Forkcast: SXSW: Guide to SXSW
Over 1.7 billion bands land in Austin this week. There are some groups we don't want to miss-- guaranteed pleasers that have cemented their reputations (many of which are mentioned in our news section's SXSW preview)-- but SXSW is really about catching new and emerging bands. Below are 40 artists we're psyched to check out this week, in some cases for the first time. Today, no Spartan dies!
>> Wednesday, March 14
08:30 p.m. Maps & Atlases [Emo's IV Lounge; Sub Pop Showcase]
08:45 p.m. Ola Podrida [Mohawk Patio]
09:30 p.m. Tiny Vipers [Emo's IV Lounge; Sub Pop Showcase]
09:45 p.m. Frightened Rabbit [Mohawk Patio]
10:00 p.m. Broadfield Marchers [Bourbon Rocks]
10:45 p.m. The Twilight Sad [Mohawk Patio]
11:00 p.m. Kidz in the Hall [Visions]
11:00 p.m. The Postmarks [Blender Bar at the Ritz]
12:00 a.m. (March 15) Slaraffenland [Mohawk Patio]
01:00 a.m. (March 15) Crystal Castles [Beauty Bar]
>> Thursday, March 15
08:30 p.m. The Besnard Lakes [Mohawk Patio; Secretly Canadian, Jagjaguwar & Dead Oceans]
08:30 p.m. David Karsten Daniels [Central Presbyterian Church; FatCat, DiCristina and friends]
09:30 p.m. Jana Hunter [Central Presbyterian Church; FatCat, DiCristina and friends]
10:00 p.m. Dragons of Zynth [The Parish II; Gigantic Music ]
10:30 p.m. Rafter [Emo's IV Lounge; Asthmatic Kitty and Friends]
11:00 p.m. Aa [The Parish II; Gigantic Music]
12:00 a.m. (March 16) Fucked Up [Lambert's; Jade Tree]
12:00 a.m. (March 16) RWAKE
[Room 710; Relapse]
01:00 a.m. (March 16) Evangelicals [Mohawk; Secretly Canadian, Jagjaguwar & Dead Oceans]
01:00 a.m. (March 16) Jay Reatard [Beerland; Goner/Shattered]
>> Friday, March 16:
09:00 p.m. Rock Plaza Central [Dirty Dog Bar; Yep Roc]
10:15 p.m. Clorox Girls [Emo's Jr; TKO/BYO]
10:15 p.m. Brother Ali [Emo's Main Room]
11:00 p.m. Ponytail [Blender Balcony at the Ritz; Monitor Records]
11:00 p.m. Dan Deacon [The Tap Room at Six; Carpark]
12:00 a.m. (March 17) Indian Jewelry [Blender Balcony at the Ritz; Monitor Records]
12:00 a.m. (March 17) Tall Firs [Mohawk; Ecstatic Peace Records and Tapes]
12:00 a.m. (March 17) The Manhattan Love Suicides [The Parish II; Alternative Tentacles]
12:45 a.m. (March 17) Simian Mobile Disco [Karma Lounge; URGE Trans-Austin Express]
01:00 a.m. (March 17) No Age [Blender Balcony at the Ritz; Monitor Records]
>> Saturday, March 17
08:00 p.m. Walter Meego [Exodus]
09:00 p.m. Field Music [Beauty Bar Patio; Memphis Industries/Saddle Creek/Team Love]
09:00 p.m. Spektrum [Exodus]
10:00 p.m. Marnie Stern [Emo's IV Lounge; Kill Rock Stars]
12:00 a.m. (March 18) The Whigs [Blender Bar at the Ritz]
12:00 a.m. (March 18) UNCUT [The Ale House]
12:00 a.m. (March 18) Au Revoir Simone [Copa]
12:10 a.m. (March 18) White Mice [Room 710; Load Records]
12:45 a.m. (March 18) Arbouretum [Uncle Flirty's Loft; Ernest Jenning/Thrill Jockey]
01:00 a.m. (March 18) Qui with David Yow [Emo's Jr]