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[Video Premiere] The Lawsuits – Wasted

Today, we’re excited to bring you the premiere of The Lawsuits’ new video for “Wasted,” from their album, Moon Son. Hailing from Philadelphia, The Lawsuits have created a unique visual experience, and you’ll want to immerse yourselves in the 360° view on your phones — it’s the best way to get the full effect. Says bassist … Read more

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[PHOTOS] Phish at The Gorge

ALL PHOTOS BY JOE O’TOOLE Phish performed last week at The Gorge in Washington, and Speakers in Code photographer Joe O’Toole was on hand to catch the action. Please enjoy his photos!

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[VIDEO] Blondfire – Domino

Blondfire is back with a new video, and it features front woman Erica Driscoll in a psychedelic daydream. Driscoll shot the video herself, and it’s an impressive feat. Please watch below, and visit Blondfire on Facebook here.

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Forecastle Festival: Five Moments

ALL PHOTOS BY JASON GONULSEN Five moments. That’s misleading, of course. Forecastle is filled with them, and the fans are the life blood that power the show that always must go on. This is a music festival that doesn’t feel VIP-ish. I’ve never felt more comfortable eating a corn dog and tater tots with a … Read more

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TONIGHT: John Paul White at Blueberry Hill in St. Louis

PHOTO BY ALLISTER ANN John Paul White is back, and on August 19th he’ll release one of the most highly anticipated releases of 2016, Beulah. White, as you may know, gained popularity with, The Civil Wars, a duo that also featured singer Joy Williams. We haven’t seen White perform in St. Louis since 2012 at … Read more

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Pitchfork Music Festival: Recap + Photos

ALL PHOTOS BY AMANDA KOELLNER Photos and Words by Amanda Koellner Pitchfork Music Festival turned 11 this year and decided to gift Chicagoans with a Union Park party marked by some of the best weather the weekend’s seen in years, an onslaught of incredible local acts (shouts to Twin Peaks, Whitney, Homme, et. all), and … Read more

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2016 Forecastle Festival Preview | July 15-17, Louisville, Kentucky

Hello! Lots to get to today as we prepare to cover Forecastle Festival in Louisville this weekend. Before we get to our “Most Anticipated Sets” of the weekend, let’s run through the necessary stuff first. –Get your tickets here. (Weekend Passes + Single Day tickets are available.) –Create your schedule here. –See the Late Night … Read more

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[PHOTOS] Metric at The Pageant in St. Louis

All photos by Chris Lay Metric returned to The Pageant last Friday, playing songs from their entire catalog, including their latest album, Pagans in Vegas. This was Metric’s first headlining performance in St. Louis since 2012, and it didn’t disappoint. At one point, lead singer/songwriter Emily Haines left the stage before “Cascades,” and returned wearing … Read more

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Album Premiere | JPhono1 – Time In The Chevron

Photo by Agatha Donkar It’s with great pleasure today that Speakers In Code is sharing Time In The Chevron, the new album from Chapel Hill rockers JPhono1. JPhono1 is the non de plume and often solo outlet of John Harrison, a veteran North Carolina rocker with dozens of projects in his past and at the present, … Read more

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Playlist | Parlour Tricks at The Firebird in St. Louis Tonight

Tonight, Parlour Tricks will perform at The Firebird, opening for Electric Six (Doors 7; Show 8). Their debut, Broken Hearts/Bones, was released last year. We recently asked Parlour Tricks to create a playlist for our readers. Please enjoy their picks below! WINTER “Is This It” – the Strokes. “Just heard it again recently and remembered … Read more

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[ALBUM REVIEW] Lucius – Good Grief

I am lost in my own home I am lost While I don’t consider myself a full-blown music critic, I do like writing about how songs and albums make me feel, and Lucius’ first album, Wildewoman, was an emotional grand slam. Songs like “Two of Us on the Run” and “Go Home” didn’t need a … Read more

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Listen | The Wild Feathers – Goodbye Song

We’re well into March, and not a whole lot of songs have done it for me this year. But here’s one that has. “Goodbye Song” is from The Wild Feathers’ new album, Lonely Is A Lifetime, and they will be performing at The Old Rock House on Saturday, March 26th. Listen to “Goodbye Song” below, and … Read more

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The 10 Best Albums of 2016

I still love albums. I still love vinyl. But for me, 2016 was really more of a year of songs, not albums. Except these ten. These told a story, had a focus, had that magic that kept me listening. Rare finds. I’m happy to have found them. Hope you found a few of the same … Read more