As tomorrow is St. Patrick’s Day and I like to pretend that I’m part Irish, let’s celebrate with a new digital single from Scots Broken Records. This track, “Lies”, actually appeared on a single a few years ago, but has just now been made available for free online. You’ll find that it fits right in with the themes of tomorrow’s heralded day. If you dig, you could also check them out on Wednesday at one of the following free SXSW parties:
Rare Party @ 4th Street Fort (216 E 4th st.) – 12:30am
Dirty Boots Showcase @ Wave Bar (408 E. 6th st.) – 3pm
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Download: Broken Records – Lies [MP3]
So SXSW music starts tomorrow and you still aren’t to sure about who to see? Well, you can make the decision easier (or harder?) by downloading a free SXSW music sampler from music website Amie Street. The sampler features 22 tracks from the likes of Fool’s Good, Flying Lotus, Born Ruffians, and tons of others. Check check check it ouuut now. Disclaimer: You will be required to sign up for an account on the site.
Let’s face it, everybody loves that nostalgic sound from the 90s, and the recent revival of J Mascis in the past several years can’t hurt. So, we’re excited for his new band, along with several member of Cobra Verde, Sweet Apple to release their debut Love & Desperation on April 20th. This new single is ridiculously good, and it has that dirty pop feeling only Mascis seems to perfect. It’s time you took a listen.
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Download: Sweet Apple – I’ve Got A Feeling (That Won’t Change) [MP3]
It’s as if these incredible Scotish bands just keep pouring outta the country! A band that sometimes gets lost in the depths of the Scotish scene is Edinburgh boys We Were Promised Jetpacks. Now their sound will sometimes sound a bit similar to country mates Frightened Rabbit or The Twilight Sad, but they’re still able to stand out on their own. I’ve also heard that these guys bring the noise in the live setting, so you’ll definitely want to check them out when they stop in town for SXSW. Prior to their arrival in Austin, we had the chance to speak to guitarist Michael Palmer about his band. After the jump you’ll find his answers.
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Not far released from their stellar 2009 release Knots, Wye Oak are returning this year with new EP My Neighbor/My Creator. Below you’ll find a download of, “I Hope You Die”, which is a new single from the upcoming EP. It’s a powerful lil’ ballad that shows a bright future for this up and coming band. You can get My Neighbor/My Creator in the Merge Records store digitally on April 20th and physically June 8th. Enjoy.
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Download: Wye Oak – I Hope You Die [MP3]
Way before it’s March 23rd release date, the fine people over at NPR are streaming the brand new She & Him album Volume Two. Head over to the NPR Music section for a first listen to the new tracks. Anyone care to offer a first opinion in the comments section?
We’ve long been admirers of Liars; they seem untouched by their peers, always exploring their own sonic pallet. Luckily, they have an incredible live show to back up their ridiculously respectable musical chops. You’ll all get a chance to glimpse them in Austin this week (if you’re here, that is). But, to top that off, we’ve got a killer contest brought to you by the friendly people at Mute Records that will allow you to win a package with all the band’s works, and a bonus disc of their latest, Sisterworld, with reinterpretations from the likes of Thom Yorke and Devandra Banhart. Leave us a comment with your favorite SXSW moment, and we’ll select 3 winners! Contest will end Tuesday, March 16th 12 PM CST. Good luck.
Make sure to make it out to these SXSW dates:
3/18 @ Insound Day Party – 4 PM & 3/19 Billions Showcase – 1 AM
We bet that closing set at Antones will be one of the best moments of SXSW!
As tomorrow is St. Patrick’s Day and I like to pretend that I’m part Irish, let’s celebrate with a new digital single from Scots Broken Records. This track, “Lies”, actually appeared on a single a few years ago, but has just now been made available for free online. You’ll find that it fits right in with the themes of tomorrow’s heralded day. If you dig, you could also check them out on Wednesday at one of the following free SXSW parties:
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