick Tuggle, who rose to viral-video fame in The Black Keys “Lonely Boy” video. Check out the video below.... read more
Video Premiere: Jason Lytle - "Somewhere There's A Someone"
Jason Lytle, known also for his work with the group Grandaddy, released his second solo album Dept. Of Disappearance on Oct. 16. The release features 11 tracks, each filled with the haunting lyrics and stirring melodies that have made Lytle successful. The video for “Somewhere There’s a Someone” keeps things simple and features a casually-dressed Lytle playing a piano in a small room crowded with musical equipment. Check out the video in the player below.... read more
Video Premiere: Polyphonic Spree - "It's The Most Wonderful Time of the Year"
On Oct. 22, Polyphonic Spree released Holidaydream: Sounds of the Holidays Volume One. The album features ten classic holiday tunes, two original songs, and a cover of “Happy Xmas (War is Over)” by John Lennon and Yoko Ono. The band made a series of videos for the tracks on Holidaydream, portraying each song in a unique yet distinctly yuletide-friendly way. In the latest video, “It’s The Most Wonderful Time of the Year,” we see lo-fi footage of the making of props and the sweet routine of a delightful child in a top hat. Check out the exclusive premiere of the... read more
Live from Paste: Jackie Greene
From his his work with Bob Weir and Chris Robinson to his acclaimed solo efforts, each performance of Greene's radiates with a passion for storytelling through music. read more
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