The Paste Interns' 50 Favorite Albums of 2009
The fall interns at _Paste_ have a lot of duties, and we get the chance to write and read a ton about music every day... read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayFanfarlo Announces U.S. Tour
Fanfarlo’s slow-but-steady rise to fame continues on, as the London-based chamber pop ensemble (and one of Paste‘s Best of What’s Next picks) begins a U.S. tour in just a few days.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsOh Comely: Five Neutral Milk Hotel Covers Worth Hearing
Hearing Neutral Milk Hotel via audiophile-quality vinyl for the first time will be a triumphant yet defeating moment. Why? Because the band's sad notes will strike louder than ever before, and every wailing horn will remind us that Elephant 6 offspring is gone, perhaps never to return.... read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayListen to Paste's Picks for the Best of What's Next
Click above to hear music from some of Paste's favorite up-and-coming artists. Want to know more? Be sure to click on the links to profiles of each featured artist at the bottom of the Paste Station player. ... read more
Found in: Featured AudioBest of What's Next 2009: Fanfarlo [Musicians]
Hometown: LondonAlbum: Reservoir Band Members: Simon Balthazar (vocals, multi-instrumentalist), Leon Beckenham (trumpet, keyboards), Justin Finch (bass), Cathy Lucas (violin, keyboard, vocals), Amos Memon (drums) For Fans Of: Belle and Sebastian, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, Coldplay ... read more
Found in: Music, FeaturesPaste's Top 10 Buzziest Acts of SXSW 2009
Another year, another SXSW on the books. Somehow, amidst the parties, food and general chaos of 6th St., the Paste staff managed to see some music. Here are the 10 acts we were most impressed with:... read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayWatch The National, more get busy in a cab
We already know from Taxicab Confessions that there’s nothing quite like folks doin’ it in the back of a vehicle they are paying per-block to use. But it doesn’t only happen in America, and it ain’t only everyday nutjobs and freakshows who pile in for the ride. Some great artists have been revealing their business behind the driver’s shoulder in a series of videos by the British production company Just So Films in conjunction with Hidden Fruit called “Black Cab Sessions.” This most recent ones have featured Elvis Perkins, the Brightlights, The National and – just posted today – beloved-by-Bowie... read more
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