My Morning Jacket, Deathcab for Cutie, The Black Keys to Headline Ottawa Bluesfest
My Morning Jacket, Death Cab for Cutie and The Black Keys will headline this year’s Ottawa Bluesfest, along with Soundgarden and A Perfect Circle.... read more
Found in: Concerts, NewsIndie Rockers Before They Were Famous
Whether it’s their ability to stimulate our ears or wow us onstage with their performances, musicians often seem surrounded by aura that makes them seem infinitely cooler compared to all of us fans. But long before these rockers made their way into the limelight, we tend to forget that they were a lot like the rest of us. Thanks to the good folks at Stereogum, who last week dug up a series of our favorite artists during their younger years, we can see that these indie rockers were once just simply child-actors, student filmmakers and Elvis impersonators. Check out some... read more
Found in: Blogs, Awesome of the Day12 May Albums Worth Checking Out
For much of the U.S., this was a rough winter. But spring has more going for it than budding flowers and baseball games. May is packed with some great new music. We’ve highlighted a dozen albums we’re particularly looking forward to.... read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayDeath Cab for Cutie Announces Summer 2011 Tour Dates
Death Cab for Cutie has just added a slew of summer dates to their touring schedule.... read more
Found in: Music, News30 Record Store Day 2011 Releases Worth Your Dough
With so many exciting new albums, reissues and rarities coming out this Saturday, we picked 30 of our favorites that we’ll be lining up for. read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayDeath Cab For Cutie Releases Another New Single
After doing the first ever live online music video for “You Are a Tourist,” Death Cab For Cutie has moved on to release another new single titled “Home Is a Fire” — the album opener for their forthcoming record Codes and Keys. On this track, Ben Gibbard and company switch gears from their previous anthemic single, sprinkling in a touch of Postal Service’s sound into the mix. Hear the track for yourself below.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsWatch Death Cab For Cutie's Live Music Video For "You Are a Tourist"
Earlier tonight, Death Cab For Cutie filmed a video for the song "You Are a Tourist" while the world watched. read more
Found in: Music, News20 Great Songs Stripped Down
Musicians have captured something special when they can remove most of the instrumentation and effects from a song, and it still holds up—or becomes even better. Here are 20 of our favorite stripped-down versions of songs (not stripper versions—that would be weird.)... read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayMusician Fans of All 30 MLB Teams Talk Baseball
Paste rounded up at least one musician for every ballclub—from The Decemberists (Cubs) to Rush (Blue Jays), Randy Newman (Dodgers) to The Hold Steady (Twins) in search of what draws these musicians to devote themselves to America's past time. read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayDeath Cab for Cutie to Film and Broadcast Music Video Live
Ben Gibbard and co. plan to do something a little different for the band’s forthcoming music video. For “You Are A Tourist,” Death Cab will film the scripted music video while simultaneously broadcasting it live. Tim Nackashi, who worked with OK Go on their ingenious clips, will direct the music video, which will air on April 5 at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT at this website.... read more
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