John Mayer

Fine, I Guess It Is Time to Stop Taking Potshots at Jason Mraz [Update: RIP Zach Sobiech]

[Editor's note: In the time since this post was published this morning, Zach Sobiech has succumbed to his illness. May he rest in peace, and may his family find comfort in these sad times.] Anyone who has either been to a wedding or a funeral in their life knows from that fortunate/unfortunate eve ... More >>

Here Are All 80 Horrible Similes on Lil Wayne's I Am Not a Human Being II

Lil Wayne has just released his tenth studio album, I Am Not a Human Being II. It's been eighteen years since his first album: True Story as one half of The B.G.'z. In that time, he's been a lesser-known member of an embattled Southern hip-hop group, a scrawny kid, a mixtape hero, the greatest rappe ... More >>

Adrenaline Boost: Favorite Songs for Getting Shit Done

In this week's music feature for the print edition of the Riverfront Times, we address the link between music and adrenaline in the sports world. Chemists and biologists have proven that music and other stimuli can have a major effect on sparking adrenaline, which in turn may boost both athleticism ... More >>

Lil Wayne, John Mayer, Animal Collective, Pokey LaFarge and More in This Week's Show Announcements

Here again: every newly announced show for the week! On page one you'll find a quick list of shows that particularly caught our attention, followed by embedded YouTube videos; there, you can check out some of the artists you may not be familiar with. Page two contains our complete listing of new sho ... More >>

Ten Reasons Why Heart is Badass

Heart is playing at 8 p.m. on July 4 at Fair St. Louis. In celebration of this free event, we've made you a short list of reasons why Heart is badass. Enjoy. 01. Heart is run by badass bitches. At the core of Heart is two sisters: Ann and Nancy Wilson. So let's just get this out of the way: They ar ... More >>

Five Moments that [Almost] Validated the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

With music being so subjective, it's no surprise that the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame emerged over the years as a colossal punching bag. When people disagree over whether Lou Reed's Metal Machine Music is dreck or a stroke of genius, no decision is going to be universally loved. The Cleveland instit ... More >>

Former Miss Missouri Is Marrying Barry Zito

Image viaBarry Zito's new bride, 2007 Miss Missouri Amber Seyer.​Miss Missouri is becoming Mrs. Missouri-Zito. Amber Marie Seyer, who represented the Show-Me State in the 2007 Miss USA pageant, is marrying San Fransisco Giants pitcher Barry Zito this weekend. This is one of those prom king and q ... More >>

Wedding Bands Answer the Five Essential Questions About Playing the Royal Wedding

Photos courtesy of the artists​Kate Middleton and Prince William are getting married in a matter of hours (have you heard about this at all?). You can watch the Royal Wedding via webcam, but let's be honest: Weddings are boring when you're actually there. So we'll take a pass on grainy video f ... More >>

Top Sellers At Area Record Stores for 2009

Who says the record store is dead? Not us here in St. Louis, where both Vintage Vinyl and Euclid Records sold a lot of tunes. Below, please find the top selling albums from both stores, including a separate top vinyl list from VV. Enjoy! Vintage Vinyl: Top CDs ​1. Murphy Lee - You See Me 2. ... More >>

St. Louis Concert Announcements: Week Of November 17

Chris BuckThe Magnetic Fields​The Pageant *Big Head Todd and the Monsters, Saturday, January 2 *New World Spirits, Saturday, January 16 *Dark Star Orchestra, Thursday, February 11 *The Magnetic Fields, Saturday, March 6 Scottrade Center *John Mayer/Michael Franti and Spearhead, Saturday, March 20 ... More >>

No Fear of Music: Fear's multi-talented founder, Lee Ving, is more than just a punk icon

Summer Concert Calendar: Hit all the high notes this summer with our expanded concert listings

B-Sides gets personal with Alicia Keys, as she is, and examines the parallels between Metallica-worshippers Apocalyptica and Harptallica

2008 Grammy Awards: The Liveblog

Alicia Keys

As I Am
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Tonight's Show: Ben Folds with John Mayer

St. Louis Concert Calendar: June 19

St. Louis Concert Calendar: June 15, 2007

Rockin' Around the Turntable

A cribsheet for the year's holiday-themed releases

Late to the Game

Kanye West tries to live up to the hype -- and nearly succeeds

Ultimate Rock Fantasy

Forget the office-football draft, dude. Here's a far cooler way to waste your time and your employer's money.

Sounds Around Town

Week of July 28, 2004

The Great Debate

We struggle with that most serious of questions: Roth or Hagar?

Graham Lindsey

Saturday, December 27; Frederick's Music Lounge

Sounds Around Town

Week of July 23, 2003

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Week of July 31, 2002

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Week of April 17, 2002