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Spanish Prisoners are an up-and-coming act who are making their first venture to SXSW, not to mention their first venture together in a van! We all know how that can go, so we wish them the best of luck. Also, you can download their excellent debut Gold Fools over at their bandcamp page, but be sure to donate to help support the cause! Here’s their answers to our questions: let’s be sure to give them a warm welcome. Read more
Last week I wrote about Florida’s Jacuzzi Boys, a solid rock outfit coming our way for SXSW. Fortunately, we caught up with the trio before their trip to Austin, and now it’s time to share their responses. Stoked to have all three dudes chip in their answers, so thanks to Jason B. for his hard work getting this together. And be sure to check out their Glazin LP on Hardly Art. Read more
We’re continuing our SXSW coverage with one of the more creative bands coming to Austin next week, AU. Luke Wyland is the main man behind the project, but he brings in his friends from time to time to flesh out the sound. I can’t wait to catch these guys live, so read on to hear what they had to say about SXSW and other such things… Read more
It’s just a week away folks, and we’re here to share some responses from one of our favorite acts of 2011, Twerps. Their self-titled debut blew us away, making our top albums of the year. We’re also really excited that the band has found some time in their busy schedule to join us at our party. Read more
You know, Frenchkiss Records quietly goes about releasing some awesome acts: they’ve got Cut Off Your Hands, Suckers and now they have the wonderful Emma Louise. The Australian singer has signed on with the label to release Full Hearts and Empty Rooms, her new EP, on March 13th. Her first song from the album, “Jungle,” is centered around this nice little groove, but Emma’s voice is what will definitely win you over. In a world full of Lana del Rey’s, it’s nice to have someone of that ilk doing something you can believe in. She’s also just put out a really nice video to go with the jam, and you can check that out HERE. Don’t forget to look up her tour schedule, as she’ll be zooming in for SXSW.
Download: Emma Louise – Jungle [MP3]
Our SXSW interviews continue today with Canada’s Shimmering Stars. Last year they released Violent Hearts on Hardly Art Records, and while it had a little bit of the modern jangle, it harkened back to a purer era in rock n’ roll…the sort you’re mom or dad probably played around the house when you were growing up (I know mine did). Check out what singer/guitarist Rory has to say on the upcoming festival and life in general. Read more
Katy Goodman’s definitely an in-demand lady at the moment with her work split between Vivian Girls and La Sera. She’ll be releasing her latest La Sera effort, Sees the Light, on March 27 via Hardly Art. From what we’ve heard so far, sounds like a hit. Luckily we caught up with her via the Internet to get her thoughts on the upcoming SXSW Festival… Read more
You all know that the ATL has a really solid rock n’ roll scene, and they’ve been sending out bands left and right to help take over the world. Turf War is another one of those acts, kicking out some really awesome hits. We caught up with John Robinson before the group head our way.
Like everyone else, we’re inundated with all the great bands coming our way in the next few weeks, so we sent out a bunch of questions to our favorite acts, hoping to help spread the word. Our first responder is Grave Babies, who will be releasing their Gothdammit EP on April 17th via Hardly Art. Read on for their answers from Danny Wahfeldt… Read more
It’s Friday, so I wanted to start off the day with something springy that will give us all a bit of a pick-up. So I’m here to offer you this kicking new track from Australia’s Gold Fields. By their account, they’ve worked hard to make everything sound different on their self-titled EP, switching it up from track to track. This song has a solid groove, accentuated by the extra percussive elements throughout. Those of you clamoring for more will get to hear a whole album worth of material later in 2012, but also look out for the band at SXSW and a few other scattered shows throughout the states in the next month.
Download:Gold Fields – Treehouse [MP3]
