In this week's paper, Michael Alan Goldberg profiles David Bazan. The ex-Pedro the Lion leader released his first solo album, Curse Your Branches, last year, and is touring with a full band to sup... Continue reading "David Bazan Speaks about The Late Vic Chesnutt" >
When Nick Jonas put RFT music editor Annie Zaleski on the spot after his Pageant performance to ask her for an in-person critique, he crossed the standardized boundary between music journalist and... Continue reading "SLSO Violinist Lisa Chong Talks About Performing Steve Reich's "Violin Phase" Tonight" >
As promised, morning Point (105.7 FM) morning-show DJs Woody and Rizzuto had Chris on their show yesterday -- to find out what happened after his on-air break-up with his long-term girlfriend too... Continue reading "Update: Woody and Rizzuto Find Out What Happened After Chris Dumped Ashley" >
In this week's paper, I profile Bradd Young, the talented producer-turned-artist who recently appeared on (and produced) a Billboard Top 30 hit for Yo Gotti, "Women Lie, Men Lie." (The song also f... Continue reading "Producer/Artist Bradd Young Steps Back into the Spotlight " >
In this week's paper, I chatted with Dan Marsala, vocalist for celebrated local rock quintet Story of the Year. The band released its fourth album, The Constant, this week via Epitaph Records. It'... Continue reading "Interview Outtakes: Story of the Year's Dan Marsala Talks a New Album and His F**king Awesome Side Project" >
Over 25 years ago, the original "Fresh Fest" helped to push hip-hop beyond New York's borders and across the country. Artists such as Run-DMC, Kurtis Blow and the Fat Boys attracted crowds even in... Continue reading "Grandmaster Dee of Whodini Talks Fresh Fest and The Secret to His Band's Longevity" >
Tonight at the Pageant, Cracker and Camper Van Beethoven will be performing together. In this week's paper, Matt Wardlaw chatted with frontman of both groups, David Lowery. One facet that didn't m... Continue reading "Interview Outtakes: David Lowery Talks Cracker's Middle East Tour" >
The Bad Plus is known for its clever re-imaginings of songs associated with rock, pop and classical music. But when it's show time, the critically acclaimed jazz trio favors spontaneity over calc... Continue reading "Interview: Bad Plus Bassist Reid Anderson" >
Among the usual hard-partying social climbers and cocky but insecure sleazebags that populate Electric Six's new album, KILL, is a factory worker who complains of pain and ponders taking a day off... Continue reading "Interview: Dick Valentine of Electric Six, Playing at the Firebird Tonight" >
Star & Micey are not a duo; they're not even Star and Micey. The young trio of Joshua Crosby (24), Geoff Smith (25) and Nick Redmond (26) took their name from a random encounter with a homeless ma... Continue reading "Interview + MP3: Star & Micey, Playing at Cicero's and MoKaBe's This Week!" >
In this week's paper, the members of Pale Divine were kind enough to indulge questions about their favorite cover songs -- you see, their second-annual reunion show tonight at the Pageant will fea... Continue reading "Pale Divine: What Have They Been Up to in 2009?" >
In this week's paper, D.X. Ferris chatted with Dillinger Escape Plan guitarist Ben Weinman. The tech-metal band has a new album, Option Paralysis, due in the new year and are at Pop's tomorrow nig... Continue reading "Interview Outtakes: Dillinger Escape Plan's Ben Weinman" >
In this week's issue, D.X. Ferris chats with Hatebreed frontman Jamey Jasta, who just might be one of the nicest dudes in rock. The Connecticut metallic hardcore band plays at Pop's tonight with ... Continue reading "Interview Outtakes: Hatebreed's Jamey Jasta" >
Anthony Daniels -- that's An-TON-ee -- is not the nervous, bumbling droid C-3PO he played in six Star Wars movies. In fact, although he's not quite sure where the personality for the protocol droi... Continue reading "A Polite Chat with Anthony Daniels, the Voice of Star Wars' C-3PO, who Comes to St. Louis Thursday for Star Wars In Concert" >
In last week's paper, Ryan Wasoba profiled On Fillmore, the instrumental music project featuring Darin Gray and Glenn Kotche. The band's latest album, Extended Vacation, came out recently. Here's ... Continue reading "MP3: On Fillmore, "Master Moon"" >
On Saturday night at Blueberry Hill's Duck Room, '90s pop band the Boorays is playing a show to commemorate its twentieth anniversary. A good history of the band can be found here, although Roy Ka... Continue reading "Interview + MP3s + Video: The Boorays" >
From television to the radio to the internet, indie-folk newcomer A.A. Bondy has been popping up everywhere lately. In addition to touring with Bon Iver, the Felice Brothers and Conor Oberst, he'... Continue reading "Interview : A.A. Bondy, Playing Tonight at the Gargoyle" >
In this week's paper, Bruce Hornsby chatted with Matt Wardlaw. Hornsby and his band the Noisemakers are at the Pageant tonight. He's no longer just the dude who soundtracked dentist offices in th... Continue reading "Interview Outtakes: Bruce Hornsby" >
In this week's paper, Christian Schaeffer interviewed Cobden, Illinois, resident Stace England. The singer-songwriter's latest project is an album called The Amazing Oscar Micheaux. As Schaeffer ... Continue reading "Interview Outtake + MP3: Stace England and the Salt Kings" >
In this week's issue, I spoke with Hall & Oates' guitarist and songwriter, John Oates. Oates will be in town on Friday night to play the annual American Mustache Institute 'Stache Bash at the Robe... Continue reading "One on One: Outtakes from the RFT Interview with John Oates" >
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Childish Gambino
The Shins: “September” (b-side of “Simple Song” 7”)
St. Vincent - 'Cheerleader'
Jay-Z & Kanye West - Ni**as In Paris (Explicit)
OK Go - Needing/Getting - Official Video![Niki & The Dove - The Fox [OFFICIAL VIDEO]](http://cdn.elbo.ws/youtube/l2f6UbMnlq4_130.jpg)
Niki & The Dove - The Fox [OFFICIAL VIDEO]
Deadmau5 wears Skrillex's cell phone number on Grammy red carpet. Did u send him a txt mssg?
[Video] – Adele – “Rolling In The Deep” (Live At The Grammys)
Bon Iver is the 'Best New Artist'
Photo of The Day: Deadmau5 wearing Skrillex's Phone # at The Grammy's
Denise from PS22 Chorus in Adele/Target commercial that aired during the Grammys (video)
