Hello, Sad Bastards of the world! Speakers in Code is back with its annual Sad Bastard playlist, and 2018 did not let us down. Some dark stuff here, and it’s not all guy/gal with a guitar. These songs dig a little deeper. And if we say they’re Sad Bastard songs, then dammit, they are! Say … Read more
PHOTO BY JASON GONULSEN It’s time. Time to set sail for another Forecastle Festival. One of our favorite festivals, no doubt about it. If you can’t feel comfortable about being yourself at Forecastle, then … scratch that … you WILL feel comfortable. Here’s a playlist of what is to come over the next three days, … 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
Photo by Katie Guymon Today, dear friends, marks the first day of summer. And today, of course, we bring you our third annual Speakers + Summer mix, a collection of tracks that remind us of the season, whether we’re mowing the lawn with a frosty one in tow, dipping our feet in the local cement … Read more
Strange how hard it rains now Rows and rows of big dark clouds East Coasters, we’re thinking of you here at Speakers in Code. But perhaps if we sing to Sandy, she’ll calm down. Or maybe she’ll just go away. Stay safe!
Photo by Jason Gonulsen Happy Holidays to all our readers and their families and friends! Today, we would like to share a special Holiday Playlist from one of our favorite songwriters, Jillette Johnson, who was responsible for one of our favorite albums of 2013, Water in a Whale. Before we get to Jillette’s playlist, let’s … Read more
We’re SO excited to be sponsoring the MANICFEST DESTINY IV SHOWCASE, which is happening Thursday at SXSW in Austin at Rusty’s (405 E. 7th Street, Austin, Texas 78701) starting at 1PM with Brooklyn’s Jillette Johnson on our outdoor patio stage. Please RSVP on Facebook here or RSVP on Do512 here. Be sure to follow Speakers in Code on Twitter for special guest tweets on … Read more
We’re inching closer to LouFest, which takes places September 6 & 7 at Forest Park in St. Louis. One-day ($60), two-day ($95), and VIP ($350) tickets are available here. Last week, we brought you an interview with LouFest founder Brian Cohen, and today our LouFest coverage continues with our “Speakers in Code: 2014 LouFest Playlist,” … Read more
Photo by Jason Gonulsen We haven’t attended Bonnaroo since 2011, and while we wanted to go back to The Farm in 2014, it just wasn’t in the cards. We do miss the immediate smell of sweat and whiskey waking up at 7AM 6AM. And we miss this. OK. Before we get too nostalgic, let’s act like … Read more
All of a sudden now you’re back again I thought you were happy with whoever Or did you dream about me now and then? Did you look up at the stars and feel something for the constellations? Our Valentine’s playlist is a little different. There’s darkness and light, but the bulb flickers often. There’s a … Read more
Photo by Jason Gonulsen MUSIC IS THE HEALING FORCE. Thanks for the reminder, Vintage Vinyl. We’d like to thank everyone for reading our words, viewing our photos, and commenting on both. It’s been a great year, and it’s not over yet. As we sometimes like to do, we made a playlist for your travels today … Read more
Photo by Jason Gonulsen Short on long term goals There’s a party there that we ought to go to If you still love rock and roll You still love rock and roll? I do believe St. Louis needs a major outdoor music festival. I do believe LouFest is the answer. And I do believe Wilco … Read more
Well, here we are. Next week is July, dudes. With today being the last Tuesday to release an album or single in the first half of 2013, we’d like to present our Top 105 Songs of 2013 (so far). And while these are in no particular order, we’d love to tip our collective hat to … Read more
Cory Chisel and friends are back at Off Broadway this evening to kick off night one of the Open Highway Music Festival at Off Broadway. Pictured with Chisel above is the lovely Adriel Denae, who will be playing with Chisel and delivering her own solo set to help open the show. This current tour is part … Read more
Hello, and Happy Friday! Today’s playlist brings you the title track from Neil Young’s upcoming Peace Trail. We also have Jim James, Jack Grelle, Adia Victoria, John Paul White, Amanda Shires, and more!
Seth Avett of The Avett Brothers, who will headline Day Two of LouFest | Photo by Jason Gonulsen Hello and a reminder: LouFest is one week from tomorrow. Tickets are available here. 2-day and 1-day passes, along with VIP options, are available. And below is our 2015 playlist featuring The Avett Brothers, Billy Idol, Lord … Read more
Written by: Mary Broome I was entertaining myself at home the other night with some funky-soul classics, a little Kentucky bourbon, and my eternal summer memories of LA (We were always dancing to these same tunes in bars and apartments around town). The moment inspired me to craft another sappy love poem… this one would … Read more
Memory will rust and erode into lists of all that you gave me: A blanket, some matches, this pain in my chest, the best parts of lonely Happy Autumn everybody! Here are a few songs we’ve been listening to as the leaves start to fall to the ground. Hope you’re having a nice week out … Read more
For those of you heading to the desert for Weekend One of Coachella, which begins this afternoon, we salute you. Stay hydrated, be responsible, and all that good stuff. For those of you at home, stream live performances of Coachella from your couch here. For ALL of you, below is our Coachella playlist for 2015. … Read more
PHOTO BY JASON GONULSEN White noise I don’t know if there’s breathing or not Butterflied arms tell me that this one has flown Blood seems black against the skin of your porcelain back A still life is the last I will see of you A painting of a panic attack He died in his sleep … Read more
In some town in Missouri but it could be anywhere it could be right here on Ruth Street, in fact it’s happened here and it happened where you’re sitting, wherever that might be It happened last weekend and it will happen again next week And when they turned him over, they were surprised there was … Read more
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
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
February is almost done, so we decided to make a 10-song playlist for you! It includes our favorite track from Glen Hansard’s new EP, A Season on the Line. Enjoy!
Photo by Heather Bone Happy Thursday. We reached out to internet sensation and Granite City, Illinois native Ken Bone about creating a playlist for our readers, and he has delivered. We’re excited to share Ken’s playlist, which he has titled “Love in the Time of Election.“ You can listen to each song individually below, or subscribe to the … Read more
Still forbidden Still outrageous… Well, here we are. The first Friday post-election. Let’s get to work. Let’s try to make each day a little better. Remember these aren’t necessarily “brand new” songs. They are just new to us. Enjoy, and have a great weekend!