Here’s this week’s Speakers in Code endorsed live shows in St. Louis and The Triangle!Saint Louis6/12 – Twangfest: Ha Ha Tonka + Jason and the Scorchers @ Blueberry Hill [buy tickets]6/14 – Dawes + Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros @ The Pageant [buy tickets]6/15 – Mumford & Sons @ Off Broadway [sold out]6/15 – … Read more
Dignan’s been compared to big names such as Fleet Foxes, Band of Horses, Cursive, and Manchester Orchestra, and the unsigned McAllen, Texas band is definitely one to watch. The band self-released its debut full-length, Cheaters and Thieves, last year, and it spent the better part of 2009 relentlessly touring in support of the album. Dignan’s … Read more
New Pornos’ permi-member (she sings Neko’s parts when the redheaded power vocalist is away on business, so you know she’s for real) and frequent solo artist, Kathryn Calder, came correct with her sophomore album Bright and Vivid, released in October. We first caught wind of Calder going it alone in May 2010 with the release … Read more
Seriously, how in the world has it been over a year since I first wrote about the yummy goodness that is GIVERS? “Up Up Up,” from the band’s self-released EP, was my first introduction to Louisiana quintet’s unique blend of funk, afro-pop, and island flavors. And, I loved it instantly. Needless to say, the looooong … Read more