Live from Newport Folk: Robert Ellis
For the second year in a row, Paste teamed up with our friends at Sennheiser for intimate recording sessions at Newport Folk Festival. The latest installment of the series from the Paste Ruins features Houston singer-songwriter Robert Ellis. His sound, which takes a fresh approach to acoustic guitars and classic banjo music, has garnered attention since he self-released The Great Re Arranger in 2009. Ellis joined us to perform “Comin’ Home” from his 2011 release Photographs. You can catch this charming rendition in the player below.... read more
Video Premiere: Moon Taxi - "Let's Go Back"
Tennessee five-piece Moon Taxi has a sound that caught Paste’s attention for their dreamy blend of minimalist rock. Winning over crowds at Bonnaroo and Lollapalooza with their live energy, Moon Taxi has also been praised for merging indie rock and jam-band sounds on their most recent release Cabaret. In keeping with their sound, Moon Taxi has released a series of self-produced and decidedly low-fi music videos featuring standout tracks “Mercury” and “Cabaret.” In the final installment of these music videos, you can check out the exclusive video premiere for “Let’s Go Back” below.... read more
Video Premiere: Young Buffalo - "Upstairs"
Oxford, Miss. duo Young Buffalo recently released a self-titled EP on Votiv Records. The band, which combines afro-beat and indie elements, has been playing and recording sporadically since emerging from the University of Mississippi’s music scene in 2009. Their latest effort marks a step toward maturity and a more cohesive sound.... read more
ICYMI: This Week in the Video Vault
Every day, you can peruse the Paste Video Vault to find full concerts as well as intimate live sessions from your favorite artists. With all of the artists to choose from, it might be difficult to know where to start. Fortunately, we find one performance video to feature each day. Don’t miss out on the chance to discover a new favorite concert. Take a peek at this week’s featured videos below. Friday, Nov. 16: The Drums – “Anniversary” Live from The Mezzanine in San Francisco, Calif. Thursday, Nov. 15: Damien Suomi & The Minor Prophets – “Camel” Live from Paste... read more
Video Premiere: Denver - "The Way It Is"
“Drums in the living room, singer in the bedroom, four-track cassette recorder, cases of beer, whiskey, sandwiches and a sunny porch."... read more
Live from Newport Folk: Spirit Family Reunion
The members picked banjoes, belted harmonies, and generally created a wonderful ruckus as they performed "The Night Replaced The Day" from this year's album No Separation. read more
Live from Paste: Frank Turner
Watch the full session and enjoy the storied lyrics of tracks like "Balthazar, Impresario" and "Wherefore Art Thou Gene Simmons." read more
Video Premiere: Hey Rosetta! - “Welcome” (Live at Chicago Music Exchange)
Hey Rosetta! has been a growing presence on the music scene for many years thanks to their careful melodies and folk-infused rock sound. The band has gained a reputation as a stellar live act, complete with a commanding stage presence and soulful renditions of their tracks.... read more
Video Premiere: Plume Giant - “We Got It Made”
Coming together on the campus of Yale University, the members of Plume Giant have been crafting a striking blend of ‘60s influenced folk tunes with a dash of humorous sensibilities since they first met. Oliver Hill, Nolan Green and Eliza Bagg provide a refreshingly optimistic voice to a world constantly caught up in dismal headlines.... read more
Live from Telluride: The Lee Boys
At Telluride Blues & Brews Festival, Paste partnered up with Horny Toad to capture performances from some of our favorite artists. This session with Miami, Fla., band The Lee Boys exemplifies the laid-back nature we love about the Telluride Sessions. The guys laugh and make jokes to an upbeat rhythm before breaking into their harmonious tune “Smile,” and the comfortable chemistry in the room echoes throughout the video. Click the video below to watch The Lee Boys play “Smile” from this year’s album Testify.... read more
From the Vault: Lord Huron - "The Problem With Your Daughter"
It’s been just over a month since Lord Huron, the musical project of singer-songwriter Ben Schneider, released their debut full length Lonesome Dreams. Since then, Schneider has kept in touch, letting Paste follow him around in Chicago last month, and even stopping into Daytrotter for a session. With all that recent buzz, it’s no wonder that we wanted to look back in the Video Vault at some Lord Huron performance footage. Check out this video of Lord Huron performing “The Problem With Your Daughter,” a track from 2010’s Into The Sun EP, at our SXSW party in 2011.... read more
Video Premiere: Amy Cook & Ben Kweller - "Getting To You"
Singer-songwriter Amy Cook released her latest album Summer Skin in August, and the album had plenty of collaborators to give her refreshing sound sound an even more unique twist. One of the catchy collaborations is a song co-written and performed with Ben Kweller. The track, “Getting To You,” allows the two performers to complement one another’s vocals. Today, Paste premieres the charming video for “Getting To You.” In what begins as a video chat performance between just the two of them, the pair flitters through the infectious tune in a video bright enough to match the song. Check out “Getting... read more
Video Premiere: Samantha Crain on "Never Going Back"
Last month, Paste gave you a free download of “Never Going Back,” a track from Samantha Crain’s forthcoming album Kid Face. The track itself exemplifies the kinds of heartfelt lyrics for which Crain has been lauded since the beginning of her career. Kid Face will be Crain’s third full-lenth. She recorded the album with the help of producer John Vanderslice, and it is set for release on Ramseur Records on Feb. 19. As with many of Crain’s lyrically complex tracks, a listen sparks many questions about the song’s origin. You can catch Crain in the video below, explaining the lyrics... read more
Live from Paste: Beth Orton
Beth Orton’s career has spanned decades and continents, but her most recent release, Sugaring Season, exemplifies exactly the kind of pop-infused folk that attracted fans in the first place. The passion behind her honest lyrics is particularly prominent in Orton’s live performances. Orton stopped by the Paste offices to play a few tracks from Sugaring Season. Watch and listen to her beautiful performance below.... read more
ICYMI: This Week in the Video Vault
The wealth of content in the Paste Video Vault is always available, but every weekday we choose a new video to feature as the prominent performance on the site. In case you missed one, here are this week’s picks. . . . Friday, Nov. 9: Aretha Franklin – “Eleanor Rigby” Live from The Fillmore West in San Francisco, Calif. Thursday, Nov. 8: Old 97’s – “I’m A Trainwreck” Live from Lincoln Hall in Chicago, Ill. Wednesday, Nov. 7: Iron & Wine – The Daytrotter Session Live from the Daytrotter Studio in Rock Island, Ill. Tuesday, Nov. 6: Fleet Foxes –... read more
From the Vault: The Civil Wars - "Poison & Wine"
As Joy Williams sings lyrics like "Oh, you think your dreams are the same as mine," you can't help but think of the chilling, current relevance. read more
Live from Newport Folk: The Nightwatchman
The Nightwatchman, Tom Morello, plays "Save The Hammer For The Man" Live from the Paste Ruins at Newport Folk Festival. read more
From the Vault: Bishop Allen - "Rooftop Brawl"
“We found some cymbals at the last minute,” says Biship Allen’s lead singer Justin Rice in this charming performance video from 2009. “Ours got legs last night.” Watching this video, you can see how items might have disappeared in the hoopla of an evening with the band. Lyrics about swallowed keys and broken watches maintain the chaotic appeal of this bouncy Brooklyn-based group. Check out “Rooftop Brawl” in the player below, and be sure to swing by the Video Vault for other performance videos just waiting to be your new favorites.... read more
From the Vault: Aretha Franklin - "Respect"
In this 1971 recording of Aretha Franklin at The Fillmore Auditorium in San Francisco, Calif., the legendary performer belts her classic anthem "Respect." read more
From the Vault: Carolina Chocolate Drops - "Run Down"
The Carolina Chocolate Drops have turned a passion and respect for their past into a rich musical present. From the start, the members meticulously researched old-time fiddle, banjo, and other string music to create the sounds that have made their live performances extremely popular far beyond the Carolinas. In this performance video from Newport Folk Festival 2011, the band performs the song “Run Down” amidst an admittedly run down yet beautiful space for Paste. Check out the video below, and browse through the other artists and performances in the Video Vault.... read more
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