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Lindi Ortega (The Interview)

Back in May, we made Lindi Ortega’s “Little Lie” our Jam of the Day, and since, the tune has been featured in USA Today’s playlist, and been talked about all over the blogosphere. We aren’t surprised. Ortega’s a sassy and talented artist, one that is going to win over plenty of fans in 2011. The … Read more

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Jill Andrews (The Extended Interview)

“Take a walk with me, you know which way I’m going,” sings Jill Andrews on “Sound of the Bells,” the opening song on her full-length solo debut, The Mirror. Andrews’ 2009 self-titled EP started with a declarative statement (“Take your hands out of your pockets and hold me”); The Mirror is more like a gentle … Read more

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Brandi Carlile (The Extended Interview)

I’m not sure I can take it I’ve nothing strong to hold to I’m way too old to hate you My mind is full of razors To cut you like a word if only sung But this is my song  Those are lyrics from “My Song,” the first Brandi Carlile song I ever heard live, … Read more

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The Civil Wars (The Interview)

I don’t love you, but I always will. It’s the lyric that Joy Williams and John Paul White of The Civil Wars will never escape. The stabbing lyric at the heart of their breakthrough song, “Poison and Wine.” The one moment where truth bites beautifully and leaves an immediate scar. It’s the lyric that you … Read more

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The Barr Brothers (The Interview)

If you believe the notion that a song, or album, for that matter, is supposed to make you a believer during its first twenty or so seconds, then The Barr Brothers have struck gold in 2011. Their self-titled debut album is stunning from the start, leading with a song that should be on many “Best … Read more

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The Parlotones (The Interview)

Arguably one of the best bands in South Africa (if not the best), The Parlotones are searching for something more. And that’s not easy, considering their mighty résumé. Multi-platinum records? Sure. Opening for Coldplay in front of 60,000? You bet. World Cup performers? No problem. U.S. stardom? That’s next on the list. And I wouldn’t … Read more

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Lights (The Interview)

On Saturday, you’ll have two opportunities in Saint Louis to catch the phenomenon known as Lights. At 3:30, the Canadian sensation will be performing a special acoustic set at Vintage Vinyl, and later that evening, she’ll be doing a full electro-pop set at The Firebird. The latter should sound something like “Banner,” her latest single. … Read more

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Amy LaVere (The Interview)

Last August, Amy LaVere took part in our 10 to Spin series. Her theme? The road. Well, “Planes, Trains, and Automoblies,” to be exact. And guess what? LaVere’s on the road again, back in Saint Louis tomorrow night at the Old Rock House, opening for Rich Robinson (8 PM). We’re big fans of LaVere’s 2011 … Read more

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Kathleen Edwards (The Extended Interview)

Photo by Steve Gerrard I was feeling so lost for so long I didn’t know what to do It was 2008 at Blueberry Hill’s Duck Room in Saint Louis, and Kathleen Edwards and her band had just finished playing her songs with such fire, such enjoyment that, really, she sounded nothing like she did on … Read more

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Fyfe Dangerfield (The Interview)

From the moment I first heard Fyfe Dangerfield’s “When You Walk in the Room,” I knew I had made a friend for life. This song just cannot be denied; its spirit is infectious. Ten years from now, it’ll be a great day when this pop gem randomly plays on my iPod. That is, if I … Read more

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HONEYHONEY: “Keep making records you want to make, and not the ones you feel as if you’re supposed to make.” | Interview

Say “Hallelujah” I never knew ya until now HONEYHONEY will be releasing a new album on this Tuesday, June 9th, and it’s called 3 (you can pre-order it here). 3 was produced by Dave Cobb, who recently worked with Jason Isbell (Southeastern; Something More Than Free) and Sturgill Simpson (Metamodern Sounds in Country Music). Suzanne Santo and … Read more

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Interview | Oh Honey

Oh Honey is Mitchy Collins and Danielle Bouchard, a duo from Brooklyn, whose new release is an EP titled Wish You Were Here. It’s the third of four EPs they’re calling “Postcard Series,” designed to give their fans a steady stream of new tunes. Let’s have a listen to the upbeat single, “Sugar, You,” now. … Read more

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[Interview] Shaun White Presents Air + Style at The Rose Bowl: Snowboarders + Skiers + Kendrick Lamar, Steve Aoki, Diplo, The Flaming Lips, Phantogram, Portugal. The Man, Sleigh Bells, and More

We’re ten minutes into our interview talking about Air + Style, the snowboarding/skiing/music event that Shaun White is bringing to Los Angeles — its U.S. debut — on February 21 and 22 (purchase tickets here), and White’s dog isn’t having it. “Sorry,” White says. “He’s outside fuckin’ barkin’ at people.” The Rose Bowl is about … Read more

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Interview | Lucie Silvas

Photo by Sonya Jasinski Lucie Silvas was raised in New Zealand, but Nashville is her current home. Her body of work is impressive — she’s shared the stage with the likes of Elton John, Lionel Richie, Kacey Musgraves, and Tom Jones — and her latest self-titled EP is fantastic. Let’s have a listen to “Letters … Read more

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Interview | BRONCHO at Fun Fun Fun Fest

Photo by Rozette Rago Interview by Elisa Regulski You may not know these fuzzy punk rockers by name, but you’ve almost certainly heard their music. Hit play on their top track on Spotify, and the chorus will instantly perk your memory. These musicians are more than just catchy hook-slingers penning tunes like “Class Historian” and … Read more

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Griffin House (The Interview)

Photo credit: Rusty Ralston Griffin House is one of the most honest, heartfelt, and talented singer-songwriters making music today. That’s just a fact. Needless to say, I was very excited to chat with House about his upcoming June release, The Learner, and to ask about a bunch of other stuff including, but not limited to, … Read more

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Sally Seltmann (The Interview)

You might not know the “name” Sally Seltmann. There is a reason for this. For starters, Seltmann recorded under the moniker “New Buffalo” for years, and gained plenty of fans doing so. As a result, this makes her new album, Heart That’s Pounding, her first project under her real name. Sally who, right? Or maybe … Read more

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The Dutchess & the Duke (The Interview)

Photo credit: Andrew Waits Seattle folkies, Jesse Loritz and Kimberly Morrison, comprise the duo that is The Dutchess & the Duke. They’ve spent the winter touring to support their 2009 release, Sunset/Sunrise. This is an album that unequivocally felt like me the moment I listened to it.  I was lucky enough to chat with Loritz about … Read more

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Joy Williams: Out of the Blue and Into Venus

Feature interview by Jason Gonulsen “It was intentional on my part,” Joy Williams tells me via phone from Venice Beach, California, where she now lives part-time with her husband (and manager), Nate Yetton, and son, Miles. “I felt like it was important to start where I left off, and I’m glad that I did.” Williams … Read more

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Courtney Jaye (The Interview)

Ashamedly, two weeks ago, I hadn’t heard of Courtney Jaye’s music.  I know, I suck. However, I recently read a blurb on Pitchfork about her cover of The Jesus and Mary Chain’s “Sometimes Always” (one of my favorite songs of all time…yes, of ALL TIME) with Band of Horses’ Ben Bridwell, hopped on over to her MySpace to … Read more

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Liz Phair (The Interview)

When Liz Phair released the song “Bollywood” from her new album, Funstyle, on her website in July, it caused a few Twitter waves. And these waves had teeth. They were “how could Liz Phair rap and release this song?” waves. People were pretty sure Liz Phair had rabies, or something. On first listen, I didn’t … Read more