Photo by Reed Benjamin Here at Speakers in Code, we’re pretty big fans of atmospheric Triangle rockers Lilac Shadows, who are getting ready to release a new full-length LP this week. We’re thrilled to premiere their equally atmospheric video for lead single “No Dark / No Light”, which you can stream below. The black and … Read more
Here’s one to warm up your Monday, wherever you are. If you haven’t discovered Matthew Mayfield yet (read our interview with him here), he released a beautiful album called Now You’re Free earlier this year, and it’s quickly becoming a favorite of ours. The video below features one of its best songs, “Missed Me;” it’s … Read more
Last night, a football player (we’re pretending one of the dead ones from Beetlejuice), a lizard man of sorts, a panda, a vampire, and a cool-as-shit ghost drummer (with sunglasses and a straw hat!) – otherwise known as the Generationals touring band – lit up The Firebird’s stage for a primo Halloween dance party. Two … Read more
Back in April, we talked to Matthew Mayfield about his latest album, Now You’re Free, and we told you how we just couldn’t stop listening to songs like “Element” and “Missed Me.” Well, here’s another gem off that same album, and it’s got a video that features Brittany Snow. Oh yes. Enjoy.
Start writing Make a list of your plans for the year While I’m glad the last few years have given us beautiful solo albums by Jill Andrews and Sam Quinn, which were both seasoned by the talents of Josh Oliver, who also has a solo album out of his own, I’m certainly happy that we … Read more
William Beckett is a busy man these days. The former lead singer from The Academy Is… has already released two EPs in 2012, and a third will be coming in October. The latest is titled Winds Will Change, and “Warriors,” today’s video premiere, is the standout track. If you’ve already heard the studio version of … Read more
Photo by Carson Minow “You know I probably broke one hundred hearts by now…” I’ve recently been going through an MC Lyte phase, so I’ll just go ahead and say it: Née cold rocks a party. I mean, Spinner compared the Saint Louis foursome (Kristin Dennis, David Beeman, Mic Boshans, and Lex Herbert) to LCD Soundsystem. … Read more
‘Cause it’s a little bit of everything,The way you joke, the way you ache,It is getting up before you,So I can watch you as you wake.So on that day in late September,It’s not just some stupid fucking ring,I’m gettin’ a little bit of everything. I realize Taylor Goldsmith of Dawes sings “stupid little ring” instead … Read more
Whenever I see the big fire comingcoming to burn down all my ideasI try to hold onto my thinkingremember how it feels I think Neil Young is searching for something in this new song, something that has passed him by. Not something he’s missed out on — he’s experienced enough. I think the world where … Read more
Go set your flares off in the night I’ll be miles out of sight Today we’re excited to bring to you the exclusive video premiere of Kate Tucker and the Sons of Sweden’s “Let Me Go,” the tenth music video in the The Shape The Color The Feel visual album featuring 13 videos, 3 short … Read more
I often get the feeling I was reincarnated — and while colonial houses and old smells bring up a strong sense of nostalgia, nothing seems to provoke those deja vu-ish feelings quite like soul music from the late 1970’s. And to take that one step further, if I had to guess how I died in said-former life, … Read more
Photo by Caroline Desilets Be true or be gone You’re only fooling yourself On Friday, November 8th, Speakers in Code welcomes Ontario’s Basia Bulat to Off Broadway in St. Louis to play songs off her recent release, Tall Tall Shadow. It’s her best album to date — a deep, emotional listen featuring songs like “It Can’t … Read more
Never thought I would see a man dressed up in GMO corn telling Neil Young, “old man take a look at your life,” but hey, stranger things have happened. Enjoy these clips!
And now, video evidence of Ryan Adams in a dress performing as Natalie Prass…errr…Natalie Sass. If you’re wondering what the hell is going on, read more about Ms. Sass here. Ain’t she purty?
First, let me state the obvious – changes, while stressful and sometimes shitty, for the most part are cathartic. Geographic changes can strip away even the most stubborn of negative memories that seemingly suffocate someone’s surroundings. Personnel changes can breathe new life into everything from government to basketball teams. And band name changes, now for … Read more
Today we’re very excited to premiere the new video from Hidden Lakes for their song, “Skyview.” The video was shot in Belleville, Illinois at the Skyview Drive-In, and it features the first single from the St. Louis-based band’s upcoming LP, Abandoned Water Parks, which will be available on iTunes on April 18th. Hidden Lakes is … Read more
Today, we’re excited to premiere the new video from Passport to Stockholm. It’s for their song “All At Once,” and while the video doesn’t include cellist Mariona, there is good reason, as explained by the band: “Mariona had been in hospital in Spain and we waited a long time for her to come back, but … Read more
PHOTO BY JASON GONULSEN Houndmouth, one of our favorite live bands (or, really, one of our favorite bands), just released two important pieces of information, so let’s list them out. 1. They’ve extended their tour, which includes dates at the Austin City Limits Music Festival (both weekends) and two nights at Chicago’s Thalia Hall. You … Read more
Photo by IAMKAT Dutch artist Blaudzun released Heavy Flowers in the U.S. today (purchase it here), an album that is satisfyingly experimental as it is naturally beautiful. With an appearance at SXSW around the corner, we’ll be hearing more from Blaudzun in the coming months, and don’t be surprised if “Elephants” creates a few major … Read more
In case you missed it last week, the wonderful Natalie Prass released a video for “Bird of Prey,” and we think it’s worthy of another view. So, here you go. Find Natalie on tour in a city near you.
Photo by Jason Gonulsen Jenny Lewis videos are the best videos, and here’s a new one for “She’s Not Me,” which she directed. It features a host of people you might know: Fred Armisen, Zosia Mamet, Leo Fitzpatrick, Feist, and Vanessa Bayer. But really, the star is Jenny freaking Lewis. There’s still time to catch … Read more
From indie folk to electronic-pop, Milo Greene can do it all, and their first single from their new album, Control, now has a video. You can watch/listen below. We’re excited to welcome Milo Greene to the Duck Room at Blueberry Hill on Sunday, March 1st. Tickets ($15) are on sale now here.
Photo by Jason Gonulsen All my life been shaking wanting something Holding everything I have like it was broken Ryan Adams played an acoustic, dark version of “Gimme Something Good” on the Late Late Show last night. Don Was performed on bass and Judd Apatow guest-hosted the show. Adams will resume his tour in February.
Happy Friday, friends. We’d like to direct your immediate attention to Sam Amidon’s new video for “Blue Mountains,” which comes from the fantastic Lily-O that was released last year. We hope you like it as much as we do, and we also hope you have a tremendous weekend. Cheers.
Meg Myers at Lollapalooza 2014 | Photos by Jason Gonulsen Meg Myers videos are the best videos because: A) She’s either dancing or levitating. B) You never really are convinced you understand what is going on. And that’s okay because… C) She’s Meg f!@#ing Myers. Watch the video for “Sorry” below. Myers will be in … Read more
Blondfire is back with a new video, and it features front woman Erica Driscoll in a psychedelic daydream. Driscoll shot the video herself, and it’s an impressive feat. Please watch below, and visit Blondfire on Facebook here.
Today, we’re excited to bring you the premiere of The Lawsuits’ new video for “Wasted,” from their album, Moon Son. Hailing from Philadelphia, The Lawsuits have created a unique visual experience, and you’ll want to immerse yourselves in the 360° view on your phones — it’s the best way to get the full effect. Says bassist … Read more
Photo by Nate Burrell Neil Young and Crazy Horse are currently in the middle of a European tour that will possibly be extended into a run of North American dates in the fall. At least that’s what we’re hoping here at Speakers in Code since, you know, this could be the last Neil Young & … Read more
A heart on the run keeps a hand on the gun you can’t trust anyone I was so sure what I needed was more tried to shoot out the sun Days when we raged, we flew off the page such damage was done But I made it through, cause somebody knew I was meant for … Read more
We’re thrilled today to share the premiere of the video for “Arma”, the first single off Mason Jennings’ new album, the upcoming Wild Dark Metal. In Mason’s own words, the choice of “Arma” to introduce the record: I picked this song as the first one I wanted people to hear because I feel like it … Read more