NPR shows at SXSW scare me because of the long lines that scatter up and down 6th St. Lucky for you, IFC was on hand to capture the literary magic that is The Decemberists. The Oregonians are on tour as well in support of their latest album, The Hazards of Love. The Decemberists-O’Valencia [mp3] THE…
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Little Boots ::: Fader Fort ::: SXSW 2009
Upon first listen of Little Boots, I became instantly smitten by her sounds and demeanor. I watched her video of Stuck on Repeat in my small office cubicle over a dozen times. Her smashing performance the first night of SXSW was a resounding success , culminated with a Giorgio Moroder cover that would eventually set…
Micachu and the Shapes ::: Fader Fort ::: SXSW 2009
It was one of those moments where you walk into a venue and you already can feel a good vibe being put on a by an unknown band. I rushed the stage with wreckless abandon to find the stage filled with three girls that looked like the escaped the island from Lord of the Flies….
Gentelman Reg ::: Radio Room ::: SXSW 2009
The newest crowned jewel to join the A&C family played an early Onion Party their Jet Black album that has the makings of beautiful pop record that the record company is known for putting out. The addictive album has the elements of what makes Star so brilliant, the unapologetic pop hooks, intuitive songwriting, and addictive…
Efterklang ::: French Legation ::: SXSW 2009
I don’t make this comparison, often, that is, but you take the beauty of Sigur Ros and combine it with the chamber elements of Arcade Fire and the final result is Danish supergroup, Efterklang. They played Larimer Lounge the Saturday before SXSW, and the group was completely off of my radar. The group was the…
Alela Diane ::: French Legation ::: SXSW 2009
Folkie Alela Diane knows how to create a heartfelt story with her soft words and kind guitar. It had been a while since I had witnessed a female singer/songwriter impact me the way she did, from the way she mouths her every word, to her gentle handling of her acoustic guitar. Her recognition is best…
Camera Obscura ::: French Legation ::: SXSW 2009
Whenever I listen to this Scottish band, a smile magically appears on my face and all the sad days go away. You add that to the magical setting that is the French Legation, and this utopia appears on a hill east of I-35. Away from the mess that is 6th and emerald hills of lush…
The Pains of Being Pure At Heart ::: La Condesa ::: SXSW 2009
This group comes in second for the amount of shows played during SXSW, the first being the Vivian Girls. Despite the frequency of shows during the week, I didn’t catch them, but I didn’t despair because they’ll be here soon. Despite the janky operation that was being run here, the group persevered playing to a…
Handsome Furs ::: Fader Fort ::: SXSW 2009
Call me selfish or spoiled, but I loved the performance from the band, but the fact that it was played at 2:15 in the PM (that’s Post Meridiem) outside made me a bit grumpy. The group nailed their performance. The energy created by the duo is remarkable and I’ve always said this, but will reiterate…
Here We Go Magic ::: Gorilla vs. Booze ::: SXSW 2009
Brooklyn weird kids brought their bag of tricks to GvB’s SXSW day party, and based on their album, I had no idea what to expect. Well, maybe a little. I was expecting a rambunctious lot from emerald fields. What I got instead was a talented group of kids that lived up to my hopes of…