Shae Moseley

Out Every Night: The Best Shows in St. Louis from May 20 to 26

Next weekend looks pretty awesome, though anything does when an extended weekend awaits most of us thanks to Memorial Day. Keep that extra sleep time in mind while slogging through the work week and affording yourself some time to enjoy visits from acts like Andrew W.K., Soundgarden and El Ten Eleve ... More >>

The Best Concerts in St. Louis This Week: January 14 to 20

Whenever Kiernan Maletsky (remember that guy?) first announced to our small freelance music writing staff that Daniel Hill would be taking over the reigns at RFT Music, it was sort of emotional. Kiernan put in some really heartfelt words. It was nice. Daniel's response? He assured us all that the se ... More >>

Out Every Night: The Best Shows From October 15 to 21

Please pardon my lack of enthusiasm today; I'm still mourning that crushing playoff-ending defeat our city's beloved Redbirds faced on Friday -- damn those victorious Nationals. Also, Dewey Defeats Truman! Oh, ESPN. There's good shows this week: Smashing Pumpkins plays the Chaifetz on Thursday -- i ... More >>

Out Every Night: The Best Shows From July 16 to 22

My word of the day calendar says that today's word is "skirl", which conveniently is defined as a musical term. Unfortunately, it is one that typically involves the act of bagpipin', and none of the bands listed this week feature that particular instrument. MISSED OPPORTUNITIES. Alberta Cross plays ... More >>

The El Monstero juggernaut continues to shine on in 2010

2010: The Year In Music

Interview: Band of Horses' Ben Bridwell on Being Lucky and the Band's Latest LP, Infinite Arms

Philip AndelmanBand of Horses​Ben Bridwell's good-fortune story resonates as clearly as his echo-laden vocals do on Band of Horses' three albums. With so many people struggling to get by, it's always encouraging to hear about someone making a connection with a wide audience - and succeeding wi ... More >>

Interview: Film School's Greg Bertens on Fission and the Band's Ever-Changing Line-up

Drew ReynoldsFilm School​Film School is often mistaken for a one-man operation with a minimally involved supporting cast. But after chatting with singer/guitarist/keyboardist Greg Bertens, it's clear that his project is - and has been -- dependent on collaboration with an ever-evolving cast of ... More >>

Interview: Dead Confederate's Hardy Morris on The Band's Forthcoming Album, Sugar

Jason Thrasher​Considering the fact that modern bands summon plenty of varied musical and pop culture touchstones, it's silly to make declarations that a certain band is helping to foster the revival of a specific decade's sound. But in terms of aesthetic and fearless willingness to experiment ... More >>

2010 Music Showcase: 1 night, 50+ bands, 5 bucks this Saturday on Wash. Ave.

Interview: Butch Walker Talks Pop Music, Club vs. Theater Shows and Winning Over Train Fans

Photo: Todd OwyoungButch Walker at the Pageant, April 5, 2010.​1991 wasn't exactly the best year to launch a career, if you were a head-banging metal guitarist. But that's just the position that a young Butch Walker found himself in when his band, SouthGang, made its heavy metal pilgrimage fr ... More >>

10 Things to do This Weekend for $10, April 9-11, 2010

Finally. Great weather is here. Get out there and enjoy it, but don't go broke doing so. If you're looking for something affordable to do this weekend, here are our ten suggestions that will cost you $10 or less. The Felix Culpa play the Lemp Neighborhood Arts Center on Friday for just $7. ​ The ... More >>

10 Things to Do for $10 This Weekend in St. Louis, March 12-14, 2010

We've moved! A to Z will be the new setting of this popular weekly list. Many of the events were music-centric to begin with, so this feels like a good home. Now on with it: If you want to have fun this weekend but stay on-budget, here are our ten suggestions that'll each cost you $10 or less. As al ... More >>

10 Things to Do for $10 This Weekend in St. Louis, January 8-10, 2009

The first full week of work after the holidays is always a killer. Sure, you come in on Monday morning, buzzed and amped for the week ahead, but by Thursday you're as defeated and tired as Dilbert on quaaludes. Re-energize, then, this weekend with some of these inexpensive entertainment op ... More >>

Over the Weekend: El Monstero at the Pageant, Pitbull at Home Nightclub and "Sexy Santas" at Sol Lounge

It's going to be difficult to get any real work done during this short holiday week, so why even try? What you need to do is spend the next couple days sitting at your computer pretending to do work. (You know, like what you do the other 51 weeks of the year only this time with more gusto!) Here to ... More >>

10 Things to Do Under $10 This Weekend in St. Louis, December 18-20, 2009

This is the last non-holiday weekend 'til 2010, so get out there and enjoy it! Here are our ten suggestions for things to do this weekend that will cost your $10 or less! Image ViaJimmy Keuhnle brings his fluffy performance art to the Gateway Arch Friday.​Inflatable Suit Performance Tour at the Ga ... More >>

The Best of 2009 in Music

Over the Weekend: Photos from Santarchy 2009, Designer Drugs at Shock City Music, Dillinger Escape Plan at Pop's, a Review of Trans Siberian Orchestra

It's Monday, December 14. Happy Monkey Day, National Bouillabaisse Day and while we're at it, happy birthday to Nostradamus. Here's a recap of our weekend coverage:Santarchy '09Photo: Egan O'KeefeRevelers with Santarchy '09 made their way to about 20 bars in St. Louis on Saturday. See more photos he ... More >>

Ten Things to Do Under $10 This Weekend in St. Louis, December 4-6, 2009

Inexpensive holiday crap abounds this weekend! Some of it's free, some of it's $6, all of it's $10 or less! So please, take this opportunity to escort your friends -- naughy or nice -- to one of these events this weekend and sneakily pick their brain for holiday gifts. You'll thank us later.Maplewoo ... More >>

Over the Weekend: The Dandy Warhols at Pop's, An Under Cover Weekend at Firebird, the Tour of Missouri Rolls Through Downtown

The long weekend behind us, at least we have a four-day work week ahead. If you missed some of these events over the three-day break, catch up here.The Dandy Warhols at Pop'sPhoto: Steve TruesdellOn Friday night, the Dandy Warhols played at Pop's in Sauget, Illinois. See more photos from Friday's gi ... More >>

Ten Things to Do Under $10 This Weekend, June 26-28, 2009

Excuse me while I change shirts. Since starting this blog entry 30 seconds ago, I've sweated through one. There, all better. OK, we've pulled together a list of ten events, cheap or free, going on this weekend. It's been a weird week (celebrity deaths), and since many of you have a four-day work wee ... More >>

It's Oh So Quiet: Asobi Seksu streamlines its sound with superb results on its new LP, Hush

SXSWow: In the weeks leading up to and after SXSW, St. Louis draws some of music's biggest talents to town. This year is no exception.

Readers get fired up about smoking bans and Hanifan

We made you a mixtape! 2008: The year in music.

Ear Burns: Our critics spew some haterade about 2008's bummer songs, albums and events

Annual local music festival the Lot turns ten years old, and the Gramophone fills its Tuesday nights with the sounds of jazz

MP3 Monday: Dead Confederate, Goldcure, The Yuppie Pricks

Alina Simone, Tonight at Lucas School House

B-Sides catches up with high-flying ex-Flat Duo Jet Dexter Romweber, and busts a move with throwback bluesman Pokey LaFarge

Home on the Range: The Old 97's gets back to its roots on the new Blame It on Gravity

2008 Music Awards Nominees: Best Local Release on a Label

RFT Music Awards Nominees: St. Louis' Best and Brightest

B-Sides grooves to the global sounds of DeVotchKa and Thee Silver Mt. Zion Memorial Orchestra

Blue Mountain explores the Southern-rock roads less traveled while the Mars Volta tries to shed its bad voodoo on the way to releasing The Bedlam in Goliath.

The Safes, The 75s and Chapters at the Bluebird, Saturday, April 5

Inspiration: For Justin Vernon, it comes from solitude. For others, Morrissey

B-Sides gets epic with Explosions in the Sky and chats up Chicago pop wunderkinds the 1900s

Louder than Bombs: A Place to Bury Strangers brings the noise

Larry Dersch returns to St. Louis as part of A.K.A.C.O.D.

Local Motion

Homespun's top ten local album releases of 2007.

2007: The Year in Movies and Music

A year-end wrap-up of what we adored, what was ignored and what the new year will bring.

Strummin' with the Devil

B-Sides walks a Mean Street, is saved by the Apostlez.

Strike up the Band

B-Sides catches up with The Simpson's Alf Clausen and Hanson: Testify!

2007 RFT Music Showcase

Week of May 31, 2007