We Need More Cowbell! VH1's Behind the Music Returns, But Who Deserves an Episode?
Were it not for VH1's Behind the Music, a whole generation would never be able to answer the many haunting questions of modern music: Did Milli Vanilli really lip-sync their groundbreaking "Girl You Know It's True?" Why were the guys in Hootie and the Blowfish smiling all the time? And what the hell was with that bumblebee girl in Blind Melon's "No Rain" video?It was with heavy hearts that fans of BtM watched a chapter of their lives end when the show was pulled to semi-retirement in 2002.... read more
Found in: Movies, NewsDeath Cab for Cutie Joins The Twilight Saga: New Moon Soundtrack
Death Cab for Cutie are not only joining Thom Yorke and Bon Iver in the Twilight sequel soundtrack, they are leading them. ... read more
Found in: Music, NewsBon Iver to Play Sunrise Show at Hollywood Forever Cemetery
In what will likely be the most memorable stop on his fall tour, Bon Iver will visit Los Angeles for a special performance at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery next month. Hosted by southern California's leading NPR affiliate KCRW, not only will this show take place amid the gravestones of "Hollywood's immortals," it will begin as the sun rises over the city. Cemetery gates open at midnight on Sunday, Sept. 27, and entertainment will be provided through the night until the 6 a.m. performance. ... read more
Found in: Music, NewsBon Iver's Justin Vernon Works on Charlie Chaplin Film Score
Nevermind Kid Rock and Lil Wayne. Come the first month of 2010, the collaboration du jour will be Charlie Chaplin and indie rock. More specifically, Chaplin's timeless work matched with a pair of recent headline grabbers: Bon Iver's Justin Vernon and Collections of Colonies of Bees' Chris Rosenau. ... read more
Found in: Movies, NewsThom Yorke, Bon Iver Confirmed for Twilight Sequel Soundtrack
Earlier this week, rumors started swirling, as rumors tend to do, that The Twilight Saga: New Moon would feature a pretty kick-ass soundtrack, rivaling and possibly even surpassing that of the first film. But director Chris Weitz has settled these rumors once and for all. In an interview with HitFix.com, he confirmed that Thom Yorke and Justin Vernon (AKA: Bon Iver) will both produce new songs for the movie.... read more
Found in: Movies, NewsBon Iver's Justin Vernon Announces Side Project Details
Likely to spill onto the Wisconsin music scene as explosively and harmonically as the band name implies, Volcano Choir is making its debut Sept. 22. The side project of Bon Iver's Justin Vernon and the guys of Collections of Colonies of Bees is described "experimental," "textural" and "landscapey," according to Vernon. Meanwhile, the album title sounds aptly suitable: Unmap.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsBest Music of 2009 (So Far): Kate Kiefer, Associate Editor
To celebrate the half-way point of 2009, this week Paste staffers are counting down their favorite albums and songs of the year (so far). Check out all of our lists here, and share your own favorites in the comments. You might notice that Passion Pit’s Manners isn’t on my list, and that’s because I don’t like Passion Pit very much. (Apparently I’m in the minority.) I didn’t include Wild Light’s “California On My Mind” either, but that’s only because Josh plays it so many times a day that I feel like it’s his own personal song. As for the music I did include…if... read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayTop 12 Bonnaroo Moments
Somehow, 2009 marked my first Bonnaroo. After years of hearing stories of the hot, dust-laden, never-ending days in Manchester--combined with years of attending festivals and being unimpressed by inferior sound, overcrowded grounds and annoying sound bleed--I was skeptical. But I enjoyed every moment of Bonnaroo. Great acts were a given (as they've been at most fests I've attended), but the festival was large enough to constantly hold my interest but, somehow, still manageable. Sound was great, crowds didn't interfere with seeing or hearing bands, bleed was minimal, and fest organization was impressive.There are many great moments I missed. I'm kicking... read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayBonnaroo 2009: Saturday Photos ft. Bruce Springsteen, Nine Inch Nails, Bon Iver, Wilco and More
[Above: Jimmy Buffett]Photos taken by Amber Roussel at Bonnaroo 2009... read more
Found in: Blogs, 1000 WordsBonnaroo 2009: Friday Photos ft. Al Green, Beastie Boys, Grizzly Bear, Yeah Yeah Yeahs and More
[Above: Tift Merritt]Photos taken by Amber Roussel at Bonnaroo 2009... read more
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