Posts Tagged ‘SxSW’

Tuesday, March 24th, 2009

SxSW 2009 A/V – Ladyhawke

Photo By Frank YangFrank YangLadyhawke
Wellington, New Zealand

Now based in London, Phillipa “Pip” Brown released her gleaming and utterly infectious ’80s-inspired self-titled debut last year and is just starting to tour it in the United States.
Show review
– Interview at The Village Voice

Photos: Ladyhawke @ Stubb’s – March 18, 2009
MP3: Ladyhawke – “My Delirium”
Video: Ladyhawke – “Paris Is Burning”
Video: Ladyhawke – “My Delirium”
Video: Ladyhawke – “Dusk Till Dawn”
Video: Ladyhawke – “Back Of The Van”
MySpace: Ladyhawke

Tuesday, March 24th, 2009

SxSW 2009 A/V – Ume

Photo By Frank YangFrank YangUme
Austin, Texas, USA

A new, Austin-based power trio led by the guitar heroics of Lauren Larson, they’ve just released their debut EP Sunshower.
Show review
– downloadable WOXY session

Photos: Ume @ Maggie Mae’s – March 18, 2009
MP3: Ume – “The Conductor”
Video: Ume – “The Conductor”
MySpace: Ume

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.
Show review
– 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