I’ve been spinning the new LP, I Love You, It’s Cool, from Brooklyn synth-rock trio Bear in Heaven for the last week. I’ll admit not knowing much about this band beyond the last couple of years. But that means my ears are fresh, and my mind is open. Even though they’ve been a[...]
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March 25th, 2011 - 8:06 am § in Music - Video, SXSW
The Boxing Lesson make the most of their trip to Austin
The Boxing Lesson spent their SXSW week in Austin running around town dressed as cats having fun with acoustic guitars, MOOG synthesizers and tambourines. Local guest appearances by Good Dannys, Switched on, The Victory Grill, South Congress, the Capitol, Side Bar, Joe’s Coffee, Rooftops, fron[...]
SXSW: Love, Music and APIs
Cross-posted from Social Studies: Since I’m a music blogger and lover of technology, there was no way I was going to miss Love, Music and API’s featuring Dave Haynes from Soundcloud and Matthew Ogle from Echo Nest (formerly Last.fm). The discussion started with a brief history lesson on [...]
SXSW: Millionyoung at Mohawk
Millionyoung were a welcome surprise. Basically chillwave soaked in sugar with light-up drumsticks. Great stuff.[...]
SXSW: The Hood Internet at Mohawk
The Hood Internet, mixing rap with indie rock so you don’t have to…[...]
SXSW: Evan Voytas at Mohawk
Last summer I was fairly jazzed about Evan Voytas‘ single, “I Took a Trip on a Plane” (mp3), and I even included it on my 2010 mixtape. So it was pretty exciting to see Evan and his group knock out their electronic-pop live, even if the venue kept the lights too bright…[...]
iPad DJ a must-see act at SXSW
This is Rana Sobhany. She’s the famous iPad DJ you have heard about (a character based on her was on CSI: NY, she’s been covered by CNN). Her gimmick is using two iPads, plus sometimes an iPhone, to spin the beats that make the crowds go wild. I first heard her at this year’s SXSW [...]
Matt and Kim at SXSW 2011
Matt and Kim at the Gowalla Party at The Belmont earlier this evening…[...]
