Email Author Mike Appelstein

2012 Stories by Mike Appelstein

• The Ambitious, Unpredictable Todd Rundgren Returns to St. Louis

  published Feb 23, 2012

  This week, Philly music legend Todd Rundgren announced a show at ... More >>

• Who's the Surprisingly Knowledgable Music Fan on Jeopardy's Writing Staffr

  published Feb 10, 2012

  Now that Odd Future rapper Earl Sweatshirt is apparently back from Samoa, one of the music world's biggest mysteries is over. This means we can turn our attention to other matters. Such as this: Just ... More >>

• The Lemonheads

  published January 26, 2012

  After years toiling away, the Lemonheads suddenly hit big with 1992's It's a Shame About Ray. Catchy and accessible enough to ensure mass... More >>

• An oral history of Neutral Milk Hotel in St. Louis

  published January 19, 2012

  Of the many indie-rock comebacks of late, few have been as unexpected as the return of Jeff Mangum. As the lead singer and principal songwriter... More >>

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  Jason & The Scorchers at Off Broadway, 1/13/12: Review, Setlist and Photos

  published Jan 14, 2012

  Jason & the Scorchers Off Broadway January 13, 2012 As band after band from the 1980s and 1990s reforms and revisits past glories, one could be forgiven for questioning their respective motives. How... More >>