D-Steve, Decade Long Love Affair & Bill Leighly:

D-Steve is in heavy rotation on St. Louis internet radio at The Wave. Domonique is a rap/hip-hop artist from the St. Charles area, check him out by downloading this track:

"Go Up" by D-Steve was removed on 2/16/12, his music is no longer on Reverbnation and has since been removed from the website linked above.

Decade Long Love Affair is from St. Louis, MO. You can like their facebook page and download their tracks here:

*"Nursery Rhymes" & "Bind By Decade" by Decade Long Love Affair were removed on 2/16/12. Visit their Reverbnation to download tracks.


Bill Leighly is from Dekalb, IL. He specializes in folk-acoustic rock, check out this exclusive download by him and a couple more from his Sound Cloud account:

*"Another Crazy Weekend" by Bill Leighly was removed on 2/8/12. Visit his Sound Cloud account HERE for more free downloads.

(It's Been) So Long by Bill Leighly

We Dream Together by Bill Leighly

Post #28 feat. hip-hop, psychedelic jams, power metal and some rock:

The Grea Tones Vs. The Loud Outfit! Royal Illete Productions presents these two hip-hop artists in a duel to the finish. You can like their facebook fan page pages, links are on the home page of their website.

Grea Tones vs Loud Outfit by The Loud Outfit

Next in line, we have the psychedelic jam-band rock of Cronus. They offer up two tracks to us, Bless The People & also Soul-Shaker. Their next show is at Pop's Blue Moon on Friday, March 25th. Check them out:

*Cronus had two songs posted, "Bless The People" & "Soul Shaker", they were removed on 2/8/12 from the blog. To download tracks by the group, visit their site HERE.

Third, we have Lovely Destuction, they are a power-metal/thrash band. Their next show is at the Stratford Bar on June 25th. Skullfest 2011 will be taking place, it actually starts on the 24th and ends on the 25th, for all the details visit Skull Records Radio for more info. They sent over three tracks, The Hot Gates, Grave & also Sacrifice.

*Lovely Destruction had three songs posted, "The Hot Gates" also "Grave" & "Sacrifice, they were removed from the blog on 2/8/12. To download them online, please visit their Reverbnation HERE.


Fourth, I figured that I would throw this in there, I want to show you an example of what Bandcamp has to offer artists also. Here is one I made of our last release, it is digital only, but it contains the four songs on the EP. Plus, it includes the cover art and lyrics w/ synopsis of each song. In addition to a 2009 group photo taken by Angie Knost and a free video of the live, studio edit of 'Two Thieves'. All is contained in a zip-file and you can choose what type of audio file you prefer. Neato.

Post #27 feat. Stinkfoot & Nicole Dawn:

Stinkfoot is a rock/alt. rock foursome that started as an idea, which grew into a concept and later became a reality. A gritty collection of four up and coming rockers that, together, are hoping to one day play that one perfect show that will rocket them to superstardom. Coming soon to a theater near you. The band began in 2008, They caught momentum in 2009 when they recorded their first track "Smile" with local legend Brad Booker (Stir, Gravity Kills, Apartment 26). They used that initial track to book gigs at premiere venues in St. Louis starting in late 2009 and have been gigging steadily since. Below is a free download of their 5 song ep , Picture Code System. They will be at Cicero's on Saturday, April 2nd with Bravefellow, Luster and Soundscape.


http://sonicbids.com/stinkfoot
http://facebook.com/stinkfootmusic

Next up, for your downloading pleasure, is Nicole Dawn. This young lady stunned many at last year's Taste Of Saint Louis event once they found out she was only nineteen years of age. If you are unfamiliar with the event, last year it had a turnout of over 300,000 people. Kay Sonderegger, the Co-owner of the Taste of Saint Louis said that, "Nicole's performance at the Taste of St. Louis was outstanding. For someone so young and new to the industry, she made a huge impression on event goers, and the Taste staff alike. We had a lot of people inquire about her. Her vocal range combined with her natural and relaxed demeanor on stage and the fact that she played solo was truly impressive!"

See for yourself, here is her video for "Do You Remember?" Below the video is the download for this and another track also:



Nicole Dawn's two songs "Dow You Remember" & "I Believe What You Say" were removed from this blog on 2/8/12. To follow up on her visit her facebook page HERE.

Post 26 feat. Sicklove & more!

Sicklove will be releasing their EP at Pop's Nightclub & Concert Venue on March 26th. Above is a free download they shared with me. Along with Sicklove, is Isaac James, a four-piece rock group from the Kansas City, MO. and Des Moines, IA. areas. Their new single, 'The Rain' can be purchased HERE via their website. These guys are no strangers to the venue, as one will discover why while browsing their website. In addition, an STL favorite the Midwest Avengers along with a group from Scott City, Mudshov3l are on the bill for this taping of Pop's TV. To download a Midwest Avengers track, click HERE. To download a Mudshov3l track, click HERE. Again, the show takes place Saturday, March 26th. This is an all ages event. Contact any of the band's via their sites in regards to getting advance tickets from them directly.

Last, but certainly not least, I also have a track from the band, the Noise FM hailing from Chicago, IL. They will be appearing at Cicero's on Thursday, March 10, 2011 w/ the Chapters from Saint Louis. Along with Squid The Whale from Detroit and Milktooth from Nashville. Show is at 8:30pm and is 21+ on Thurs., March 10th at Cicero's in the loop. Here is the free track by the Noise FM:

*The Noise FM song "The Vault" was removed on 2/8/12. They do not have any downloads available, unless you join their email list from their website HERE, where you can get a free download of their album "Dream Of The Attack".

STLMU blog pulls up it's big boy 'Britches' for it's 25th post!

Marty from the 'Britches' just sent over a five song EP, appropriately it's name is 'Demo' because more or less it is one. They were recently featured in the RFT's A-Z blog and joined local St. Louis label HiFiOctopi. So far, their listeners have described them as experimental/noise(y) rock. Also, their fans have said they sound similar to Liars, Deerhunter, HEALTH, No Age, Xiu Xiu. Some of the group's main influences include Pavement, This Heat, Suicide, Silver Apples, Brainiac, early Blonde Redhead & Tom Waits. The EP is available for free digital download below, as are their networks:

01 ---'s Trash Can by britchesbritches

02 On the Inside by britchesbritches

03 White Noise by britchesbritches

04 Dream Song by britchesbritches

05 Stand Tall or Don't Stand at All by britchesbritches


http://www.facebook.com/britchesbritches
(Has a 4 song, live set from KDHX's studio)
http://www.last.fm/music/Britches
http://www.myspace.com/britchesbritches
http://www.britchesbritches.bandcamp.com/album/demo
http://www.soundcloud.com/britchesbritches

'Thronechild' feature & a UK artist's 1st visit:

Thronechild, an alt. indie-rock foursome that is newly female-fronted. Thronechild hosted a private interview and jam session for David Hopkins of Insidestl.com. As part of the session, David Hopkins has reviewed the Winter EP for the site. Read the story by clicking here! There are some funny bits, and if you care to download the rest of 'The Winter' EP just visit their website here, and remember, ITS FREE!

Original by Thronechild by stlmusiciansunite

*Thronechild had three tracks posted, "Original" & "Contradiction", they lost their singer and are finding a replacement. Visit their website HERE for the updates on the hunt and progress with new material.

In addition, we have a first for us here, UK artist 'Haunted Stereo' sent me a drop box submission and let me know that they are playing at the Lemp Neighborhood Arts Center on the 18th February. This is their first U.S. tour. They are alt-folk/ indie/ experimental six-piece line-up from Southampton. Anja let me know that she is having some trouble getting the rest
of this bill's info., but does know that another UK artist Otter's Gear, is performing also.

*Haunted Stereo had one song available for download which was "Instigate It" and it was removed on 2/8/12. Visit their website HERE for their progress, they do not have any free downloads available.

Pet Rock 'The Musical' an "exclusive" :

'Pet Rock: The Musical' was formed in 2008 after a few, chance sessions of intense jamming, all those involved thought it was a good idea. Pet Rock has played extensively in their short time from a benefit show in rural Illinois to throwing art festivals in the heart of downtown St.Louis. Either way, this always evolving 3 piece synth-ridd'n, human-techno, psychedelic-rock explosion of space funk will not be stopping anytime soon!

Sat. 1/29 at The Warehouse: Pet Rock the Musical, Brainchild, and The Coal Chute Arms + Drum Empo. *Doors are at 8pm, show starts at 8:30pm, ends at 1am. 21+ $5 D.O.S. Here is a Pet Rock exclusive:

Bikers on extacy by Pet Rock: the musical by petrockthemusical