SXSW Review: The Constellations @ The Pure Volume House Party
The Constellations’ special mix of hip-hop, synth-pop, and downright-soulful Southern rock was a fantastic way for the Pure Volume House party to wind down Friday evening. From the moment frontman Elijah Jones took the mic, the crowd was at full attention, and the Atlanta-based super-group’s synth-powered, bohemian hip-rock had all in attendance eating from their [...]
Interview with Martin Cesar of Think About Life
Best way to work up a sweat on even the coldest of Canadian winter days? Dance! Montreal foursome Think About Life released their sophomore album of feel-good dance tracks in the US in October, and their song “Havin’ My Baby” was named Pitchfork Magazine’s “Best New Track” the very next month. The group’s dynamic frontman, [...]
SXSW Review: Bad Rabbits @ Aces Lounge
Let me begin by saying that, honestly, Bad Rabbits @ Aces Lounge was an extremely last minute addition to my SXSW show schedule. At a friend’s urging that I absolutely must see them perform, I decided to pop in and check them out and, damn, am I glad I did. Photo by: Jackie Munoz
SXSW Review: And So I Watch You From Afar @ Friends Bar
Hailing from Belfast, Ireland, And So I Watch You From Afar (ASIWYFA, for short) created utter musical devastation at Friends Bar for SXSW last night. They not only pulled in a venue-filling crowd, but also drew countless passersby to the venue’s windows to catch a glimpse of who was manufacturing this chaotic, layered, instrumental bliss.
