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Jangle Bell Rock: A Chronological (Non-Holiday) Anthology… from The Beatles and Byrds to R.E.M. and Beyond

It's hard to say exactly where it started, but The Beatles and The Byrds often get the most credit for starting the enduring subgenre that's come to be known as jangle pop. Of course, The Searchers and even The Everly Brothers were laying the foundations before them...   read more

Non-profit group raising money for Peter Case

As the Obama administration tries to figure out what the hell to do with American health care, the current system continues to leave patients behind....  read more

Paul Collins and Gentleman Jesse tour together

A theory to dismiss immediately...  read more

The Paste 7 - February 09

Our favorite entertaining bits of whatever. ...  read more

A Power Pop Primer: 10 Gateway Songs to a Lifelong Addiction

You could argue all day about what is and what is not "power pop," a discussion that might ill-advisedly convince you to attempt an exhaustive list of the genre's finest songs. I have neither the time nor the energy to make such a list, but I do enjoy me some of what Wikipedia calls "a popular musical genre that draws its inspiration from 1960s British and American pop and rock music. It typically incorporates a combination of musical devices such as strong melodies, crisp vocal harmonies, economical arrangements, and prominent guitar riffs. Instrumental solos are usually kept to a minimum,...  read more

The Nerves compilation to see the light of day Nov. 25

Chances are you've heard "Hanging On The Telephone." It's been covered by a number of artists, most notably Cat Power and Blondie. But the original was crafted by The Nerves, a '70s power-pop group that only released an EP but made enough of an impact people for to still be talking about them decades later. Now, Alive Records has announced it will release the first full-length from the group (with its blessing), entitled One Way Ticket. It hits stores Nov. 25....  read more