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Andy Samberg, The Roots, MGMT Coming to Yo Gabba Gabba!
Andy Samberg will be one of several big names to join orange-clad DJ Lance Rock (Lance Robertson) and his mob of colorful creature friends in Gabba Land this fall.... read more
Found in: Movies, NewsSummer's Out for School: Paste's Back-to-College Playlist
Teachers may remember to assign summer reading and specify what materials to bring to their classes, but they easily forget which types of experiences matter to most college students: the daydreaming (during class), the sleeping (through class) and ultimately, the drinking (while not in class).... read more
Found in: Blogs, PlaylistFormer Shins Drummer Jesse Sandoval Speaks Up as Band Preps New Record
In his first public statement about his recent departure from The Shins, drummer Jesse Sandoval spoke candidly in an interview with the Portland Mercury explaining the conditions of his leaving and his current attitude toward the band.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsSub Pop Announces 2009 "Loser" Scholarship
The fine folks over at Seattle-based independent label Sub Pop are somewhat notorious for tooting their own horn, but it's almost always merited. Case in point: the label has just announced that it is once again offering its "Loser" Scholarship to high-school seniors.... read more
Found in: Culture, NewsPaste's Post-SXSW Songs About Sleep Playlist
Around the office, we're feeling the SXSW hangover. Our jam-packed week in Austin was nothing short of wonderful, but as sunburns fade and our iTunes continues to process all our new music finds, exhaustion is setting in. Last week, sleep was the major casualty. Morning shows, late-night parties and an overall excitement for the next day left little, if any, time (or more accurately, desire) for sleep. Without further ado, then, here's our Songs About Sleep playlist. Comment below with your favorite sleep-themed tunes.... read more
Found in: Blogs, PlaylistA Dozen Dead Roses: An anti-Valentine's Day mix for the jaded heartbroken
Above: "Broken Heart" by Fabu Any hint of bitterness aside, I've always felt Valentine's Day was a silly holiday, even when I was happily in a relationship. The idea of celebrating your love for someone by showering them with expensive gifts, candy, flowers and really cheesy Hallmark cards on a designated day when everyone's supposed to do it anyway seems the antithesis of showing sincere appreciation for a loved one.Anyway, I thought today was as good of an excuse as any to take a listen to some of the very best songs exploring popular music's most fertile themes—heartbreak, lost love, unrequited... read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayThe Shins talk new label, side project
The Shins may still be willing to...wait for it...change your life, but now they’re doing it on their own terms. After being the first Sub Pop band to chart a top 10 album in its first week of release (Wincing The Night Away debuted at number two in 2007), it looks like Mercer and the boys will release their fourth full album on the frontman’s own Aural Apothecary label.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsRhymes With Five: Short songs for a busy day
Time's a-wastin'! Here are five short songs that I like. And you?... read more
Found in: Blogs, Ctrl-VShins cover Magnetic Fields for 7
Nothing brings a young buzz band back into the spotlight like 7-inches and interesting b-sides. Recently, The Killers covered Joy Division's “Shadowplay.” Now The Shins are taking a stab at paying tribute to a (slightly less) old favorite. It has been reported that indie rock golden boys have recorded the Magnetic Fields’ “Strange Powers” for a 7” U.K. release of “Sea Legs” from their most recent album, Wincing the Night Away. The first 500 copies of the 7” will be signed by the band. The Magnetic Fields cover will also be available for download starting Dec. 3 off the Transgressive... read more
Found in: Music, NewsThe Shins - "Turn On Me"
Click above to watch "Turn On Me" from The Shins new record Wincing The Night Away out now on Sub Pop Records.... read more
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