In the interest of full disclosure: I’ve never been much of a John Denver fan. However, when you pair Brandi Carlile and Emmylou Harris, you have my full, undivided attention. Which is why I’m writing about “Take Me Home, Country Roads,” Denver’s song that Carlile and Harris have no problem solving with their artistic gifts. … Read more
So this was our song This was our song I still see the lights I can see them I guess the cruel part about music is when you hear “our song” after you’ve broken up with an ex-lover. It’s still there — the feeling, the melody, the times you listened to it in the car, … Read more
So hold high have faith your reasons Don’t you forget you come from nothing Hello friends, lovers, and music fans. We love you all, and we want to send you to see one of our favorite bands, Blind Pilot, perform at a new(ish) St. Louis venue called Plush on Friday, March 2nd. Blind Pilot’s 2011 … Read more
As we make our way into the second half of 2012, we want to take a minute to look back at what we saw, what we wrote, who we spoke to, and who we shot in January through June. In the coming days, we’ll also be posting our favorite songs of the first half of … Read more
Tonight I’m in love with everybody on the city bus Tomorrow night at Plush in Saint Louis ($13-15), Portland-based Blind Pilot will be playing songs from their 2011 release, We Are The Tide, one of our favorite albums of last year. It’s a fine follow-up to their 2008 debut, 3 Rounds and a Sound, providing … Read more
Photo by Chris Lay They’re playing our song They’re playing our song Can you see the light? Can you hear the hum? I still have chills, so let’s start at the end. It was the only encore of the evening, and Israel Nebeker politely asked us to halt our conversations so we could be together. … Read more
Photo courtesy of Expunged Records “I was born with a heart of stone/ until you came along/ and you broke my throne…” You know what sucks? Purposely avoiding the lures of love, accidentally falling into it, and finally having your heart stomped flat by a dude in baseball cleats. Or a chick in stilettos. Either … Read more
In a lot of ways, summer is about getting away, breaking free from whatever it is you do to make a living. That’s what keeps me sane – knowing that there are days ahead where I’ll be on my own, not looking at a spreadsheet or dealing with a budget. Music, of course, is also … Read more
Check out songs 100-76 and 75-51. Keep up with our ever growing list on Spotify! 50 The Black Keys – Lonely Boy [buy the album] [more Black Keys on Speakers] 49 Steve Earle – Waitin’ on the Sky [buy the album] [more Earle on Speakers] 48 Frightened Rabbit – Fuck This Place [buy the album] … Read more