She & Him, Black Keys, Aimee Mann, Fall Out Boy, More to Judge Independent Music Awards
We all know that submitting work for review can be nerve-wracking. But when the people judging the work are some of the best in the field, well, that's a whole different story. Such is the case at the Independent Music Awards, a contest for songwriter hopefuls.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsClassic Paste: The Best of Issues 11-15 (Aug. 2004 - May 2005)
(JUST A FEW MORE REASONS TO HELP SAVE PASTE)In less than two weeks, I'll celebrate my 6th anniversary at this magazine. When I started as Paste's second-ever intern on June 1, 2003, we were still a tiny operation. Only five of us were in the office full-time: publisher Nick Purdy, editor Josh Jackson, assistant editor Jason Killingsworth, myself (who would go on to become associate editor) and my intern cohort, Steven Bevilaqua. Other important folks—like senior/film editor and future Paste president Tim Porter, design director José Reyes, and future associate publisher Joe Kirk—were working part-time, since Paste couldn't yet support a full staff. Back then, we were... read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DaySeventeen Songs By Which To Snack
Food and music are the two great loves of most people I know. Strangely, though, there seem to be very few songs written about food, perhaps because people are too busy eating it-- or, if you're Tina Fey, working it into the plotlines of your amazing and wonderful and hilarious television show-- to sing about it. Hmm. Doesn't seem fair. While you're pondering this, take a bite out of these 17 songs I've cobbled (mmm, cobbler!) together, all with titles referencing food or related to the consumption thereof, most of which aren't actually about food or the consumption thereof, but... read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayWilco, Bright Eyes, Aimee Mann team for net neutrality
Since the beginning of time (OK, fine, the '60s), musicians and their various social/political/ethical causes have been inextricably linked. Taking that tradition of activism into the 21st century, we give you the newest trend (not involving Barack Obama) in musical stumping: network neutrality.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsAimee Mann lines up fall tour dates
We know; it's a win-win-win. For one, Miss Aimee Mann is taking her summer tour all the way into mid-September... read more
Found in: Music, NewsAimee Mann - "Freeway" (Live at the Artists Den)
Click above to watch a live at the Artists Den version of "Freeway" from Aimee Mann's new record @#%&*! Smilers, out now on SuperEgo Records. Related Links: Features: Aimee Mann: My First... Review: Aimee Mann - @#%&! Smilers Features: Catching Up With...Aimee Mann... read more
Found in: Video of the DayAimee Mann:
First band: A trio called the Young Snakes. Mann was 20 and living in Boston... read more
Found in: Music, FeaturesBonnaroo 2008 - Day 4
Above: Rogue WavePhotos by Rob Inderrieden... read more
Found in: Blogs, 1000 WordsAimee Mann: @#%&! Smilers
Aimee Mann made a conscious decision to record... read more
Found in: Music, ReviewsAimee Mann confirms more @#%&! dates
Although the headline looks as though we haven't had our morning coffee yet (which is pretty serious considering it's the afternoon), Aimee Mann recently confirmed additional dates for her tour that will carry her through the summer and into fall in support of her upcoming release @#%&! Smilers (June 3). And in case you missed it, Mann recently caught up with Paste editor-in-chief Josh Jackson.... read more
Found in: Music, News
Where Have All The Weird Girls Gone?…
