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Vic Chesnutt Tribute Photos Ft. Patterson Hood, Lambchop, Howe Gelb, More - Athens, GA - 40 Watt - 2/19-20/2010

Over the weekend, artists and friends gathered together to celebrate the late Vic Chesnutt...  read more

Jeff Mangum, The Mountain Goats, Yo La Tengo, Jay Reatard, Many More Contribute to Stroke: Songs for Chris Knox

When Chris Knox (Tall Dwarfs, Toy Love) suffered a stroke this summer, his peers from around the world realized what they could have lost: a musician who deserved more credit for introducing punk and alternative music to his home country of New Zealand....  read more

Fifteen Songs About The Body Parts I Might Sell Just To Own Specimen's Little Horn Speakers

Right this minute, I am listening to music on my laptop's built-in speakers. I cycled through endless pairs of $10 Target earbuds until Santa Claus brought me a half-decent pair of Bose headphones a few years back, my iPod dock of choice was purchased at a store called Linens & Things, and I don't know my treble from a hole in the ground. Needless to say, I am not an audiophile. So why am I so transfixed by the Little Horn Speakers unveiled this week by Chicago-based custom guitar and amp shop Specimen? Well, just look at them. They're gorgeous....  read more

Merge Records Wears a Tutu

Late yesterday afternoon, Paste HQ received an email with exciting news: Merge Records’ awesome 20th anniversary celebration in the Chapel Hill, N.C. area will kick off July 18 with Merge In Motion, a recital where local dancers will perform to music from the Merge roster. While we might ordinarily joke that nothing says “ballet, rhythm tap, and modern dance” quite like indie rock, we support artistic collisions like this one. In fact, we think Merge In Motion may be the coolest, unlikeliest fusion of pop music and dance since this. We know The Rosebuds will provide live accompaniment, but just...  read more

With a Little Help From His Friends

Many songwriters expose their heart and soul, but Vic Chesnutt hoists up his spleen, too, venting gnarly proclamations, wry observations, throwaway potty-mouth jokes and Southern Gothic vignettes...  read more