Scott Russell
Paste Magazine
Atlanta, GA, United States
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Grammy Nominations 2023: The Complete List
Ahead of the 65th Grammys, the Recording Academy has announced 2023's nominees, none of whom stand to win more awards than Beyoncé, with nine nods. → Read More
The 10 Best Sets We Saw at Iceland Airwaves 2022
The most exciting thing about the Reykjavik festival, which made its triumphant return last week, is the feeling that you can find your new favorite band around any corner. → Read More
Low's Mimi Parker Dead After Ovarian Cancer Battle
Parker—the vocalist, drummer and songwriter who, alongside her husband, vocalist, guitarist and songwriter Alan Sparhawk, formed the singular rock band Low—has died. → Read More
Takeoff of Migos Dead at 28 After Shooting in Houston
Takeoff (born Kirsnik Khari Ball), one-third of powerhouse Atlanta rap trio Migos alongside Quavo and Offset, was shot and killed at a Houston bowling alley early Tuesday morning. → Read More
Rihanna's 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' Song "Lift Me Up" Is Out Friday
The indefinite wait for her ninth album continues, but this week, Rihanna shares her first new solo track since 2016. → Read More
Sour Widows Share Heartbreaking New Single, "I-90"
"The endlessness of grief supersedes the normal passage of time and the people we lose remain in places we can never go back to. It's magic and terrible all at once." → Read More
King Tuff Announces New Album Smalltown Stardust, Shares Video for Title Track
“I wanted to make an album to remind myself that life is magical,” singer/songwriter Kyle Thomas says of his rock project's first new album in four years. → Read More
"Break Up Ticketmaster": Activists Call on DOJ to "Investigate and Unwind" the Live Nation-Ticketmaster Merger
"Ticketmaster's market power over live events is ripping off sports and music fans and undermining the vibrancy and independence of the music industry," campaigners say. → Read More
SXSW Announces First Wave of 2023 Showcasing Artists
Featuring Algiers, Haru Nemuri, Why Bonnie, Disq, Kiwi Jr., Ric Wilson, Sarah Shook & The Disarmers, Otoboke Beaver, Julie Doiron, Silverbacks, Thanya Iyer and many more. → Read More
Little Simz Wins 2022 Mercury Prize
London-born artist Little Simz has won the 2022 Mercury Prize, the U.K.’s album of the year award, for her 2021 breakout album Sometimes I Might Be Introvert. Her win was announced at the 2022 Mercury Prize with FREE NOW Awards Show at the Eventim Apollo in Hammersmith, London, on Tuesday night, featuring host Lauren Laverne and guest presenter Jamz Supernova, who called Simz’s name. “This… → Read More
Hear Jeff Tweedy Cover "Pharmacist" by Alvvays
"I learned this short and sweet beauty a little while ago, when it was released as a preview track for Alvvays' new LP, 'Blue Rev,'" Tweedy writes on his Substack, Starship Casual. → Read More
Caroline Polachek Wanders Barcelona's Streets and Beaches in Idyllic Video for New Single "Sunset"
Produced by Sega Bodega, "Sunset" is a bewitching, escapist swerve that sets Polachek's ethereal voice against a bright and breezy instrumental. → Read More
Dazy Keeps It Moving with New Single/Video "On My Way"
Dazy shrugs off existential dread ("Comet won't miss, but I'll just be on my way / Spreading that stress, but I'll just be on my way") over a drum machine beat and blown-out guitar and bass. → Read More
Watch Tracey Ullman and Meryl Streep Perform "Anthems for a Seventeen Year-Old Girl" with Broken Social Scene
The band's 'You Forgot It in People' anniversary tour concluded Sunday night at New York City's Webster Hall, and the band had some high-profile friends on hand for the occasion. → Read More
Dry Cleaning: 'Stumpwork' Album Review
The London-based band's follow-up to last year's 'New Long Leg' both doubles down on and refocuses their approach. → Read More
Beat Happening to Reissue Entire Catalog on Vinyl
Domino Recording Co. will make remastered versions of the band's six albums available as separate LPs for the first time. → Read More
Lil Yachty's "Poland" Now Streaming, Plus a Music Video
The latest musician to go viral on TikTok is Georgia-born "bubblegum trap" artist Lil Yachty, whose sub-two-minute earworm "Poland" has been all over the app this week. → Read More
Listen to Mach-Hommy & Tha God Fahim's Surprise New Album, Duck CZN: Tiger Style
"Allow Tiger Style to help you fly south for the winter," says Mach-Hommy. "As the season changes, so must your behavior and this album is your soundtrack." → Read More
Exclusive: Jobber Share Heavy New Single, “Heel Turn”
The professional wrestling-themed band deliver their forthcoming debut EP's finishing move on “Heel Turn,” which sends their fuzz rock in a darker direction. → Read More
Ganser Release Nothing You Do Matters EP, "What Me Worry?" Video
Produced by Liars' Angus Andrew, the Chicago band's new record features the previously released "People Watching" and its Liars remix, as well as new song "What Me Worry?" → Read More