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Reigning Sound, Gentleman Jesse, Bad Sports, Many More to Play Atlanta Mess Around 2010
Last year, when asked by Paste why people should attend the inaugural Atlanta Mess Around festival, Rob’s House Records founder Trey Lindsay responded, “They should go because it’ll be the last chance (until we do it again next year).”... read more
Found in: Music, NewsJangle Bell Rock: A Chronological (Non-Holiday) Anthology… from The Beatles and Byrds to R.E.M. and Beyond
It's hard to say exactly where it started, but The Beatles and The Byrds often get the most credit for starting the enduring subgenre that's come to be known as jangle pop. Of course, The Searchers and even The Everly Brothers were laying the foundations before them... read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayBest of What's Next 2009: Gentleman Jesse [Musician]
Hometown: Atlanta Album: Introducing Gentlemen Jesse For Fans Of: Elvis Costello, The Nerves, Exploding HeartsAfter countless live shows and releases with myriad other bands over the last 15 years, Jesse Smith has finally found an act that resonates with the people. Just don’t tell his father Gentleman Jesse is that act. “My dad was a drummer, so he still holds on to Some Soviet Station as being the best band I’ve ever been in. Our drummer kicked ass, and I think [my dad] only paid attention to the drummer,” Smith says, laughing. “I’m like, ‘Dad, don’t you notice I’m lifting... read more
Found in: Music, FeaturesWe Fun is Fun: 10 Reasons to Love the Atlanta Rock Doc
Over the course of the last seven days, Atlanta rock 'n' roll documentary We Fun was available for viewing as Pitchfork TV's "One Week Only" feature. But fret not if you missed it; your friends at Paste are here to help. See below for merely 10 reasons why We Fun is worth 72 minutes of your life. And if you live in Oxford, Miss., be apprised that the film will be screening at The Lyric Theatre on June 1. More news is expected from the We Fun camp soon. ... read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DaySXSW 2009: Day Four Photos ft. PJ Harvey, Bun B, Gentleman Jesse, White Lies, The Rosebuds and more
Photos taken by Jonathan Jackson (Harvey, Bun B, Kidz, White Lies), Eric Ryan Anderson (Romantica, Bird/Bee, Rosebuds) and Mike White (Gentleman Jesse, Modern Skirts, Octopus) at SXSW... read more
Found in: Blogs, 1000 WordsSeventeen 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 DayWhoa, We're 8.333% There: The 10 Greatest Musical Things I Experienced in the First Month of 2009
So much for January 2009, huh? That was quick. Seems like only yesterday we had a different president, Valentine's Day was more than a couple weeks off and, um, other vaguely January stuff was happening left and right.... read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayPaul Collins and Gentleman Jesse tour together
A theory to dismiss immediately... read more
Found in: Music, NewsA Power Pop Primer: 10 Gateway Songs to a Lifelong Addiction
You could argue all day about what is and what is not "power pop," a discussion that might ill-advisedly convince you to attempt an exhaustive list of the genre's finest songs. I have neither the time nor the energy to make such a list, but I do enjoy me some of what Wikipedia calls "a popular musical genre that draws its inspiration from 1960s British and American pop and rock music. It typically incorporates a combination of musical devices such as strong melodies, crisp vocal harmonies, economical arrangements, and prominent guitar riffs. Instrumental solos are usually kept to a minimum,... read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayStaff Picks - Austin L. Ray (web editor)
Each year, I open a fresh Word document and initiate, once more, a war with myself. This year was no exception. Titled "An Assortment of 2008 Musical Things in a Semi-Particular Order," my list, which includes albums you may have seen previously featured here and here, is absolutely and totally subject to change until Dec. 31. That being said, take a gander at its current iteration:... read more
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