Capitol Hill Block Party Portraits
Check out Paste photographer Chona Kasinger's artist portraits at the Capitol Hill Block Party last weekend. read more
Found in: Blogs, 1000 WordsThe 20 Best Albums of 2011 (so far) - Sean Doyle
I decided that the best approach would be to determine which albums I have played the most in the past six months and go from there. read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayFucked Up Frontman Damian Abraham Hosts Arcade Fire Documentary
For his latest undertaking as the host of the recently resurrected Canadian TV series The Wedge, Fucked Up’s Damian Abraham delved into Arcade Fire’s past, present and future for a short documentary. FU’s head growler spoke with brothers Win and Will Butler of Arcade Fire about their beginnings in Montreal, their humanitarian work in Haiti and their unexpected choice to tour with their interviewer’s band. The mini-doc also includes footage of Seripop designers Chloe Lum and Yannick Desranleau talking about Arcade Fire’s early days, as well as an interview with the person behind the trippy, glowing balls that the band... read more
Found in: Music, NewsFucked Up: David Comes to Life
Much like Psychedelic Horseshit, Bitch Magnet or Anal Cunt, Fucked Up is one of those bands I can’t really discuss with my mother. Next time we chat, and she asks if I’ve written about anything interesting lately, I can’t tell her I reviewed the new Fucked Up record. Nothing against her, she’s a very sweet and good-natured woman, but she can’t wrap her head around this kind of stuff. She didn’t even listen to the Cat Power album I bought her, so even if Fucked Up had a less expletive-inclined name, they wouldn’t stand a chance. Which is a shame,... read more
Found in: Music, ReviewsFucked Up Releases New Song and Album Details
Matador Records has offered up some details about Fucked Up’s new album, David Comes To Life and a free download of a new song, “The Other Shoe.”... read more
Found in: Music, NewsWeezer, Cut Copy, Yeasayer Lead Free Press Summer Fest
This June, Houston, Texas will play host to the Free Press Summer Fest, a two day celebration of “incredible music and happy, fun times.” Weezer, MF Doom, Ween, Cut Copy and Yeasayer lead an impressive list of acts set to perform the festival on June 4 and 5.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsBeach House to Release Exclusive Record Store Day EP
Just a few short months after bringing us the excellent Teen Dream, former band of the week Beach House will be back April 17 with an EP to be released exclusively at independent record stores in honor of Record Store Day.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsDavid Cross, Bob Mould, Ezra Koenig, GZA, More Contribute to Fucked Up Christmas Song
For its own version of a 1984-turned-classic holiday track, Canadian hardcore punkers Fucked Up have created quite the Christmas choir.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsShort List of Canada's Polaris Music Prize Nominees Revealed
Not too long ago, we revealed to you the prestigious Long List of nominees for this year's Polaris Music Prize, Canada's top nod to indie musicians. And Tuesday, the even-more-prestigious, whittled-down Short List was revealed. ... read more
Found in: Music, NewsFucked Up Singer to Become Fox News Commentator?
Alan Colmes' departure from the Fox News Channel a few months ago created a liberally-minded vacancy at News Corp. As it turns out, that seat may be filled by what is quite possibly the most unlikely candidate imaginable: Pink Eyes, AKA: Damian Abraham, frontman of Toronto hardcore band Fucked Up. After two featured spots on Fox's early-morning Red Eye, Abraham is considering an offer to appear on the channel more regularly as a commentator.... read more
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