Twenty Must-See Films at SXSW 2012

Twenty Must-See Films at SXSW 2012

Is it possible that there are really 20 must-see films in a film festival that lasts less than a week? It's very possible if that festival is SXSW, one of Paste's favorite weeks of the year. As you might expect, given the festival's and our special interest in music, there are quite a few music documentaries on the list. But there's something here for everyone.  read more

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Bob Mould Signs To Merge, Announces New Album

Bob Mould Signs To Merge, Announces New Album

Bob Mould, frontman for both Hüsker Dü and Sugar, has announced that he will be joining Merge Records for a new album.  read more

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Download a 32-Song Sampler From the Sennheiser & Paste Party Lineup

Download a 32-Song Sampler From the Sennheiser & <i>Paste</i> Party Lineup

Paste’s first bonus issue of the mPlayer launched today. The issue features 32 downloadable tracks from artists that will play our day parties in Austin, Texas during South By Southwest.   read more

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Sennheiser/Paste Party in Austin Preview: Hospitality

Sennheiser/Paste Party in Austin Preview: Hospitality

Since signing with Merge Records late last year, Hospitality has been turning heads with their layered, synth and horn-laden take on pop music. While the band’s sound isn’t easily definable, the diverse instrumentation, hummable hooks and Amber Papini’s mellow, charming voice make the band’s self-titled release an album that demands repeat listens.  read more

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Howler Writing '60s Pop-Inspired Second Album

Howler Writing '60s Pop-Inspired Second Album

Jordan Gatesmith announces that our conversation about Howler’s new songs is interrupting his naked game of Pac-Man. The day before he and his band set off on a cross-country tour in support of their raucous January debut album, America Give Up, the young singer kindly discussed his group’s mild ambivalence to the first set of songs and subsequent eagerness to tour and move on to the next musical project.  read more

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Jack White to Play Third Man Records' SXSW Showcase

Jack White to Play Third Man Records' SXSW Showcase

Third Man Records announced today their South By Southwest showcase, which will feature a solo performance from Jack White. This will be the label’s first showcase since it started if you don’t count its unexpected rolling record store. The event is set to take place March 16 at the Stage on Sixth at 7:30 p.m.   read more

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The Jesus and Mary Chain to Headline Paste's Official SXSW Showcase

The Jesus and Mary Chain to Headline <i>Paste</i>'s Official SXSW Showcase

We are proud to announce our official South By Southwest Showcase, which will feature special headliner The Jesus and Mary Chain. The 90-minute performance from The Jesus and Mary Chain will be the band’s sole performance during SXSW.  read more

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Sennheiser/Paste Party in Austin Preview: Caveman

Sennheiser/Paste Party in Austin Preview: Caveman

Caveman is off to an incredible start. The buzzed-about Brooklynites released their critically acclaimed Coco Beware last year, and to cement that album’s success, they’ve been added to Fat Possum’s roster.  read more

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Sennheiser/Paste Party in Austin Preview: Blitzen Trapper

Sennheiser/Paste Party in Austin Preview: Blitzen Trapper

They emerged in the throws of their twenties—homeless, booze-driven and in the shadow of a fever dream that compelled Eric Earley to drop school with the intention of chasing a sound that would resonate.  read more

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Norah Jones Set To Release New Album Little Broken Hearts

Norah Jones Set To Release New Album <i>Little Broken Hearts</i>

Chameleon-like singer, pianist and pop princess Norah Jones has just announced details for her new album, _Little Broken Hearts_. Arriving on May 1 via Blue Note/EMI, the 12-track album features songs produced by and co-written with Danger Mouse (Brian Burton).  read more

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