Sarah Glynn "Mercy Street"

Check out Sarah Glynn's magical cover of "Mercy Street" by Peter Gabriel.  It is the first in the Foreign Languages singles collection she plans to release in the next few months.

If you like it, you can mosey on over to iTunes and purchase it here.

Doodle Music

An intricate and amazingly original take on the fusion of math and music.  And, it's all done with Sharpie's and graph paper!  Brought to you by "mathemusican" Vi Hart.  (via Flavorwire).

Beck's New Album To Be Released as Illustrated Book of Sheet Music by McSweeney's

Beck's new album, Beck Hanson's Song Reader, will be coming out as a sheet music only release, thanks in part to McSweeney's, the original publishing house founded by author Dave Eggers.  It features original full-color art by Marcel Dzama, Leanne Shapton, Josh Cochran, and many more.  Bringing the songs to life depends on you, the reader.  Some of the reader renditions will be featured on the McSweeney's website.  The album, which includes original art for each song, comes in a hard cover carrying case.  The official release date is December 2012, just in time for Christmas!  

Frankie Rose - "Know Me" Video

Urban Outfitter's has teamed up with director Ricardo Rivera to produce a stunning new video for Frankie Rose's "Know Me," one of the best tracks off her excellent album Interstellar.  The video, which has has a retro sci-fi feel, follows Rose as she navigates through a labyrinth of neon tunnels and flashing lights.

Frankie Rose - "Know Me" from Urban Outfitters on Vimeo.

Robert Schneider on Bill Doss

Honestly, I am still reeling from the passing of the immensely talented Bill Doss.  I've been going through some of my old OTC photographs back in the day in order to put together a little photo tribute of my own.  Coming soon!  

Robert Schneider, of The Apples in Stereo and longtime friend and collaborator of Bill Doss, had this to say about Bill's untimely passing over on the E6 Town Hall forum:  

I am heartbroken by the loss of my life-long friend, collaborator and band-mate. My world will never be the same without the wonderful, funny, supremely creative Bill Doss. On behalf of my own family-- as well as of The Apples in stereo and the Elephant 6 Collective-- I would like to send out tender thoughts and our deepest sympathies to Bill's wife and family.

Chuang Tsu: "The wood is consumed but the fire burns on, and we do not know when it will come to an end."

Love to you all,

Robert Schneider

 

R.I.P. Bill Doss of The Olivia Tremor Control

The music world has suffered a great loss today with the passing of Bill Doss, founding member of The Olivia Tremor Control and Sunshine Fix.  Doss also was a co-founder of the Elephant 6 collective, which included OTC, The Apples in Stereo, Neutral Milk Hotel, the Music Tapes and many more like-minded groups.

Doss grew up in the tiny town of Ruston, Louisiana, where he met Jeff Mangum of Neutral Milk Hotel and Will Cullen Hart, his harmonic other half in OTC.  The three became fast friends and eventually formed the Olivia Tremor Control.  After moving to Athens, Mangum split off to form Neutral Milk Hotel, while the other two went on to record two psychedelic masterpieces, Music From The Unrealized Film Script:  Dusk at Cubist Castle and Black Foliage:  Animation Music.  

No details of his death have been released at this point. 

Here is a video of OTC from this years Pitchfork Music Festival:  

Polaris Prize Announces Short List for Music Prize

The Polaris Music Prize has announced its short list of album nominations.  Some notable inclusions:  Kathleen Edwards, anthemic rockers Japandroids, Grimes, hip-hop superstar Drake, and a ton more.  Proof positive that Canada is producing some amazing music these days.

Check out the whole list here.

New Sigur Ros Track!

Sigur Ros have debuted a new track from their forthcoming album, Valtari, (out on May 28th).  The track "Ekki Mukk" clocks in at nearly eight minutes.  (via Ultra8201)



Sigur Rós - Ekki múkk from Sigur Rós on Vimeo.

Download New Best Coast Track

Best Coast keeps it sunny with a shimmering ode to California, "It's the Only Place."  The track will be on the groups new album, out on May 15th.  Give it a listen and get ready to pack your bags for the West Coast! (via Pitchfork)

Austin Imposition Night Parties

You don't need a badge or wristband for these night shows and there are some great bands.  Some are disguised  under a fake name or "surprise guest," but you can guess that they will be awesome.  Click on the RSVP link for set times and RSVP info.

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Brooklyn Vegan Hotel Vegan Full Lineup

Brooklyn Vegan has finally unveiled their awesome 4-day Hotel Vegan lineup.  I may just camp out here for the duration.

Lineup and details.

SouthBySuds Whip In 2012

Austin's favorite beer store/bar/awesome Indian food restaurant is hosting five days of music and beer.  There will be beer specials throughout the day and night, and with over 72 taps to choose from, you won't have trouble finding a tasty brew to your liking.

Details and schedule.

Universal Music Group Day Party

Universal is hosting a music party showcasing their artists.  Open bar, the two words I love to hear.

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Check Yo Ponytail Thursday Set Times

Here are the set times for the Check Yo Ponytail party over at Emo's East on Thursday:

(Doors at 11:30am)

12-12:40 - Hex Oh Hex Oh
12:45-1:15 - K. Flay
1:20-1:50 - Dirty Ghost
1:55-2:25 - Geographer
2:30-3:00 - MNDR
3:05-3:35 - Blondes (live)
3:40-4:10 - Purity Ring
4:15-5:00 - Theophilus London
5:05-5:50 - Bass Drum of Death
6:00-7:00 - Dum Dum Girls

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Brooklyn Vegan announces Thursday lineup

Brooklyn Vegan have announced the lineup for the Thursday day party at Hotel Vegan.  Check it out here.  

South X San Jose

Austin's favorite upscale hotel (and awesome after work drinking patio), the Hotel San Jose, is hosting 4 days of shows on their expansive outdoor stage.  The lineup includes some pretty awesome bands like Built to Spill, Blitzen Trapper, and Ben Kweller.  As an extra bonus, the former Go-Go, Kathy Valentine, will be showcasing her all-girl supa group The Bluebonnets on Saturday.  No RSVP required.

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Spotify House SXSW

Are you a Spotify user?  Throughout the festival, Spotify, along with MSN, is hosting the Spotify House on 1010 E. Cesar Chavez.

You must have a Spotify user name to RSVP for this one.

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Nylon Party RSVP

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South by South Mess 2

The folks over South by South Mess are at it again.  They have five parties next week that they promise will be "the messiest parties of SXSW 2012."  One of the parties is a Slip N Slide party.  Sounds fun!
If you can decipher the cryptic poster above you will unearth a pretty awesome lineup including the buzzalicious Grimes, Maps & Atlases, Japanther, Dan Deacon, and more.  Can you figure out the rest of the lineup?  They have a handy page where you can RSVP to all five parties.

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Strange Brew Party at Hotel Vegan

Covert Curiosity, one of Austin's best music blogs is co-hosting this party this Monday night.  They will have free PBR and pizza to get you in the mood for SXSW music. (via)

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The Orchard's Day Party

The Orchard are throwing a free day party on Friday, March 16th at Parkside.  It features up-and-comers Races, ARMS, Rhett Miller (of the Old 97's) and more.  Plus, free breakfast tacos and drinks!  You must RSVP to attend.

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Rachael Ray Feedback Party

The Rachael Ray Feedback Party will be at Stubbs BBQ again this year.  As always, there will be free booze, as well as a Rachael Ray-curated food menu for all who attend.  Recently, hip hop guru Theophilus London was added to the bill that includes Train (?), Of Monsters and Men, Blitzen Trapper, Billy Gibbons and more.
The show is free and open to the public, but I would advise getting there early if you want to get in.  The line is always monstrous.  

South by East by West Spring Bash

Wednesday, March 14th (noon - 8pm) @ The Liberty.

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Official SXSW Poster

This poster by Kevin Tong is pretty cool.  You know, I'm a sucker for good illustration.  SXSW will be distributing numbered prints and the artist will have prints for sale at his booth at the Convention Center during SXSW.

Perez Hilton "One Night in Austin"

Trash-talking celebrity blogger has announced some of the details for his party at the Austin Music Hall on Saturday, March 17th.  This year the event will be official, which means badges and wristbands, but you can buy tickets to guarantee entry.  All of the proceeds go to support the VH1 Save the Music Foundation.  So far, the only artists that have been announced are the Ting Tings, Ed Sheeran, Cher Lloyd and Dev.  Not super-impressive, but I'm sure Perez has some tricks up his sleeve.

Buy tickets here.

Brooklyn Bodega Circus Party

Electro Soul, Hip Hop, and Circus.  Three names that go hand and hand.  Plus, it's at the cool little East Side venue the Gypsy Lounge.

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Culture Vulture Day Party

Another one!  The Culture Vulture Day Party at Elysium on Saturday, March 17th promises bands, booze, DJ's, Food & Fun.  More info here.

Emo's East/Beauty Ballroom SXSW Week Extravaganza

New east side venues Emo's East and Beauty Ballroom are teaming up for several days of awesome shows during SXSW.  With sponsors like iHeartComix, Fool's Gold, Mad Decent, and Polyvinyl Records, these parties offer up stellar line ups with the likes of Dum Dum Girls, Das Racist, Of Montreal, Japandroids, Diplo, A-Trak and tons more.  These shows are not official, but you need to RSVP to attend.  

Luckily, the folks over at do512 have made it easy for you to RSVP to all of the parties in one fell swoop.

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SxSnackbar 2012

Stop by Snackbar on Saturday, March 17th for some tasty vittles and see my boys BOY perform.  They are sure to be stars by years end.  Check out their Daytrotter session here.


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Vaya Con Tacos Day Party

My Old Kentucky Blog & Knucklerumbler are putting on a party at the aptly named Peckerheads on Sixth Street.  The lineup is pretty awesome.  Check it out!

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Killer Tofu Party!

With a name like Killer Tofu, how can you not go?  This free day show is put on by the excellent Austin blog Ultra8201 and Small Plates Records.  There will be free Left Hand beer (yum!) while it lasts, so get their early to get your drink on.

Thursday 3/15 - Noon to 7PM - 21+

12:00 – Politics
12:45 – Auditorium
1:30 – Yellow Ostrich
2:15 – Guards
3:00 – Cadence Weapon
3:45 – Hands
4:30 – Hundred Waters
5:15 – Field Mouse
6:00 – Beat Connection
6:45 – Supreme Cuts

Rolling Stone Rock Room

Rolling Stone is throwing two free day shows at La Zona Rosa.  Free BBQ and Bloody Marys!

Austin or Bust Party

The Austinist, along with The Windish Agency, Eat Your Own Ears, and the Laneway Festival, have announced the details for their day show Wednesday, March 14th at the Mohawk.  The event is free, but the Austinist mentioned something about VIP guests. It's not clear how you get to be a VIP, but free Jester King beer sure sounds great!

From the Austinist:
"VIP guests at the event will feast on snacks from Chef Paul Petersen of Vivo Tex-Mex Lake Creek, sample local beer from Jester King Craft Brewery, try wines from Hope Family Wines' Liberty School line, enjoy craft vodka from Tito's, and enjoy cheeses courtesy of Whole Foods Market. Coffee will also be provided from Austin favorite Austin Java, while iced tea will be served up from our friends at Sweet Leaf Tea".

Nas & Sleigh Bells at ACL Live

VEVO, the masterminds behind the Kanye West show at Seaholm Power Plant at SXSW last year, have announced the badge-only Nas & Sleigh Bells show for Saturday night during SXSW.  It is reported that Nas will perform his masterpiece Illmatic in its entirety.  We wonder what else VEVO has up its sleeves?
Follow the VEVO twitter account @VEVO for RSVP passwords and secret shows that have yet to be announced.

Homeslice Pizza: Music by the Slice

Homeslice Pizza on South Congress is putting on their annual Music by the Slice showcase.  All proceeds from concession sales will be donated to charity.

Lineup:

• The Belle Brigade (8:20 PM)
• Radiation City (7:45)
• Great Lake Swimmers (7:10)
• Mother Falcon (6:35)
• Dan Mangan (6:00)
• Family of the Year (5:25)
• Dark Dark Dark (4:50)
• Yellow Ostrich (4:15)
• Hospitality (3:40)
• Typhoon (3:05)
• Strand of Oaks (2:30)
• Husky (AU) (1:55)
• Lost Lander (1:20)
• The Darcys (12:45)
• Yukon Blonde (12:10)
• Imperial Teen (11:35 AM)

Thrasher Magazine Death Match

Thrasher Magazine and Converse are throwing a 5-day party over at The Scoot Inn.  The party is free and open to the public.  More info and lineup. 

Squarespace 9 Days in Texas

This isn't a party, but I thought it was worth the mention for all you hungry SXSW attendees.  The Squarespace trailer on 5th & Neches will be offering up free food from some of Austin's best vendors at 11am every morning during the conference (March 9th-17th).  Some of the guest vendors include:  East Side Kings (it's rumored that Top Chef winner Paul Qui will be handing out the food), The Peached Tortilla, P. Terry's, Franklin BBQ, and more.  Check out the full schedule HERE.

The Warby Parker Citizen's Circus

Warby Parker is hosting a 3-day party on the beautifully manicured grounds of the French Legation Museum.  In addition to the pretty stellar lineup, every night at 8 The Citizen's Band will be offering up some theatrical mischief, including trapeze acts, burlesque shows and more.

More info HERE.

SXSW Eventbrite Arcade Party

I'm really liking this lineup.  Unknown Mortal Orchestra are excellent and I'm digging on the new Chairlift album.

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SXSW: Pandora Discovery Den

Pandora will be hosting four days of music at Antone's during SXSW music.  Some of these are official night parties, so I'm not sure if the RSVP will get you into those. (via)

RSVP and schedule

MOG Party SXSW 2012 (featuring the Roots & Bob Mould)

Once again, MOG is throwing one hell of a party at the Mohawk on Saturday, March 17th.  The party features hip-hop extraordinaires The Roots, Bob Mould performing the Sugar album Copper Blue in its entirety, indie darlings Blitzen Trapper, The War on Drugs and more.  The party is free and open to the public, but with a lineup like this, it is sure to quickly reach capacity.

Second Street Showdown SXSW

Austin Town Hall just announced their day/night SXSW party.  Free booze provided by Treaty Oak and Adelbert's Brewery.  No RSVP required.

Click on the link above for more info and a handy sampler of some of the featured artists.

Rocktails SXSW Party Presented by Thrillist

Here's a little party to get you in the mood for SXSW music.  It's at the newly opened Rattle Inn in the West Sixth district.  I've been wanting to check this place out since it opened.  This may be the perfect opportunity.  (via) 

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The Audio Perv & Knuckle Rumbler: Perveyors of Rock SXSW

Here's another one featuring local darlings Ume.  Free beer from noon to one, so get there early!

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Zagat SXSW Dining Guide

Here is a nifty little guide to some of Austin's best restaurants to try during SXSW.  It includes ratings for 377 restaurants and food trucks that are on the forefront of Austin's booming culinary scene.  You know you'll be ravenous after all of that walking and beer-swigging! (via)

Zagat SXSW Dining Guide

Scion SXSW Super Party

Brought to you by Fool's Gold, Mad Decent & Check Yo Ponytail.  Sure to be a blast.

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Oklahoma SXSW Parties.

Gotta give a shout out to my home state.  There are a variety of parties to choose from.  I've been to the Sax, Clogs & Rock and Roll event before and had a blast.  There are a lot of talented musicians (and filmmakers) following in the footsteps of The Flaming Lips.  Who knows, you might run into Wayne Coyne!

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Urban Outfitters SXSW

Urban Outfitters always has an awesome lineup every SXSW, but it's sometimes hard to get out of the downtown/Eastside circle and head up to campus (why don't they use the downtown store?).  But, with this lineup, I will have to drag my lazy ass up to Guadalupe one, two or four days.  As always, these shows are free. (via)

Billy Reid/American Songwriter SXSW Shindig

We went to this one last year and had lots of fun.

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Polyvinyl Records SXSW Night Party

For the badgeless and broke, here is a night party featuring an amazing lineup.  

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Rhapsody Rocks Austin

Two words. Washed. Out. I'm there! RSVP




- Alison Willis

SxSweetwood

Here's another one!

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Under the Radar SXSW Parties!

Once again, Under the Radar magazine has curated another insane lineup for SXSW this year.  They make me want to forget all of the other parties and just camp out for this one.   Love the poster too!  No RSVP for this one (free Sapporo beer too!), just show up early for entry.  Set times and more info here.  

Filter Culture Collide SXSW

Yet another Filter party.  There is a night show on Friday featuring Dinosaur Jr. and Lucero, but I believe it is badge/wristband only.  This venue is pretty small, so I would suggest getting there early if you want to get in.

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The Deli's Un/Off Party SXSW

Here's another fun one!

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Paper Garden SXSW Party

A 4 day party put on by Paper Garden Records with My Old Kentucky Blog, The Wild Honey Pie, and Pigeons & Planes co-hosting on different days.

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R.I.P. Davy Jones

Sad news.  Davy Jones of the Monkee's passed away today at the age of 66.  He will be missed.

Stereogum Party/PureVolume House RSVP!

Stereogum have announced the details for their SXSW party at PureVolume House.  Free booze and an awesome lineup.  RSVP gets you a laminate for a ton of PureVolume House events during SXSW.

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Mess With Texas Party!

Once again, another sick lineup.

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