14 Musicians Share Their Thanksgiving Traditions
Kopecky Family Band, Joseph Arthur, GWAR and more share their Turkey Day traditions. read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayVideo Premiere: Eleni Mandell - “Bun in the Oven”
Music has always been present in Eleni Mandell’s life. Since receiving her first record (Shaun Cassidy’s Greatest Hits) for her 4th birthday, Mandell instantly associates musical numbers with all of her fondest memories. Her latest record, I Can See the Future was released this summer, and Paste has the exclusive on her latest video, “Bun in the Oven.”... read more
Found in: Featured VideosCatching Up With Eleni Mandell
Los Angeles singer/songwriter Eleni Mandell released her latest album, I Can See the Future, July 10 on Yep Roc Records. The album is Mandell’s first official label release, but I Can See the Future is significant for reasons far more personal than signing a distribution deal. The album was written and recorded in the aftermath of a difficult breakup and her subsequent search for a sperm donor, pregnancy and birthing of twins. It was one of the most trying periods of Mandell’s life, but now, at 42, she is happier than ever and is about to start touring in... read more
Found in: Music, FeaturesEleni Mandell: I Can See the Future
Eleni Mandell should get some sort of medal for the circumstances under which she recorded her latest album, I Can See the Future. Not only did she write it during one of the most difficult periods of her life, a time when she split up with her boyfriend because of procreative differences, sought out a sperm donor, and then, finally, was able to get pregnant (with twins), but she began the recording process when she was eight months pregnant.... read more
Found in: Music, ReviewsAlbum Stream: Eleni Mandell - I Can See the Future
Los Angeles singer/songwriter Eleni Mandell will be releasing her eighth solo album, I Can See the Future, on July 10. read more
Found in: Featured AudioSong Premiere: Eleni Mandell - "Never Have to Fall in Love Again"
"This song is about when you realize that falling out of love with someone can be a sad moment and maybe you try one last time to explain to your love how great you are together. Of course, explaining never convinced anyone!" read more
Found in: Featured VideosBest 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
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayEleni Mandell: Artificial Fire
Los Angeles hipster and Tom Waits acolyte Eleni Mandell has been writing... read more
Found in: Music, ReviewsEleni Mandell Q&A
Having released five LPs, one EP, and two 7-inches since 1998... read more
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