Category Archives for Interviews
Interview: Justin Kinkel-Schuster Opens Up About His New Project, Water Liars
If you even casually follow music media in or around this town, you’ve seen a blurry, black and white photo of two shirtless, (literally) smoking dudes popping up all over the place as of late. The two young men in … Continue reading
[Art] Show Preview: Jason Potter’s EMPTY CITY
This Friday, artist, designer, and print maker Jason Potter will show a selection of his work from 7-10p at 10denza in the CWE. Pal of Potter’s DJ Ryan Snowden will be along for the ride, providing musical accompaniment, and Bruiser … Continue reading
Interview: Jenn Malzone on Middle Class Fashion’s “Girl Talk”
Tomorrow night, local pop trio Middle Class Fashion releases their album, Girl Talk, at Foam with IWTAS favorites Cassie Morgan and the Lonely Pine and Scarlet Tanager. Jenn Malzone of MCF answered a few of my questions about creating Girl … Continue reading
Artist Spotlight: Mic Boshans of HUMDRUM, Union Electric, AND née
Michael “Mic” Boshans plays drums in not one, but three, St. Louis bands. He also coaches high school wrestling and slings drinks of the hot and cold variety at Foam Coffee & Beer. This metropolitan man of mystery spent some … Continue reading
There’s No Peace, There’s No Rest: A Brown Bird Preview
Earlier this year, my wife and I were lucky enough to travel to Rhode Island for the Newport Folk Festival. As with most festivals we’ve attended, there were bands on the lineup that we were not familiar with. What we … Continue reading
Truth in Analog: An Interview with The Campfire Club
The creation of Campfire Club’s debut album, Tin Can Telephone, all began on January 1st, 2010. Now, over twenty-two months later, having experienced numerous line-up changes alongside technical hardships and 1-2 muggings, Ryne Watts’ motley crew crowds together in a South City recording … Continue reading
Interview and Merch Pack Contest: Jenny Owen Youngs at Old Rock House
We’re pleased as can be to welcome pop rocker Jenny Owen Youngs back to St. Louis this Wednesday, September 21st. She’s playing at Old Rock House (doors 7p, show 8p) with Hank & Cupcakes and Sam Bradley. Jenny answered some … Continue reading
Jump Starts: An Under Cover Weekend Preview
Jump Starts might be considered a side project for its two members, Sarah Ross (Paper Dolls) and Justin Johnson (Pretty Little Empire), but on Saturday night at the Firebird, their joyfully jangly sound will be front and center as they … Continue reading
False Moves: An Under Cover Weekend Preview
They’re called False Moves, but they’re anything but careless. Composed of four serious – and seriously seasoned – musicians, Mike Cracchiolo’s newest project finds itself in the perfect position to perform at this year’s Under Cover Weekend at The Firebird. … Continue reading
Show Preview: Theodore’s “Blood Signs” Release at Off Broadway
I like Theodore because they were putting shit back out on vinyl before everyone was putting shit back out on vinyl. I like them because Justin Kinkel-Schuster’s often grave lyrics move me without implying that I should go wallow in … Continue reading
