Metric (Band)

Nine Unintentionally Funny Lyrics in Well-Known Songs

For all the effort that is put into the art of making people laugh, often the funniest things in life happen by accident. A well-crafted joke by Louis C.K. or the Sklar Brothers is great, but most people would probably laugh harder at an old man's pants falling down on a wedding dance floor. If not ... More >>

Seven Local Artists to Watch in 2013

Out Every Night: The Best Shows From October 1 to 7

Uh....I got nothin'. This little mouse cursor icon has been blinking at me for a couple minutes now while I've been just staring vacantly at my keyboard, unable to think of anything amusing to write in this little show-post introductory paragraph. It's not my fault. When I came in this morning I cam ... More >>

Metric

8 p.m. Tuesday, October 2. The Pageant, 6161 Delmar Boulevard. $30 to $34. 314-726-6161.

The 18 Best Fans, Musical Moments and Trends at LouFest 2012: Day Two

18. We Remembered to Check The Weather Forecast Soak us once, shame on you, Mother Nature. But soak us twice, and we better be either 1) drunk enough not to care and/or 2) having an intimate slow dance in the rain. Umbrella or not, the diagonal downpour that cut Dawes' set short and delayed Dr. Dog ... More >>

In Medias Res: Lost Tracks of St. Louis

Tony LeSeure​​St. Louis' musical history features a wealth of local D.I.Y. talent whose cultural significance has further solidified an ever-expanding reputation for true musicianship and solid attitude. Stemming from the underbelly of the river city, bands like Dazzling Killmen, White Prid ... More >>

Ten Things to Do This Weekend: October 8-10

While our music page has plenty of things to do this weekend, a quick note: The fun./Steel Train/Jarrod Gorbel show at the Firebird is sold out. Hope you bought tickets! Now on to some other options: All weekend: *Soulard Oktoberfest Drink. Listen to Brave Combo, Copper Box and Soulard Blues Band. ... More >>

Interview Outtakes: Broken Social Scene drummer Justin Peroff on Weird Drum Sounds, The Band's Origin and the Clown-Car Effect

​Tomorrow night's LouFest headliner is Broken Social Scene. In this week's issue, Ryan Wasoba interviewed drummer Justin Peroff about the band's new LP, Forgiveness Rock Record. Here are some outtakes, complete with some drum geek-outs and info on the genesis of the band and its latest album. ... More >>

Review Photos: Lilith Fair St. Louis, Featuring Mary J. Blige, Court Yard Hounds, Metric, Emmylou Harris, Sarah McLachlan, Friday, July 16

Jon GitchoffMary J. Blige, live at Lilith Fair​"This is so much better than I could have ever imagined," exclaimed Mary J. Blige, as the Lilith Fair crowd cheered wildly for her. The same could be said about yesterday's all-day show at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater. While negative publicit ... More >>

Interview Outtakes: Emily Haines of Metric on Her Internet Admirers and Vampire Love

Metric is finally coming back to St. Louis.​Later today, I'll be trekking out to Maryland Heights for Lilith Fair. Expect photos and a recap tomorrow. In the meantime, please check out our interview with Metric's Emily Haines -- and some outtakes below. Snag Metric's Daytrotter session right h ... More >>

Lilith Fair 2010: The St. Louis Schedule [Updated]

sarahmclachlan.com​Lilith Fair St. Louis is finally happening this Friday, July 16. Did you check out our Metric interview with Emily Haines yet? Just wait -- we'll have outtakes from the chat tomorrow. Now, I know people are curious as to what act was playing at what time on Friday -- and s ... More >>

Metric Fans: Your Wish for Cheap Tickets is Granted

Remember how we told you about the $10 lawn ticket promotion going on for the rest of June? And how fortuitous it would be for Metric fans if Lilith Fair also went on sale? Well, wish granted: Tomorrow and Friday, lawn tickets are just $10 for Lilith Fair on Friday, July 16. Go get 'em. Oh and incid ... More >>

Like Cheap Concert Tickets? You'll Like This Post.

Metric.​LiveNation/Ticketmaster already eliminated service fees on tickets purchased during the entire month of June. And now, for the last ten days of the promotion, it's having a lawn-ticket fire sale. Each day, one local show will have these tickets on sale for $10. Yup, just $10 -- with no ... More >>

Summertime St. Louis comes alive with the sound of music

Show Announcements: Week of April 20

Canadian indie rockers Metric will grace St. Louis with their presence not once, but twice in the coming months; with Muse on November 5 and Lilith Fair on July 16. GET EXCITED. ​ Antarctica *Baby Birds Don't Drink Milk, May 13 BB's Jazz Blues and Soups *Eli Cook, June 9 Beale On Broadway * ... More >>

Kelly Clarkson, Mary J. Blige, Emmylou Harris Added to St. Louis Lilith Fair Line-up

Kelly Clarkson will be at Lilith Fair in St. Louis.​Pop powerhouse Kelly Clarkson, hip-hop diva Mary J. Blige and country legend Emmylou Harris will be joining previously announced acts Sarah McLachlan and Metric at the St. Louis stop of the Lilith Fair on Friday, July 16. Others scheduled to ... More >>

Lilith Fair Has a Confirmed St. Louis Date. And At Least Two Acts...

Metric is finally coming back to St. Louis.​So, the roll-out of 2010 Lilith Fair dates and each city's line-up is slow. Really slow. As in, almost one at a time. Look in the dictionary under the definition of "piecemeal," and the tour is there. We reported months ago that the tour was coming t ... More >>

Lollapalooza Announces Its 2010 Lineup. What Does It Mean for St. Louis? Besides a Phoenix Show...

A reunited Soundgarden headlines Lollapalooza​ Lollapalooza announced its 2010 lineup this morning, after building suspense with a Wheel of Fortune-style puzzle game revealing clues about the performers. As expected, the headliners are a reunited Soundgarden, Lady Gaga, Green Day, the Strokes, ... More >>

St. Louis Is Getting a Lilith Fair Date

Stop smirking: The fact that St. Louis snagged a date on the being-routed Lilith Fair is kind of awesome. This year's list of artists playing some (or all) of the dates for the reactivated all-female-artists tour -- nothing's set in stone yet -- is bordering on the incredible: Heart! Cat Power! Lore ... More >>

The Best of 2009 in Music

Sybris

9 p.m. Friday, July 24. Cicero's, 6691 Delmar Boulevard, University City.