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The Boys Are Back

By Justin Jacobs on 9:30 AM on October 2, 2009

Release Date: Oct. 9Director: Scott HicksWriter: Alan CubittStarring: Clive OwenCinematographers: Greg FrasierStudio/Run Time: Miramax Films/104 mins. A detailed and often frustratingly realistic rumination on loss, family...  read more

Found in: Movies, Reviews

Best Voices In Indie Rock

By Kate Kiefer on 8:22 AM on September 3, 2009

Photo by Jeremy Cowart.Brandi Carlile inspired this list. I’ve been listening to her fantastic new record nonstop lately—mainly because I’m addicted to her voice. But some folks prefer a calmer and steadier voice like Mark Kozelek’s, and others are partial to Neko Case’s clear-as-a-bell-ness or Chan Marshall’s sultriness. Here are my picks for the best voices in indie rock. Who did I miss? Enjoy the playlist below, and stay tuned for next week’s list of the Best Worst Voices....  read more

Found in: Blogs, List of the Day

Sigur Rós Plots New Album(s), Performs for Dalai Lama

By Julia Askenase on 11:15 AM on June 1, 2009

The blissfully spaced-out songs of Sigur Rós have always had an otherworldly quality to them, so it comes as no surprise that the band has been tapped to perform for the Dalai Lama this week. But His Holiness isn't the only one due for a treat; the Icelanders have been experiencing some serious enlightenment of the creative kind and are busting at the seams with new material. The band is plugging away at a nearly finished full-length due next year, while lead singer Jónsi is hatching two upcoming solo projects. Oh, and lest we forget that film score in the works, too. Talk about...  read more

Found in: Music, News

Sigur Rós keyboardist to write score for Neil Jordan film

By Natasha Richardson on 4:25 PM on March 2, 2009

Sigur Rós keyboardist Kjartan Sveinsson will write the score for a new film by Neil Jordan (Interview With the Vampire), which will star Colin Farrell....  read more

Found in: Movies, News

10 Best Live Music Acts of 2008

By Josh Jackson on 12:30 AM on December 22, 2008

Sometimes going to see a rock show is more than just going to see a rock show. Paste celebrates our 10 favorite tours of 2008.  read more

Found in: Blogs, List of the Day

Staff Picks - Kate Kiefer (associate editor)

By Kate Kiefer on 2:51 PM on November 25, 2008

I just read Austin’s favorites and noticed that our lists don’t even have one record in common. Which means that he has bad taste, and also that he hasn’t heard Fearless. In no meaningful order:...  read more

Found in: Blogs, Ctrl-V

Staff Picks - Kevin Keller (multimedia producer)

By Kevin Keller on 11:57 AM on November 25, 2008

Picking a “best of” list reminds me of all of the philosophical barbs one runs into when judging music. Instead of expounding upon what makes up my definition of a "top album," I’ll keep things simple....  read more

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Staff Picks - Nick Marino (managing editor)

By Nick Marino on 4:43 PM on November 23, 2008

1. Vampire Weekend - Vampire Weekend (Beggars/XL/4AD)2. Santogold and Diplo - Top Ranking (Mad Decent)3. Girl Talk - Feed The Animals (Illegal Art)4. Amanda Palmer - Who Killed Amanda Palmer (Roadrunner)5. She & Him - Volume One (Merge)6. Sigur Ros - med sud i eyrum vid spilum endalaust (XL)7. Hot Chip - Made In The Dark (Astralwerks)8. Lee Ann Womack - Call Me Crazy (MCA Nashville)9. Foals - Antidotes (Sub Pop)10. Lykke Li - Youth Novels (LL/Warner Bros.)...  read more

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Signs of Life 2008: Best Music

By Paste Staff on 8:00 AM on November 21, 2008

Check out Paste's top 50 albums of 2008...  read more

Found in: Music, Features

Sigur Ros - New York, NY - United Palace - 9/17/08

By Rachael Maddux on 3:03 PM on September 30, 2008

Photos taken at United Palace by Sarah Hajjar...  read more

Found in: Blogs, 1000 Words, Local:NYC