Post 22 featuring 'Parallel 33' :

Put ya horns up \m/ because we bring you Parallel 33, "Parallel 33 is a breaking St Louis metal band that you won’t forget once you hear. With their debut CD, “Nobody’s Safe”, just released, they’re taking the Midwest metal scene by storm. Read what they had to say to St Louis Music Press interviewer Angie Knost about their past, their influences and their aspirations. And be sure to catch their headlining show at Pop’s on Dec 17, 2010."
*Quote from their St. Louis Music Press Interview.

*Be sure to add them on their other sites also:
http://www.myspace.com/parallel33

http://www.facebook.com/parallel33?ref=ts

*Here is a FREE download of The Forsaken Infidel from their debut CD, "Nobody's Safe":

- Their track was removed on 2/8/12. Parallel 33 is no longer active. You may visit their Reverbnation HERE for free downloads by them.

Post 21 featuring 'The Home Wreckers' :

The Home Wreckers have been an institution in the St. Louis music scene for years, twelve to be exact, but whose counting? Ok, I guess I am, I have had the privilege of seeing them evolve over the years, this post offers up a free download of one of their new tracks not even released yet! You can also stream the other three below this track. The band's Reverbnation states the following about the upcoming CD release: "We wanted to let everyone know that we are getting ready to release our new CD 'Nostalgia'. We will be having a CD release party on Jan 28th 2011 @ The Crack Fox 1114 Olive St. Saint Louis, MO . 4 of the new songs and some older ones are right here on our Reverbnation page. Please give us a listen, if you like what you hear, please join our fan list."

- "Teenage Anthem" was removed on 2/8/12, they do not have any free downloads available, but follow them on the sites below:

*More info about The Homewreckers at these pages:

http://www.myspace.com/thehomewreckersstl

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/pages/The-Homewreckers/144792473552

http://www.reverbnation.com/thehomewreckersstl

Post 20 featuring 'The Orbz' :

The Orbz stopped by KWUR 90.3 FM for a "Stack Session" of 4 live tracks and were posted on Nov. 10th. Their next show is 12/19 at the Firebird with Ultimate Fakebook, whose album is free at www.ufbrocks.com/album. To get tickets for this show online, visit Ticketfly. Ultimate Fakebook is one of their vocalist's long time heroes, according to their website. The Orbz are comprised of Jason Robinson on vocals, Ken Adelman on guitar, Jeremy Ivy on bass and Chris Luckett on drums. They are a indie, new-wave, post-punk type of group. Check them out:

*"Stars" also "Too Much Math" & "Cleveland" were removed on 2/8/12, however if you visit the link below, you can download all four tracks there.


Above are 3 of 4 tracks from this digital download. To get the last track, please visit KWUR's bandcamp site. In addition, the group will be releasing more new music at Off Broadway, this January via STL Loud, which is a non-profit group that is getting fans to fund one song per artist that are chosen for each EP release that the organization is producing. Enjoy the tunes!

Post 19 featuring Jia Davis:

I saw Jia Davis on Sound Cloud & remembered that I still have my tape of Bit's N' Pieces from years ago, noticed he had some new downloads, so I asked him if he minded if I could promote him a little. So here goes, here are 3 tracks for free download, plus he will be at the Gramophone on Dec. 18th. Check out his sites below the tracks & show flyer. Read his story! He speaks truth...

*"Take It To The Floor" & "Rules Show" were removed by Jia Davis from his Sound Cloud account. He still has "Out Here" up and has more free downloads available if you go to his account there, see it below, click on Jia Davis to visit it.

Out Here by Jia Davis

Website:
http://www.f5records.com
Myspace URL
http://www.myspace.com/jiadavis09andbeyondbeiaech
Youtube URL
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nuHgM6Qw9SU

Post 18 featuring Via Dove:

Bridging the gap between pop sensibility and independent rock credibility, Via Dove manages to craft music that is at once broadly accessible while maintaining an organic, rough-hewn ethos.
Based in St. Louis, Missouri, Via Dove is the ever-evolving collaboration of Andy Shadburne, Aaron Vaught, Reid Burnett, and Mike North. Equally at home with both larger-than-life rock exuberance and understated introspection, the band delivers a unique cocktail of blues, beats, power, texture, and noise.

The songs of "El Mundo Latino" forced themselves out of Via Dove in late 2009 causing an immediate detour from a now-forgotten 10-song LP that was slated to be recorded in Nashville last fall. We spent a couple of weeks chasing riffs down rabbit holes, and when we felt content with plethora of demos, we started looking for somewhere special to further shape and record them.
"El Mundo Latino" was recorded from February through April 2010 in the Forest Park Southeast Neighborhood of St. Louis. We inhabited an abandoned restaurant & loft space and made it our secret home for two months. The first rehearsals took place without heat or running water, but before long, the space was aglow with new Via Dove material.

You can get the record at Vintage Vinyl or here: http://bit.ly/fTKzrC

To get the whole story of how we recorded El Mundo Latino, watch the "making-of" documentary we put out.
http://www.vimeo.com/16080603

Their next show is Saturday, 12/11 at The Firebird, with Tilts and Flaming Death Trap. Admission is only $8. Get all the details here: http://on.fb.me/i9y01W



*"Fast Times" by Via Dove was removed on 2/8/12. To follow Via Dove and see their progress, visit their website HERE. They do not have any free downloads available.

Post 17 featuring Butcher Holler:

Butcher Holler is an three-piece Americana, Rock, Country group of seasoned veterans that have just the right balance between the three members and style attributes listed above. Their songs also sometimes tend to have a honky-tonk vibe to them. St. Louis has many great Rockabilly groups that branch off into different directions and genres. Butcher Holler even hints on these categories, as well. On Saturday, Nov. 20th they will be doing a special honky-tonk set at the Way Out Club that we all know and love. Below are three tracks by the group, each has a video embedded in the song's widget w/ flyer art, but you have to view them on Sound Cloud. Their song, 'Eva' was shot live at KDHX. The promo flyer for the event is listed below, as well as the three tracks & videos that accompany them:



YouTube - Butcher Holler - Trouble

YouTube - Butcher Holler @ Pop's Blue Moon - Crazy Jimmy

YouTube - Butcher Holler "Eva Chablis" Live at KDHX 6/24/10

*"Trouble" also "Crazy Jimmy" & "Eva" were removed from the blog on 2/8/12, visit Buther Holler online to see their progress HERE. They do not have any free downloads available.

Post 16 feat. Fer De Lance:

Fer de Lance just released their debut album! We are proud to present you with three tracks of the new disk. You can also read more about them from this interview with St. Louis band Fer De Lance by St. Louis Music Press. Riding high of their recent show with Evans Blue at Pop's Nightclub & Concert Venue they look forward to their next show on December 18th at Memphis On Main in Champaign, IL. Please visit their website by clicking on their band name above, you can also download the same tracks there, as well.

*"Deceiver" also "Giving A Reason" & "Mission Supernova" were removed on 2/8/12. Visit their website HERE to see how they are progressing. They do not have any free downloads available.

In addition, we have another artist that we have blogged about before, that returns with another new track. It is called,'Can't Stand' by the group Resoldered. Check out their previous track in the very first STLMU blog post HERE

Can't Stand by Resoldered

Post 15 feat. The Illphonics, The Morley's & more!

The Illphonics just released a 5 song EP entitled,'Illusion' and has it up for grabs on their website for FREE download. Great band to see live if you like hip-hop with a splash of rock. Please check out their website, their next show is Nov. 12 at The Gramophone.

iLLUSiON by iLLPHONiCS

The Morley's are a jazz-infused rock band that I keep seeing popping on the radar, usually I don't post songs unless they are free downloads, but they submitted this and I like it. Their next show is at The Pageant, it is a FREE show on Nov. 19th w/ ticket, print your ticket out HERE. In addition, they were in the top 5 finalists of the Metro Music Playoffs that just happened this past weekend. Here it is, it's called,'Not Quite What You're Looking For'.

Not Quite What You're Looking For by The Morleys

Finally, we have two songs from artists that have appeared on the blog before. They didn't send these along with the first song or two that they submitted previously, so I waited a couple of months to post about them again. Post Nuclear Trash offers up 'Going Nowhere' and Bud Summers presents us with 'One More'.

*"Going Nowhere" by Post Nuclear Trash was removed on 2/8/12. You can get free downloads by the group by visiting their Reverbnation HERE.

02 - Eons - One More by BudSummers

Again, artists, please if you use Sound Cloud to submit your music, you must have it available for FREE download. If you don't want it public on your Sound Cloud account, make it private to share with just us. We will post your buy link, but we are trying to offer your talent to new listeners, as a musician I understand but I need to stick with the guidelines I have made for this blog. Hope you enjoy!

Post 14 featuring free digital comp. by GE Productions:

Here is a free digital compilation put together by Ghetto Electro Productions:

GE Productions presents you with 18 songs for FREE download by some of the Saint Louis areas most eclectic artists. The compilation features tracks by the following artists:

Murder Happens, Shinma, Spiral-Shaped Mind, Sinfinis,
Ockum's Razor, Thanatos Eternal, Glitch Factor, SMP & Sons Of Black Mass. Enjoy!

Ken from Ghetto Electro mentions,"Jason Bazinet from SMP has played drums on tour with bands such as Front Line Assembly & Chemlab. Shinma's song The Noh Agents V.3 was inspired by David Mack's comic book Kabuki which was on Invisible Records, but now on a subsidirary of Marvel. He supports & promotes the shinma song & has had it on his myspace page for quite some time.
SMP has also had songs on a few Invisible Records compilations. Each band on the compilation is doing really well & trying to get out there!"

Post 13 featuring 'Bullshed'

Bullshed is an alternative rock band from St. Louis that considers themselved radio friendly. They just released their five track demo and are heading into the studio to record their first album. Bullshed has played at such venues as The Pageant, Harrah's Voodoo Lounge, Fubar and Pops's. They have shared the stage with acts like Day's Of The New, Peach, Slampig, The Saw Is Family and Three Forty's. The bio also mentions that Hot Spot Vibe STL gave them a rating of 4 out of 5 stars for their smooth vocals, creative lyrics and collaborative instrumental sound. Be on the look out for their new album soon, meanwhile you can download and listen to one of their demo tracks, 'Push' and it is as follows:

*"Push" by Bullshed was removed on 2/8/12. Their website is inactive now, they are also no longer together. Visit their fan page HERE.

Post 12 featuring 'Bound'

*STLMU Post 12 feat. 'Bound' :

Bound is a band that lives and plays outside of the box.
(I like them already.)
Strange and creative people making the best of what they see.

I recently noticed that they just added a new guitar player, also a few weeks back they added their new drummer. Glad the project found what it needed quickly. Here is a list of their upcoming shows. These three tracks are live, originals. Enjoy!

"In Your Face - Live", "Everything - Live" & "Bound" were removed on 03/29/11.
(See their link above for more downloads.)

Post 11 featuring Bill Leighly :

Bill Leighly reigns from Dekalb, Illinois. This is a song that is not posted on his myspace. He routinely uploads new demos and such on his Sound Cloud account and this one is available for download. The song title is 'The Crossing (for Hibok-Hibok)'. If you are wondering what Hibok-Hibok means, allow me to enlighten you, it is an active stratavolano on Camiguin Island in the Phillipines. Mt. Hibok-Hibok is a popular hiking destination there. And now our feature presentation:

(Removed from blog on /3/29/11)
*See his Sound Cloud for more downloads HERE.

Post 10 (7/26-8/1) feat. The Sam Project

*STLMU Post 10 featuring the Sam Project:

The Sam Project performed their first full length show in June of 2009. They released their first CD, "Life Happens" in August of 2009. Since then they have integrated any audible device that produced musical sounds into their set to create a unique and appealing performance. In watching their performance you may see a mix of guitar, mandolin, ukulele, keyboard, djembe, wind chimes, harmonica, violin, cajon, and various other percussion instruments. Check out their song 'Play With Me' below:

(Removed from blog on 03/29/11.)
*See their Reverbnation for more downloads HERE.

STLMU Post 9 feat. Ryan Brown (7/19-7/26)

This week's post features Ryan Brown, he is a guitarist that resides in the Granite City, IL. area and is looking for other musicians to work with. Below is a acoustic jam of his and inside the widget below, is a link to a video of him playing, as well. He is looking for other band-mates and can sing also. Check him out:

(Song removed on 03/18/11)

STLMU Post 8 featuring Bryson Gerard (7/12-7/18)

*Bryson Gerard began playing the hammered dulcimer in 1992. He came to St. Louis in August of 2008 to attend Webster University and focus on his music. Bryson has had numerous performances in the area and you can hear and download his song 'Salamander's Fire' below:

(Song removed on 03/18/11)

STLMU Post 7 - 7/05 to 7/12 features : On Tracy Lane

On Tracy Lane offers up their song 'Smile Like A Child' as the download of the week. The next OTL appearance is this Wednesday, July 7, 2010 at 6:00pm as they are scheduled to play the launch of Wine & Dine STL magazine! Show location is as follows: 728 Lafayette Ave., St. Louis, MO 63104

(Song removed on 03/18/11)
Visit their Reverbnation for more downloads:
http://www.reverbnation.com/ontracylane

STLMU Post 6 : Week of 6/28-7/4

'Fighting Mad' sends us some upbeat rock with a pop-punk vibe to it, the song is called,'So Far' off of their debut release.

(Song removed on 03/18/11)

'The Boxcutters' send some roots music and americana our way with the song, 'Blood Red Moon'

(This song was removed on 03/18/11.)
For more downloads by them, visit their Reverbnation:
http://www.reverbnation.com/theboxcuttersband

STLMU Post 5- Featuring One Day (Week of 6/21-6/27) :

One Day's bio reads, as follows:
(This was provided by their label's site Freeze Records.)

Catchy Songs, Clean Lyrics, Strong Vocals, Truly one of the best drummers in the area!! This is definitely one of the bands you don't want to miss.

Bio: On June 21, 2008, we released our debut album Therapy to the public. On October 24, 2008, Therapy was released world-wide on iTunes and through several other online and retail (in-store) distributors. The album include seight tracks and a whole lot of meaning. Every song has feeling, rawness, and truth written within. It is the very first album from the band, but far from the last.

On April 10, 2010, we signed a recording contract with Freeze Records. The same day we started work on our new six track EP album titled, Believing Is Everything. Our goal with this album is to surpass our last album with more powerful songs and a world wide iTunes release, along with several other online/retail (in-store) distributions. Our album target release date is July 4, 2010. With the help from Freeze Records, we will be targeting major markets and pounding every country with our music!

We have all come from separate directions that have fused together to create the style we have today. A "straight-to-the-point" style with lyrical depth, strong melodies, and a hard-hitting rhythm. We have one goal, to spread our music to every person willing to listen." - One Day

- Friction & Reason For Leaving were removed on 2/28/11.

(Check out their Reverbnation site for free downloads:) http://www.reverbnation.com/oneday

STLMU Post 4 - 6/14 to 6/21 features Bud Summers :

Bud Summers enfolds, transcends and reiterates the genres of blues, jazz and rock with masterful guitar performances and smooth, jagged vocals. Bud Summers has been imbued with a musical heritage. His dad played upright bass and had his own eight piece orchestra that performed swing, jazz and pop standards. His mother was a music educator and instilled in her children an appreciation for opera and musicals as well as classics by the masters.

Bud’s formal music education began with violin lessons at the age of five, piano at seven and he gravitated to guitar by age fourteen. He was soon thereafter performing in clubs with his father, accompanying singing at church, and playing gigs at block parties and the like with a rock band.

He earned a B.A. in music performance (classical guitar) from Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville and also played in the college jazz band. He performs mostly in the St. Louis area, but has traveled to play in fourteen states as a solo act, and as part of duos, trios and larger combos. He’s been a featured instrumentalist on nine records and has had two of his songs recorded by other artists.

In live shows Bud Summers uses a digital looper on his guitar to enable him to layer multiple guitar lines live as he sings. For percussion he uses his left foot on an over-turned wooden bowl with a tambourine straddling it. To enhance vocal lines he also uses a TC Helicon Voice Tone Harmony G device. His main guitar is a Godin and his PA system is a Fishman Soloamp.

His first full-length solo project "Golden" was released in May of 2008 and he is currently working on another solo project tentatively titled "Big World" which is scheduled to be released in early 2010.

Here is his song,'I Might Fall' from his last release available for FREE download.

02 I Might Fall by BudSummers

STLMU's FREE Mp3's post #3 for the week of 6/7 -6/14 :

Raw Elements sent us this track entitled, 'Shut It Down' :

-Removed from blog on 12/12/10-
*Check them out at the link above.


The next three tracks are from Greg Goldman who is a new transplant to the area. He is looking for a drummer, bassist, and lead guitarist, possibly a keyboardist too. Drummer is the first and most important, of course! One can contact him via email greggoldman (AT) gmail.com
-Replace the (AT) w/ the @ symbol, check him out:

Amazed, Fully Engaged & Heathaze by Greg Goldman
were removed on 1/24/11. His website is HERE

Finally, we have a last minute addition for this week, by Major Creativity. Enjoy and artists get to submitting your songs for next week and I'll get them posted!

'Korgoker' by Major Creativity
-Removed on 12/12/10-

Check out his music here: http://soundcloud.com/mike-23

STLMU's Free Mp3's post #2 for the week of May 31st to June 6th :

- STLMU Post 2 was posted from June 1st to June 8th, 2010. -

Bret from Revelation Seven submitted these three tracks from their last release for FREE download :


Invisible Wall by revelationseven

Crazy by revelationseven

Take by revelationseven

One of the two Marek brothers submitted these two tracks by
The Vertigo Swirl :

'Jeremy's First Flight' &
'The Megalith' by Vertigo Swirl
-Removed from blog on 12/12/10-

Submitted by one of the Marek brothers in the band 'The Vertigo Swirl'. Improvised by "Manik" Myk Thompson (bass guitar, lead guitar) and Brian Andrew Marek (drums, RMI Electra-Piano, tambourine)

Download this track from their site here: The Vertigo Swirl

STLMU's FREE Mp3's post #1 for the week of 05/24-05/30 of 2010

*Jeff from Science Hill offered a FREE private download of 'We Could Be Swinging':(Mp3's available on his site now.)

-Removed from blog on 11/12/10-

*Tom from Post Nuclear Trash offers up three of his 100+ free mp3's here: (Mp3's available on his site now.)

-Removed from blog on 11/12/10-

*Dave from Resoldered offers up a FREE download, as well, here:

Not Impossible by Resoldered by Resoldered

Tutorial Video On How To Use The Sound Cloud Drop Box:

The DropBox from SoundCloud on Vimeo.

Welcome to the Saint Louis Musician's Unite Music Blog!

The goal of this music blog is promote the Saint Louis Metro area's original music scene by providing FREE downloads every week. Become a friend on Facebook, if you are not already, for the areas upcoming shows. With all that being said, welcome! We are looking for our first entries, music can be from any genre, we just ask that it is an original work and be submitted by a member of your music group. The guidelines for submitting are on the right of this blog page. Also, here is a helpful guide if you plan to submit yours via email and it is as follows: Creating Mp3's

That is pretty much it. Chris Sebastian from the group 'Lake 32' runs the Facebook page and reposts events in the STL area, this blog was an idea of Chris Davis from 'Ockum's Razor'. We plan to add some additional music bloggers to this and will provide a seperate page for each column and divide them up into genres that they have a passion for. So, get to submitting and look for the first blog post of FREE music by some of your favorite STL artists on Monday, May 24th!