Elvis Perkins Sets Release Date for Doomsday EP
The track "Doomsday" that Elvis Perkins first released early this year is a grand procession that sheds grief with each marching beat. But next month, he sends out to fans precisely what he had originally intended for it to become: a somber gospel number.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsA.A. Bondy to Launch Fall Tour in September
A.A. Bondy's dusty, lonesome folk rock is the perfect soundtrack to long drives (preferably at night with, of course, a heavy heart), so it's only fitting that the Louisiana-born singer will head out on tour for most of the fall.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsThirteen Surprisingly Enjoyable Songs About the End of the World
Elvis Perkins in Dearland's "Doomsday" (and last night's fireworks) got us thinking about other surprisingly enjoyable songs about the end of the world. read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayBest Music of 2009 (So Far): Josh Jackson, Editor-in-Chief
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.I've always been an album guy, but this is shaping up to be a singles year for me. I've already had quite a few songs on repeat—particularly a somewhat profane power-pop anthem from Wild Light. So my Top 10 Songs has become a Top 20, partly because of the brilliant charity compilation Dark Was the Night. Bon Iver, who didn't release a... read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayElvis Perkins In Dearland: Elvis Perkins in Dearland
The third-most-famous singer named... read more
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