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30 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

Antony and the Johnsons Ready Swanlights EP

Antony and the Johnsons will release Swanlights, a four-track EP, on April 16 through Record Store Day. Secretly Canadian and Rough Trade will subsequently release the album on April 26....  read more

Norah Jones, Ben Harper, Scarlett Johannson Many More Appear on Autism Documentary Soundtrack

Antony, Vincent Gallo, Ben Harper, Norah Jones, Scarlett Johannson, Carly Simon, Steven Stills, Bob Weir and more appear on the soundtrack for Wretches & Jabbers, an autism documentary that was released today, Jan. 11, on iTunes....  read more

17 Great Non-Hallelujah Leonard Cohen Covers on His 76th Birthday

There are reportedly over 1,500 covers of Cohen songs. While it may seem like 1,499 of them are covers of "Hallelujah," the Canadian songwriter has a deep, rich catalog that's been well mined. Here are 17 worthy takes on his work.  read more

Listen to a New Song From Antony and the Johnsons' Upcoming EP

You may already be aware that Antony and the Johnsons have an album entitled Swanlights coming out in October. Now, he’s announced that he’ll also release a new five-song EP called Thank You For Your Love a month prior....  read more

Antony and the Johnsons Ready New Album for October

Following their acclaimed 2009 release, The Crying Light, Antony and the Johnsons will return this fall with their fourth LP, Swanlights....  read more

50 Best Bob Dylan Covers of All Time

As we began to compile this list of the 50 Best Bob Dylan Covers of All Time—asking for input from Paste readers, writers and editors—someone suggested that it might be easier to compile a list of artists who haven't covered Dylan. I've listened to literally hundreds of Dylan covers over the course of the past week, trying to weigh choices like, "Who's version of 'Tomorrow Is a Long Time' is better, Nick Drake or Nickel Creek?" But I don't mean to make it sound like grueling work. My biggest take-away from this exercise is that going to Dylan for source...  read more

The Family Jams doc features Antony, Devendra, more

There are some things that just naturally make for good video footage. Shirtless men with big hair is one of them. Live shows featuring freak folk's best and brightest is another. Throw in a harp, some alcohol and a touring van, and you've got a promising documentary on your hands....  read more

Antony and the Johnsons tour with orchestras

Antony and the Johnsons have announced plans for a European tour in support of their new album, The Crying Light. The cabaret-inspired act known for its emotional performances will perform with city symphonies from Manchester to Oslo, bringing its music to classical opera houses and theaters across Europe....  read more

Soundtrack of Our Lives Presents: The 2009 Album Cover of the Year

Animal Collective was an early contender for The 2009 Album Cover of the Year, sure. Black Lips made an admirable stab at it. Neko Case and Antony each turned in rather kick-ass submissions as well. But pardon us as we refuse to acknowledge that there are 10 more months left in the year, and instead proclaim this, the cover for Soundtrack of Our Lives' forthcoming record (March 3), Communion, The 2009 Album Cover of the Year....  read more