Pavement, Modest Mouse, St. Vincent to Play Pitchfork Fest 2010
[Photo by Gavin Paul] This year’s Pitchfork Music Festival in Chicago is shaping up to be quite an event. The fifth annual three-day fest, which kicks off July 16 in Chicago’s Union Square Park, will feature performances from Modest Mouse, LCD Soundsystem, St. Vincent and a recently reunited Pavement.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsTen Songs in Celebration of the Birth of Virginia Woolf
On this day in 1882, Virginia Woolf was born, and in the 128 years that have passed since then, her starkly beautiful prose and heartbreaking life story have inspired works from all types of artists. Although her legacy is shrouded in tragedy (she battled depression and what is thought to have been bipolar disorder throughout her life, finally committing suicide in 1941), she is considered a trailblazer for feminism and revered for her unique modernist writing style. Today, on what would have been her birthday, we celebrate Woolf’s life and legacy with 10 songs inspired by her and her work.... read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayJohnny Marr Scoring First Film Soundtrack
The music of guitarist Johnny Marr (The Smiths, The Cribs, Modest Mouse’s We Were Dead Before the Ship Even Sank) will soon be making its theatrical debut.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsModest Mouse, Blitzen Trapper, The Decemberists, More Present Charity Holiday Ornaments
Finding the perfect holiday gift for audiophiles, no matter how eclectic their tastes, usually results in the purchase of one of three items: a concert ticket, an iTunes gift card, or a limited edition 7-inch. Boring!... read more
Found in: Music, NewsListen to Zach Galifianakis' Celebrity iTunes Playlist
It’s hard to say what’s best about big-bearded funnyman Zach Galifianakis’ music selections in his iTunes playlist. It could be the insight we get on The Hangover star’s listening habits, or simply that the list is a decent jumble of tunes all by itself. Perhaps the best part is the descriptions he writes for the tracks, explaining why each particular one is significant to him. Here we learn that he has been a “Prince man” all his life, he dreams of writing an album for Modest Mouse and that Rufus Wainwright makes him want to be gay. Fun, right? Check... read more
Found in: Movies, NewsThe 50 Best Music Videos of the Decade (2000-2009)
Apologies to Kanye, but while Beyoncé had some great videos over the last 10 years, none of them were quite strong enough to make this list. And hold on just a minute, Taylor Swift—that goes for you, too... read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayModest Mouse "The Whale Song" Video (Awesome of the Day)
Five years ago, Modest Mouse helped indie rock start fighting its way out of the musical ghetto with "Float On" playing just about every time MTV decided to show music videos—which seemed mostly to coincide with the 2am feeding for my then-infant son. The band's latest video for a brand new track called "Whale Song" might even be cooler. Created by Nando Costa and Bent Image Lab in Portland, Ore., the highlight is the giant snails crawling all over the amps. I also love how Isaac Brock seems to be floating as he performs, since that's how we captured the... read more
Found in: Blogs, High GravityModest Mouse "The Whale Song" Video (Awesome of the Day)
Five years ago, Modest Mouse helped indie rock start fighting its way out of the musical ghetto with "Float On" playing just about every time MTV decided to show music videos—which seemed mostly to coincide with the 2am feeding for my then-infant son. The band's latest video for a brand new track called "Whale Song" might even be cooler. Created by Nando Costa and Bent Image Lab in Portland, Ore., the highlight is the giant snails crawling all over the amps. I also love how Isaac Brock seems to be floating as he performs, since that's how we captured the... read more
Found in: Blogs, Awesome of the DayFifteen Favorite Animal Songs by Animal Bands
Today at 5 p.m. EST, I'll be popping into Etsy's incredibly cool Virtual Labs for an event called Shop Live. If you can snag one of the 150 spots in the room (registration is required, but so worth it) you can join me as I dish about Paste's picks for the very best animal-inspired goods on Etsy—mostly handmade stuff for ladies, guys and kids, but I'll throw in a few vintage picks, too. I'm so incredibly excited about the Etsy folks asking me to be a part of this, so I made of some of the best animal songs by... read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DaySummer's Out for School: Paste's Back-to-College Playlist
Teachers may remember to assign summer reading and specify what materials to bring to their classes, but they easily forget which types of experiences matter to most college students: the daydreaming (during class), the sleeping (through class) and ultimately, the drinking (while not in class). ... read more
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