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
Video Premiere: Weinland - “The Eagle”
Hailing from Portland, Ore., Weinland has been making their name known in the Pacific Northwest music scene for the past five years. Now set to release their third album, Los Processaur, Weinland has arrived with a brand new video for the track, “The Eagle.”... read more
ICYMI: This Week in the Video Vault
With full concerts from old favorites as well as new discoveries, there's a lot you're probably missing if you've yet to check out the Video Vault. read more
Live from Telluride: Pickwick
Paste met up with soulful pop-rockers Pickwick for the latest installment in the Telluride Sessions, brought to you in partnership with Horny Toad. In an animated display of tambourine shakes passionate vocals and bouncy guitars in this grungy atmosphere during the Telluride Blues & Brews festival, Pickwick treated the Paste team to an unforgettable performance of “Hacienda Motel.” You can watch the performance in the player below.... read more
Video Premiere: Cemeteries - "The Wilderness"
On Oct. 23, Lefse Records released The Wilderness, the debut full-length from Kyle J. Reigle’s one-man project Cemeteries,. As you might expect from a one-man project from Buffalo, New York, Reigle’s music is sparse, desolate and would pair nicely with long walks through barren, snow-covered landscapes.... read more
Video Premiere: The Last Royals - "Only The Brave"
Brooklyn-based band The Last Royals is composed of drummer Mason Ingram and lead singer, songwriter, and producer Eric James. The band has already gained fans with the release of a three-song teaser on Oct. 2, and now folks are actively anticipating the 2013 release of their debut LP, Twistification.... read more
Video Premiere: Justin Robinson and the Mary Annettes - "Devil's Teeth"
Justin Robinson and the Mary Annettes have just released the video for the hypnotizing track “The Devil’s Teeth.”... read more
Video Premiere: Annie and the Beekeepers - "Come On"
Annie and the Beekeepers have released a simple yet beautiful video for their latest track “Come On.”... read more
Video Premiere: Joe Pug - "Hymn #76"
When Joe Pug decided to give up his job as a carpenter to pursue music four years ago, he didn’t sit around and wait for the industry to find him. After writing the songs that would eventually make up his first EP, Nation of Heat, Pug offered to give fans as many free CDs as they wanted, as long as they would hand them out to others they felt might be interested. Pug’s DIY marketing strategy worked, and two full-length albums later, he’s one of the South’s most beloved singer-songwriters.... read more
Video Premiere: Bad Books - "The After Party" (Acoustic)
This video for “The After Party,” which has Hull and Devine along with guitarist and producer Robert McDowell, features the intricate melodies and guitar work they’ve become known for. read more
Video Premiere: Lindi Ortega-"EPK"
Singer Lindi Ortega’s latest album, Cigarettes & Truckstops follows on the heels of her JUNO award-nominated hit, Little Red Boots. For Cigarettes & Truckstops, Ortega drew inspiration from her move from Toronto to Nashville. According to a press release, the move “brought her closer to the origins of many of her influences, including Hank Williams.”... read more
Video Premiere: Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit - “Danko Manuel”
The video, shot in black and white, captures Isbell and his band in an intimate and heartfelt performance. read more
ICYMI: This Week in the Video Vault
If you haven’t checked out the Paste Video Vault yet, do yourself a favor and hop to it. From Aretha Franklin to The Lumineers, be prepared to unlock several soon-to-be favorite performances. Every day, we select a performance video from the vault that deserves another look. We’ve recapped this week’s picks below. If you like what you see, you can check out a full list of Video Vault artists here.... read more
Video Premiere: The Clutters - "Run"
Nashville’s The Clutters have spent a decade unabashedly playing music that runs contrary to what’s usually associated with their hometown. Their loud, shredding guitar rock doesn’t fit the country stereotypes of Music City, and you definitely won’t find the word “folk” in any descriptions of the band’s sound. This certainly hasn’t stopped them.... read more
Video Premiere: The Kickback - "Little Teach"
Chicago band The Kickback has just released a video with Love Drunk Studios for the track “Little Teach.”... read more
Live from Newport Folk: City and Colour - "Waiting"
For this edition of Live from the Paste Ruins at Newport Folk Festival, a partnership with Sennheiser, Green played a beautiful rendition of "Waiting," a song from his 2008 album Bring Me Your Love. read more
Video Premiere: Menahan Street Band - "Ivory and Blue"
The Menahan Street Band is probably most commonly known as the “house band” for Dunham Records. They’ve played with Sharon Jones (as the Dap-Kings), Amy Winehouse and Charles Bradley, and their soulful sound has come to define the Brooklyn label.... read more
Video Premiere: The Lone Bellow - “You Never Need Nobody”
Riding a strong reputation for heartfelt creations and an electric live show, Brooklyn’s The Lone Bellow is set to make its mark on the music industry. Having recently earned notoriety opening for The Civil Wars, members of The Lone Bellow are gearing up for the release of their self-titled album on Jan. 22.... read more
Live from Newport Folk: Jonathan Wilson
Jonathan Wilson treats us to a chilling performance of "Ballad of the Pines," a track from his 2011 album Gentle Spirit. read more
Video Premiere: Harry Shearer - "Your Thing"
Harry Shearer is best known for his comedic roles in films like This is Spinal Tap, in which he played the cucumber-stuffing bassist, as well as for voicing Kent Brockman, Principal Skinner and Ned Flanders on The Simpsons.... read more
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