5 Paste Studio Sessions to Watch from July 2016

Paste favorites old and new performed in our New York studios last month. From John Paul White, formerly of The Civil Wars, to actor Kevin Bacon of The Bacon Brothers, we welcomed in a range of diverse artists to play stripped down sets in our living room-like studio. Check out five of our top Paste Studio Sessions from July 2016 below.
1. John Paul White, “The Matryr”
For those of you who are fond of The Civil Wars or scrambled to look up the harrowing song that skyrocketed an epic Grey’s Anatomy montage, the name John Paul White isn’t unfamiliar. The duo parted ways in 2014 and White is now back with his first new album since The Civil Wars’ breakup, Beulah, which is due out on August 19. White was kind enough to stop by our studio to perform some of its tracks for us, as well as a cover of ELO’s “Can’t Get It Out of My Head.”
2. Arkells, “Private School”
Arkells, an alt-rock power-pop band from Ontario, are scheduled to release their fourth full- length album, entitled Morning Report, in August of this year. Many of their songs shout out their native Canada, where all five band members attended McMaster University. The band’s music is crafted on heavy pop hooks intertwined with large chord patterns. Their energy is ecstatic throughout their work, and the vocals of Max Kerman and Mike DeAngelis are powerful and memorable. Check out lead single “Private School” here.