Frightened Rabbit Releases Two New Tracks On Tour EP
After the highly acclaimed release of The Winter of Mixed Drinks last year, the Scottish crooners in Frightened Rabbit jumped on an expansive summer tour with Death Cab For Cutie.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsOur 10 Favorite Bruce Springsteen Covers
We’re sure everyone caught Sunday’s Emmy opening skit in which Jimmy Fallon and fellow tramps perform Bruce Springsteen’s seminal hit “Born to Run,” right?... read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayThe Love Language Announces Tour, With and Without Camera Obscura
The Love Language just announced a handful of shows leading up to the July 13 release of the band’s Merge debut, Libraries. And to hold you over until July, the Libraries track “Heart to Tell” is available now as a free download.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsCamera Obscura Extends North American Tour
The band, which had already scheduled April U.S. dates, has now tacked on some June shows as well... read more
Found in: Music, NewsBeck, Julian Casablancas, Grizzly Bear, Many More Contribute to Hear to Help Haiti Album
Filter and American Eagle Outfitters have teamed up to raise funds for the ongoing Haitian relief effort. The magazine and clothing company brought together a long list of artists for a compilation album entitled Hear to Help, available exclusively at AE stores and at AE.com.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsEleven Wimpy Sports Songs
Hey, the Super Bowl is tonight! read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayMy 30 Favorite Albums of 2009
Even though it was, musically speaking, my least favorite year of the decade, there were still some great records that came out in 2009. Here are my personal favorites for the final year of the aughties... read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayThe 25 Best Albums of 2009
We spent the month of November considering The Best of the Decade, from albums and TV shows to books and comedians. But lest we forget all the great music that came out in the last 12 months, here are our picks for the Best of 2009. read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the Day20 More Musicians To Follow On Twitter
Since last we scanned the Twitterverse for our favorite musicians, Trent Reznor has given up the Twitter ghost, but plenty of other musicians have begun updating in his place. These are just some of my favorites. 1. Camera Obscura - camera_obscura_ This Scottish band has released one of my favorite albums this year. Best recent tweet: Just been to collect my bike. Sometimes, cycling in Glasgow is a lot like the escape scene at the start of Raiders of the Lost Ark. K Runner-up: Amsterdam to glasgow. 90 mins spent in full view of a filthy urchin feasting gleefully on... read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayBest Music of 2009 (So Far): Steve LaBate, 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.So much love to give already this year, and it's not even July. And there's even more to come later this year with new albums from The Avett Brothers, Pearl Jam, the Beastie Boys, Tom Russell and Calexico, Jay-Z, Os Mutantes, Yo La Tengo, The Black Crowes, Gordon Gano, Erykah Badu, Lil Wayne and The Dead Weather. I'm only supposed to include 10 albums and 10... read more
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