Paste's Playlist in Honor of New NBC Series Kings
The recent premiere of NBC's new drama Kings (Sundays, 8 p.m. Eastern) has quite a few staffers hot for high drama. Following up on Paste managing editor Nick Marino's latest list, Seven Reasons to Start Watching Kings Immediately, we're providing a royal playlist to complement the modern-day monarchy that we'll undoubtedly grow to love, hate, envy, cheer and most likely, gamble on. Set in a city not unlike the Big Apple, there are enough Pasteful placements of magical realism, blood-kin betrayals and star-crossed romances to make for a very interesting season. If we ruled the world, these are the songs... read more
Found in: Blogs, PlaylistDepeche Mode, Jane's Addiction, Beastie Boys to headline Lollapalooza, allegedly
According to Chicago Tribune music critic Greg Kot, Lollapalooza's headliners this year will include Depeche Mode, Jane's Addiction and Beastie Boys. Kot writes, "Though promoters would not confirm the information Friday, multiple sources inside the industry said the three headliners are a lock for the festival." According to Billboard, Kings of Leon will join the line-up as well.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsKings of Leon bring sex, fire to an arena near you
Nashville rockers Kings of Leon are set to embark on a U.S. arena tour this Spring in support of their latest, Only By The Night. ... read more
Found in: Concerts, NewsPaste presents An Indie Rock Alphabet Book
We're proud to announce Paste's first foray into book publishing... read more
Found in: Books, NewsAretha, Wilco and one billion others headline Jazz Fest 2009
The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, arguably the grandest of all American music fests, has just announced its staggering 2009 lineup. Let's get right to it, shall we? ... read more
Found in: Music, NewsCurrent Events: "Joe the Plumber" Megamix
Last Wednesday night, a blue-collar hero went down in history. Toledo, Ohio’s own Joe Wurzelbacher—aka “Joe the Plumber”—was invoked no less than 26 times, making him more central to the third presidential debate between John McCain and Barack Obama than anything else, including taxes, education, the war, terrorism, the environment and energy independence.Seeing as how a playlist about plumbers would’ve been pretty short, today’s Current Events megamix will focus simply on great songs about guys named Joe. Here’s to you, plumber man! ... read more
Found in: Blogs, Ctrl-VKings of Leon: Only By The Night
Kings or jokers? Two writers debate... read more
Found in: Music, ReviewsWe Are Scientists tour with Kings of Leon
We Are Scientists seem to be popping up everywhere these days: sounding out in the Nick and Norah's infinite Playlist trailer, supporting R.E.M. while they frolic all about Europe and, now, joining Southern rockers the Kings of Leon on a tour across the States. What began in a dorm room back in '97 just keeps getting greater. ... read more
Found in: Music, NewsKings of Leon unveil new album, European tour details
If there are two things that make for great down-home southern rock, it's a religious upbringing and Jack Daniels. Those of you wistful for the bluesy days of yore can rest a little bit easier now... read more
Found in: Music, NewsKings of Leon traverse America
Aha Shake Heartbreak! Because of the Times, Kings of Leon are a little further from Youth and a little closer to Manhood. That’s right, we just introduced an article about Kings of Leon by incorporating all three of their album titles into our prose! The Kings’ twist on southern rock is similarly inventive – perhaps even more so – and the band is coming to your town to prove it! Kings of Leon’s fall tour will see the young men travel through United States, hitting festivals, theaters, and even casinos. Along for the ride will be the soulful members of... read more
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