Category Archives for Local Features
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Pretty Little Empire Releases Video for “All I Know”
We live in an age dominated by one-take shoots, where everyone and their baby sister has access to digital SLRs and #feelings. So St. Louis music fans should be pleasantly surprised by this slick new music video, which is Pretty Little Empire‘s second … 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
How to Succeed at Attending a Local Show Without Really Trying: A Miniature Concert Calendar
While going through my day planner (read: Facebook events) recently, I realized something very special was happening at the end of this week: a plethora of shows featuring some of my most favorite local musicians. Let’s sit here together and browse … 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
A Very Local Halloween Show Round Up
Our favorite aspect of Halloween might be the time-honored tradition of grown ass adults squeezing into all manner and color of synthetic fabric to celebrate one night (or weekend, or week even) of alcohol and candy-fueled debauchery. Luckily, a ton … Continue reading
KDHX’s Twangfest Turns 15 – Win Yourself a Ticket
2011 marks the 15th year of Twangfest and this is one you cannot miss! This year will see many local faves on the bill, including Cassie Morgan and the Lonely Pine, Kentucky Knife Fight, and Cumberland Gap. In addition to … 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
I Went To A Showcase Preview Part I: Tunes, Tacos, and T-Shirts
This wee, local music blog is just about a year old and that’s reason enough to celebrate. Therefore, IWTAS is so grateful for the opportunity we’ve been provided to host some of our very favorite St. Louis bands on what … Continue reading
