Each Spring hundreds of performers from across the globe fill Downtown Austin in a collective effort known as South By Southwest. This internationally known festival helps crown our beloved city as "The Live Music Capital of the World." Not only is SXSW one of the most highly anticipated, most attended, and interactive music festivals in the world. But each year this festival brings out an impressively diverse and wide range of Artists. SXSW is the place to be to discover new music and talent. I look forward to discovering new music with you, and discussing favorites playing this week long festival.
First I will tell you a little about me. My name is Matt (as you probably already know) I absolutely love music, and it will certainly always have a special place in my life. Since I have been 16 I have played in multiple bands in the Dallas Metroplex, and have attended many, many local shows. I have been lucky enough to travel across Texas playing and attending shows while making life long friends in the process. Today I still play several instruments and attended shows as much as possible here in Austin. I have been to several music festivals such as Lollapalooza in Chicago, and Austin City Limits. However, this will be my first time attending South By Southwest. I am very excited to attend and share this experience with all of you.
The List
After looking over the very extensive list of bands playing this year, here is my tentative list of shows I look forward to attending. (This is subject to change due to the fact the lineup is not totally complete. And bands are often added and withdrawn from the SXSW lineup.)
Wednesday March 18th
What Laura Says (This indie/roots rock band from Tempe, AZ is relatively unknown, but puts on a must see live show. They will be here the 18-21st)
Echo and The Bunnymen (Not all 80's music was terrible. Go listen to one of my personal favorites "The Killing Moon" just incase you don't rememeber this alternative band from Liverpool.)
Thursday March 19th
Big Boi ( 1/2 of the rap group Outkast. Even though I'm not a huge rap fan, Stankonia by Outkast is one of my favorite albums. I'm curious to see what Big Boi will be like by himself.)
Gomez (This UK band just rules, period. Check out the song "How we Operate.")
The Cold War Kids (
Friday March 20th
Devo (Whip It! Whats it like going to a Devo show? I guess I'll have to find out.)
Cursive (Cursive has been a band I have wanted to see live for a very long time. If you can't get into the album "The Ugly Organ" something must be wrong with you.)
Saturday March 21st
The Silversun Pickups (You've defiantly heard their hit song "Lazy Eye," they seem like a pretty cool indie band worth seeing live.)
Explosions In The Sky (Austin's own Explosions has been one of my favorite bands over the years, and I must say I am looking forward to seeing them the most. I saw this instrumental band at Lollapalooza this year, but have always wanted to see them in our hometown.)
Owen (A friend of mine got me into this band. Craig Owen is a genius and writes some great tunes.)
The Octopus Project (Not missing this one. This hypnotizing band will be on an amazing show guaranteed.)
Third Eye Blind (If you were coherent in the 90's surely you rememeber such hits as "Jumper," "Semi-Charmed Life," and "Motorcycle Drive By." Sometimes you just need pop rock.)
Also considering: The Crystal Method.
So thats the grand ol list. I also plan on attending many panels and parties and giving you guys the low down on those as well.
Now I want to hear from you!
Who are you looking forward to seeing?
-Matt
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