Radiohead, Fleet Foxes, Bon Iver Nominated for Uncut Music Award
Each year since 2008, Uncut Magazine has nominated an artist whose album is, in its view, "the most inspiring and richly rewarding album of the last 12 months." Past winners included Fleet Foxes, Tinariwen and Paul Weller. read more
Found in: Industry, NewsPaul Simon Plans Graceland Tour and Box Set
According to BBC, Paul Simon announced today that he would be reuniting his 1987 band and embarking a world tour in celebration of the 25th anniversary of his Graceland album next year. The Grammy-winning and chart-topping album featured an eclectic mix of world music cultures with most of the album having been recorded in South Africa. The album depicts Simon's spiritual journey to Elvis' homeland in Memphis, Tennessee. read more
Found in: Music, NewsFull Tracklist to Muppets Soundtrack Revealed, Includes Andrew Bird and More
In preparation for the the upcoming Muppets film starring Jason Segel, aptly titled The Muppets, Disney will release an accompanying soundtrack on Nov. 21, two days prior to the film's release date. read more
Found in: Movies, NewsWatch Paul Simon Perform "The Sound of Silence" at Ground Zero
Paul Simon performed a goose bump-worthy rendition of "The Sound of Silence" at Ground Zero yesterday for the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. The singer/songwriter wore a 9/11 memorial hat during the performance. Simon performed alone with only an acoustic guitar, and the notable silence of the huge space around him speaks volumes. You can watch Simon play at Ground Zero below. read more
Found in: Music, News25 Years of Graceland: The "World Music" Spark
Over the past 25 years, no American album has changed the world-music landscape more than Paul Simon’s Graceland. Initially lauded as the folk singer’s comeback record, it made a cultural impact far greater than anyone could’ve possibly guessed. read more
Found in: Music, ColumnsMusicians Protest Changes to Grammys
A coalition of musicians, including Paul Simon, Carlos Santana and Herbie Hancock, is protesting the recently announced changes to the Grammy Awards.... read more
Found in: NewsThe 8 Most Memorable Moments at Hangout Fest 2011
It was only the second year of the Hangout Music Fest in Gulf Shores, Ala., but it felt like the arrival of a major festival. After selling approximately 15,000 tickets last year—and rain scaring off a number of those attendees—this year saw crowds closer to 35,000 partying on the beach with The Flaming Lips, My Morning Jacket, The Black Keys, Foo Fighters and Paul Simon.... read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayHear Ezra Koenig Cover Paul Simon's "Papa Hobo"
As part of a soundtrack for Max Winkler’s film Ceremony, Eric Johnson from the Fruit Bats has rounded up songs from Pete Townshend, Van Dyke Parks, Eric Burdon, Ezra Koenig and some other musicians. For his contributions to the film score, Koenig recorded a cover of Paul Simon’s 1972 song “Papa Hobo.” Download the track here and see the complete tracklist below.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsWatch Paul Simon Perform on Fallon, with Fallon
Paul Simon performed on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon last night. But rather than being relegated to the last few minutes of the show, as is typically the case with musical guests on late night television, Simon performed four songs throughout the program, including a duet with Fallon.... read more
Found in: Music, News34 of Our Favorite Band Tattoos
Few forms of personal expression represent devotion better than tattoos, and many fans have permanently expressed their affection for their favorite musicians by embedding indelible ink within layers of their skin. Some have turned out atrociously, but the following tattoos show how effective this artistry can be.... read more
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