Union Tree Review is Saint Louis’ answer to genius indie folk. Today’s Pajammy Jam of the Day, “Let Me Be,” instills a sense of longing in me that can’t be undone. It’s an chugging, acoustic train, reminiscent of Ryan Adams: brilliant lyricism, piano in all the right places, plenty o’ references to booze and regret. The track … Read more
Okay, we’re so excited about the 2011 LouFest Music Festival that we could just pee our pants. Jason, Darren, and I had almost too much fun at last August’s inaugural event in Forest Park. (We met Jeff Tweedy! And have pictures to prove it!) Although the line-up hasn’t been announced just yet (fingers crossed for mid-March), LouFest … Read more
Photo by Jeff Snow Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. first popped up on our musical map when the duo played the 2010 play:STL fest last September. They were a buzzy indie-pop band, riding high on a critically acclaimed EP, Horse Power, and a silly name. And let’s not forget that sweet-as-pie cover of The Beach Boys’ … Read more