Mauro Remiddi, or Porcelain Raft to fans these days, has apparently lived a pretty interesting and fruitful life up to this point. Prior to his latest musical iteration, he played piano on Broadway, performed as a part of a circus act, and even scored an award-winning short film. With a laundry list like this, he … Read more
We alerted you guys to Brooklyn’s Frankie Rose way back in the day when she was playing with her all girl pop-posse, The Outs. Back then, in the days of yore, she seemed to be going down the road of eternal shoegaze damnation. Doomed to a career of fuzzy guitars and rickety rhythms, she would … Read more
Photo by Chris Lay They’re playing our song They’re playing our song Can you see the light? Can you hear the hum? I still have chills, so let’s start at the end. It was the only encore of the evening, and Israel Nebeker politely asked us to halt our conversations so we could be together. … Read more
Still searching for New Year’s Eve plans? Well, assuming the world doesn’t end this weekend, there will be a party going on in Lake Tahoe called the SnowGlobe Festival, which runs December 29th through December 31st. Headliners include deadmau5, Wiz Khalifa, Chromeo Live, Beats Antique, Big Gigantic, Laidback Luke and MiMOSA, along with many … Read more
Album art courtesy of the artist joy to the city joy to the streets joy to you, baby wherever you sleep tonight This week brought us the news that Josh Ritter will release a new LP, The Beast In Its Tracks, in March 2013, and it brought us the first single from that album, “Joy … Read more
St. Louis country favorites Colonel Ford played a benefit concert for St. Stephen ECD & Preschool Saturday night in the back room of 4 Hands Brewing. Owner, Kevin Lemp, said, “I was pleased with the sound, we’ve never had a show back there.” Well, Kevin, we agree and are looking forward to your next show. … Read more
Photo: Jean-Baptiste Toussaint You know that house that I wanna buy? I wanna buy it for you. We’re pretty much all suckers for Ryan Adams here at Speakers in Code, so when he releases something new, or re-works a song like “Shining Through the Dark” for the Judd Apatow film This is 40, we’re all … Read more
Vinyl, CD, MP3, Spotify, etc. Take your pick, bust most of us around here prefer vinyl whenever possible, only because when we listen to a song like Brandi Carlile’s “Hard Way Home,” we can really feel it via our turntables. What’s important, though, is that you find music that suits you. And here are the … Read more
While it doesn’t exist in a single medical book and isn’t even taught in those so-called “medical schools,” there is a tangible space in the human heart where special things are stored. You know exactly what I speak of, even if it isn’t defined, poked, prodded, and put on display in a traveling exhibit of dissected and … Read more
Artwork credit: Alyssa Shapkoff Well, here we are again. To say we’ve listened to every release in 2012 would be a lie. We probably haven’t even listened to every genre. But, still, we feel lists are important because of discovery, and not because of what we think is best, or what you think is better. … Read more
Grace Potter | Photo by Jason Gonulsen Writing only about what you know is bad advice, but at certain times, it’s really all you have. I’m talking about undeniable moments here, when you’re completely caught in them, wanting to hold on for as long as possible. And a few of those happened last night at … Read more
Photo courtesy of Old Lights’ website. The first line in this song is bullshit; the last line is not. “Loud Song” is my favorite Old Lights track because of the emotion it brings — there is a battle going on in this song. And I’ve never met David Beeman of Old Lights, but I … Read more
That, my friends, must be the saddest album cover of 2012. And Glen Hansard: I love you, man, but you’re a sad bastard. And so am I. But let me clarify: sad music makes me happy. I have heard your calls to not listen to sad music when I am down. But I ask you … Read more
On Friday, Cory Chisel & the Wandering Sons will be at Off Broadway in Saint Louis, along with Derek Hoke and local songwriter Tim Gebauer (purchase tickets here). Chisel’s latest album, Old Believers, is one of our favorites of 2012, and we interviewed the songwriter from Wisconsin earlier this year — you can read that … Read more
Think coffee and cigarettes. Scotch and cigars. Hell — milk and cookies for those of you who don’t share in the vices of the cool. “Song for Zula” is built to spin during occasions like these – when two things, perfect standing on their own, come together to create a feeling uniquely different that that … Read more
Let’s start with the music. Because Cory Chisel & the Wandering Sons do that best. (Warning: this shit can be emotional, especially during “Wood Drake,” when Chisel sings, “I need you so SOOO bad.”) And see, the thing is…it’s one thing to listen to these songs via Spotify. And it’s another to listen to them … Read more
Monday nights are especially tough to see a show, even for us music-junkies who would be sitting on the couch listening to a record spin anyway – getting your ass off the couch and throwing on your best t-shirt is especially daunting at the start of the week. But apparently, it’s the night to go … Read more
“Alice: Would you tell me, please, which way I ought to go from here? The Cheshire Cat: That depends a good deal on where you want to get to. Alice: I don’t much care where. The Cheshire Cat: Then it doesn’t much matter which way you go. Alice: …So long as I get somewhere. … Read more
Lollapalooza 2012 | All photos by Jason Gonulsen “Sir, before you go to your room, I need to warn you about something,” the hotel manager at the O’Hare Ramada Inn said with a nervous grin. “There is a skunk on the loose.” I looked at him, nodded, but kept walking. It was around 10 PM, … Read more
I’m not quite sure if The Dude would abide, but the below video appears to be audio of FIDLAR’s “Gimme Something,” laid down over some awesome live footage of a Creedence show. And somehow, it’s a freaking match made in heaven, giving a nostalgic visual punch to a song that could have been recorded in … Read more
Stop the goddamn presses. Recall all the best-of-lists that I’ve submitted to various media outlets! Abort! Abort – because I finally got around to listening to Night Moves‘ debut LP Colored Emotions, and it’s just about the best thing I’ve heard from the Twin Cities since Prince hung up his assless purple pants and became … Read more
Photo by Kate Moross Baby, in our wildest moments We could be the greatest The “greatest” is something Cat Power used to sing about. Jessie Ware — she’s going to bring it back. The 28-year-old singer-songwriter from the U.K. has written an anthem with a heavy hook; hell, according to many, her full album is … Read more
Well, we’re nearing the Apocalypse, and Haroula Rose is here to remind us with her 10 to Spin playlist below. Thanks, Haroula. But, before we begin waiting for the end of the world (and listening to songs about its end), let’s remain positive for a short minute, because things continue to look up for Ms. … Read more
And I am done with my graceless heart so tonight I’m gonna cut it out and then restart Yeah, that’s a powerful line. It stands out even more when the majority of today’s JOTD contains canned lyrics like “it’s always darkest before the dawn” and “I can never leave the past behind.” Canned, but passionate … Read more
Twerps, the awesomely-named band of joeys from Melbourne, have been doing some growing up since the last time we heard from them. Previously a group on the ’50s-influenced garage pop bandwagon, they’re now on the path to righteousness, embracing a new, roots-driven, guitar pop vibe. Complete with jangly guitars and strings, our Jam of … Read more
Start writing Make a list of your plans for the year While I’m glad the last few years have given us beautiful solo albums by Jill Andrews and Sam Quinn, which were both seasoned by the talents of Josh Oliver, who also has a solo album out of his own, I’m certainly happy that we … Read more
I’ve been enamored with Yuck’s eponymous debut LP for over a year now – partially because it sounds like what my first album would sound like, if I possessed any musical skillz whatsoever. But also because I can literally hear the influences that led to such a refreshingly different and enthralling album. Maybe it’s because … Read more
Back in April, we talked to Matthew Mayfield about his latest album, Now You’re Free, and we told you how we just couldn’t stop listening to songs like “Element” and “Missed Me.” Well, here’s another gem off that same album, and it’s got a video that features Brittany Snow. Oh yes. Enjoy.
They knocked your socks off at LouFest. Or, maybe you weren’t there. In any event, we’re giving away a pair of tickets to see Kings Go Forth this Saturday night at The Firebird in Saint Louis. Go back for seconds…or find out what you missed! It’ll be a par-tay to remember. Superhero Killer and Exploding … Read more
The Sea and Cake is a band that needs very little introduction. In its extensive twenty year career, the band has bridged the gap between Brazilian music of the late 1960s, African-influenced guitar lines, and indie-pop. It’s a sound that is entirely distinct, centered around delicate guitar interplay and versatile rhythms. The trademark soft spoken intimacy has … Read more