Neil Young Takes Wilco and Death Cab on Tour
In the fall, legendary rocker Neil Young will begin a North American tour toting two of alternative rock’s biggest, most college-y names. Death Cab for Cutie will play at the first concert Oct. 14 in St. Paul, Minn, and Wilco will take over the opening act during the second half of the circuit, beginning Nov. 29 in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Los Angeles indie rock trio Everest joins the powerhouse playbill on every date of the tour.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsChoke soundtrack to include Radiohead, MMJ, DCFC, more
Despite the quotes coming from Chuck Palahniuk himself, Radiohead won't be contributing a previously unreleased song to the Choke soundtrack.Big sigh. Now, with that out of the way, we can tell you that the soundtrack, due out on Sept. 23, will feature an orgasmic selection of tracks, including seven that appear in the film along with eight others notable to the vision of actor, director and screenwriter Clark Gregg. ... read more
Found in: Movies, NewsDeath Cab For Cutie will never stop touring
In his cover-story essay for Paste back in May, Death Cab For Cutie's Ben Gibbard mulled over Kerouac's On The Road. "I thought," Gibbard wrote then, "'that’s the way, that’s the ideal life, that’s great. You get in a car and you drive and you see your friends and you end up in a city for a night and you go out drinking and you catch up and you share these really intense experiences. And then you’re on the road and you’re doing it again.'" ... read more
Found in: Concerts, NewsInsound 20 project unveils merch for Death Cab, Spoon, more
With this being an election year and all, we are surrounded by obvious intersections between music and politics, but let’s not forget about other musical mishmashes, like the one between, say, bands and pretty, pretty artwork.Insound, online purveyor of all things indie rock, and designer Jason Munn of The Small Stakes studio, purveyor of all things design, have joined forces to bring the art/music connection back to the forefront with Insound 20.... read more
Found in: NewsWhich artist has created the best album of 2008 so far?
Vote in PasteMagazine.com's latest poll... ... read more
Found in: Music, NewsWatch Paste's exclusive Bonnaroo video round-up
Maybe you've heard of a little ol' "four-day, multi-stage camping festival held on a 700-acre farm in Manchester, Tenn." called Bonnaroo. We went, saw and conquered... read more
Found in: Music, NewsPaste Vision #4 - Bonnaroo 2008
This special Bonnaroo 2008 edition of PasteVision features quick hits from Chris Walla of Death Cab for Cutie, State Radio, Lez Zeppelin, Boots Riley of The Coup, The Everybodyfields, and more. Plus, a special ferris wheel performance from José González. Related Links: Media: Bonnaroo 2008: Sharon Jones High Gravity: Zach Galifianakis at Bonnaroo 1,000 Words: Bonnaroo 2008 - Day 1 Festivus: Bonnaroo 2008: Day 1... read more
Found in: Paste VisionBonnaroo 2008 - Day 4
Above: Rogue WavePhotos by Rob Inderrieden... read more
Found in: Blogs, 1000 WordsSasquatch 2008: Day 2
The early hours of Day 2 were less than stellar, but not for lack of talent. To quote the legendary Milli Vanilli, "Blame it on the rain." Although the drops fell for much of the first part of the day, the music played on, ultimately winning out over the weather.... read more
Found in: Blogs, Festivussome(indie)ecards
In our May edition of the "Paste 7" I called your attention to the free e-card website, someecards, which features electronic greetings that are witty, sometimes crude and very timely (example, a whole slew of cards dedicated to this summer's blockbuster movies). Categories include: Anniversary, Breakup, Cry For Help, Flirting, Get Well, Somewhat Topical, Workplace, and more.But there is one category that has been glaringly omitted: Indie.But don't worry, someecards masterminds! I've gone ahead and made some mock-ups for you! Might I suggest these additions to the someecards collection, inspired by some of my favorite indie musicians?(Inspired by The Black... read more
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