Confessions of an Accidental Hipster

I was telling a friend how excited I was about I Am Easy to Find, the new album by The … More

A Few Words About “I am Easy to Find”

THE NATIONAL, I am Easy to Find (4AD, 2019) PERSONNEL: Matt Berninger (vocals); Aaron Dessner (guitar, keyboards); Bryce Dessner (Guitar); … More

Jack White is coming to St. Louis. Not so long ago, that announcement would have shot past me without so … More

I promised myself I wouldn’t do one of those “Year In Review” pieces. They’ve become a complete and utter cliche. … More

The combination of the Bandcamp app and the desire to find 21st century jazz has led me to some remarkable … More

I committed a Bandcamp capital sin. A couple of nights ago, I went to bed — iPad by my side … More

I’ve been dying to hear The Aristocrats for a long time. I didn’t have to hear a note to know … More

Les Claypool is one quirky dude. That’s probably why I like him so much. He is, without question, one of … More

The local Alternative radio station was having its monthly “Way Back Weekend.” For two days, the station celebrates the music … More

Today was not a day for complicated music. I decided to leave the progressive rock and jazz on the shelf. … More