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SXSW 2012 Preview
I'm not in Austin this year for SXSW, but, per tradition, we are semi-
covering it this year. Here are some SXSW announcements that were sent
to me. Since I get over 100 emails a day, please put "SXSW" in your
headline subject, otherwise your message will not be read or used for
a future SXSW announcement.
IODA
www.iodasxsw.com
In their 8th annual SXSW Opening Day Bash party, IODA (Independent
Online Distribution Alliance) announced the confirmed lineup: thirteen
bands, playing all day March 14th on two stages.
What: IODA's Opening Day Bash at SXSW
Where: Red Eyed Fly, 715 Red River Street, Austin, Texas
When: Wednesday, March 14th, 2012
Time: 12 - 6 PM
Too kool to admit to not knowing some of these bands? No problem,
download the free Sampler
Artists on the bill: The Wedding Present, Thee Oh Sees, Oddisee, Y La
Bamba, Pillow Fight (this is Dan The Automator's latest project),
Tycho, Poliça (Minneapolis' latest buzzzzzzzzz band), Dan Mangan,
Ruthie Foster, Bright Moments, Tiago Iorc, Bam Bam, and Daniel Ahearn
& The Jones.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST
www.conflictparty.com
Conflict of Interest event is free with Hype Hotel RSVP or a SXSW
badge. Full details below:
The Syndicate Presents Conflict Of Interest
DATE: Tuesday, March 13, 2012
VENUE: Hype Hotel presented by Feed The Beat
ADDRESS: 504 Trinity
CITY: Austin, TX
TIME: 7pm - 2am
Free w/ RSVP or SXSW Badge
LIVE PERFORMANCES:
Delta Spirit
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr.
Miniature Tigers
Little Hurricane
Incan Abraham
Oberhofer
w/ DJ Aaron Axelsen spinning all night
WUNDERBAR
www.initiative-musik.de/sxsw
Sounds delightful and tasty, check out Wunderbar – Finest Lunch With
The Germans. Takes place on March 15th at the Parkside Restaurant from
noon to 4pm. DJ sets from Apparat, Bonaparte, Coma, D E N A & Touchy
Mob and food catered by Kochzeichen D
Other German artists appearing at SXSW:
Wednesday, March 14
Bonaparte @ The Iron Bear
Apparat Band @ Haven (1:00am - 1:40am)
Friday, March 16
Talking To Turtles @ St David's Bethell Hall (11:00pm -11:40pm)
Fenster @ The Loft (9:20pm - 9:55pm)
Saturday, March 17
Touchy Mob @ Karma Lounge
EMI
emimusic.com
I love EMI Records, as do many of you. I was sent their SXSW sampler,
which showcase some of their artists at SXSW. Not on the list is Norah
Jones, who is actually not performing – but will be previewing new
music from her forthcoming album, Little Broken Hearts, a
collaboration with Danger Mouse (to be released May 1st, 2012). The
two previously worked on his album, Rome, which Dave reviewed.
The playlist includes hot Australian band, Gold Fields, in an upcoming
Going for Gold.
The Little Willies – I Worship YouGraffiti6 - FreeRobert Glasper Feat.
yasiin bey - Black Radio Chiddy Bang - Ray Charles (Explicit)Foxy
Shazam - I Like ItGold Fields - TreehouseMorning Parade - Headlights
RIOT ACT MEDIA
riotactmedia.com
Riot Act Media's SXSW 2012 party is at Swan Dive this year (located at
651 Red River).
Lineup:
12:00: Follow That Bird
12:35: The Pharmacy
1:10: Nick Jaina
1:45: Brass Bed
2:20: Solander
2:55: The Spinto Band
3:30: Dana Falconberry
4:05: The Ettes
4:40: Sea Of Bees
5:15: Wooden Wand
We've previously written about Follow that Bird, Brass Bed, Sea of
Bees, and Wooden Wand.
BRIEFLY:
KRIAN MUSIC GROUP
krianmusicgroup.com
Indie record label Krian Music Group announced their SXSW 2012
showcase on Thursday, March 15. Bands on the lineup are: VHS or Beta,
The Ettes, Capsula, Hands, The Strange Familiar, and Suckers.
We've previously covered Suckers and VHS or Beta (which Sally said
"were really great.").
POLARSETS
polarsets.com
Polarsets confirmed their SXSW dates. If you're into Kitsune and Neon
Gold, you'll like this British band. You can read more about them on
their press release.
16/03/12 – Sea Now Party, venue tbc
16/03/12 – Neon Gold party, Karma Lounge
17/03/12 – Northern Party, Latitude 30
17/03/12 – Filter Party, Bar 96
PS, Motormouth Media has not made their official SXSW schedule yet,
but I'm sure I will mention them again because we like their artists:
Blondes, Charles Bradley: Soul of America (documentary film), Class
Actress, Girls, Kindness, Lee Fields & The Expressions, Light Asylum,
Lower Dens, Magic Wands, Matthew Dear, Mess With Texas Event, Mike
Wexler, New Build, Nite Jewel, OPN, The Step Kids, Thundercat, Trust,
Twilight Sad, Vex Ruffin, Wymond Miles, and Zola Jesus
http://weheartmusic.typepad.com/blog/2012/02/sxsw-2012-preview.html
>>>
SXSW 2012 Preview
I'm not in Austin this year for SXSW, but, per tradition, we are semi-
covering it this year. Here are some SXSW announcements that were sent
to me. Since I get over 100 emails a day, please put "SXSW" in your
headline subject, otherwise your message will not be read or used for
a future SXSW announcement.
IODA
www.iodasxsw.com
In their 8th annual SXSW Opening Day Bash party, IODA (Independent
Online Distribution Alliance) announced the confirmed lineup: thirteen
bands, playing all day March 14th on two stages.
What: IODA's Opening Day Bash at SXSW
Where: Red Eyed Fly, 715 Red River Street, Austin, Texas
When: Wednesday, March 14th, 2012
Time: 12 - 6 PM
Too kool to admit to not knowing some of these bands? No problem,
download the free Sampler
Artists on the bill: The Wedding Present, Thee Oh Sees, Oddisee, Y La
Bamba, Pillow Fight (this is Dan The Automator's latest project),
Tycho, Poliça (Minneapolis' latest buzzzzzzzzz band), Dan Mangan,
Ruthie Foster, Bright Moments, Tiago Iorc, Bam Bam, and Daniel Ahearn
& The Jones.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST
www.conflictparty.com
Conflict of Interest event is free with Hype Hotel RSVP or a SXSW
badge. Full details below:
The Syndicate Presents Conflict Of Interest
DATE: Tuesday, March 13, 2012
VENUE: Hype Hotel presented by Feed The Beat
ADDRESS: 504 Trinity
CITY: Austin, TX
TIME: 7pm - 2am
Free w/ RSVP or SXSW Badge
LIVE PERFORMANCES:
Delta Spirit
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr.
Miniature Tigers
Little Hurricane
Incan Abraham
Oberhofer
w/ DJ Aaron Axelsen spinning all night
WUNDERBAR
www.initiative-musik.de/sxsw
Sounds delightful and tasty, check out Wunderbar – Finest Lunch With
The Germans. Takes place on March 15th at the Parkside Restaurant from
noon to 4pm. DJ sets from Apparat, Bonaparte, Coma, D E N A & Touchy
Mob and food catered by Kochzeichen D
Other German artists appearing at SXSW:
Wednesday, March 14
Bonaparte @ The Iron Bear
Apparat Band @ Haven (1:00am - 1:40am)
Friday, March 16
Talking To Turtles @ St David's Bethell Hall (11:00pm -11:40pm)
Fenster @ The Loft (9:20pm - 9:55pm)
Saturday, March 17
Touchy Mob @ Karma Lounge
EMI
emimusic.com
I love EMI Records, as do many of you. I was sent their SXSW sampler,
which showcase some of their artists at SXSW. Not on the list is Norah
Jones, who is actually not performing – but will be previewing new
music from her forthcoming album, Little Broken Hearts, a
collaboration with Danger Mouse (to be released May 1st, 2012). The
two previously worked on his album, Rome, which Dave reviewed.
The playlist includes hot Australian band, Gold Fields, in an upcoming
Going for Gold.
The Little Willies – I Worship YouGraffiti6 - FreeRobert Glasper Feat.
yasiin bey - Black Radio Chiddy Bang - Ray Charles (Explicit)Foxy
Shazam - I Like ItGold Fields - TreehouseMorning Parade - Headlights
RIOT ACT MEDIA
riotactmedia.com
Riot Act Media's SXSW 2012 party is at Swan Dive this year (located at
651 Red River).
Lineup:
12:00: Follow That Bird
12:35: The Pharmacy
1:10: Nick Jaina
1:45: Brass Bed
2:20: Solander
2:55: The Spinto Band
3:30: Dana Falconberry
4:05: The Ettes
4:40: Sea Of Bees
5:15: Wooden Wand
We've previously written about Follow that Bird, Brass Bed, Sea of
Bees, and Wooden Wand.
BRIEFLY:
KRIAN MUSIC GROUP
krianmusicgroup.com
Indie record label Krian Music Group announced their SXSW 2012
showcase on Thursday, March 15. Bands on the lineup are: VHS or Beta,
The Ettes, Capsula, Hands, The Strange Familiar, and Suckers.
We've previously covered Suckers and VHS or Beta (which Sally said
"were really great.").
POLARSETS
polarsets.com
Polarsets confirmed their SXSW dates. If you're into Kitsune and Neon
Gold, you'll like this British band. You can read more about them on
their press release.
16/03/12 – Sea Now Party, venue tbc
16/03/12 – Neon Gold party, Karma Lounge
17/03/12 – Northern Party, Latitude 30
17/03/12 – Filter Party, Bar 96
PS, Motormouth Media has not made their official SXSW schedule yet,
but I'm sure I will mention them again because we like their artists:
Blondes, Charles Bradley: Soul of America (documentary film), Class
Actress, Girls, Kindness, Lee Fields & The Expressions, Light Asylum,
Lower Dens, Magic Wands, Matthew Dear, Mess With Texas Event, Mike
Wexler, New Build, Nite Jewel, OPN, The Step Kids, Thundercat, Trust,
Twilight Sad, Vex Ruffin, Wymond Miles, and Zola Jesus
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