Playing in the World's Biggest Band - 1,000 Members Strong - at Its U.S. Debut

A guitarist shares his experience joining Rockin'1000 for a performance of "Born to Run" at New Orleans' Superdome ...

5 songs you need to hear this week (February 5, 2026)

Every Thursday, the Paste staff and contributors will choose their five favorite songs of the week, awarding one entry a “Song of the Week” designation. Check out last week’s roundup here. Follow ...
Our Culture Mag

Ratboys on 7 Things That Inspired Their New Album ‘Singin’ to an Empty Chair’

Have you actually tried it? In the lead-up to Ratboys’ new album, singer/guitarist Julia Steiner has outlined in one ...

Joyer combine sweet pop hooks with tension, weirdness and gritty guitar solos – and their mom can't get enough of it

Oh, brothers, where art thou? Making loud shoegaze in the basement, probably... Their parents raised ’em right!
American Songwriter

3 Rock Songs That Prove Simplicity Beats Virtuosity

Tom Petty’s “Free Fallin’” is one of the most iconic rock ballads of all time. It’s a song that has been covered countless ...

J. Cole, Megan Moroney, Zayn and All the Songs You Need to Know This Week

Looking for the week's best new music? Check out our Songs You Need to Know playlist ...