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The 50 Best Music Videos of the Decade (2000-2009)
Apologies to Kanye, but while Beyoncé had some great videos over the last 10 years, none of them were quite strong enough to make this list. And hold on just a minute, Taylor Swift—that goes for you, too... read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayIs this the Sound of Settling? A Playlist for Ben Gibbard and Zooey Deschanel's Wedding
Ben Gibbard and Zooey Deschanel tied the knot this past weekend after a fairly subdued nine-month engagement. It was the nuptial ceremony heard 'round the blogosphere; music-lovers of both genders tore their cardigans and hoodies from their bodies in mourning, their soulmate now wed to another.... read more
Found in: Blogs, PlaylistZooey Deschanel in Talks to Join Sister on Bones
Hey, have you heard? Zooey Deschanel is everywhere.... read more
Found in: Movies, NewsOur Noise: The Story of Merge Records Coming in Sept.
Over the years, Merge Records has brought us Neutral Milk Hotel, Arcade Fire, Spoon, She & Him, and many other excellent bands that hold a permanent places on our playlists. What enabled this humble North Carolina indie imprint to become one of the best of the best? A forthcoming biography might just have the answers.... read more
Found in: Books, NewsShe & Him, Black Lips, The Smiths Featured on (500) Days of Summer Soundtrack
It's OK if you've started counting down the days until... read more
Found in: Movies, NewsMonsters of Folk Comes to Fruition in September
About a year ago, we whet your appetite with news of a Monsters of Folk album. Said monsters (Conor Oberst, Jim James, M. Ward and producer Mike Mogis) first announced their plans after their 2004 collaborative tour and are finally making good on their promise. The supergroup headed to Malibu, Calif. and Omaha, Neb. to record its self-titled album, scheduled for a Sept. 22 release.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsShe & Him, Black Keys, Aimee Mann, Fall Out Boy, More to Judge Independent Music Awards
We all know that submitting work for review can be nerve-wracking. But when the people judging the work are some of the best in the field, well, that's a whole different story. Such is the case at the Independent Music Awards, a contest for songwriter hopefuls.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsA Dozen Dead Roses: An anti-Valentine's Day mix for the jaded heartbroken
Above: "Broken Heart" by Fabu Any hint of bitterness aside, I've always felt Valentine's Day was a silly holiday, even when I was happily in a relationship. The idea of celebrating your love for someone by showering them with expensive gifts, candy, flowers and really cheesy Hallmark cards on a designated day when everyone's supposed to do it anyway seems the antithesis of showing sincere appreciation for a loved one.Anyway, I thought today was as good of an excuse as any to take a listen to some of the very best songs exploring popular music's most fertile themes—heartbreak, lost love, unrequited... read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayStarbucks V-Day comp to feature She & Him, DCFC, more
This year, Starbucks won't just celebrate Valentine's Day with strawberries 'n' cream frappuccinos and white-chocolate mochas. According to a recent press release, the coffee conglomerate approached "their favorite artists"—including Ben Gibbard, Katy Perry, M. Ward and Zooey Deschanel—and asked them to cover "a tune that's touched their hearts."... read more
Found in: Music, NewsM. Ward announces tour, pre-sale on tickets
The day after the release of M. Ward's new solo album, Hold Time (via Merge Records), the "Him" of She & Him—makers of Paste's album of the year—will set off on a tour of the East Coast/West Coast, with a few European dates thrown in. Fans can buy tickets ahead of time, today-Dec. 11, on MWardMusic.com. Make a note of the pre-sale password: "holdtime," and make sure to log in before Dec. 12, when tickets for all the U.S., U.K. and E.U. performances go on sale to the public.... read more
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