My 10 Favorite Albums of 2010

By Josh Jackson at 8:09 AM on January 5, 2011

I spent most of December editing “Best Of” lists at PasteMagazine.com, and while most of those lists were deeply rooted in my opinion, they were a fusion of tastes of various writers and editors who contribute to the website. So here my own thoughts on my favorite albums of 2010…...  read more

Found in: Blogs, High Gravity

The 50 Best Songs of 2010

By Josh Jackson at 7:00 AM on December 22, 2010

During the last 12 months, these 50 songs from 50 different artists brought us or joy or enveloped our sadness. Some of these were radio hits, but most either made their mark on the Internet or among those few who heard them.  read more

Found in: Blogs, List of the Day

The 20 Best New Bands of 2010

By Josh Jackson at 7:00 AM on December 20, 2010

There's nothing like discovering a new favorite band. We obviously didn't listen to every new band in 2010, and the idea of defining what makes a band "new" this year is problematic, but these are our favorite discoveries of the last 12 months.  read more

Found in: Blogs, List of the Day

Franz Nicolay Announces North American Tour

By Beca Grimm at 1:45 PM on September 27, 2010

Franz Nicolay, the mustachioed former pianoman of The Hold Steady, will hit the road soon in support of his upcoming album, Luck and Courage. Paste Best of What’s Nexters Stornoway will open a few dates as well....  read more

Found in: Music, News

Best of What's Next: Stornoway

By Josh Jackson at 8:00 AM on September 17, 2010

“It’s difficult to write songs about ducks and sound romantic, but maybe I should give that a go...”  read more

Found in: Music, Features

Download Stornoway's "Zorbing"

By Paste Staff at 4:40 PM on July 13, 2010

Download Stornoway’s “Zorbing.” Stornoway’s debut album, Beachcomber’s Windowsill, will be released Aug. 10 on 4AD....  read more

Found in: Blogs, Free MP3