The 2012 Paste Festival Sessions Sampler
For the second year in a row, Paste joined forces with Sennheiser at the legendary Newport Folk Festival to record unique performances with some of their favorite artists. To top off the intimate atmosphere and high-quality sound, we stepped it up in 2012 by giving fans wireless headphones to enjoy these sessions as they were happening. Now, you can access these sessions from home with a free download of some of these unique recordings. Grab the Paste Festival Sessions Sampler by entering your email in the player below.... read more
Found in: Featured AudioLive From Newport Folk: Blind Pilot - "Always"
Portland folk rockers Blind Pilot joined us inside Fort Adams after their main concert at Newport Folk Festival, where they performed several songs. Watch Blind Pilot play “Always”--a song off their 2011 album We Are the Tide--at the Paste Ruins in the video player below. read more
Found in: Featured VideosSasquatch 2012 Portraits
This past weekend, Paste photographer Josh Darr traveled to George, Wash., to photograph the 2012 Sasquatch Music Festival. Over the course of four days, he took 30 portraits of artists and entertainers performing at Memorial Day weekend event, including the Alabama Shakes, Childish Gambino, The Head and the Heart, tUnE-yArDs and more. read more
Found in: Blogs, 1000 Words13 Exceptionally Green Bands
With news of climate change constantly pervading all kinds of media outlets, many musicians have taken notice and taken action, from donating to environmental charities to changing the way they record and tour. To celebrate Earth Day, we’re highlighting 13 exceptionally green musicians. read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayDMB Caravan (Chicago) Interviews and Portraits
Check out Josh Darr’s series of artists interviews and portraits taken at the DMB Caravan in Chicago, Ill. read more
Found in: Blogs, 1000 WordsDave Matthews Band Caravan Photos - Chicago, Ill.
As the Dave Matthews Band Caravan rolled into Chicago, Ill. last weekend, Paste photographer Josh Darr was there to capture the three-day festival. read more
Found in: Blogs, 1000 WordsBlind Pilot Announces Fall Tour Dates
Following the release of their debut album 3 Rounds and a Sound, Portland rockers Blind Pilot have announced a series of fall tour dates in the U.S., including a notable stop at Austin City Limits festival in October.... read more
Found in: Music, News50 New State Songs For the 21st Century
I live in a state blessed with one of the greatest official state songs in our venerable republic—"Georgia On My Mind." But most states are stuck with outdated, cheesy themes. We thought it was time to see what the official state songs might look like if we limited ourselves to those written in the 21st century. read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayIt Was All Yellow: A Pollen Playlist
If temperatures in the 80s and all the chirping birds and baseball talk wasn't enough... read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayBlind Pilot Releases Live iTunes Session EP
Six months after the release of 3 Rounds and a Sound, Blind Pilot teamed up with producer Tucker Martine (Death Cab, R.E.M.) to record their iTunes Session EP. The five-song EP—available only on iTunes—features an acoustic cover of Gillian Welch’s “Look At Miss Ohio,” three new recordings of 3 Rounds tracks and original song “Get It Out.”... read more
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