March 2012
2 posts
SXSW 2012: Well, that was a shitshow
Highlights 1. Bear In Heaven For the longest time, Nick Curran from You Can Be A Wesley has urged me to see Bear In Heaven. After seeing them twice in Austin, I now understand why. Endlessly catchy indie pop, replete with seriously smooth dance moves by singer John Philipot had the Tumblr/Barbarian party and SXSW Official Showcase moving in unison. 2. HAIM Rumor has it HAIM couldn’t turn a...
Time to slow the buzz cycle
Remember that awesome band from last year? They were a three-piece from Brooklyn; lots of jangly guitars. They had a great look; lots of washed out denim. Their on-stage presence was a mix between moody, disinterested and smug. I think Pitchfork gave them a good write up.
Beach Fossils? Real Estate? The Drums? Cloud Nothings? Wild Nothing? It’s all of them.
The buzz cycle is now moving at...
