The 25 Best Acts We Caught at SXSW 2013
Even in the offseason, Austin, Texas, proclaims itself to be the Live Music Capital of the World. But when March rolls around, that claim feels like an understatement. read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayMusic on Friday at SXSW: Time to Rock
METZ, King Tuff, FIDLAR and Wampire bring energy to our sleep-deprived Friday night. read more
Found in: Music, FeaturesThe 20 Best New Bands of 2012
Unless you spent all your time this year hunting for the next great band, there should be plenty for you to discover among our 20 favorites. read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayKing Tuff: King Tuff
“There’s nothin’ better than alone and stoned,” Kyle Thomas sings on the second song of his self-titled sophomore album. “Listenin’ to music on your headphones,” he continues the line, and it might as well be the modus operandi of his Sub Pop debut as King Tuff. Used to be, the man with a penchant for glammed-out, lo-fi pop perfection played his should-be hits for a select few; now, Thomas has a legit producer and a much-bigger set of songs to show for his efforts. The results, especially when they give equal time to his natural charm and knob-twiddler Bobby Harlow’s... read more
Found in: Music, ReviewsBest Music of 2009 (So Far): Steve LaBate, Associate Editor
To celebrate the half-way point of 2009, this week Paste staffers are counting down their favorite albums and songs of the year (so far). Check out all of our lists here, and share your own favorites in the comments.So much love to give already this year, and it’s not even July. And there’s even more to come later this year with new albums from The Avett Brothers, Pearl Jam, the Beastie Boys, Tom Russell and Calexico, Jay-Z, Os Mutantes, Yo La Tengo, The Black Crowes, Gordon Gano, Erykah Badu, Lil Wayne and The Dead Weather. I’m only supposed to include 10 albums and 10... read more
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