The Polyphonic Spree Releases Animated Video for Cover of John Lennon’s “Happy Xmas (War Is Over)”
The Polyphonic Spree was already prepping for Christmas when they released Holidaydream: Sounds of the Holidays Vol. One back in October. The 13-track collection has 10 timely classics, two original songs and a cover of John Lennon’s “Happy Xmas (War is Over).” The band has now released a beautiful animated video to go along with the cover track. Check out the video and upcoming tour dates below. The Polyphonic Spree Tour Dates December 6 – Los Angeles, Calif. @ The Fonda Theatre 7 – Long Beach, Calif. @ Fingerprints Music 8 – San Francisco, Calif. @ Slim’s 11 – Chicago,... read more
Found in: Music, NewsVideo Premiere: Polyphonic Spree - "It's The Most Wonderful Time of the Year"
On Oct. 22, Polyphonic Spree released Holidaydream: Sounds of the Holidays Volume One. The album features ten classic holiday tunes, two original songs, and a cover of “Happy Xmas (War is Over)” by John Lennon and Yoko Ono. The band made a series of videos for the tracks on Holidaydream, portraying each song in a unique yet distinctly yuletide-friendly way. In the latest video, “It’s The Most Wonderful Time of the Year,” we see lo-fi footage of the making of props and the sweet routine of a delightful child in a top hat. Check out the exclusive premiere of the... read more
Found in: Featured Videos32 Musicans Share Their Favorite Recipes
Whether you're looking for something simple like a breakfast hangover cure from Firehorse's Leah Siegel or the "greatest southern seafood GUMBO in the world" courtesy of The Antlers' Darby Cicci—these artists have prepared something for everyone. read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayThe 15 Best Band Cameos on TV
From The Ramones horrifying Mr. Burns in The Simpsons to Iggy Pop sweetly serenading his daughter in The Adventures of Pete and Pete, TV appearances can be charming, hilarious and even cringe-worthy. Here are some of our favorites. read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayThe 2011 Paste Christmas Sampler: 40 Free Holiday Tracks
We've compiled the best new tracks for this holiday season in our 2011 Paste Christmas Sampler, featuring 40 free Christmas tracks from Deer Tick, She & Him, The Polyphonic Spree, Damien Jurado, Nicole Atkins and more. read more
Found in: Music, FeaturesPolyphonic Spree's Tim DeLaughter Announces New Band
Polyphonic Spree frontman Tim DeLaughter has just announced his new band, Preteen Zenith.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsPolyphonic Spree and Invisible Children Team Up to Help Uganda
The recent earthquake in Haiti sparked renewed awareness among much of the world, reminding us of the great need on an international level. For those involved with Invisible Children, though, that great need has been the driving force behind their work since they were formed in 2003. Now, with the help of Polyphonic Spree and two other bands, Invisible Children plans to use music to encourage support for Uganda.... read more
Found in: Movies, NewsThe 20 Best Live Acts of the Decade (2000-2009)
On any given night, on any city in America, there's a band or a singer/songwriter transcending the usual concert experience... read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayDeVotchKa, Polyphonic Spree, more have a Nightmare
Back in August, Billboard reported that on the 15th anniversary of the release of Tim Burton's beloved Nightmare Before Christmas, a bunch of beloved bands (and, um, Korn) were set to release an album inspired by the animated musical.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsThe Polyphonic Spree Wants You
The world is a bleak, bleary place. We're under daily siege by despairing news and crippling angst as war, floods, drought, disease, famine and tragic violence bombard our collective consciousness. Ignore it all you want, but we live in troubling times... read more
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