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Treasure Island Music Festival Preview

With summer in our rear-view mirror and winter barreling down, next weekend’s Treasure Island Music Festival, now in its fifth year running, marks a seasonal last hurrah for those of who crave the energy, chaos, and colorful crowds that tend to go hand-in-hand with dancing outdoors.   read more

CMJ: An A-Z Guide

There are more than 1,200 artists playing the CMJ Music Marathon this week...  read more

Bonnaroo 2010: The Bro

Before I left for my first ever Bonnaroo a few days ago, there was a lot of talk at the Paste office about what types of people we would encounter during the festival's four long days in the middle of Manchester, Tenn. There were two we expected most, hippies and hipsters, but we were wondered: which would outweigh the other? Or were we to encounter some new mutation, a blend of neo-hipcat-folkster types that opted for well-fitting satin vests over their thrift store flannel? Well, we just weren't sure. ...  read more

Monolith Festival (Awesome of the Day)

Less than an hour outside of Denver at the Red Rocks Amphitheatre, this weekend's Monolith Festival boasts a stellar lineup and an even better view. One of Paste's 40 Best Venues in America ("Best place to have your mind blown by music and nature"), the natural amphitheater of red sandstone monoliths sits in the middle of a State park. ...  read more

Monolith Festival (Awesome of the Day)

Less than an hour outside of Denver at the Red Rocks Amphitheatre, this weekend's Monolith Festival boasts a stellar lineup and an even better view. One of Paste's 40 Best Venues in America ("Best place to have your mind blown by music and nature"), the natural amphitheater of red sandstone monoliths sits in the middle of a State park. ...  read more

Paste's Summer-Festival Survival Guide

Check out the six items you'll need to brave the warm, music-filled months of summer......  read more

Celebrating Songkran in Chiang Mai, Thailand

While the Red-Shirts are out on the streets of Bangkok, clashing with riot police and clammering for elections, the people of Chiang Mai are storming the streets armed with water pistols, buckets and trashcans filled with ice water. It's Songkran, the Thai New Year, and along every road, Thai children and adults are hoping to share their blessing with a hose or water cannon. But the real action is in the northern city of Chiang Mai, specifically down at the ancient moat that used help protect residents from raiding Burmese. That's where we headed....  read more

The Raconteurs to kick off Bonnaroo 365

In an effort to reach a wider audience and kick-start anticipation for its 2009 festival, Bonnaroo will launch a new program entitled Bonnaroo 365 that lets fans stream past performances and download free audio content. The Raconteurs, one of the big-name bands of last year's festival, were the first act available as of this past Sunday, Jan. 11....  read more

Vampire Weekend, Daniel Johnston get Popped!

Without cheating, close your eyes and try to name one summer festival Vampire Weekend is not playing this year. Can’t do it, can you? But the weird part about these festivals is this...  read more

Rhymes With Five: Bonnaroo! Excitement!

Bonnaroo starts tonight! And I'm going! And I've never gone! And I'm pretty excited but also scared that I might pass out in the heat! Or get struck by lightning! Or just get really overwhelmed and curl up in a sweaty ball at the back of the Paste tent! I hope there's a falafel vendor! I love falafel! Oh my god! Bonnaroo! So excited!...  read more