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2012 Stories by Josh Levi

• Gershwin's Greatest Hit

  published May 17, 2012

  This week finds the St. Louis Symphony tackling a true American classic: Rhapsody in Blue, the timeless piece by composer George... More >>

• Mighty Diamonds

  published May 24, 2012

  As one of the pioneering groups of the roots-reggae movement, Jamaica's Mighty Diamonds has been churning out timeless vocal classics for more... More >>

• The New Music Circle Showcase Celebrates the end of the 2011-2012 Season

  published May 11, 2012

  In celebration of the completion of their 53rd season, the New Music Circle will be hosting a local showcase today, May 11 at the William A. Kerr Building. Curated by NMC concert programmer Jeremy Kan... More >>

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  Daniel Pujol on the United States of Being

  published May 04, 2012

  Daniel Pujol is a man of many talents. Whether he's completing his degree, playing ragers at SXSW, putting out records or writing poetry in an online series with his girlfriend, Pujol remains a vital ... More >>

• Damn the Man - Save the Empire

  published April 19, 2012

  Since its creation in 2007, Record Store Day has become an internationally observed holiday, celebrating the cultural impact of a beloved... More >>

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  A Comprehensive Guide to Record Store Day 2012

  published Apr 20, 2012

  This just in: Vinyl is BACK! Now in its fifth year, Record Store Day has made its international mark, recognized by labels, bands, and collectors worldwide. Celebrating the cultural impact of the inde... More >>

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  Shabazz Palaces

  published April 19, 2012

  As the current state of commercial urban radio remains dominated by Lex Luger production and the boisterous gnarl of thugged-out rappers,... More >>

• The Complete Bob Reuter Interview

  published Apr 12, 2012

  Editor's Note: Bob Reuter's Alley Ghost will release Born There this Sunday at Off Broadway. For this week's Riverfront Times, Josh Levi talked to Reuter, but the man cannot be confined to our limited... More >>

• Jack Buck

  published April 12, 2012

  After the release of its debut seven-inch, Ugly, Jack Buck continues to pave the way in the art of brainwave eradication. Too noisy to... More >>

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  River City's Bob Reuter talks about his new album, Born There

  published April 12, 2012

  Bob Reuter is a living legend. With a music career that spans nearly five decades, he's found a renewal of rock & roll energy in Bob Reuter's... More >>

• Diplo, Chiddy Bang, and Lunice at the Firebird, 3/30/12: Review and Photos

  published Apr 02, 2012

  Diplo | Chiddy Bang | Lunice The Firebird March 30, 2012 In this day and age of corporate sponsorships often intertwining and ultimately propelling events by selling artists' "cool" - some kind of in... More >>

• Diplo: "It's important to be on the Internet. How else am I gonna watch porno, you knowr"

  published Apr 02, 2012

  On Friday night, international mogul, Grammy-nominated producer and world-renowned DJ Diplo came to St. Louis as part of AXE's One Night Only tour. The tour headed to undisclosed venues in select citi... More >>

• New Edition with SWV

  published March 29, 2012

  Serving as both propellants of new jack swing and fore-bearers of the boy band movement of the late '90s, New Edition's lasting footprint has... More >>

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  Big Muddy Records Plans Free Releases From the Vault, Introduces the Groundhogs and Lonesome Cowboy Ryan

  published Feb 28, 2012

  Since 2005, Big Muddy Records has been an influential and propellant force in the rock 'n roll underbelly of St. Louis. Operating around the taste of local everyman, Chris Baricevic, Big Muddy has est... More >>

• Drew Gowran Quits Navigator

  published Feb 27, 2012

  After one full-length album, several online releases, and a constantly filled show schedule over the past year, Drew Gowran of bright lit folk rockers, Navigator, called it quits. The St. Louis-based ... More >>

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  Jane's Addiction at the Pageant, 2/22/12: Review, Photos, Setlist

  published Feb 23, 2012

  Jane's Addiction | Black Box Revelation The Pageant February 22, 2012 Jane's Addiction remains an undisputed king of the '90s. From its inception in 1985 to the creation of Lollapalooza for its 1991 ... More >>

• Rusko

  published February 23, 2012

  Since 2006, Rusko has made his way from packed London clubs to the international dubstep pantheon. Staying away from the darker side of the... More >>

• Idle Warship at 2720 Cherokee: Review

  published Feb 16, 2012

  Idle Warship | SoundClash 2720 Cherokee February 15, 2012 Since setting up shop in the burgeoning Cherokee Street Art District in 2009, 2720 has made a name for itself in the national club scene as ... More >>

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  Teengirl Fantasy at the Gargoyle, 2/12/12: Review

  published Feb 13, 2012

  Teengirl Fantasy The Gargoyle February 12, 2012 The life of a buzz band is a tough one, and Teengirl Fantasy has done serious time in the limelight. Logan Takahashi and Nick Weiss effortlessly weave... More >>

• An Evening with Catholic Guilt and its Moonshine-Infused Paint

  published Feb 10, 2012

  Since 2007, Catholic Guilt's brazen brand of sonic warfare has become a staple in the experimental/noise rock community in St. Louis. Having won the title of the RFT's Best Noise Band of 2011, the ban... More >>

• Punks Seek Horn Section for Soul and Funk Band the Jungle Fire

  published Feb 07, 2012

  Dan Johanning is known to many as the axe-wielding teddy bear of adrenaline-driven punks the Disappeared. He remains a huge advocate of St. Louis' original calling card: Rhythm & Blues. In addition to... More >>

• Punk Rock Isn't Dead: It Just Smells Funny

  published February 2, 2012

  In 1979 proto-crust pioneers Crass made a foreboding pronouncement with its end-times anthem "Punk Is Dead." And though some may agree, the... More >>

• Pillow Talk

  published January 26, 2012

  After recently nabbing the title as one of the RFT's Seven Bands to Watch in 2012, the artist formerly known as Ping Pong will be giving up... More >>

• Gateway Drug Release Show

  published January 12, 2012

  The 21st century can be a rough place for the DIY community. As the Internet pervades our daily existence, we find more people investing less... More >>