For some of us, catching Youth Lagoon on this tour would be the first time we caught the group with a full line-up, as the last time I caught Trevor Powers he was working the stage on his own. Such a change was likely to mix the sound up. We arrived early to catch the recent signing to Matador Records, Magical Cloudz.
Read on for my thoughts and photos from the excellent Brian Gray.
| Date | Wednesday, April 24th |
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| Location | Mohawk |
| Doors | 6:30 |
| Tickets | $15 from Mohawk |
It seems like almost a no-brainer that the Youth Lagoon show will be the event of the week (excluding the Grape St. record release afterwards). Trevor Powers and his project have garnered a huge following, and with the release of Wondrous Bughouse, appreciation for the band has grown. I’m excited that he’s been bringing a band along with him, which should flesh out the sound quite a bit. But, do yourself a favor and don’t skip out on the opener Magical Cloudz, a recent signing to Matador Records. We wrote about Devon Welsh’s new project, and it’s powerful vocal appeal. We’re all going to have a blast, so come join us…then tag along to Hotel Vegas for a nice little record release party.
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Download: Youth Lagoon – Dropla [MP3]
| Date | Friday, April 19th |
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| Location | Mohawk |
| Doors | 9:00 PM |
| Tickets | $9 @ the Door |
Seems like there is a worthy show every night here in Austin, and while I know tons of bands are playing, I’m hanging my hat on The People’s Temple show over at Mohawk Friday night. This last year saw the release of their More for the Masses, which added to their already established pyschedelic blend of rock n’ roll. I caught them at the SXSW, and thoroughly enjoyed their act, so much so that I’ll gladly see them again Friday evening. Plus, you’ll get to throw your support behind two great local Austin acts in Mirror Travel and La Migra. Seems like a rad way to spend a weekend night if you ask me.
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Download: People’s Temple – Sons of Stone [MP3]
| Date | 4/12/13 |
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| Location | Mohawk |
| Doors | 9pm |
| Tickets | $10 @ Frontgate/$12 @ Door |
As we previously mentioned, this week of shows, or even month, is insane in this town. I mean, this is why we all live here right? Well I feel like this one going down at the Mohawk on Friday night might be flying so far under the radar that people are forgetting about it. On the loaded bill you get lady rockers Bleached, Hunters, and Fleshlights. It just seems like something you should be doing.
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No, I am not done yet. This one and a gallery of the showcases is all that is left. If I can muster it, I’ll do a best of post. Best-ofs are easier well removed from a festival because lasting memories help define what really got you going.
Anyway, this giant gallery of daytime show goodness includes some candids and portraits from around the conference during the unofficial events. Highlights include Wax Idols, Nobunny, The Soft Moon, Criminal Hygiene, Bleeding Rainbows, that band Thurston Moore is in, Delorean and so much more.
Click through. Play a game of “oh yeah, I was there.”
| Date | Thursday, April 4th |
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| Location | Mohawk |
| Doors | 9 PM |
| Tickets | $6 at the Door |
If you’ve looked at the upcoming shows listing for Austin, April is about to get really crazy ya’ll, so why not start things off right by spending an evening with some of the best local bands Austin has to offer. We’ve raved about all of these bands for a long time, and I know that at least three of the four acts are working on new albums/singles, so you’re bound to hear some fresh tunes. Shivery Shakes are tighter than ever. Tiger Waves, I love them. She Sir make smart pop that I adore. Shrines I haven’t seen, but to be on this bill, you know they’re rad. Seriously everyone, it’s a cheap show, so come out and support local music. Here’s some jams from the Shakes, the Waves and the Sir in case you needed convincing.
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So it’s been said already that the festival has wrapped up and we’re all trying to recover as best we can back at work Monday. It was a fun and exhausting week full of incredible music, tons of booze, and many an old friend. We’re each taking a look back at our week in free live music with some recaps and now it’s my turn. Follow the jump for more.
Finally, it’s over. After over a 100 bands, 100 beers, a few tacos, we’re back to the daily grind. The beast that is SXSW is officially behind us now, so we’ll be spending a bit of time highlighting our own individual thoughts on the festival. We’re not trying to inundate you with the next big thing, we just want to recap what we caught. I’m on first! Read More
