January 2018 YouTube and artist new releases are listed in alphabetical order. Physical copies of particular releases are now available through the artist and or your local record store. A list of stores with links are provided at the bottom of this post including the state of Missouri and Southern Illinois. This month features a ton of new videos and new music from YouTube, as well as exclusive artist releases and a media exclusives section. Also included below the media exclusives is venue video and audio from various locations. If you missed last month's post visit HERE. Be sure to visit January's Bandcamp & SoundCloud new drops. Happy music hunting. Let us know what your favorite new releases of 2017 were. Visit HERE for the details.
Visit HERE to watch January 2018 New Videos on YouTube.
Visit HERE to watch January 2018 New Live Videos on YouTube.
Visit HERE to stream January 2018 New Music on YouTube.
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* Artist Exclusives:
- Aida Ade: (New EP)
http://saintlouismusiciansunite.blogspot.com/2018/01/blue-ep-release-by-aidaade-w-lyriquemme.html
- Andrew Foshee: (New Album)
http://saintlouismusiciansunite.blogspot.com/2018/01/strange-relations-andrewsfoshee-album.html
- Biff K'narly & The Reptilians: (New EP)
http://saintlouismusiciansunite.blogspot.com/2018/01/reptilians-ep-release-show-biffknarly-b.html
- Brian Curran, Dave Black, Tom Hall:
"Guitar Heroes" Album
http://saintlouismusiciansunite.blogspot.com/2018/01/guitar-heroes-briancurran-tomhall.html
- Brian Dalton: (New Single/Video)
http://saintlouismusiciansunite.blogspot.com/2018/01/new-music-releases-by-briandalton-plus.html
- The Calvin Street Band: (Debut Album)
http://saintlouismusiciansunite.blogspot.com/2018/01/new-music-releases-by-briandalton-plus.html
- The Cinema Story: (New EP)
http://saintlouismusiciansunite.blogspot.com/2018/01/the-cinemastoryrock-ep-release-w.html
- Far Fetched: (Prologue VII Compilation)
STL label releases 7th annual album. This one features: Subtle Aggression Monopoly, Scrub Lyfe, Blank Generation, Hands & Feet, 18andCounting, CaveofswordS, Prospect, Golden Curls, Baqbeet & more.
http://saintlouismusiciansunite.blogspot.com/2018/01/prologue-vii-wearefarfetched-album.html
#Prologue7 now available on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon, Google Play and more.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/prologue-vii/1332164062?app=itunes&ign-mpt=uo%3D4
- Fatal Flaws: (New Album)
http://saintlouismusiciansunite.blogspot.com/2018/01/album-release-fatalflawsmusic-w-naica.html
- Gravehuffer: (Vinyl Pre-Order)
https://reach.thrinacia.com/Gravehuffer2018
- Hallquist Brothers: (Debut EP)
http://saintlouismusiciansunite.blogspot.com/2018/01/st-debut-ep-by-hallquist-brothers-sat.html
- Joe Metzka Band: (New CD)
http://saintlouismusiciansunite.blogspot.com/2018/01/duel-cd-release-shows-by-rocky.html
- Kvar Black: (New Single/Video)
http://saintlouismusiciansunite.blogspot.com/2018/01/buffalo-video-release-by-kvarblack-mon.html
- Momma's Boy: (New Single)
http://saintlouismusiciansunite.blogspot.com/2018/01/want-me-back-mommasboykc-single-release.html
- Necessities: (New EP)
http://saintlouismusiciansunite.blogspot.com/2018/01/reptilians-ep-release-show-biffknarly-b.html
- Old Souls Revival: (New Album)
http://saintlouismusiciansunite.blogspot.com/2018/01/oldsoulsrevival-ponoam-leponds-sat-113.html
- O.M.N.I. Music: (New Album)
http://saintlouismusiciansunite.blogspot.com/2018/01/omnimusicpresents-page-belt-vol-2-ep.html
- Radkey: (New Single)
http://saintlouismusiciansunite.blogspot.com/2018/01/new-song-by-radkey-selected-for.html
- Richie Callison: (New Album)
https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/richiecallison
- Rocky & The Wranglers: (New CD)
http://saintlouismusiciansunite.blogspot.com/2018/01/duel-cd-release-shows-by-rocky.html
- Sarah Morgan: (New CD)
http://saintlouismusiciansunite.blogspot.com/2018/01/average-jane-sarahmorganmusic-cd.html
- Silent Hollow: (New Single)
https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/silenthollow3
- St. Louis Blues Society:
(17 In 17 Compilation)
http://www.stlouisbluessociety.org
(Reviews):
https://riverfronttimes.com/stlouis/st-louis-blues-societys-17-in-17-compilation-displays-stls-diverse-talent/Content?oid=13398134
http://kdhx.org/articles/10-music-news-reviews/music-news/949-17-in-17-has-the-blues-you-like
- Story Of The Year: (New Album)
https://g.co/kgs/Cp6nX1
- Synthetic Sun: (New Album)
http://saintlouismusiciansunite.blogspot.com/2018/01/avoiding-real-life-completely.html
- Tear Out The Heart: (New Single)
Check out their new song #FAILURE and preorder the new album:
Pledgemusic.com/TOTH
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* Media Exclusives:
105.7 The Point:
- ("The Local Show" hosted by Cornbread on Sun. nights right HERE.)
- Stream songs played so far this year on 105.7 The Point's Local Show by this #STLMU playlist on Spotify.
417 Magazine: Monthly magazine out of Southwest Missouri features music too.
http://www.417mag.com
435 Magazine: Kansas City lifestyle also featuring arts & entertainment:
http://www.435mag.com/Arts-Entertainment/
88.3 WQNA FM: (Springfield, IL.)
http://wqna.wqna.org/
The Black Sheep Radio Show airs every Friday from 4:00 to 6:00 pm CST on 88.3 WQNA fm. You can stream it online during that same time at wqna.net. Also be sure to check out their radio show page for a list of downloadable episodes of the past.
Welcome to Hip Hop Hump Day, a website for the hip-hop radio show broadcast on WQNA 88.3 FM every Wednesday from 4-6 p.m, hosted by Ken No.
- (Blues Power) on WQNA
Listen to WQNA's Blues Power by Michael Goza on #SoundCloud
- Punk Rock Dissertation:
http://facebook.com/themidwestcanbealrigh
Weekly punk radio show on 88.3 WQNA FM.
88.7 WSIE: (The Sound): Edwardsville, IL. Radio that also features "The Blues Highway" every Friday at 6 pm CST. The show airs in conjunction with the National Blues Museum.
http://www.siue.edu/wsie/
90.9 FM The Bridge: Kansas City's official NPR station that features the "908 Sessions":
https://bridge909.org/sessions/
96.5 The Buzz: "Homegrown Buzz" w/ Jeriney airs on Sunday in Kansas City.
http://www.965thebuzz.com/shows/homegrown-buzz-jeriney
Alive Magazine:
http://alivemag.com/?s=Music
Belleville News Democrat: South-western Illinois leading publication.
http://www.bnd.com/search/?q=Music
Brothers On Whatever: Wednesday night podcast with Brandon & Nate featuring local entertainment.
http://www.brothersonwhatever.com
Carbondale Rocks: (Carbondale, IL.)
Site highlighting Carbondale's entertainment and music.
http://www.carbondalerocks.com
Columbia Tribune:
http://www.columbiatribune.com/entertainment/art_axis?start=2
Daily Egyptian:
Southern Illinois University student publication from Carbondale, IL.
https://dailyegyptian.com/?s=Music
Deitra Magazine: Branson-based music, fashion, culture publication.
http://www.deitramag.com/search/label/Music?m=1
Delux Magazine: (STL publication.)
http://deluxmag.com/music/
Exist Magazine:
http://existmagazine.com
STL publication respectfully and honestly curating unexpected Midwest creative culture.
Freezerburn:
https://facebook.com/FREEZERBURN-106041942393/
https://frzrbrn.tumblr.com/
Fox23: (Marion, IL)
Sat. 11am CST "The Spiel w/ Angie & Juli
http://spielon.com
Fox 2 Now: The AM show in STL features musical guests regularly.
http://fox2now.com/category/am-show/
https://www.youtube.com/user/FOX2now
Galaxy Radio: Webster University student ran online radio station. Thursday's from 5:30 - 6:30 pm CST was last known to air local music on "The Local Project".
http://thegalaxyradio.com/
GO! Magazine/STL Post-Dispatch:
http://www.stltoday.com/entertainment/music/kevin-johnson/
HEC-TV: STL Arts, Education & Cultural Programming.
http://www.hectv.org/watch/
http://www.hectv.org/magazine/
Illinois Times: Alternative News Weekly
http://illinoistimes.com/articles.sec-27-1-music--tom-irwin.html
http://illinoistimes.com/articles.sec-142-1-the-scene.html
http://illinoistimes.com/articles.sec-71-1-band-spotlight.html
In-Box Magazine & DVD: Fresh, diverse, hip-hop publication from STL.
http://inboxmag.mobi/
Ink Magazine: Kansas City lifestyle & entertainment magazine.
http://inkkc.com/
Inside Columbia:
https://insidecolumbia.net/?s=Music+
InsideSTL/590 AM The Fan: Music related entries can be found below.
http://insidestl.com/?s=Music+
I Went To A Show: (STL Music Blog)
http://iwenttoashow.com
Jefferson City Magazine:
http://jeffersoncitymag.com/category/at-ease/artist-profile/
KBIA: Member station of NPR out of Columbia, MO.
http://kbia.org/
KCUR: Kansas City Flagship Station & NPR Member.
http://kcur.org/topic/music
KDHX:
- Join the KDHX Fan Club for insider exclusives & downloads: https://kdhx.secure.force.com/support/
- To listen to archived KDHX show playlists visit HERE.
KCFV 89.5 FM "The Wave" : St. Louis Community College Radio. Artist submission address is on the second link.
http://www.stlcc.edu/FV/KCFV/Schedule.html
http://www.stlcc.edu/FV/KCFV/Local_Artists.html
KCOU 88.1 FM: Student ran of Mizzou's radio station from Columbia.
https://kcou.fm/music/
KKFI 90.1 FM: Kansas City community radio featuring local arts & culture.
http://www.kkfi.org/program-categories/arts-culture/
KMOV 4 "Great Day St. Louis"
http://www.kmov.com/category/297202/great-day-st-louis
KPLR 11:
http://kplr11.com/?s=Music+
KSDK 5 "Show Me St. Louis":
http://www.ksdk.com/mobile/section/entertainment/television/show-me-st-louis
K-SHE 95: (Local Produce)
http://www.kshe95.com/blogs/local-produce
You can find the KSHE documentary at The Fountain on Locust in midtown, CD Warehouse in South County, Vintage Vinyl in the Delmar Loop, CD Reunion and Glad Rags in St. Charles, Music Reunion in O'Fallon, MO. and at kshe95.com in the Schtuff Store. More locations to come! Available on DVD and Blu-ray.
https://www.facebook.com/KSHEdocumentary/
KSLU: Saint Louis University Radio
Mound City Mixtape: (STL Podcast)
Music Of The Hour: (STL Music Blog)
My City My Music: STL Internet Radio
Tune in Wednesdays from 5-6 pm for new local music. Saturdays from noon to 3 pm also feature new local music, as well.
- Promotes an artist spotlight weekly and also does show announcements. See contact page on Facebook for inquiries.
Purple Beard's Playhouse:
Thursdays from 1 pm to 3 pm on WDBX 91.1 FMCarbondale, IL. featuring new local music.
Send your MP3's to ellanoize13 (AT) gmail (DOT) com or Hard Copies to Purplebeard's Playhouse c/o WDBX 224 N. Washington St. Carbondale IL 62901.
If you are in the Carbondale area & are also interested in doing on air interviews/performance also email him.
Ring The Bell Podcast: (STL-based)
- Live & Acoustic On Rock Paper Podcast:
SE Missourian: Cape Girardeau publication with an entertainment section.
South County Times: St. Louis County newspaper.
Sound Of STL: (STL Music Blog)
Springfield News Leader: Entertainment features in Springfield, MO. & The Ozarks.
STL Public Radio: Visit HERE for the latest in local music features.
STL TV's "Show Me The Music":
Student Life: Independent newspaper of Washington University.
Talent Showcase Radio: Missouri-based online radio station. It also provides promotion and artists spotlights.
The Aleste: SIUE's student voice publication. (E. STL, Alton, Edwardsville.)
The Call: Publication serving South St. Louis County.
The Current: UMSL's student ran news publication also features an arts & entertainment section:
The Darren Yates Show/Riot Radio:
Internet radio/podcasts also featuring local entertainment.
The Local Q: (Quincy, IL. Region)
The Montage: Meramec Community student ran publication.
The Pascal Show: STL variety show that airs on Thursday nights.
The Pitch: Your filter for Kansas City news.
The Republic Times: Monroe County, Illinois publication that also features music.
The Scene on 102.7 FM: Kansas City local music w/ Pretty Boy on Wednesday nights.
- The Studio Show: Television show centered in Springfield, IL that features local artists.
The Telegraph: Alton, IL. Newspaper serving the River Bend area.
The Trouble With Normal: Long Running Columbia E-Zine.
The U: UMSL community radio featuring multiple shows on local talent.
The University News: Saint Louis University online news publication.
The Viper 100.7 FM: (Lake St. Louis)
- The station does have music guests regularly. See contact info. on Facebook page for inquiries.
The Washington Times Reporter:
(Washington, IL.) Publication
The Wood on KCLC 89.1 FM: Lindenwood University radio station. "The Acoustic Edge" on Sunday's at 1pm CT features MO. & IL. artists on it.
Vox Magazine: Columbia, MO. Magazine, also visit their "Arts & Culture" & "Music" section. They have a good YouTube channel also.
Watson Sound Podcast: STL podcast hosted by Watson Sound Studios.
Webster Journal: Webster University publication also features entertainment:
Local 901 WEFT Sessions on 90.1 FM airs live and local performances Monday nights from 10 to 11 pm. They also air a local show from 11 pm to midnight right after.
WLCA 89.9 FM: (Godfrey, IL.)
MUSIC SHOW/GARAGE with Zac C. & Mohammed E. Thursday's 9pm - 12am Check out the latest and greatest in new and local music as their Music Director and his Assistant bring you the best from 89.9's music office!
- Wrong Division: (STL Blog)
WTND Community Radio: (Macomb, IL)
X105.1: XPOSURE with Paul Chandler on Sunday enenings.
Black Sheep Cafe: (Springfield, IL)
This venue is a solid DIY style supporter of local music. Visit there site and you will understand why.
(Rapture is a residency celebrating 12 years of dark music culture.)
(DJ Forensic also spins at Rapture, plus monthly events there like Conspiracy & Anth3m.)
The monthly "Songbird Cafe" features singer/songwriter performances live. Visit Steve St. Cyr on SoundCloud for new content from these events.
The Gaslight Lounge: (STL)
The Green Lady Lounge: (KC)
This prestigious venue has multiple performance spaces. It has a seperate radio website devoted to the areas local jazz artists.
Jazz At The Bistro: (STL)
National Blues Museum - (STL) Vol 1 CD:
Outland Complex: (Springfield, MO.)
(Seeking financial assistance for renovations.)
The St. Louis Symphony streams live audio on St. Louis Public Radio from it's performances. The Symphony is celebrating it's 100 year anniversary this year.
Select In-Store Perforances Can Be Found On Their YouTube Channel.
Westport Saloon: (Kansas City, MO.)
*Visit the #STLouify tab at the tp of the page for more playlists by The Pageant, Blueberry Hill's Duck Room & Delmar Hall.
- For a full list music stores in Missouri or Illinois visit Record Store Day for more information. You can also type your zip code in the search enchine.