““Avant-pop”? A style of pop music with avant-garde (innovative, bizarre, unfamiliar) tendencies. Two sharp examples of the genre include “Do the Whirlwind” and “The Owls Go…”
Fleet Foxes: Helplessness Blues (album review)
“Fleet Foxes’ eponymous debut was one of the most critically-acclaimed albums of 2008; needless to say, expectations were high. The band does not disappoint…”
HEALTH CORNER: Potential Trans Fat Ban In Illinois
By David Colburn Staff Writer Consumers may soon notice a slight change in Illinois’ food supply. According to MSNBC.com, a…
Rams Steal Quinn In NFL Draft
“The Rams are hoping to hit the jackpot for the second time in two years with their selection of Robert Quinn as the 14 overall pick in the 2011 NFL Draft…”
A YEAR IN SPORTS: Hope for the Best.
“St. Louis, MO. “Hope for the best, but expect the worst,” said a mother to her young son. It always seemed like a negative outlook on life to me coming from my loving mother, “…expect the worst?”…”
SOUNDWAVES: (Song Of The Day: Encore) The Decemberists
Last night WLCA presented The Decemberists live at the Pageant. I have seen many shows but few of them can…
Daedelus – Bespoke (album review)
“Everything is fine enough to begin with; melodies are catchy enough, beats pummel with enough intensity, and samples draw enough of a pastoral impression…”
SOUNDWAVES: (Songs Of The Day) The Decemberists
It is finally here! Well, almost…those of us in the St. Louis area and are lucky enough to be holding…
SOUNDWAVES: Stream The Wombat’s “This Modern Glitch”
The Australian electronic infused energetic pop band The Wombats recently released their single “Tokyo (Vampires and Wolves)” off of their…
SOUNDWAVES: (Song Of The Day) Justin Townes Earle
In bated anticipation for tomorrow’s sold out Decemberists’ show at the Pageant in St. Louis, today’s song of the day…
