Watch Punch Brothers Cover The Cars

Watch Punch Brothers Cover The Cars

Punch Brothers are touring behind their excellent new album Who’s Feeling Young Now? And recently the band stopped by for an episode of The A.V. Club’s ongoing Undercover series where a band picks a track to cover from a list of pre-selected songs. The band picked The Cars’ “Just What I Needed” because, in the band’s words, the song is “awesome, just what we needed.” The video showcases Chris Thile and co.’s more humorous side without sacrificing their great arranging skills. You can take a look at the performance below. Punch Brothers cover The Cars...  read more

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Paste's Sweet 16 Predictions (Based on Musical Alumni)

<i>Paste</i>'s Sweet 16 Predictions (Based on Musical Alumni)

Rather than rely on the reliable measures like RPI, conference wins and strength of schedule, I've decided to make my 2012 March Madness picks based solely on each school's musical alumni.  read more

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Lollapalooza 2011 Day Three Recap

Lollapalooza 2011 Day Three Recap

Here’s hoping Perry Farrell and company do whatever it takes to keep the festival going in Chicago—we’re up for another 20 years if they are.  read more

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The Cars Announce North American Tour

The Cars Announce North American Tour

As we wait for their first record in 24 years to arrive in stores this May, The Cars have also revealed their plans for bringing Move Like This across the U.S. and Canada on a 10-date tour. Ric Ocasek and company will kick off their string of dates in Seattle, Wash. on May 10 before making their way across the country, concluding their tour in Boston, Mass. on May 26....  read more

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Listen to the First Cars Song in 24 Years

Listen to the First Cars Song in 24 Years

As previously reported, The Cars have reunited and will be dropping their first record Move Like This in May. While the band had already provided us with a short sample of “Sad Song,” Ric Ocasek and company have released their first full single “Blue Tip”—their first new song in 24 years. Check out the music video for the new track below....  read more

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The Cars Share Reunion Album Details

The Cars Share Reunion Album Details

Back in November, we told you that The Cars were officially reunited and making a new record for the first time since 1987’s Door to Door. While not much else was known other than that the reunion would feature the original band lineup (minus Benn Orr, who died in 2000), The Cars have announced further details regarding the new album....  read more

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The Cars to Release First Album in 23 Years

The Cars to Release First Album in 23 Years

Ric Ocasek has confirmed that The Cars have reunited to record their first album in more than two decades....  read more

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The Cars Documentary Released On DVD Today

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The Cars frontman Ric Ocasek teamed up with Docudrama for a documentary about the Boston-based new wave band titled The Cars Unlocked, which was released today. The DVD also comes with the band’s first-ever live album with 14 tracks. Although the old Cars isn’t intact anymore, the New Cars (pictured) are alive and kickin’ with Todd Rundgren at the lead. ...  read more

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