All photos by Chris Lay Metric returned to The Pageant last Friday, playing songs from their entire catalog, including their latest album, Pagans in Vegas. This was Metric’s first headlining performance in St. Louis since 2012, and it didn’t disappoint. At one point, lead singer/songwriter Emily Haines left the stage before “Cascades,” and returned wearing … Read more
Photo by Bridgette Aikens Even the darkest hour soon will be over My friend, it will be over For me, 2012 was the best year and the worst year. I’m over the worst; still can’t get enough of the best. It’s the year I discovered Metric, specifically their album Synthetica and the song “Clone,” which … Read more
Emily Haines of Metric | Photo by Jason Gonulsen Metric returns to The Pageant on Friday, March 4th, their first headlining show in St. Louis since 2012. Joywave will open the show. We have TWO PAIRS of tickets to give away. Before we get to details on how to enter the contest, let’s have a … Read more
Erica Driscoll of Blondfire | Photo by Jason Gonulsen I don’t want to be like that I don’t want to be like you The photo above was taken at Blondfire’s last appearance in St. Louis, which happened a year ago at The Pageant when they opened for Surfer Blood and Foals. That’s Erica Driscoll, whose … Read more
We’re getting closer to the release of Blondfire’s Young Heart (2/11; pre-order here), an album full of anthems and jams that beg for warmer weather. Part of the lure is the way Erica Driscoll sings, which is like a sweeter version of Emily Haines whispering in your ear. And who could say no to that? … Read more
Emily Haines of Metric | All photos by Jason Gonulsen “Can you hear my heart beating like a hammer?” sings Emily Haines during “Help I’m Alive.” She’s singing while she’s pumping her shoulders and hips in unison — one side goes up, the other goes down. When she’s done doing this, she moves from one … Read more
Metric at the 2012 Austin City Limits Music Festival | Photo by Nate Burrell They were right when they saidwe should never meet our heroes Emily Haines of Metric does this thing when she is performing, like she is skipping and running at the same time, yet not really going anywhere (she does it right … Read more
All photos by Chris Lay From the opening “Artificial Nocturne” to the closing acoustic “Gimme Sympathy,” Emily Haines and Metric owned the Pageant’s stage on Tuesday evening. Pop, punk, rock, electronic — you name it — Haines proved to be a versatile leader of a band who knew no bounds. Their 2012 album, Synthetica, was … Read more