Peter Bjorn and John, Primal Scream, and St. Vincent Head Initial SXSW Line-Up
Some gut reactions based on the first round of bands named for this year's SXSW Music Festival, which will take place in Austin March 18-22:1) Only two "crystal" bands...so far (Crystal Method and Crystal Stilts).2) Most Stereotype-Edifying Japanese Band Name: Tokyo's Futumomo Satisfaction.3) Straight-Up Worst Band Name: Toronto's Candy Coated Killahz.4) Most Irresponsible Band Name: Florida's This Bike Is a Pipe Bomb.5) Please be a band of robots in overalls: Austin's H...
NME — Primal Scream and Peter Bjorn & John are among the bands that will perform at this year's South by Southwest Festival (SXSW) in Austin, Texas. more info
Pitchfork — Some gut reactions based on the first round of bands named for this year's SXSW Music Festival, which will take place in Austin March 18-22:1) Only two "crystal" bands...... more info
Pitchfork — Some gut reactions based on the first round of bands named for this year's SXSW Music Festival, which will take place in Austin March 18-22:1) Only two "crystal" ban... more info
XFM.co.uk — The Texan music industry shindig announces its first spate of performers. Primal Scream, White Lies and Ida Maria are all Austin-bound. more info
ContactMusic — WHITE LIES have claimed that they are not morose people, despite the dour nature of their songs.The London trio have become one of the most hotly-tipped bands for ... more info
XFM.co.uk — The Texan music industry shindig announces its first spate of performers. Primal Scream, White Lies and Ida Maria are all Austin-bound. more info
Thrash Hits — Putting paid to any immediate rumours of a Soundgarden reunion, Chris Cornell has announced a Pink Floyd-inspired album collaboration with hip-hop super-producer Timbalan... more info