Local Music

Leona Augustine wrote “I’m Dreaming of No One But You" in 1942 after her boyfriend enlisted in the Army. Seventy-nine years later, her grandson Jacob Luecke has produced a Big Band version of the tune. He discussed the project on St. Louis on the Air.

Singer Aloha Misho and rapper Rockwell Knuckles discuss their latest music projects as the Knuckles band, including their roles in an upcoming Metro Theater production.

Thomas Park’s invention, the GenerIter, uses Python code to transform a series of sounds into music. Would-be composers can plug in short clips of their choosing and let the code do the rest. Park discussed his module on "St. Louis on the Air."

Brothers Lazaroff are taking their beloved Hanukkah Hullabaloo virtual for its 10th iteration. They discussed the star-studded concert on "St. Louis on the Air."

Singer-songwriter Beth Bombara was gearing up to tour the U.K. Enter the coronavirus and those plans had to be canceled. Eight months later, Bombara was prepping for a show at the Pageant. Rising coronavirus case counts killed that too. The talented St. Louis musician explains how she’s still staying connected with fans even after months of canceled gigs and shuttered venues.

Vocalist Kim Massie earned the nickname "The Diva of St. Louis" through two decades of performing around the region. She died Monday.

Andrew Stephen and Chrissy Renick, long known on the St. Louis music scene from other projects, combined forces for a debut collaboration.

St. Louis beat battle series, Fresh Produce started 10 years ago. The competition pits music producers against each other and has now moved completely online.

Beloved St. Louis singer Lamont Hadley Sr. died last month after being diagnosed with COVID-19. He was 53. His son Lamont Hadley Jr. and longtime partner Bridgette West discuss his legacy on "St. Louis on the Air."

Mvstermind — the performing name of St. Louis native Muhammad Austin — talks about how he lyrically skates past personal anxieties and overcoming universal troubles in "GEMS." He discusses the trajectory of his artistry and what it’s like pulling together projects when a pandemic halts production.