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.
Monday, March 26, 2012
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)
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
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.
RSVP
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
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.
Lineup and details.
Monday, March 12, 2012
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.
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.
Sunday, March 11, 2012
Check Yo Ponytail Thursday Set Times
(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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Saturday, March 10, 2012
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.
LINEUP AND MORE INFO
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.
Thursday, March 8, 2012
South by South Mess 2
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.
Strange Brew Party at Hotel Vegan
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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.
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.
RSVP
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
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
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!
RSVP
RSVP
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
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
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:
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.
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.
RSVP
RSVP
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
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.
Monday, March 5, 2012
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.
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)
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!
RSVP
RSVP
Sunday, March 4, 2012
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
Zagat SXSW Dining Guide
Saturday, March 3, 2012
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!
RSVP
RSVP
Friday, March 2, 2012
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)
Thursday, March 1, 2012
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