Song Premiere: Radiation City - "Fly Me To The Moon"

By Dacey Orr at 3:20 PM on March 6, 2013

Radiation City, the Portland band that has built a buzz around their blend of electronic sounds and straightforward vocals, gives a nod to the classics in this new cover of “Fly Me to the Moon” that the band is giving away as a free mp3. This unique take on the well-known track is the latest in a line of unconventional-yet-awesome moves by Radiation City. The band recently released EP Cool Nightmare on USB drives attached to keys from the piano used to make the album, and it’s only a matter of time until the group finds another way to wow...  read more

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Listen to Pickwick feat. Sharon Van Etten, "Lady Luck"

By Dacey Orr at 2:15 PM on January 14, 2013

When Paste met up with Pickwick at Telluride, we were captivated by the band’s high energy performance. Now, the guys continue to build our anticipation for the March release of forthcoming album Can’t Talk Medicine with the release of a covers EP on Jan. 15. Today you can listen to the first single from the EP, a cover of “Lady Luck” recorded with Sharon Van Etten. Snag a free download of the track in exchange for your email address in the widget below....  read more

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The 2012 Paste Holiday Sampler: 21 Free Christmas Tracks

By Dacey Orr at 10:15 AM on December 4, 2012

Featuring tracks from Sufjan Stevens, Great Lake Swimmers, Hey Rosetta!, John Roderick & Jonathan Coulton and more, this 21-song sampler is sure to give your holiday soundtrack a little something special.   read more

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Free MP3: The Antlers - "VCR"

By Luke Larsen at 2:00 PM on November 9, 2011

The xx's songs seem to be the most easily covered songs of this year and the trend continues here with The Antlers' cover of the popular single, "VCR". They first did the cover version of the song live, but will finally be releasing the studio version on their upcoming cover/remix album, (together) that we reported on last week.  read more

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Song Premiere: The Janks - "Dead Man"

By K. Alexander Smith at 11:00 AM on August 23, 2011

LA-based classic rock infused indie trio The Janks mix a bit of old, a bit of new and a whole lot of heart and musicianship in their upcoming debut album _Hands of Time_, due out this September 27th. Featuring brothers Zack and Dylan Zmed alongside Garth Herberg, the band combines dynamic melodies and theatrical vocal lines to create a rich, soulful sound.  read more

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Deer Tick Announces New Album and Debuts New Track For Download

By Luke Larsen at 11:48 AM on August 17, 2011

The Rhode Island-based Deer Tick has announced that their new album, Divine Providence, is set to be released in just a couple months on Oct. 25.   read more

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Featured Song: We Are Augustines - "Chapel Song"

By K. Alexander Smith at 11:15 AM on August 16, 2011

From the ashes of Pela rises indie rock outfit We Are Augustines, check out this track "Chapel Song" off of their debut album Rise Ye Sunken Ships.  read more

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Free MP3: Laura Cantrell - "Kitty Wells Dresses"

By Dacey Orr at 11:55 AM on July 22, 2011

When Laura Cantrell received the invitation in 2009 to put together a musical program for a Country Music Hall of Fame exhibit, the singer-songwriter received more than just a few minutes in the spotlight.  read more

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FREE MP3: Big Talk - "Getaways"

By Max Blau at 10:36 AM on July 19, 2011

Big Talk's self-titled debut LP is out in stores today. Download their single "Getaways" here.  read more

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Song Premiere: Pete Yorn - "Old Boy"

By Carey Hodges at 1:00 PM on July 13, 2011

Down Pete Yorn's Old Boy-inspired track here.  read more

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