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The Six Most Factually Inaccurate Lyrics In Songs

Songs exist in a general realm of fiction, even when they are theoretically true. Still, every once in a while a lyric comes along that makes you tilt your head and say "Wait a second..." Here are the six most factually inaccurate lyrics in songs. Let us know your favorites in the comments, and plea ... More >>

The Six Best Sloppy Drummers

Of all rock and roll instruments, drums require the most physical ability and coordination. Sometimes musicians get so preoccupied with the technical aspect, they forgot that drums are also these loud things that sound cool when you hit them. Here are the six best sloppy drummers. Let us know your f ... More >>

The Ten Best Shows in St. Louis This Weekend: January 18 to 20

We all all know how that one saying goes: If you're bored, you're boring! But hey, we're people, not grizzly bears, so there's no reason to be snoring in some sort of hibernation space over the next few days. Our city has a wealth of exciting performances to catch this weekend. Don't sleep on it -- ... More >>

The Six Best Songs About Ohio

If you are a human with access to the news, you are probably sick of hearing about Ohio, the swing state that will likely determine the shape of today's Presidential election. Luckily, Ohio sounds better out of some musician's mouths than it does coming out of Rush Limbaugh's. Here are the six best ... More >>

The Six Best Rock Songs With Turntables

Remember when the turntable was considered a legitimate instrument in a rock band? Neither do I. But there are rare instances where DJ scratches are not a dealbreaker in a non hip-hop context. Here are the six best rock songs featuring turntables. Let us know your favorites and we'll REEEEEEEEEEEEMI ... More >>

The Six Best Songs About Dogs

Last week we counted down the six best songs about cats. In the name of fairness - and as a continuation of the Nitpick Six Animal Series, here are the six best songs about dogs. Let us know your favorite dog tracks in the comments below. 6. Deerhoof - "Kidz Are So Small" Kidz Are So Small by Deerh ... More >>

The Reconfigured Shins Returns to Reclaim An Indie Rock Crown

The Shins was indie-rock royalty, ruling the last decade with a often-brilliant combination of soft-spoken and frenetic music. Yet the band seemed to evaporate after the release of 2007's Wincing the Night Away, leaving fans to either listen to Oh Inverted World for a much-needed nostalgic fix or to ... More >>

The Shins Schedule St. Louis Show and Release (More) New Music

The Shins, dormant for the last few years, will return in 2012 with Port of Morrow and a U.S. tour that includes a stop at the Pageant (6161 Delmar Boulevard, 314-726-616) on June 4. Tickets are $32 for general admission or $37 for reserved balcony spots and go on sale Friday at 5 p.m. The Shins, ... More >>

Seven St. Louis Bands to Watch in 2012: What Are Your Picks?

Ed. In this week's print edition, we talk a bit about seven bands we're think will be worth watching in 2012. They're listed here -- please let us know what you're excited about in the comments below. Karate Bikini Though Karate Bikini has been in existence in some fashion for a few years, it has ... More >>

Mister Heavenly

9 p.m. Saturday, November 12. The Firebird, 2706 Olive Street.

Homespun: Ptarmigan, The Forest Darling

Fake Problems

6 p.m. Saturday, December 4. The Firebird, 2706 Olive Street.

Show Review: Modest Mouse Brings the Sound and the Fury to the Pageant, Saturday, July 17

Jason StoffIsaac Brock of Modest Mouse at the Pitchfork Music Festival, Friday, July 16. More photos coming tomorrow.​The Scottrade Center may have hosted a bigger light show last night, but everyone left the Pageant satisfied after Modest Mouse performed with fervor and nuance before a sold-o ... More >>

Modest Mouse

8 p.m. Saturday, July 17. The Pageant, 6161 Delmar Boulevard.

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 >>

Holiday Jam Countdown '09: Leadville, "Lump of Coal"

(Like last year, A to Z will post a holiday-related MP3 every day of December, leading up to Christmas. If you have any requests, suggestions or files to share, email me.) This year, Leadville released Time Kills, its debut album. (Read our review here.) Last week, the band passed along "Lump of C ... More >>

Show Review Photos Setlists: Brand New and Manchester Orchestra at the Pageant, October 6, 2009

Brand New means business during its shows. The goal of its live experience is to exorcise demons, to provoke thought and, above all, produce catharsis. Looking for a night of frivolous entertainment? Go see another show instead. These Long Islanders are kicking out the post-hardcore, post-grunge, po ... More >>

Built to Spill

8 p.m. Tuesday, September 29. The Pageant, 6161 Delmar Boulevard.

Top Sellers at Area Record Stores: Week of August 31-September 7

Every Monday, A to Z publishes the best-selling releases from area independent record stores from the preceding week. (Vintage Vinyl will return next week -- they had catastrophic email problems last week.) An asterisk after an album name indicates that the act is coming to town. And so without furt ... More >>

Top Sellers at Area Record Stores: Week of August 24-30

Every Monday, A to Z publishes the best-selling releases from area independent record stores from the preceding week. (Vintage Vinyl will be added once it arrives!) An asterisk after an album name indicates that the act is coming to town. And so without further ado: Euclid Records 1. Bottle Rockets ... More >>

Top Sellers at Area Record Stores: Week of August 17-23

Every Monday, A to Z publishes the best-selling releases from area independent record stores from the preceding week. An asterisk after an album name indicates that the act is coming to town. And so without further ado: Apop Records 1. Faust -- C'est Com...Com...Complique 2. Voivod -- Infini 3. ... More >>

Top Sellers at Area Record Stores: Week of August 10-16

Every Monday A to Z publishes the best-selling releases from area independent record stores from the preceding week. An asterisk after an album name indicates that the act is coming to town. And so without further ado: Euclid Records 1. Bottle Rockets: Lean Forward* 2. Wilco: Wilco The Album* 3. ... More >>

Top Sellers at Area Record Stores: Week of August 3-9

Every Monday A to Z publishes the best-selling releases from area independent record stores from the preceding week. An asterisk after an album name indicates that the act is coming to town. And so without further ado: Vintage Vinyl 1. K-JON---I Get Around 2. MAXWELL---BLACKsummers'night* 3. MICHAE ... More >>

Homespun: Beth Bombara & the Robotic Foundation

Beth Bombara & the Robotic Foundation
(self-released)

Mock Orange

7 p.m. Saturday, January 31. Fubar, 3108 Locust Street.

Yourself and the Air

8:30 p.m. Thursday, January 8. The Bluebird, 2706 Olive Street.

The Sham

9 p.m. Saturday, January 3. The Bluebird, 2706 Olive Street.

The Pomegranates/Say Panther/Target Market

9 p.m. Tuesday, September 16. Off Broadway, 3509 Lemp Avenue

The Pomegranates at the Lemp Neighborhood Arts Center, Tonight!

Modest Mouse

7 p.m. Tuesday, July 1. The Pageant, 6161 Delmar Boulevard

Show Review: R.E.M. at the United Center, Chicago, June 6, 2008

Show Review: The Hood Internet at Bluebird, Friday, May 9

MP3: The Sham, "Roller Skates" -- Preview of Its Show at Off Broadway Tonight!

Local News Tidbits: Tight Pants Syndrome, The Feed, Raglani, Stella Mora, Heroes of the Kingdom, Fundamental Elements

The Paper Chase

9 p.m. Tuesday, March 25. The Bluebird, 2706 Olive Boulevard.

2007: The Year in Song, MP3-Style

Huey's "Pop, Lock & Drop It" Mashed up by the Hood Internet on Cokemachineglow

St. Louis New Concerts, Week of October 24

Modest Mouse

We Were Dead Before the Ship Even Sank (Epic)

Shapes and Sizes

Shapes and Sizes (Asthmatic Kitty)

Birdmonster / The Talk

9 p.m. Tuesday, June 20. Off Broadway (3509 Lemp Avenue)

Appleseed Cast

Peregrine (The Militia Group)

Gabi

Loneliness Keeps Company (self-released)

Let There Be Rock

Ten albums that make it easy to avoid fretting about your old-fashioned, Rockist ways

Wolf Parade

Apologies to the Queen Mary (Sub Pop)

Marrying the Mainstream

White men learned to dance, and the emoting was as thick as the eyeliner on the years best pop-rock records.

Modest Mouse

Good News for People Who Love Bad News (Epic)

Shin City

These Sub Pop recording artists may hail from Albuquerque, but musically they're all over the map

Mouse on the Moon

Talking to Isaac Brock, big cheese of Modest Mouse