Big & Rich member unveils John McCain anthem

It looks like the return volleys to Will.i.am are finally arriving. Rockers and rappers have rallied behind the presumptive Democratic nominee, but musicians coming out for his Republican opponent John McCain have been fewer and farther between. There's Burt Bacharach and Ted Nugent, but others have been mostly silent concerning the Arizona Senator's candidacy. Still, as indie rock is to the Democrats, country music is to the Republicans, so it's hardly surprising that John Rich, most famously of pop-country duo Big & Rich, has penned his own anthem in support of McCain....  read more

Kanye West, Wyclef, Pharrell to perform for Barack Obama

It's the worst-kept secret in politics these days that Barack Obama loves hip-hop. Whether he's name-checking Lil Wayne or getting that dirt off his shoulders, Obama has amassed an all-star cotérie of rappers willing to back the Democratic Party nominee. He even had Hova offering a voice of encouragement for voters in the Ohio primary, for cryin' out loud. The National can seem a little anemic in comparison to the C-E-O-of-the-R-O-C....  read more

The National have a (t-shirt) crush on Barack Obama

Hungry for change in this Fake Empire? Looking for a president who hopefully won't Start A War? The National think that Barack Obama might be just the man for the job. If you share their opinion, now's your opportunity to support your candidate of choice (not to mention Paste's 2007 Band of the Year) by purchasing an oh-so-clever t-shirt from The National's website....  read more

First political ads to air on MTV

MTV viewers have been told to "Choose or Lose" for years, but never before have they been able to watch full-fledged political ads between installments of My Super Sweet Sixteen. At least, not until recently. MTV has confirmed that it will now allow official advertisements from political candidates and campaign committees on its airwaves....  read more