SXSW: Picks For Friday

Another day, another guide. Today's when the parties really start hitting, so let's point the way to a couple worth your while. The Pitchforkmedia.com kids have assembled the lineup of the day, aggregating the bands we managed to miss while... CONTINUE READING SXSW: PICKS FOR FRIDAY»

Posted on March 16, 2007 (3 comments)
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SXSW: The Stereogum Puppet Show

With more than 3,024 bands yet to see, Meat Puppets' set at last night's Puppet Show is bound to be one of, maybe the, highlight of the week. "This is our first gig together in 11 years," the Brothers... CONTINUE READING SXSW: THE STEREOGUM PUPPET SHOW»

Posted on March 15, 2007 in Concert, MP3, Video (3 comments)
Tags: Lo-Fi-Fnk | Meat Puppets | New Violators | SXSW

SXSW: Picks For Thurdsay

Well we're off to a roaring start this morning, aren't we? Sorry for the late start today guys; it's all the Meat Puppets' fault! Actually, it was probably the Danes of Slaraffenland and that interminable line to see Les Savy... CONTINUE READING SXSW: PICKS FOR THURDSAY»

Posted on March 15, 2007 (8 comments)
Tags: John Parish | PJ Harvey | SXSW | U2

The Stereogum Puppet Show - Austin, TX 3/14/07

Those of you making your way down to SXSW this year probably already have fairly full day and night dance cards, but consider this your formal invite to join us as we welcome back the Meat Puppets! This year... CONTINUE READING THE STEREOGUM PUPPET SHOW - AUSTIN, TX 3/14/07»

Posted on March 6, 2007 in Concert (10 comments)
Tags: Lo-Fi-Fnk | Meat Puppets | New Violators | SXSW | YACHT

The Mess With Texas Party @ SXSW

Sorry we're writing so much about SXSW, but you should probably get used to it. After reading about The Onion's South By party, reader Mark writes in:If you're talking music + comedy, then I think this show has The Onion's... CONTINUE READING THE MESS WITH TEXAS PARTY @ SXSW»

Posted on February 21, 2007 (17 comments)
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The Onion's SXSW Party

The folks at The Onion have tag teamed with Tag Team media to put together a sweet lineup for this year's South By celebration, including Stereofave's Andrew Bird, Tokyo Police Club, and Land Of Talk. But their special touch comes... CONTINUE READING THE ONION'S SXSW PARTY»

Posted on February 21, 2007 (8 comments)
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Esquire's SXSW Showcase

With more acts than you can shake a wristband at added by the day to the SXSW 2007 lineup, it'll be tough for any one showcase to be a must-hit -- but Esquire's booked a doozy. The Stooges, Kings Of... CONTINUE READING ESQUIRE'S SXSW SHOWCASE»

Posted on February 8, 2007 (23 comments)
Tags: Iggy Pop | Kings Of Leon | Spoon | SXSW | The Stooges

Nick Drake - "To The Garden"

Posthumously adored legend Nick Drake will be everywhere this year, with lots of music for the ears of fans and completists. In addition to a box set, the Drake estate promises the soon-to-be-released Family Tree, a collection of never-before-heard material... CONTINUE READING NICK DRAKE - "TO THE GARDEN"»

Posted on February 1, 2007 in MP3 (1 comments)
Tags: Nick Drake | SXSW

Scott Walker - 30 Century Man

Last year's freaky good Scott Walker record The Drift was his first in over a decade, and it isn't for the faint of heart. The man's had quite the career, morphing from your mom's teenage crush as part of the... CONTINUE READING SCOTT WALKER - 30 CENTURY MAN»

Posted on January 26, 2007 in Video (8 comments)
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South By Speculation

As things start to rev up after the holiday lull, we can't help but think about that annual trek to Austin for indie rock spring break -- and begin trolling for confirmations for the music festival's slate of performers. Best... CONTINUE READING SOUTH BY SPECULATION»

Posted on January 3, 2007 (14 comments)
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South By Stereogum Couch Cam & Behind-The-Scenes

I know ... SXSW is so last month. But if you'll indulge us for one final post. Huge thanks to Lizz, Joe, & Jimmy from Immediate Media for presenting our showcase, to all the bands for the tremendous performances,... CONTINUE READING SOUTH BY STEREOGUM COUCH CAM & BEHIND-THE-SCENES»

Posted on April 4, 2006 in Concert (5 comments)
Tags: SXSW | Ted Leo

The Esky And The )Gummy(

We all know the real problem with the music industry these days: not enough awards. Thankfully Esquire's attempting to fix it with another unnecessary installment of their Esky Awards For Outstanding Musical Achievement. The best part is each musician's awkward... CONTINUE READING THE ESKY AND THE )GUMMY(»

Posted on March 21, 2006 in Concert (9 comments)
Tags: Foo Fighters | My Morning Jacket | Spoon | SXSW | Tapes 'N Tapes

Stereogum's St. Patrick's Day @ SXSW '06

Wolves, horses, and Moz, oh my. Last week Austin gave music fans everything short of Hasidic reggae rap. In its 20th year, SXSW may not be "what it used to be," but we wouldn't know about that. It was Stereogum's... CONTINUE READING STEREOGUM'S ST. PATRICK'S DAY @ SXSW '06»

Friday AM ... Er, Early PM SXSW Update

Just a quick post to say 1)we survived our party and 2)the party was f'in awesome! All the bands played their hardest, the beer was free and cold, and the BBQ was unbelievable (Aziz: "That barbeque was so good, even... CONTINUE READING FRIDAY AM ... ER, EARLY PM SXSW UPDATE»

Posted on March 17, 2006 (16 comments)
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South By Stereogum Update

Check this out. I mean, I have framed Radiohead silkscreen posters in my closet that my wife Eliza won't let me hang in our apartment, but it's so fucking cool that we got Jermaine Roberts to design one for Immediate... CONTINUE READING SOUTH BY STEREOGUM UPDATE»

Posted on March 10, 2006 in Concert (64 comments)
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South By Stereogum Sweepstakes

Q: Wow Stereogum, your SXSW party looks awesome. Is it free? A: Yes, it's free, but invite-only. A wristband or festival badge won't get you in. Only a SXStereogum laminate. Don't fret, however; we're giving away 150 of 'em to... CONTINUE READING SOUTH BY STEREOGUM SWEEPSTAKES»

Posted on February 23, 2006 in Contest (75 comments)
Tags: Aziz Ansari | SXSW | Ted Leo

Stereogum Does SXSW

That post about why I didn't go to the Colin Meloy show ... it'll have to wait 'til Monday (too many MP3s, videos, and scans involved). In the meantime, I am very excited to finally announce SOUTH BY STEREOGUM. For... CONTINUE READING STEREOGUM DOES SXSW»

Posted on January 27, 2006 (55 comments)
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