Eminem, Nine Inch Nails to Headline Belgium’s 2013 Pukkelpop Festival

By Stephanie Sharp at 11:00 AM on March 18, 2013

Taking place in Kiewit, Belgium, Pukkelpop announced the lineup for this year’s music festival with Eminem, Nine Inch Nails, Neil Young and Crazy Horse, The Prodigy and The xx as headliners.   read more

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The Black Keys, Alabama Shakes to Headline 2013 Forecastle Festival

By Stephanie Sharp at 2:30 PM on March 4, 2013

The Black Keys, The Flaming Lips, Alabama Shakes and The Avett Brothers are among the headliners for the 2013 Forecastle Festival over the weekend of July 12-14 at Waterfront Park in Louisville, Ky.   read more

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Watch Alabama Shakes on SNL, Download Single "Always Alright"

By Dacey Orr at 1:30 PM on February 18, 2013

The Alabama Shakes appeared on Saturday Night Live this weekend, performing standout single “Hold On.” The band followed up this fan favorite with a newer track, “Always Alright,” which appeared on the soundtrack for Silver Linings Playbook late last year. Watch the band’s performance below. You can stream and download the studio version of “Always Alright” in the widget at the bottom of the page....  read more

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2013 Grammy Predictions and Proclamations

By Bonnie Stiernberg at 12:16 PM on February 8, 2013

On Sunday night, the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (NARAS) will dole out honors at the 55th Annual Grammy Awards.  read more

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Alabama Shakes to Perform on Christoph Waltz-Hosted SNL

By Krystle Drew at 9:45 AM on January 31, 2013

On Feb. 16, Django Unchained’s Christoph Waltz will join the long list of celebrities who have hosted Saturday Night Live, according to a Deadline report....  read more

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Alabama Shakes, Adele Lead Coalition of Independent Music Stores' Best-Sellers List

By Shaina Pearlman at 10:30 AM on January 7, 2013

The Coalition of Independent Music Stores (CIMS) has released its year-end best sellers list, and a lot of the names that were being thrown around in various “Best of” columns are in the mix here as well. The list of sales is a decent gauge of what’s selling in indie stores rather than iTunes or large chain retailers. Indie breakout acts Alabama Shakes and The Lumineers both cracked the top five (coming in at No. 1 and No. 4 respectively), while The Black Keys, Jack White, The Shins and Of Monsters and Men all managed into the top 20. Some...  read more

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The 15 Best Paste Live Videos of 2012

By Dacey Orr at 12:30 PM on December 15, 2012

Whether we've sought them out at festivals or they've been kind enough to grace us with their presence at the Paste office, here are the 15 best live videos we recorded this year.  read more

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2013 Grammy Nominations Announced

By Bonnie Stiernberg at 11:17 PM on December 5, 2012

Tonight the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences announced the nominees for the 55th Annual Grammy Awards.  read more

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Alabama Shakes Announce 2013 Headlining Tour

By Ryan Bort at 1:25 PM on December 3, 2012

Soulful rockers Alabama Shakes broke out in 2012 behind the strength of a run of unforgettable live performances and the release of their debut full length album Boys & Girls. Now, they’ve announced a March 2013 headlining tour....  read more

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The 25 Best Live Acts of 2012

By Bonnie Stiernberg at 10:12 AM on November 28, 2012

2012 was a great year for live music, whether it was legacy acts brushing off the cobwebs and heading back out on the road or new groups proving their mettle on the big stage.  read more

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