ALL PHOTOS BY BRIDGETTE AIKENS Words by Ryan Self; Photos by Bridgette Aikens. This is an article about the new Kanye record. Except this isn’t an article about the new Kanye record, it’s a rock concert review. Except no, it’s an article about modern pop culture, which realistically means it’s an article about the new … Read more
ALL PHOTOS BY NATE BURRELL The Arcs brought their tour to The Pageant in St. Louis last week. Please enjoy these photos by Nate Burrell.
ALL PHOTOS BY JASON GONULSEN Josh Ritter made his headlining debut at The Pageant in St. Louis on Friday. Although during the show he thought back to the day 10 years ago when he performed an opening set. “(After the show) I remember sitting up there (in the balcony),” Ritter said. “And it felt like … Read more
Sarah Silverman brings her comedy show to The Pageant in St. Louis on Monday, June 6th. We have a pair of tickets to give away to the show. Please visit our Facebook page and comment here . To enter TWICE, please share this post!!! Contest will end Thursday, June 2nd at NOON Central. Good luck!!
ALL PHOTOS BY BRIDGETTE AIKENS Bloc Party performed at The Fillmore last week in Charlotte; The Vaccines opened the show. Please enjoy these photos by SiC photographer Bridgette Aikens. THE VACCINES
Photo by Anton Lombardi You got to believe that love can set you free, baby You got to believe in love Today, we’re excited to share an exclusive stream of Joshua Winstead’s solo debut, MMXX. You can listen to the full album below. MMXX is an impressive, soulful solo debut for Winstead, who plays bass … Read more
Photo by Ben Rayner Written by Ryan Self Current indie darlings Parquet Courts have already released five albums including their 2013 debut, yet have only played North Carolina twice. On Friday night, I saw show number two, as co-frontman Austin Brown asked the close to-sold-out crowd in Carrboro, North Carolina who had seen show number … Read more
Never thought I would see a man dressed up in GMO corn telling Neil Young, “old man take a look at your life,” but hey, stranger things have happened. Enjoy these clips!
ALL PHOTOS BY LOUIS KWOK Animal Collective + Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith performed at The Pageant in St. Louis last evening. Please enjoy these photos by Louis Kwok. Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith
Photo by Jason Gonulsen Here’s why it’s a bad idea to talk about what Neil Young might do before his show begins. Actually, I told three young women from Houston what he will do. This was during Grace Potter’s set, and Sarah, McKenzie, and Colleen were contemplating whether to see Neil or Weezer. They asked, … Read more
Photo by Jason Gonulsen January 23rd. Or, 1/23. But not easy as 1, 2…3. Not for me. Not for one of my best friends. It was 3 AM. My dog, Tucker, was lying on the creaky hardwood floor, yelping, suffering, panting, hanging on. I hope we wasn’t like that for long. I guess I’ll never … Read more
It’s time to wake up from this… It’s time to make up for it It’s a good day because: A) It’s Friday. B) There is a new Head and the Heart song on the internets. (And a new album on the horizon — Signs of Life — dropping September 9.) This one’s a little different. … Read more
ALL PHOTOS BY BRIDGETTE AIKENS Charlotte’s Swim in the Wild recently brought their adventure alternative sound to the Visulite Theatre. You can listen to their release, One If By Land, now on Spotify. Please enjoy these photos by Bridgette Aikens.
PHOTO BY JASON GONULSEN Leon Bridges brings his sold-out soul show to The Pageant in St. Louis on Wednesday, June 8th. We have two pair of tickets to give away to the show. Please visit our Facebook page and comment with your favorite Leon Bridges song here . To enter TWICE, please share this post!!! Contest will end Monday, June 6th … Read more
Good morning! We’re headed to Bonnaroo via a Ford Fusion. Got the oil changed and everything. Don’t forget to register your wristbands. Don’t forget to map out your schedule. Don’t forget the sunscreen, the Off, the tent. Don’t forget the positive vibes. And don’t forget to blast our official Bonnaroo 2016 playlist below! See you … Read more
Scenes from Day 2 at Bonnaroo.All photos by Jason Gonulsen.
ALL PHOTOS BY JASON GONULSEN Scenes from Day 1 at Bonnaroo in Manchester, Tennessee. All photos by Jason Gonulsen.
ALL PHOTOS BY BRIDGETTE AIKENS Charleston, South Carolina’s Susto recently performed at Visulite Theatre in Charlotte. Please enjoy these photos by Bridgette Aikens.
It’s that time again. I think I always say that. But somehow, July is around the corner, and it’s not stopping for gas. So here we go. Our 40 Favorite Songs of 2016 (So Far). Subscribe on Spotify here. Or simply stream below. Peace, love, and tunes. -SiC
Donavon Frankenreiter has been a busy man. His latest album, The Heart, was released in 2015, and this summer he will embark on a tour that will reach many corners of the world. If you’re not familiar with his latest work, take a few minutes to “California Lights” from The Heart. Please enjoy our interview … Read more
The Staves have a new EP, Sleeping In a Car, out, and you should A) listen to it and B) go see the trio at Off Broadway in St. Louis on Saturday, June 25th ($12-15; purchase here). Before we get to Ryan Self’s interview with Emily Staveley-Taylor, let’s have a listen to “Roses.” Once again: The … Read more
ALL PHOTOS BY JASON GONULSEN Scenes from Days 3 and 4 of Bonnaroo at Manchester, Tennessee. All photos by Jason Gonulsen.
ALL PHOTOS BY BRIDGETTE AIKENS M83 and Sophie Tukker recently played The Fillmore in Charlotte. Please enjoy these photos by Bridgette Aikens. Sophie Tukker
ALL PHOTOS BY TIM BOTTCHEN The Avett Brothers and Brandi Carlile performed last Friday at Chaifetz Arena in St. Louis. Please enjoy these photos by Tim Bottchen. BRANDI CARLILE
ALL PHOTOS BY LOUIS KWOK twenty one pilots + Mutemath performed at Scottrade Center in St. Louis last week. Please enjoy these photos by Louis Kwok. MUTEMATH
PHOTO BY JASON GONULSEN Kurt Vile and the Violators will perform at The Pageant in St. Louis on Tuesday, August 23rd. The Sadies will open the show. We have a couple pairs of tickets to give away; details on how to win said tickets are below. First, let’s have a listen to “Pretty Pimpin’.” To … Read more
Photo by Jason Gonulsen Wilco has not played The Fox Theatre in St. Louis since September of 2004, but that will change on Wednesday, August 17th. And guess what? You still have a chance to purchase tickets (which, by the way, has not been the case recently in St. Louis, and will probably not be … Read more
ALL PHOTOS BY JASON GONULSEN In just five days, Pearl Jam’s Ten will turn 25. I first heard the album with friends in the back of a minivan. We were in Rockford, Illinois, keeping warm from the cold morning wind, about an hour from trying out for the Illinois State Select soccer team. The rain … Read more
Muddy Magnolias by Bridgette Aikens We snapped a few portraits at Lollapalooza over the weekend. Hope you enjoy! Houndmouth by Jason Gonulsen Dua Lipa by Jason Gonulsen Silversun Pickups by Bridgette Aikens Potty Mouth by Bridgette Aikens Marshmello by Bridgette Aikens Weathers by Bridgette Aikens Sunflower Bean by Bridgette Aikens Arkells by Jason Gonulsen
ALL PHOTOS BY JASON GONULSEN Lake Street Dive + Aoife O’Donovan performed at The Pageant in St. Louis last Thursday. Please enjoy these photos by Jason Gonulsen. Aoife O’Donovan