The Los Angeles-based indie pop group Electric Guest most recently made a splash in Austin during this year’s SXSW festival. The band returns to the Austin in support of their upbeat debut album Mondo produced by the one and only Danger Mouse. Led by long time friends Asa Tocoone and Matt Compton, Electric Guest’s sound reflects the better parts of bands like MGMT and Foster the People but with a fresh originality, thanks in part to soulful R&B and alt-rock elements. It’s not necessarily a groundbreaking album, but it is a bright and cheerful album, filled with easy listening, . . . → Read More: Concert of the Week: Electric Guest w/Shivery Shakes
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While you are out and about celebrating Mother Earth this weekend, don’t forget it is also International Record Store Day! In honor of all things vinyl, today’s song of the day comes off a record purchased during my most recent foray to End of an Ear on South First Street. A few listens of ‘Friends of Friends’ from Hospitality’s self-titled debut album and it’s easy to get hooked on the NYC trio. The album is filled with tracks detailing the trials, tribulations, and quarter life crises of a twentysomething life. But Hospitality doesn’t wallow; lead vocals/guitarist Amber Papini’s upbeat, . . . → Read More: International Record Store Day + Hospitality This Thursday head to the Mohawk at 9pm for a fun-filled night of musical-butchery to (hopefully not) remember. Indieroke, hosted by Austinist, is karaoke set to a soundtrack of songs we actually want to hear. Of course, the night’s extensive library of songs will still let you say goodbye to miss American Pie, but you’re better than that. This isn’t an audition for a singing competition hosted by c-list celebrities; the more ridiculous the performance, the bigger the applause. In the time honored tradition of karaoke, there will be plenty of performances sung in a pitch-perfect key of tone . . . → Read More: Happenings: Austinist INDIEROKE This Thursday at Mohawk SXSW 2012 is filled with Top Picks to choose from. Music kicked off officially last night, and here is list one of bands to catch! Best Coast – The lo-fi/garage rock duo from California first gained serious momentum after Pitchfork raved about their single ‘Boyfriend’ (featured below). Cali’s answer to the NYU students turned rockers Cults, Best Coast is worth the trek to campus for their set at the Urban Outfitters Backlot Performance on Thursday, March 15 at 6PM. Catch them around town elsewhere here. Michael Kiwanuka – British singer/songwriter Michael Kiwanuka’s soulful music is both recognizable . . . → Read More: SXSW Top Music Acts to Catch, Part 1 Like KUT, Austin’s other premier radio station KGSR also is getting in on the SXSW Morning Show action. KGSR is taking over the W Hotel Austin for four full days of music in the morning. Join KGSR beginning Wednesday, March 14 until Saturday, March 17 for exclusive performances from some of SXSW’s biggest acts. In exachange for a $5 donation to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, the first 300 guest will receive a breakfast snack and 4 hours of music greatness. The lineup includes James Mercer of the Shins, Delta Spirit, M. Ward, Ben Kweller, fun., and many more. Check out . . . → Read More: SXSW Top Pick: KGSR Morning Shows + Graffiti6 The Austinist is taking over Mohawk next week to throw what will be the most fun bash of the week! Full disclosure, as a contributor, I am slightly biased, but it really will be a blast. Taking place Wednesday, March 14 from noon to 6pm, the Austin or Bust Party features a lineup of bands including Chairlift, Husky, Clock Opera, and many more. There is NO RSVP!!! so come one, come all. Special guest announcement to come soon. See you there. The Austinist presents Austin or Bust SXSW Day Party Wednesday, March 14 @ 12-6pm The Mohawk. 912 Red . . . → Read More: SXSW Announcement: Austinist Presents Austin or Bust on 3/14 Round Two of Today’s SXSW Song of the Day belongs to Rubblebucket. The Brooklyn based band’s ‘Came out of a Lady’ is an infectious pop single is filled with horns, percussions, and uptempo drum beats. It’s a song that begs to be listened to on the dance floor. Rubblebucket’s easy, fun sound makes them a must see during SXSW. Catch them during The Sennheiser & Paste Presents the Stages on Sixth! Aling with Rubblebucket, previously covered artists like Alberta Cross and The Belle Brigade will join other favorites like Of Monsters and Men, Chain Gang of 1974, and Blitzen . . . → Read More: SXSW Picks: Stages on Sixth! Day Party + Rubblebucket One of the best SXSW traditions is the annual lineup of morning shows presented by KUT. Is there really any better way to start off the morning with the best music SXSW has to offer, served alongside breakfast tacos and coffee? Beginning next Wednesday, March 14 through Saturday, March 17 KUT is taking over the Lobby at the Four Seasons Hotel for four mornings of nonstop music. Per usual, there is no badge or RSVP needed to attend; a $10 donation to Austin’s Seton Shivers Cancer Foundation at Breckinridge Hospital. As an added bonus, the Four Seasons Spa will . . . → Read More: KUT Morning Shows + SXSW Song of the Day |  | ||
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