A few bands SXSW 2011
November 8, 2010
Starting to listen to some of the 2011 bands and getting excited about the pure awesomeness I am hearing! I went to SXSW last year and used Austin 360 to RSVP to everything and waited in some of the longest lines of my life. It was defiantly worth it though. I know that the key to seeing everyone you want is to map it out early so….I am starting early because I need to know who I want to see before I can do any of that mapping business.
Alcoholic Faith Mission…like em want to see em! They have an upbeat sound that at first is acoustic but then turns more electric. Some of their songs are pure acoustic and remind me of a band I have been listening to for years but have sadly not.
A Place to Bury Strangers has a unique sound with distorted guitar and fast electronic beats you have to play at full volume. Described as experimental and living up to it for reals!
I think Kids of 88 are my favorite I have heard so far maybe because they remind me of my favorite band passion pit. Electric and high-pitched vocals are what I am loving right now! Their song “My House” is one I will be blasting on the next epic adventure to ensure a good time for all!
Listening to the first song by Small Black I felt like it should be set to some kaleidoscope images in neon colors…very trippy but in a good way! I liked the psychedelic sounds and keyboard on highest notes possible. They remind me of Animal Collective but with more words. Love them can’t wait to see them!
Art vs. Science uses distorted low guitars and dudes in sort of high sort of low voices. I liked that they used low guitars and low electrics it went well together. Most bands are going with high-pitched everything and these guys balanced high and low for a different electric vibe.
These are just a few of what will be playing in the spring. I hope to listen to all so I can get an idea of who I want to see!! SXSW 2011 is gonna be awesome!
