Oh schnaps! The week of SXSW music is finally upon us tomorrow and our heads are literally about to explode. Just so you know, we’ll be fairly m.i.a. until next week since we’ll be out and about discovering new bands. Next week, expect some crazy coverage with interviews, photos, and reviews of anything we find interesting. Until then, a few deets for you SXSW goers:
- Don’t forget to RSVP to our party tomorrow.
- Be sure to download our March music sampler to rock out to while you wait in that Fader Fort line.
- Also be sure you load up our handy SXSW guide on your fancy iphone.
- New sponsor alert! We also just got word that Zico Coconut Water will be on hand handing out all kinds of free Coco water. Tassstttyyyy.
- Keep it real!
Before you head out into the fray of SXSW, head over to our friends Austin Sound to check out their new digital Sound Advice SXSW sampler. The massive 19 track sampler features the best and brightest of up and coming talent in Austin. You can also read a little about each band and see some live dates they have going on this week. Below you’ll find a track from our new favorite locals The Happen-Ins, who have this track “Be Your Fool” featured on the compilation. Well done gents.
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Download: The Happen-Ins – Be Yer Fool [MP3]
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]
Oh schnaps! The week of SXSW music is finally upon us tomorrow and our heads are literally about to explode. Just so you know, we’ll be fairly m.i.a. until next week since we’ll be out and about discovering new bands. Next week, expect some crazy coverage with interviews, photos, and reviews of anything we find interesting. Until then, a few deets for you SXSW goers:
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