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

Ten Songs in Celebration of the Birth of Virginia Woolf

On this day in 1882, Virginia Woolf was born, and in the 128 years that have passed since then, her starkly beautiful prose and heartbreaking life story have inspired works from all types of artists. Although her legacy is shrouded in tragedy (she battled depression and what is thought to have been bipolar disorder throughout her life, finally committing suicide in 1941), she is considered a trailblazer for feminism and revered for her unique modernist writing style. Today, on what would have been her birthday, we celebrate Woolf’s life and legacy with 10 songs inspired by her and her work....  read more

urlesque's Three Wolf Moon T-Shirt Parodies (Awesome of the Day)

The “Three Wolves Howling At the Moon” t-shirt officially took over the world earlier this year. It became the hit of the Amazon clothing store. Dwight Schrute wore it to Pam’s wedding. And it even gets a cameo in the latest issue of Paste in our “Evolution of the Hipster” feature....  read more

urlesque's Three Wolf Moon T-Shirt Parodies (Awesome of the Day)

The “Three Wolves Howling At the Moon” t-shirt officially took over the world earlier this year. It became the hit of the Amazon clothing store. Dwight Schrute wore it to Pam’s wedding. And it even gets a cameo in the latest issue of Paste in our “Evolution of the Hipster” feature....  read more