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Best of Coachella 2013: Weekend One

Editor's Note: Coachella Music Festival split into two weekends for 2013. Read on for the best of Weekend One, from writers at our sister paper, the LA Weekly.Karen O's Outfit Karen O's wardrobe on Friday night was bad ass. The Yeah Yeah Yeah's front woman appeared on the main stage in a technicolor ... More >>

What do Karen O, Passion Pit and Robert Smith Have in Common? They All Really Want You to See the New Tim Burton Movie

The new Tim Burton movie, Frankenweenie, comes out this week. It's about a boy and a zombie dog, and actually our reviewer says it's a damn good time. But more than the movie itself, we are intrigued by the two-pack promo mailer we got here at RFT Music HQ from Disney yesterday. It features the s ... More >>

Out Every Night: The Best Shows From June 11 to 17

Another week of great music in St. Louis: Highlights of this week include a visit from multi-talented songstress Santigold at the Pageant, the eclectic-but-soft-spoken indie rock of Pinback and the hard-drivin' country-rock of Whitey Morgan & the 78's. In addition to the out-of-towners, plenty of ... More >>

Santigold

8 p.m. Friday, June 12. The Pageant, 6161 Delmar Boulevard.

Rooney Mara takes control of the Stieg Larsson juggernaut in Dragon Tattoo

Miami Dolphins

8 p.m. Wednesday, December 14. Lemp Neighborhood Arts Center, 3301 Lemp Avenue.

Here's Your Halloween Soundtrack: David Lynch's Crazy Clown Time Is Now Streaming

​David Lynch's long-promised solo album is here: You can go listen to Crazy Clown Time right now on NPR's First Listen. What we've heard of it so far is about what you'd expect based on the horrifying title track: guitar licks from some dusty hell, discordant moans, vague insinuations. Serious ... More >>

David Lynch Releases "Crazy Clown Time," Ends The Race For Creepiest Song Of 2011

Really, you don't need to know much more than that the song is called "Crazy Clown Time" and that it is the second song to emerge from David Lynch's upcoming solo record of the same name. And rest assured, he does that title justice, chirping smirkingly innocent small town frolics over warped guitar ... More >>

Review Photos Setlist: Monotonix Storms the Gargoyle, Friday, December 3

Jason StoffMonotonix at the Gargoyle​A question posed by someone in the audience at Monotonix last night: "Where are all the grungy St. Louis hipsters?" The girl went on to state her disappointment in the seeming lack of Southside punks in the crowd, but the answer to her query seemed self-evi ... More >>

Last Collector Standing: Helen Petty on Rock & Roll Hair and Dance Parties With Her Son

Jon Scorfina​The cultural importance of records extends beyond the music within their grooves. Generation after generation has defined itself by its vinyl aesthetic. From Elvis Presley to The Beatles, The Sex Pistols to Madonna, the album cover has become a cultural landmark that encapsulates ... More >>

Review Setlist Photos: The Flaming Lips and Ariel Pink's Haunted Graffiti Energize and Illuminate the Pageant, Friday, September 17

(Photos by Todd Owyoung coming!!) The Flaming Lips tries desperately to give more to its fans than it takes from them. It wants your emphatic applause, it wants your unconditional love, it wants your $37.50 - all fodder for creating an atmosphere that feels nothing short of magical. Wayne Coyne, S ... More >>

The Top Ten St. Louis Concerts of 2009

We reviewed a lot of shows this year -- nearly 100, judging by the number of posts in the "Show Reviews" archive. Deciding which 2009 concerts comprised the creme de la creme wasn't easy, to say the least. However, the following stood out from the pack. What did we miss? What were your favorites thi ... More >>

The Best of 2009 in Music

Review: Samantha Crain and Theodore at Off Broadway, Sunday, October 25

Weathering the road since February, Samantha Crain played the penultimate show of her latest tour at Off Broadway last night--and she wrapped it up as the boss. The Boss, that is--donning a folded red bandana around her forehead, the diminutive musician, vocalist and band leader opened her set sayin ... More >>

Let the Mild Rumpus Start! Max and the gang's all here, but Spike Jonze can't quite get the spirit of the Wild Things onscreen