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Friday, February 3, 2017

@lofistl podcasts 1 & 2 featuring submissions for #LoFiCherokee2017 plus more!



LO-FI SAINT LOUIS was launched in February of 2005. Since then it has grown and evolved into many things. One of which is the annual event Lo-Fi Cherokee. Follow @lofistl on the socials: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube.

This feature displays music from artists that have submitted their music for consideration for Lo-Fi Cherokee. An annual event where they shoot 18 live performance music videos in one day on Cherokee Street in St. Louis.

LO-FI CHEROKEE SUBMISSION MIXTAPE EPISODE #1


This edition features about half of the indie rock acts that submitted (the largest submission category.) So this is part one. Here is the episode playlist:

Aquataine – “the morning wakes“

Ashes and Iron – “superstition drags us down“

Bagheera – “the Demotion of Pluto”

Dear Genre – “Move“

Family Medicine – “Naked Yoga“

Death Tech – “True“

Glued – “Remote Control” (live at blank space)

Grand House – “Designated“

Jailbox – “Whole“

Jeske Park – “Ninja Latern“

Joe Link – “Dynamite”

LO-FI CHEROKEE SUBMISSION MIXTAPE, POP EDITION EP. 2


This edition featured bands in the pop category:

Bubblevest “Luvin”

Fresh Heir “Waiting”

Orphan Welles “Your & Mine”

Stacey Winter “Staying Power”

Summer Magic “Hey”

The Belief Cycle “Celebrate”

The Free Years “Easy”

The Trans-matter Express “Hold On”

Tidal Volume “Don’t Go”

This week's Video Of The Week is by The Woodshed. Published on Dec 26, 2016 with Tommy Halloran meets Emily Wallace on the first episode of the Woodshed, a rock'n'roll game show. Also featuring Sean Canan and The Voodoo Players.

Woodshed Ep1 w/ Tommy Halloran vs Emily Wallace is continued by additional episodes below on the playlist:



For additional videos featuring Lo-Fi Sessions visit HERE.

For more vintage Lo-Fi Sessions visit HERE.

Tuesday, January 31, 2017

@WeAreFarfetched 'Prologue VI' listening party on 2/10 @TickTockTavern_



The Far Fetched label is hosting a listening party for their latest compilation "Prologue VI" on Friday, February 10th from 6-9 pm at the Tick Tock Tavern. Visit the event page on Facebook HERE to RSVP or view the details. Farfetched is a digital label based out of St. Louis, MO, that specialize in providing the public with forward-thinking eclectic music and art from some of the best and brightest artists in St. Louis and around the world. The latest effort is well worth the time to check out even if you cannot attend the listening party.



Stream/Purchase "Prologue VI" on Bandcamp.

Folow Far Fetched online at their socials: Facebook, Twitter, SoundCloud, YouTube.

Here are the artists on "Prologue VI" in order of tracklisting, they are as follows:

Follow Abnormal on his website or his socials: Twitter, SoundCloud, YouTube. Stream/purchase his music on Bandcamp.

Follow Damon Davis on his website or his socials: Twitter, Instagram. Stream/purchase his music on Bandcamp.

Follow Hands And Feet on their socials: Facebook, Twitter, Reverbnation, Instagram, YouTube. Stream/purchase their music on Bandcamp.

Catch them live on Friday, February 24th @ The Heavy Anchor, show is 21 & up, starts @ 9 pm.
Or see them on Saturday, April 15th @ The Schlafly Tap Room, show is 21 & up, starts @ 9 pm.

Follow CaveofswordS on their website or their socials: Facebook, Twitter, SoundCloud, Instagram. Stream/Purchase their music on Bandcamp.

See them on Monday, March 13th @ The Firebird, this show is all-ages, doors @ 7pm.
Or catch them live on Saturday, April 15th @ The Schlafly Tap Room, show is 21 & up, starts @ 9 pm.

Follow Super Hero Killer on their socials: Facebook, Twitter, SoundCloud, Reverbnation. Stream/purchase their music on Bandcamp.

Follow Supreme Sol on his socials: Facebook, Twitter, SoundCloud, Reverbnation, YouTube. Stream/Purchase his music on Bandcamp.

Follow Baqbeet on the socials: Facebook, Twitter, SoundCloud, YouTube.

Follow Hearskra-z on his socials: Facebook, Twitter, Reverbnation. Stream/Purchase his music on Bandcamp.

Follow Centipede on their socials: Facebook, Twitter, Reverbnation, Tumblr. Stream/Purchase their music on Bandcamp.

Catch them live on Saturday, March 11th @ The Way Out Club, show is 21 & up, starts @ 8:30 pm.

Follow Subtle Aggression Monopolyon their socials: Facebook, Twitter, SoundCloud, Reverbnation, YouTube.

Follow Mathias And The Pirates on their website or on their socials: Facebook, Twitter, SoundCloud. Stream/Purchase their music on Bandcamp.

Catch them this Thursday, February 2nd @ The Old Rock House, 18 & up show, starts @ 9 pm.

Monday, January 30, 2017

New Music Monday: 'Fifteen Winters' by @Stykfaktor



Stykfaktor is celebrating 15 years in the music industry this year with "Fifteen Winters". It features numerous brand new tracks and then also some of their older music from over the past fifteen years. The previous material was re-recorded including vocals and then remixed and re-mastered. The tracks included are as follows and a synopsis of some of the songs are also posted on their blog and are linked after each song according: 1) Edge Of Dawn, (Synopsis), Dreams, (Synopsis), Nothing More Nothing Less, (Synopsis), Beautiful One, (Synopsis), Revelation, (Synopsis), Call To Arms, (Synopsis), Sparkle Fade, (Synopsis), Phenix, (Synopsis), Zachariah's Song, (Synopsis), Tears For Elaine, (Synopsis), This Storm. (No synopsis available.)

Stykfaktor was established in 2002 and was originally intended to be a side project based off of the legendary St. Louis act "Visions Of Passion And Torture". Styk wrote some demo material and played it for his friends and colleagues. Band member Jeff Carline accompanied him on his EP "Whisper Of The Dance". In 2003 Styk added on two additional members just before landing a show with The Human League. On February 20th of 2004 his long time friend and band-mate Jeff Carline suffered a heart attack and passed at the age of 34. By August of 2004 the group stopped performing shows and went on hiatus. In March 2010 Styk re-assembled StykFaktor for a new live show. As of 2012 two new CD’s were planned as well as re-releases of past albums. The album “Inside” was released in 2012 featuring a collection of demo’s written between ’09-’12. In 2013 StykFaktor released “i fEEL sYNTHETIC”. Fast forward after another break and it's now 2017. StykFaktor is now on the label Body Music Records with a brand new CD “Fifteen Winters”.

If you are a fan of electronic, dark-wave, new-wave, etc. you will enjoy this album. Groups like Sisters Of Mercy, Front 242, Leather Strip, VNV Nation and Dead Artist Syndrome quickly come to mind. Of course, after reading their bio above The Human League is also a good one too. "Edge Of Dawn" has a catchy beat, along with the melody and chorus. It is fun and a good choice for an opening track. It is also a stand out track from the album. "Dreams" has an ethereal quality when it begins and then the music layered over the intro is reminiscent of 'Erasure'. These tracks are both fun, but with a touch of doom. The third song "Nothing More Nothing Less" has a nice bouncy, club vibe to it. This track was one of the first that Styk wrote that really separated him from his previous group's material and was written for the first EP. "Beautiful One" marks a slight transition into the remainder of the release. "Revelation" contains a seemingly introspective value to it, while the earlier tracks can be perceived to be the opposite. "Call To Arms" shows Styk branching out with a more sophisticated sound than what can be previously heard. It is also another stand out song. "Sparkle Fade" is a favorite of fans and landed Stykfaktor a brief record deal early on. (Imagine an eighties goth rocking out to some electronic music while playing Nintendo.)"Phenix" has a very distinct sound from the start and is another introspective track and the tone of it is a bit different than the others also. "Zachariah's Song" has a middle-eastern sounding start that is down-tempo. Another distinctive song that Styk explains that it is his second most personal song he has ever written. "Tears For Elaine" is also another one of the most personal songs Styk has ever done. It is a stand out track, as well. It has a dark, yet triumphant beginning and progresses smoothly into quite the moody surprise. "This Storm" is the last song on the album. It has some layers to it and are interwoven in a manner appropriate for it's title. This one is the third introspective song and is a perfect fit for the end of 'Fifteen Winters.



Stream/purchase Stykfactor music and merchandise HERE.

Visit Stykfaktor on the socials: Like them on Facebook or follow them on Twitter.

Sunday, January 29, 2017

Sunday Spotlight: Meet Blues/Rock/Country Artist @CyberockerSTL #MusicianSeekingMusicians



Cy "short for Cyberocker" is a blues/rock artist looking for like-minded musicians that want to work with him to develop a set list for public appearances. After moving to Missouri from California, he decided to teach himself to play guitar. Cy had previously taught himself to play ukelele at an early age, and studied trombone in junior high school. Many years later, he decided to focus on writing his own material, rather than try to remember other people's songs. Cy is still active in this endeavor today, but now he shares his focus with many other non-musical projects, as well. Because he had difficulty in finding band-mates. Cy taught myself how to multi-track record and to find ways to lay down his songs. He has met many musicians via the internet and some have assisted him in filling in various instruments on a few tracks. Cy continues to look for local band-mates to assist him in taking the music to the next level. The goal is performing it out live and locally. Until they come forward, all he can do is to continue to write and record his material. In addition, if you visit his Reverbnation site and read the notes inside the lyrics tab selection he has added some personal information about the recording of each particular track. If you like what you hear and are interested in contacting him with an inquiry, email: cyberocker (AT) sbcglobal (DOT) net



Stream his music on Reverbnation and purchase it on CD Baby. Follow him on the socials: Twitter, SoundCloud or Number One Music.