23 Band Names Inspired by Literature

At Paste, we look for "Signs of Life" in all forms of art. And while we value each artform for its unique merits, it's always a treat when they overlap. So we decided to take a look at bands that derived their names from literature. Who knew metalheads were such scholars?  read more

Daytrotter Announces Barnstormer 4 Tour

Later this month, Daytrotter.com will launch the fourth installment of its Barnstormer Tour series. The website describes the tour as “bringing some of the country’s greatest young talents to the tiny points on the map, in the middle of the countryside, under a roof of stars, amongst the smell of alfalfa and the mooing of cows.” Sounds wonderful, doesn’t it?...  read more