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Monday, March 23rd, 2009

SxSW 2009 A/V – Pete & The Pirates

Photo By Frank YangFrank YangPete & The Pirates
Reading, England, United Kingdom

English guitar-rock band who released their debut Little Death in early 2008 and aim to have a follow-up out later this year.
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– the band’s SxSW blog

Photos: Pete & The Pirates @ Peckerhead’s – March 18, 2009
Video: Pete & The Pirates – “Mr Understanding”
Video: Pete & The Pirates – “Jennifer”
Video: Pete & The Pirates – “Blood Gets Thin”
Video: Pete & The Pirates – “She Doesn’t Belong To Me”
MySpace: Pete & The Pirates

Monday, March 23rd, 2009

SxSW 2009 A/V – The Phenomenal Handclap Band

Photo By Frank YangFrank YangThe Phenomenal Handclap Band
New York, New York, USA

Newly-formed New York disco-soul collective with eight core members and a lot more friends
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Photos: The Phenomenal Handclap Band @ Peckerhead’s – March 18, 2009
MP3: The Phenomenal Handclap Band – “Testimony”
MySpace: The Phenomenal Handclap Band

Monday, March 23rd, 2009

SxSW 2009 A/V – Justin Townes Earle

Photo By Frank YangFrank YangJustin Townes Earle
Nashville, Tennessee, USA

The son of country-rock legend Steve Earle, who just released his second album Midnight At The Movies. He’s currently on tour in support of said record, including an April 22 date at the Horseshoe in Toronto.
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Photos: Justin Townes Earle @ Paradise – March 18, 2009
MP3: Justin Townes Earle – “Midnight At The Movies”
MP3: Justin Townes Earle – “Mama’s Eyes”
MP3: Justin Townes Earle – “What I Mean To You”
MySpace: Justin Townes Earle

Monday, March 23rd, 2009

SxSW 2009 A/V – J Tillman

Photo By Frank YangFrank YangJ Tillman
Vashon Island, Washington, USA

Solo artist who doubles as drummer for Fleet Foxes. His earliest records were re-released digitally by Autumn Tone last year and his latest album Vacilando Territory Blues was released this past January.
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Photos: J Tillman @ Emo’s Annex – March 18, 2009
MP3: J Tillman – “Steel On Steel”
MP3: J Tillman – “James Blues”
Video: J Tillman – “Seven States Across”
Video: J Tillman – Firstborn”
MySpace: J Tillman

Monday, March 23rd, 2009

SxSW 2009 A/V – Yelle

Photo By Frank YangFrank YangYelle
St Brieuc, France

French synth-pop outfit led by Julie Budet whose debut Pop-Up was released in 2007.
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Photos: Yelle @ Maggie Mae’s Gibson Room – March 18, 2009
Video: Yelle – “Ce Jeu”
Video: Yelle – “Je Veux Te Voir”
MySpace: Yelle