Brooklyn Vegan — The Walkmen last time they played the same venue (more by Jonny Leather) To quote my friend CD (I unfortunately missed the show) who was at the Brooklyn show last night, "Fucking awesome. talk about a talented band. such skilled... more info
Brooklyn Vegan — Japandroids @ the BV party @ Emo's (more by Tim Griffin) tonight in NYC * Dom, Golden Girls, Buvette @ Pianos * The Walkmen, Flashy Python @ The Bell House * The Soft Pack, Nodzzz, Beaters @ Mercury Lounge *... more info
Brooklyn Vegan — photos by Vincent Cornelli The Walkmen @ MoMA "Some jackass made his way out of Johnny Brenda's after our show in Philadelphia with a handmade, custom built baritone guitar. Luckily for us we do have the show on tape and... more info
Brooklyn Vegan — photos by Brian Reilly It was a happy St. Patrick's Day for Spoon. The Austin, Texas, indie-rock band received a hero's welcome during its hometown show on Wednesday at the South by Southwest music festival. The group, this musical city's... more info
Pitchfork — As many folks know, the website Daytrotter is a go-to destination for live recordings from favorite bands. Daytrotter tapes live sessions at their studios in Rock Island, Illinois and posts the results for free download and streaming online. But now,... more info
Guardian Music — Chris Salmon helps you find the best of the SXSW festivalIt's that time of year when a large chunk of the UK music industry decamps to Austin, Texas for the South by South West (SXSW) festival. Most are drawn to the event, which began on Wednesday, i... more info
Live Daily — (LiveDaily.com) New York-based indie rockers
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kicked off the first night of music at the NPR-sponsored SXSW showcase at Stubb's, setting the stage for the evening's headlining act, Spoon. more info
Pitchfork — Photos by Tom Breihan; Above: The Walkmen
Nas and Damian Marley [Levis/FADER Fort; 7:30 p.m.]It's always nice when your special surprise guests are actually a surprise, and actually special. Nas and Damian Marley headlined last year's Rock the Bells ... more info
Pitchfork — It seems like only yesterday we were enjoying the Austin sun while taking in too much BBQ and trying to catch dozens (hundreds?) of the world's finest and/or most breathlessly hyped new bands. But that was an entire year ago. Which can only mean one ... more info