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The ATH Team had a busy weekend, so we figured we’d wrap it up in one giant post, rather than inundate you with our opinions about each individual day. We were fortunate to host our own show at 29th Street Ballroom with our friends at Cain’s Hot Sauce, so we got in a solid 18 bands alone on that day!
Read on for our highlights and photos.
We’re full on in the mix of things, moderating sessions, planning for our parties on Sunday and Monday, but trying to catch as many acts as we can cram into our lives. Was a super busy day, with all of us stretching across town between panels and house parties, so hit the jump to see photos and thoughts.
We’re in the midst of the fest, but still have time to check out some stuff that we really love, like Honey I’m Home. The Dutch outfit are playing our Welcome to the Jangle Party this Sunday at 29th Street Ballroom/Tweedys, so they were kind enough to answer some questions to get some extra info about the band and their work. You can track more of their SXSW shows HERE.
Not going to lie…it’s been a minute since we’ve put on a proper show during SXSW season. Sure, we have the annual SOTO vs ATH Party, and that’s a blast, but that’s a team effort with our friend John Laird. So, this year, the opportunity arose to bring back our Welcome to the Jangle, as there were quite a few jangling and adjacent acts coming into town. So, here we are, announcing its return at 29th Street Block Party Day 3; it’ll be 18 of the rippingest, raddest bands in town. We’ve got bands from Japan, Australia, the UK, Canada and the US all gracing the three stages we’ve got. There’s a rad playlist attached below so you can sample the super rad tunes we’ve got coming! More info about the event on the Facebook Event Page.
A special shout out to our sponsor for the event, Cain’s Hot Sauce, who will be on hand with some snacks and hot sauce to sample on the day of the event!
With a couple of LPs under their belt and tours with Mannequin Pussy, California’s Destroy Boys continue their rise with another great single in 2020 (they dropped “Fences” earlier). This track brings the band’s tenacity and spins it through this swelling pop lens of huge riffs and crashing cymbals. It’s one of the great things about good pop punk; you can hear the anthemic nature even with the discord swirling through your ear canal. Plus, you’re never going to go wrong throwing some soaring “oohs” in the background juxtaposed against a brash explosion like the one that occurs at the 2 minute mark. Fingers crossed we get a new LP this year!
