ICYMI: This Week in the Video Vault
If you haven’t checked out the Paste Video Vault yet, do yourself a favor and hop to it. From Aretha Franklin to The Lumineers, be prepared to unlock several soon-to-be favorite performances. Every day, we select a performance video from the vault that deserves another look. We’ve recapped this week’s picks below. If you like what you see, you can check out a full list of Video Vault artists here.... read more
Found in: Featured VideosBad Brains Announce New Album, Into the Future
The classic lineup of the iconic hardcore band Bad Brains has announced a brand new album, Into the Future. Original band members H.R., Darryl Jenifer, Dr. Know and Earl Hudson all return for the new recording.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsJoey Ramone
It’s January 1985 and you’re flipping through the latest issue of Sounds magazine at a newsstand somewhere in New York City, shivering in the winter cold. A picture catches your eye: There’s Joey Ramone with his gaunt and expressionless face, the implacable king of cool even a decade now after the Ramones released their legendary debut. read more
Found in: Music, FeaturesThe 50 Best Band Logos of All Time
There's a Golden Age of band logos, and—unless you're a big hardcore/metal fan—we're not living in it. But neither is the band logo completely dead, and a few of the images we've compiled are from relatively new groups. Today, we celebrate that lovely intersection of visual art and music—the band logo—with 50 of our favorites. read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayThe 25 Best Beach Boys Covers
Monday the Flaming Lips released their own tripped-out version of the Pet Sounds classic "God Only Knows." They're hardly the first to try their hands at a Beach Boys cover, however. Here are 25 of our favorites—plus one little gem that's too delightfully cheesy to overlook. read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayFrom The Vault: The Ramones - "Sheena is a Punk Rocker"
An interesting study in contrasts, The Ramones: an oft’ acclaimed first punk rock band whose nom d’ play paid homage to those slicked back, t-shirt sleeved greaser rockers of the ’50s. Fifties in name but stripped down in sound, The Ramones led the way for bands from The Sex Pistols to Green Day and The Offspring and managed to outlive not a few of their early musical competitors while enjoying steady if not walloping success in both the States and U.K.. Emerging from Forest Hills, Queens as a trio about to become a quartet in 1974, The Ramones lingered 20... read more
Found in: Featured Videos20 Great Songs Under Two Minutes
Too many musicians have forgotten the old adage, “Leave them wanting more.” In honor of our shortest month, we’ve listed 20 of our favorite short tracks. read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayRamones Memorabilia Goes Up For Auction
Do you remember last year when Eric Clapton auctioned off his personal collection of guitars and amps? What about when John Lennon's tooth created web hysteria? A noteworthy upcoming auction based out of Amherst N.H, Marvels of Modern Music, will feature Marky (Mark Steven Bell) Ramone's owned and stage worn leather jacket. read more
Found in: Music, NewsJohnny Ramone’s Autobiography Set For April Release
After years of delays, Johnny Ramone’s memoir, _Commando: The Autobiography of Johnny Ramone_ will be released on April 2 by Abrams Image. read more
Found in: Books, NewsWatch Bradford Cox, Black Lips Pay Tribute to The Ramones
Conley, Ga., isn't exactly an area of Metro Atlanta that's known for being a music hotspot, but it would seem Atlanta natives Black Lips want to change that rep. The Lips chose their show at Southern Comfort Lounge in the inconspicuous Clayton County town to treat fans to a welcome surprise. read more
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