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40 Favorite Songs of 2016 (So Far)

It’s that time again. I think I always say that. But somehow, July is around the corner, and it’s not stopping for gas. So here we go. Our 40 Favorite Songs of 2016 (So Far). Subscribe on Spotify here. Or simply stream below. Peace, love, and tunes. -SiC

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30 Favorite Songs of 2015 (So Far)

PHOTO BY JASON GONULSEN “It’s a new day for love…” That’s what Neil Young says, and we’re with him. Here’s our round of applause for 2015 (so far). Our Favorite 30 Songs can be streamed via the Spotify playlist below (they are in no particular order). One of them, “Rose of Maine” by Dicey Hollow, … Read more

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The 10 Best Sad Bastard Songs of 2015

Welcome to our favorite Speakers in Code list of the year. The 10 Best Sad Bastard Songs of 2015. It’s our highest honor. In years past (2012, 2013, 2014), we’ve chosen 20 songs, but this year we’re trimming the sad. And this year, I wrote about every song. You can listen to each individually below, … Read more

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Concert Preview | The 15 Best Matt Nathanson Songs

The only time I interviewed Matt Nathanson, he told me a story of how his pants ripped near his crotch area during a show at the Gargoyle in St. Louis. Tonight, Nathanson is back in town playing The Pageant in support of his latest album, Last of the Great Pretenders. Joshua Radin opens the show, and there … Read more

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Concert Preview | The 15 Best Metric Songs

Photo by Brantley Gutierrez It’s too late in the day Too late in the day to Take you on all the rides On late Monday, Rolling Stone published Emily Haines’ written tribute to Lou Reed, who passed away on Sunday. Haines, of course, is the voice of Metric, and Reed contributed vocals to a song, … Read more

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Concert Preview | The 30 Best Neko Case Songs

So lost I would sleep in the palms of your handsin dreams we were happy and safeI can’t comprehend the ways I miss youthey come to light in my mistakes Neko Case returns to The Pageant this evening in St. Louis, and she’s arriving with a deep catalog of songs from which to choose. You … Read more

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Concert Preview | The 30 Best Patty Griffin Songs

Photo by Cambria Harkey And I remember where I was When the word came about you It was a day much like today The sky was bright, and wide, and blue Tonight, Patty Griffin returns to St. Louis to play The Pageant in support of her 2013 releases American Kid and Silver Bell. The latter … Read more

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Concert Preview | The 21 Best Brandi Carlile Songs

The path of least resistance is catching up with me again today The truth is, I never had any interest in seeing Brandi Carlile. I had to be convinced (read: dragged) to her show a few years ago at The Pageant, and what do you know — all I needed was one song (“My Song”) to … Read more

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The 150 Best Songs of 2013

Well, another trip around the sun. And here we are. Again, we haven’t listened to every release. We haven’t listened to every genre. And we know many of you are probably tired of lists. But, like we mentioned last year, this is all about discovery. And again like last year, with discovery being the reason … Read more

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The 20 Best Concerts of 2013

Live music, loud noises. We were blessed to witness so much. Of course, it’s our duty to look back. And to then look ahead to 2014. Here are Jason Gonulsen’s 20 Best Concerts of 2013, in no particular order. All photos by Jason Gonulsen except where noted. Wilco, LouFest, Forest Park, St. Louis – September … Read more