Seven Great Websites for Out-Of-Context Concerts
There's nothing quite like the classic live music experience of standing elbow-to-ribcage with dozens or hundreds or thousands of strangers, basking in the glow of some sweaty collective of musicians working their magic onstage at a dark, smoky venue. But there's also nothing quite like that sweaty collective of musicians working their magic in the backseat of a car, or in a crowded elevator, or tucked between bookshelves in someone's office. It seems that the same easily-accessible digital cameras that've flooded YouTube with screechy, grainy concert footage have also made way for a whole slew of carefully-filmed live music performances... read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayBest Music of 2009 (So Far): Steve LaBate, Associate Editor
To celebrate the half-way point of 2009, this week Paste staffers are counting down their favorite albums and songs of the year (so far). Check out all of our lists here, and share your own favorites in the comments.So much love to give already this year, and it's not even July. And there's even more to come later this year with new albums from The Avett Brothers, Pearl Jam, the Beastie Boys, Tom Russell and Calexico, Jay-Z, Os Mutantes, Yo La Tengo, The Black Crowes, Gordon Gano, Erykah Badu, Lil Wayne and The Dead Weather. I'm only supposed to include 10 albums and 10... read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DaySamantha Crain & the Midnight Shivers: Songs in the Night
A few months ago, Samantha Crain & the Midnight Shivers... read more
Found in: Music, ReviewsRamseur Records soundtracks Sundance film Barking Water
Four artists from the roster of North Carolina indie imprint Ramseur Records will appear on the soundtrack to Barking Water, an official Sundance Film Festival selection set to screen later this month during the festivities Park City, Utah. ... read more
Found in: Movies, NewsSamantha Crain to drop Songs in the Night in April
April 28, 2009, will see the release of... read more
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