Exclusive: New Elvis Perkins in Dearland Song!
Spirited folkie/multi-instrumental sensation Elvis Perkins has a new song to share with the world. Considering his epic flair for making remarkably delicious stew out of whatever’s in the refrigerator (listen to 2009’s The Doomsday EP to hear clarinets, trombones, giant bass drums, and much more), should we be surprised that Perkins is debuting this new work via Skype via a Gabe & Max 100 Seconds webisode via the internet? Perhaps not. You can watch below to see how this definition-dodging bandleader throws us yet another curve ball. Suffice it to say, the song is unlike, um, anything he’s done... read more
Found in: Music, NewsSix 2009 Records I'll Still Love In 2019
Paste has weighed in with its Best Albums of 2009, but over the holiday break, each of our editorial staffers is giving us a glimpse of his or her personal favorites from the year. Here's associate editor Kate Kiefer on six records she'll still love in 2019.1. The Avett Brothers I And Love And You... read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayPearl Jam, Drake, MMJ, Levon Helm, Van Morrison, Many More Highlight New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival 2010 Lineup
Even after conducting the most thorough examination of Pearl Jam possible, we never would have been able to picture nor predict where Eddie Vedder would lend his trademark vocals next: the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsElvis 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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