Lizzy Plapinger and Max Hershenow of MS MR came out and opened with their gloomy single, “Bones”, to much anticipation at the Filter Cedar Street Party at SXSW. The band started off very serious with Lizzy belting out the songs with a sound almost similar to Florence, but later the MS and MR began to jest at each other, dancing back and forth, and talking to the crowd. They had the right combination of mysteriousness and playfulness to throughly entertain. As the sun beat down on the NYC duo, they managed to perform six more tracks including “Fantasy”, “Dark Doo Wop”, and “Hurricane”. Their live performance was as good as their recordings, and very well received this afternoon.
The “three sisters, and a mister” rocked out at Malverde for “A Night of Music with Gracenote”. This very intimate show featured all the hits including “Falling”, “Send Me Down”, “Don’t Save Me”, “Forever”, and an epic drum performance from everyone in the band to close out the show. At the end of the show, we all celebrated the oldest sister’s birthday, Este, who said we should drink and dance the night away until 4AM. This band can rock just as hard as any band, has amazing stage presence, and are very personable; they are not to be missed!
Buzzbands.LA is coming back to Austin for their 5th annual SXSW party. This year the lineup includes folk artists Fairbanks and Yellow Red Sparks, Criminal Hygiene, Hindu Pirates and more! Check the full schedule after the break.
Wednesay, March 13, 11AM-6PM, Opal Divine’s, 700 W 6th Street, Austin TX 78701Read more…
PureVolume has finally announced their SX party, and it won’t be the usual midnight madness, but it will still be a good one! They have The Pains of Being Pure at Heart for their only SXSW appearance, along with Wavves, The So So Glos, Weekend and Marnie Stern. There will be free booze and of course baked goods. Get the RSVP after the break.
Friday, March 15, 12PM-5PM, Easy Tiger, 709 E 6th Street, Austin TX 78701Read more…
This lineup is crazy stacked! IHC, Mad Decent, Fool’s Gold, and Check Yo Ponytail are bringing an insane party to SXSW; from Noon to 2AM! If you make it through this whole party, I will personally congratulate you.
Riot Act Media and Mint Records have announced their FREE unofficial day party. Besides the free PBR, you can see Nardwuar & The Evaporators with Andrew WK, Torres, Renny Wilson, and more! RSVP link and full lineup after the jump.
March 14, 11:30AM-6PM, Cheer Up Charlie’s, 1104 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78701Read more…
The Barbarian Group and Vimeo are bringing two great venues together for one amazing party. The lineup includes Austin supergroup, Divine Fits, as well as, Surfer Blood, Vacationer and more! Check the full lineup after the break.
March 11, 6PM-2AM, The Mohawk & Club DeVille, Austin, TX 78701Read more…
Queue, a new ticketing startup, is launching during SXSW and they’re bringing a ton of great acts. The lineup includes Beach Fossils, Natural Child, Delorean, Sir Sly, and more! I know I’ll be there so make sure you get there by RSVPing below.
March 12, 12PM-6PM, Mohawk, 912 Red River St, Austin, TX 78701Read more…
BreakThru Radio, Austinist, and Texas Coffee Traders have teamed up to bring a free unofficial show with a great lineup! The lineup includes Suuns, The Blank Tapes, Bleeding Rainbow, and more! Check the full schedule after the break.
March 13, 12PM-8PM, The Liberty, 1618 1/2 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78701Read more…
