@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.

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 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.

@pottymouthworld tour w/ @partybabylives @TennisSystem playing on 2/21 @recordbar #KCMO & 2/24 @schubas #Chicago

Potty Mouth is an indie, pop-punk sensation that is hot off of the success of their self-titled EP and is unrelenting. Their sound has a fresh and unique twist to it and are coming into a sound all of their own. While they have already begun recording their second album they needed a break from it all and decided to hit the road again and are bringing some friends with them. Party Baby and Tennis System are touring North America now. They will be stopping in our region at The Record Bar in Kansas City, MO. on 2/21 and also at Schubas Tavern in Chicago, Illinois on 2/24. Both are 18 and up shows with a valid government ID and start at 8:00 pm. Below is their latest video which features their latest single "Smash Hit" followed by more of their tunes and also music from the touring bands along side of them.



Watch "Stream Hit" by Potty Mouth on YouTube; available now on iTunes or Spotify.



Stream/Purchase Potty Mouth's S/T EP on Bandcamp

Follow them on their socials: Facebook, Twitter, SoundCloud, Instagram.



Stream 'The Golden Age Of Bullshit' on SoundCloud

Stream more music by them on Spotify

Hit them up on their socials: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Tumblr, YouTube.



Stream/purchase 'Teenagers' on Bandcamp

Stream more music by the band on Spotify.

Visit them on their socials: Facebook, Twitter, SoundCloud, Instagram, YouTube.

Benefit on 2/18 @Fubar_Stl for #TimMcFarland: @DivineSorrowSTL @Hallow_Point @wrecklofficial @Lyluth @Damnation_Army & 5 more bands!

On Saturday, February 18 from 6:00 PM to 11:59 PM at Fubar is A Benefit for Tim McFarland: A two stage/10 band show. Plus, great raffle prizes! All proceeds will be donated to Tim to help cover his medical expenses! Featuring:

DIVINE SORROW



Stream/purchase 'Seven Deadly Sins' on CDBaby

Visit their website, like them on Facebook, follow them on Twitter.

HALLOW POINT



Stream/dowload 'Veil Of Reality' on Bandcamp
(Buy now, name your price, free.)

Like them on Facebook, follow them on Twitter.

Watch: Hallow Point - The Wade Studio Announcement



WRECKLAMATION



Stream/download their track 'Hounds Of War' on Bandcamp
(Buy now, name your price, free.)



Stream/download their Demo on Bandcamp
(Buy now, name your price, free)

Like them on Facebook or follow them on Twitter.

LYLUTH



Stream/download 'A Desolate Design' on Bandcamp
(Buy now, name your price, free)

Like them on Facebook or follow them on Twitter.

DAMNATION ARMY



Stream/purchase 'Burial Ground' on Bandcamp



Stream/purchase 'Declaration Of War' on Bandcamp

Like them on Facebook or follow them on Twitter.

SCORCHED ERTH

Like them on Facebook and stream/purchase their music below.

Check out This Is Gonna Hurt at Scorched Erth's store.

CAUSE OF RUIN

Featured Song:


Stream 'Killing Game' & more on Reverbnation

Like them on Facebook.

SPIRIT OF CHAOS

Featured Song:


Stream 'Hollow' & more on Reverbnation Like them on Facebook.

THE WASHCO LOWLIFES

Featured Song:


Stream 'Way Down' and more on Revernation

Like them on Facebook or follow them on Twitter.

BROKENECK

Featured Song:


Stream 'On My Grave' and more on Reverbnation

Like them on Facebook or follow them on SoundCloud.

#RiseAndScream2017 on 3/18 @2720Cherokee

#RiseAndScream2017 will take place on Saturday, March 18th at 2720 Cherokee from 3 pm to 1 am. This festival features two stages consisting of 19 musical acts! In addition, art installations, raffles, DJ's and also catering! All for just $10.00 admission. This is an all-ages show. Those under 18 years of age will require a parent or guardian. Visit HERE for the event page on Facebook. Visit HERE for a Spotify playlist on the festival. Also, visit HERE for another one on SoundCloud.

Another excellent part of this event is the cause. All proceeds will be donated to the International Institute of St. Louis. The purpose of the International Institute is to be the St. Louis region’s welcoming center for refugees and immigrants. This year the Institute resettled more than 1,000 refugees from Syria, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Somalia, Iraq, and many other countries, all of whom had endured trauma and hardship and must now begin again. With support from the community, the Institute is there for refugees and immigrants for everything from English classes, job training & placement, and health services, to counseling, interpretation & translation, and small business assistance. With these services, the Institute works to fulfill its mission of helping immigrants and their families be productive Americans and championing ethnic diversity as a cultural and economic strength.

Here are the innovative artists donating their time for this benefit festival, they are as follows:

SEASHINE:(shoe-gaze, dream-pop)



Stream/Download Seashine's Demo/EP 'Home' on SoundCloud

Like Seashine on Facebook or follow them on Twitter / SoundCloud.

CAVE OF SWORDS:(dream, wave, pop, gaze, dark)



Stream/Purchase Cave Of Swords' 'Sigils' on Bandcamp

Visit their website, like them on Facebook or follow them on Twitter.

HYLIDAE:(electronic)



Stream/Purchase Hylidae's 'Intransitive' on Bandcamp.

Like them on Faceebook or follow them on SoundCloud.

GIANT MONSTERS ON THE HORIZON: (electronic)



Stream/Purchase Giant Monsters On The Horizon's debut album on Bandcamp

Like them on Facebook or follow them on Twitter / SoundCloud.



Watch JOAN OF DARK @ Schlafly Tap Room STL 5/12/16

Like them on Facebook.

CASSIE MORGAN: (folk, indie, rock)



Stream a sneak-peek of her new album on Bandcamp with the song 'These Years'



Stream/Purchase Cassie Morgan's 'A Day Longer' on Bandcamp

Like her page on Facebook.

PAPERKITE: (Experimental. Dark Wave. Goth. New Wave. Post-Punk. Alternative.)



Stream Paperkite's 'Poor People Music' on YouTube

Like them on Facebook or follow them on SoundCloud.

TOWN CARS: (indie, rock)



Stream/Purchase Town Cars' 'Hearts And Stars' on Bandcamp

Like their page on Facebook.

PRECOG: (Dark Electronica/ Synthpop / Indie)
*Nashville, Tennessee*



Stream/Purchase PreCog's 'Are We Lost' On Bandcamp

Like them on Facebook or follow them on Twitter / SoundCloud.

SUZIE CUE: (Folk rock, anti-folk, blues, Americana, singer/songwriter)



Stream/Purchase her song 'Better Off' on Bandcamp.



Stream/Purchase her song 'So Close' on Bandcamp



Stream 'The Best Of Miss Cue' on SoundCloud
(Note: She has more music available for purchase on her website, Bandcamp & CDBaby.)

Visit her website, like her page on Facebook or follow her on Twitter / SoundCloud.

EXOTIC RHYTHMS BELLYDANCE: (Bellydance, Tribal-fusion) Visit HERE to watch Ami Amore', Carrie, Sahira and Eluria Delune of EXOTIC RHYTHMS BELLYDANCE perrform DOUBLE SWORD at TRIBAL REVOLUTION to original music "VEIL" by ALPHASTATIC & Henry Ray Ulrich with original choreography by AMI AMORE'.
(Note: If you google search the group there are plenty of videos on YouTube of ERBD.)

Visit the Exotic Rhythms Bellydance website, like them on Facebook or follow them on Twitter.

SOLID STATE DISASTER: (Chiptunes, Future Punk, Dark Dance, Synth Punk, Rock, Dance, Punk)



Stream/Purchase Solid State Disaster's 'My Skin So Thin' on Bandcamp.

Like them on Facebook or follow them on Twitter / SoundCloud. FINAL VEIL: (Egyptian, Electronic, Spy-Hop)



Stream/Purchase Final Veil's 'Arabian Daze' on Bandcamp

Visit their website, like them on Facebook or follow them on Twitter.

ERIC KETZER: (Urban Folk, Singer/Songwriter)



Listen to 'Flesh & Blood' by S. Eric Ketzer on SoundCloud



Watch 'The Match I Threw' by Eric Ketzer on YouTube
This was recorded live by Jarred Gastreich and Abby Gillardi at Broadway Oyster Bar in St. Louis. January 29, 2012.

Stream/Purchase music by Eric on CDBaby, like his page on Facebook or follow him on Twitter / SoundCloud.

NOT QUITE NOTHING: (Rock, Alternative)



Stream Not Quite Nothing's 'Somewhat Something' on Bandcamp

Like them on Facebook or follow them on Twitter / SoundCloud.

BRIAN SOWINSKI: (Acoustic, Folk-Rock, Rock)



Stream 'Quick Me' by Brian Sowinski on SoundCloud



Watch 'First Time' by Brian Sowinski on YouTube

Visit his website, like his Facebook page or follow him on Twitter / SoundCloud.

DEAR GENRE: (Slacker Pop, Indie)



Stream/Purchase 'Astronaut' by Dear Genre on Bandcamp

Visit their website, like them on Facebook or follow them on Twitter.

BABY BABY DANCE WITH ME: (Punk Rock, Dance Hall, Garage)

Stream or download Baby Baby Dance With Me's 2016 Demo for free on Bandcamp

Stop by their Facebook page and give it a like.

ZAFIRA STRING QUARTET: (Pop, rock, bossanova, country, experimental)



Watch Zafira String Quartet perform 'Debussy: String Quartet in G minor, I. Anime et tres decide' on YouTube
*For more info on them please visit their website and like their Facebook page.

Art curated by JT Walls

Come to the show @ 2720 Cherokee Performing Arts Center located at:

2720 Cherokee St.
St. Louis, Missouri 63118

For additional inquiries email: Info (AT) loyalfamily (DOT) com or call 314.276.2700

Event is organized by Giant Monsters On The Horizon.

TNMS @DelmarHallSTL on 2/24 w/ @JonHeisserer @WeAreSharkDad @MEMSTL

Friday, February 24th brings an installment of a TicketMaster New Music Showcase at Delmar Hall with Shark Dad, Monster Eats Manhattan and Jon Heisserer. $5.00 cover at the door for 21 and up. $7.00 cover at the door for ages under 21. This show is free with a ticket. You can get a hold of any of the artists on the bill by messaging them on Facebook and they can get them to you. Doors open at 7:00 pm and the show starts at 8:00 pm. Visit HERE for the event page on Facebook.



Stream/purchase Jon Heisserer's '2012-2014' on iTunes or Spotify.

Like Jon Heisserer on Facebook or follow him on Twitter.



Stream/purchase Shark Dad's 'A Bigger Boat' on Bandcamp.

Like Shark Dad on Facebook or follow them on Twitter / SoundCloud.

(Note that on Friday, February 3rd Shark Dad will also have 7" singles available for sale online.)
It is a 7" vinyl record split with "Conversations With Jesus Christ by Shark Dad and the other side is devoted to the comedic styling of band member Jeremy Essig. The record is called "Connoisseur/Conversation". So, pick it up online or at the show to support them and their passion. Email Jason Robinson at: wearesharkdad (AT) gmail (DOT) com for any guest list, interviews or promo copies of this unique piece of music.



Stream/purchase Monster Eats Manhattan's 'The Legacy You Leave' on iTunes, Spotify or Bandcamp.

Like Monster Eats Manhattan on Facebook or follow them on Twitter.