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For Some Reason, Mayor Slay Wants to Know if You Like Justin Bieber
May 21, 2013 in RFTmusic
Every week, Mayor Slay's website runs a poll, taking the pulse of St. Louisans on a wide range of topics, such as genetically modified foods, the actions of Congress, and...
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Parisian's Daul Kim EP, Inspired by the Suicide of a South Korean Model: Listen Now
May 17, 2013 in RFTmusic
Ian "Parisian" JonesIn this week's print edition, RFT Music writer Evan C. Jones interviewed local electronic artist Ian "Parisian" Jones (no relation), whom some may remember as one half of...
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Are "Paperless Tickets" Really "Anti-Fan" Restrictions? Growing Practice Among Ticket Vendors Draws Criticism
May 16, 2013 in RFTmusic
Keith FujimotoTicket scalping has been an issue for major events ever since selling tickets began. From the venues to the bands all the way down to the fans, nobody likes...
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Imagine Dragons and Owl City at the Pageant 5/15/2013: Photos
May 16, 2013 in RFTmusic
Jon GitchoffImagine Dragons and Owl City both performed at the Pageant last night as part of the Yahoo on the Road tour. The Yahoo! logo was plastered everywhere, as the...
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Tech N9ne at Pop's Last Night: Here Are Some Photos of Wicked Clowns
May 08, 2013 in RFTmusic
Jon GitchoffKansas City rapper Tech N9ne performed at Pop's last night to a pacPop'sked house of hip-hop heads, wicked clowns and juggalos. Though the artist is not officially a part...
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The Killers, Wilco, The National, Alabama Shakes to Headline LouFest [UPDATE - Tickets On Sale Now]
May 03, 2013 in RFTmusic
Wilco (pictured) shares top billing with the Killers.[Update May 3: LouFest tickets are on sale now! Click through this link to purchase yours.] It's official! No need for further speculation, the...
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People Bitching About LouFest: Presented to You by the Internet
May 02, 2013 in RFTmusic
This week's LouFest lineup announcement has stirred up a lot of conversation in the city of St. Louis. The festival's new partnership with C3 Presents has served as a lightning...
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The Day RFT Music Died
April 22, 2013 in RFTmusic
Say goodbye to this annoying sight.You may have noticed over the weekend, starting on Thursday, that RFT Music was largely inaccessible. Users of Google Chrome, Safari, Firefox and likely others...
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Win Tickets to the Black Crowes' Sold Out Concert at the Pageant
April 18, 2013 in RFTmusic
Press PhotoThe Black Crowes is back, and in force, as evidenced by the fact that the band's upcoming show at the Pageant is completely sold out. The 23-year-old band emerged...
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KDHX Announces Midwest Mayhem Lineup, Holds Pledge Drive
April 16, 2013 in RFTmusic
KDHX (88.1 FM) has just announced the lineup for this year's Midwest Mayhem festival at the City Museum. This annual event is consistently one of the weirdest and wildest in...
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Get Your Passes for the RFT Music Showcase Now Through Our Exclusive Presale
April 16, 2013 in RFTmusic
The RFT Music Showcase returns on June 1 with its celebration of the best and brightest musical acts St. Louis has to offer. Roughly 80 local bands -- chosen by...
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Demetri Martin Will Be Signing Books at Subterranean Today, Because He Forgot to Yesterday
April 15, 2013 in RFTmusic
Press PhotoFunnyman Demetri Martin performed at the Pageant last night, delivering wry one-liners and artfully humorous observations to a packed house of fans. Unfortunately, the comedian was nowhere to be...
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Garbage at the Pageant 4/10/13: Photos
April 10, 2013 in RFTmusic
Garbage, last night at the Pageant.Madison, Wisconsin alt-rockers Garbage played the Pageant last night to a packed house, at a concert sponsored by 105.7 the Point. Front-woman Shirley Manson spoke...
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Yeasayer is Coming to the Firebird on June 27
April 09, 2013 in RFTmusic
Press PhotoBrooklyn-based weirdo psych-pop quartet Yeasayer will be making a stop at the Firebird on Thursday, June 27, as announced today on the Firebird's Facebook page. Tickets will be available...
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Iron Maiden and Megadeth are Coming to Verizon Wireless Amphitheater on September 8
April 08, 2013 in RFTmusic
British heavy metal legend Iron Maiden is coming to St. Louis, and bringing one of thrash's "Big Four," Megadeth, along for the ride. Verizon Wireless Amphitheater has yet to make...
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Get Your LouFest Presale Tickets Today Through the Event's Newly Launched Website
April 02, 2013 in RFTmusic
LouFest presale tickets will be available today through the event's fancy, newly launched official website. These early-release tickets will be $50 for the full weekend, as opposed to the $75...
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Ou O Needs Your Help, One Pizza at a Time
April 01, 2013 in RFTmusic
Fuel for records.Local experimental electronic duo Ou O has started an Indiegogo campaign to help fund the process of writing the act's upcoming fourth album. The goal of the campaign...
From Sun Studios to Greg Ginn to Parliament: Meet Jay Brook Lipe
March 28, 2013 in RFTmusic
Win Tickets to See A Day to Remember at the Pageant
March 28, 2013 in RFTmusic
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Major Lazer at the Pageant 3/21/13: Photos
March 22, 2013 in RFTmusic
Jason StoffEDM tastemaker Diplo came to town last night with his Major Lazer project, whipping the packed Pageant crowd into a dance-induced frenzy. RFT Music's own Jason Stoff was there...
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Win Tickets to See Major Lazer and Lunice Tonight at the Pageant
March 21, 2013 in RFTmusic
[Update: Congrats to our winner, Chris Juppier. Pick up your tickets at the box office. Make sure you bring an ID!] EDM artists / daggering experts Major Lazer will perform with...
The Best Homemade Signs at the Taylor Swift Concert
March 20, 2013 in RFTmusic
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Win Tickets to See Animal Collective and Dan Deacon at the Pageant
March 15, 2013 in RFTmusic
Dan DeaconElectro-pop artist Dan Deacon and experimental psych-rockers Animal Collective will play the Pageant next Wednesday, and we've got two tickets!To win, simply tell us why you deserve to go....
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Black Flag to Play Fubar on June 21
March 14, 2013 in RFTmusic
Black Flag's iconic logo.Legendary hardcore punk band Black Flag will be playing Fubar on Friday, June 21. Tickets will be $25 in advance, $30 on the day of the show....
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Steve Reich's Radiohead-Inspired Radio Rewrite: Listen to the World Premiere Now
March 14, 2013 in RFTmusic
Steve ReichIn this week's print edition, RFT Music writer Ryan Wasoba discussed new-music ensemble Alarm Will Sound, performing at the Sheldon Concert Hall on March 20. The group will be...
