SXSW Watchlist: We Were Promised Jetpacks

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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New Tunes From We Were Promised Jetpacks

Earlier today The Gum premiered this new track “A Far Cry” from Scots We Were Promised Jetpacks.  If you read our site often, you know we have a thing for those UK (particularly Scottish) bands.  This new jam will appear on upcoming EP The Last Place You’ll Look due out march 9th on Fat Cat.  The band will also be stopping in next month during the SXSW music festival.

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Download: We Were Promised Jetpacks – A Far Cry [MP3]

We Were Promised Jetpacks On Laundromatinee

we-were-promised-jetpacks2Our friends over at the MOKB continue to surprise us with their Laundromatinee video sessions.  This week continues to impress with some live videos of Scotish band We Were Promised Jetpacks.  The session comes as a solo acoustic one as performed by leading man Adam Thompson.  Check it out now or check out MP3 from the live songs “An Almighty Thud”.

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Download: We Were Promised Jetpacks – An Almighty Thud (LaundroMatine) [MP3]

Frightened Rabbit @ Mohawk (9/24)

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Date 9/24/09
Location Mohawk
Doors 8pm
Tickets $10 from Frontgate

Mohawk is the place to be on Thursday night with solid bands playing on both the inside and outside stages.  The outside stage features headliner Frightened Rabbit along with The Twilight Sad and We Were Promised Jetpacks.  After the outside festivities shut down, the inside stage lineup includes locals Corto Maltese and buzz band Division Day.  Now that’s how you get your monies worth.

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Download: Frightened Rabbit – Last Tango in Brooklyn [MP3]

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