Welcome to day one of my SXSW experience. Only minutes after I landed was I scooped up by a hippie-looking bus and treated to an advance of the upcoming album by The New Pornographers.
BTW, it sounded great.
After grabbing my badge and a quick bite at Stubb’s it was time to check out Visqueen.
Rachel Flotard sure can rock and man does she have a great set of pipes… and the rest of her ain’t bad neither. Rachel, if you’re ever in LA I’d be more than happy to treat ya to dinner and drinks.
Next up was The Walkmen.
Having seen them before, I knew they’d sound great but probably still feel as if they’re… I dunno, I’m not a fan of their stage presence.
I quickly ran up the block to see Here We Go Magic.
It wasn’t magic for me.
Two blocks down (gotta love these short sprints) I saw Power Solo at someone’s insistence.
It was different.
As I raced across 6th Street for my next show I stumbled across an awesome, mesmerizing voice and beat. Turned out to be The Asteroids Galaxy Tour.
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Must check them out, give them a proper listen.
The room was packed for We Were Promised Jetpacks and it’s clear why.
These youngins from Scotland rocked it.
Finally I caught one of my favorite acts, Frightened Rabbit, and while I’m still warming up to the new album (it didn’t knock me out instantly like the last album did) their stage presence and musicianship is only that much better.
Fuck, they were awesome.
I tried to end the night with Surfer Blood but the room was so packed I was never gonna get in. I decided to stumble home but instead wandered in to see a bit of Spoon. They sounded great but I’ve seen them a few times and the siren song of a full night’s sleep was just too powerful.
That wraps my first day. That means it’s time for my pick-of-the-day. Ladies and gentlemen, prepare to fall in love with We Were Promised Jetpacks.
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Until next time.
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