Damon Albarn to Release Benefit Album for Congo
Gorillaz and Blur architect Damon Albarn took a July trip to Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, to record an album with dozens of local musicians. That album has finally come to fruition. The official title is Kinshasa One Two, and it's due for an Oct. 3 digital release. read more
Found in: Culture, NewsM. Ward, Billy Bragg, Owen Pallett Featured on Joanna Newsom Charity Tribute
Proceeds from the compilation will benefit Oxfam... read more
Found in: Music, NewsAuctioned Deer Tick Bus to Help Houston Bands Tour
A few weeks ago, Deer Tick auctioned off its tour bus to benefit Oxfam’s Pakistani flood relief efforts. Now, auction winner (and frequent Paste photographer) Mark C. Austin is using his newly-acquired vehicle to benefit up-and-coming bands.... read more
Found in: Blogs, Giving BackWatch Thao and the Get Down Stay Down's Video for "Body"
Thao and the Get Down Stay Down have released a video for the song “Body” off her newest album, Know Better Learn Faster. The clip, directed by Glee‘s Dianna Agron (who plays Quinn Fabray) was released to Oxfam America exclusively to bring attention to the organization’s mission to fight poverty and social injustice.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsMembers of Radiohead, Wilco and Neil Finn Stream 7 Worlds Collide Project
As we reported back in December, Neil Finn assimilated a rather stellar lineup to dust off his 7 Worlds Collide project. The 2K9 edition features familiar faces from the 2001 album, like Johnny Marr (The Smiths, Modest Mouse) and Ed O'Brien and Phil Selway (Radiohead), along with some newbies, including Wilco's Jeff Tweedy, Pat Sansone, John Stirratt and Glenn Kotche, as well as KT Tunstall. ... read more
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