Monday, March 26, 2012

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)



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.



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.

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

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

RSVP

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

Nylon Party RSVP





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.

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)

RSVP

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.

RSVP

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.

RSVP

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.

RSVP


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.


SCHEDULE


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



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

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.

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



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.


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



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

Saturday, March 3, 2012

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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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)


Billy Reid/American Songwriter SXSW Shindig

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

RSVP.



Polyvinyl Records SXSW Night Party

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



Thursday, March 1, 2012

Rhapsody Rocks Austin

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




- Alison Willis

SxSweetwood

Here's another one!

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