Erin McKeown: Manifestra
With a louche saunter and a thick, descending ripple of horn punctuations, Erin McKeown opens her first self-released album with a high-ironic colonic that skewers double-dealing public servants with their flaccid protest “If nobody knows, tell me what’s the crime?” read more
Found in: Music, ReviewsVideo Premiere: Erin McKeown - "Proof"
Singer-songwriter Erin McKeown is back with her seventh studio album Manifestra, and to celebrate the album’s release today she has also released the official video for her song “Proof.” The video is a visual anomale featuring a fresh-faced McKeown amid a stark background and covered in paint. As McKeown sings the lyrics to the track, the paint appears to be moving backwards, dripping up and off of McKeown. It’s a visual representation of the the stain of a relationship being lifted off of McKeown’s shoulders. You can watch the video exclusively below, and if you’re intrigued about the paint effects,... read more
Found in: Featured VideosListen to Erin McKeown’s Anti-Holiday Album
With less than two months till Christmas, it’s time to get ready for the always-cheery holidays. Time to trim the tree, set the stockings by the chimney and wait for Santa to bring the presents. Unless you’re Erin McKeown that is. read more
Found in: Music, NewsMusician Fans of All 30 MLB Teams Talk Baseball
Paste rounded up at least one musician for every ballclub—from The Decemberists (Cubs) to Rush (Blue Jays), Randy Newman (Dodgers) to The Hold Steady (Twins) in search of what draws these musicians to devote themselves to America's past time. read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the Day50 New State Songs For the 21st Century
I live in a state blessed with one of the greatest official state songs in our venerable republic—"Georgia On My Mind." But most states are stuck with outdated, cheesy themes. We thought it was time to see what the official state songs might look like if we limited ourselves to those written in the 21st century. read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayWatch Erin McKeown Live at Paste
Click the image to watch Erin McKeown live in the Paste studio.Related links:ErinMcKeown.comErin McKeown on MySpace... read more
Found in: Live at PastePaste and Moog Present "Live At Moog" Series, Featuring Yo La Tengo, Matisyahu, Many More
The classic Moog synthesizer, loved and loathed as a staple... read more
Found in: Music, NewsErin McKeown: Hundreds of Lions
It can be hard to stand out in today’s landscape of female songwriters... read more
Found in: Music, ReviewsErin McKeown goes live
The live album is a dangerous weapon. If you’re good, it can only confirm your extraordinary skills as a performer, but if you rely on studio trickery and robots, then the live album leaves you nothing to hide behind. Fortunately, throughout her career, Erin McKeown has avoided the dangerous seduction of the robotic, so it’s safe to assume Lafayette will be further proof of her talent. Though she has recorded five albums and two EPs, Lafayette is McKeown’s first official live release. Named after the street address of New York’s Joe’s Pub, the album will surely recreate the live experience... read more
Found in: Music, NewsErin McKeown - Sing You Sinners
Songstress pays homage to artists who've informed her material all along read more
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