The 25 Best Music Videos of 2011
Clever, artful music videos are the little self-contained moments of happiness that we often forget to enjoy. That’s why we’ve collected 25 of the year’s best for you right here. You’ll find plenty of dancing, animation, labors of love and yes, cats, in our 2011 list. read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayThe 10 Best (New) Rhythm Sections
It’s the basic foundation of any rock band, but at a concert with flailing vocalists and squealing guitars, it could be the easiest thing to overlook—the rhythm section. read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayPitchfork Music Festival Interviews and Portraits
Check out Josh Darr's series of artists portraits taken at Pitchfork Music Festival. read more
Found in: Blogs, 1000 WordsCapitol Hill Block Party Portraits
Check out Paste photographer Chona Kasinger's artist portraits at the Capitol Hill Block Party last weekend. read more
Found in: Blogs, 1000 WordsPitchfork Music Festival Day One Recap
Check out our coverage from day one at Pitchfork Music Festival, including Animal Collective, Neko Case, Guided By Voices, Thurston Moore and more. read more
Found in: Blogs, 1000 Words10 New Songs For The 2011 Summer
It’s hard to say what makes a perfect summer anthem. Usually it contains something that immediately inspires a little shoulder shakin’ or hip swayin’. Something that engages the ears without taxing the brain, a song whose power is its ability to make a summer seem longer and further disentangled from the monotony of daily life. Oh, and whistling.... read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayWatch Battles Perform "Futura" on Fallon
Not all late night viewers are indie music lovers, which makes an instrumental performance on a show like Late Night with Jimmy Fallon a bit of a risk.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsBattles: Gloss Drop
Battles never seemed like a band that needed a rehash or a reintroduction. 2007’s Mirrored remains a remarkably singular piece of work — constantly resisting definition, right down to its iconic cover. With the extended hiatus and frontman Tyondai Braxton departing, it seemed like Battles would remain a phantom. However after regrouping and introducing of a number of guest stars, the band is ready to ride again — their sophomore effort Gloss Drop sounds almost defiant, shaking a fist at all those who were prepared to write them off as a flash in the pan.... read more
Found in: Music, ReviewsBattles Photos - Seattle, Wash.
Photos taken by Chona Kasinger on May 5 at Seattle’s Crocodile Cafe.... read more
Found in: Blogs, 1000 WordsThurston Moore, Battles, tUnE-yArDs and More Added to Pitchfork Music Festival
The Pitchfork Music Festival has rounded out its lineup this year with several new additions. read more
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