Every year, we listen to mp3′s of every band scheduled to appear at SXSW. We then present you with an A to Z preview of the bands that we think should earn your attention. Whether you’re coming down to SXSW (recommended!) or just looking for new music, there’s no better time of year. There’s...
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Hailing form Austin, Texas, Ume are one of those bands who are great for a multitude of reasons. They defy genre classification, which a rare trait these days, choosing to use their combination of guitar/bass/drums to create great music that is pure energy on record. Live, vocalist/guitarist Lauren Langner Larson is the tasmanian devil...
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We like videos, yes we do. As you’ll recall, we gave you our picks to click at CMJ. Since then Warpaint was signed to Rough Trade and The XX blew up more (if that’s possible). Here’s a quick look at the videos we’ve compiled that show our favorite bands performing at CMJ. Warpaint Ume...
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You thought we were done, didn’t you? Well, the promos and emails have been flying in at an ever increasing rate since our post this morning and this is a compilation of the stuff that’s grabbed us. To view a schedule for the bands we’ve previewed click on the link below: 2009 CMJ Music...
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Predictably, there aren’t a lot of “U” bands, but there’s one that deserves to be on anybody’s must-see list: Ume- You won’t be able to walk 100 yards at SXSW without having an opportunity to see a great, female fronted band. Ume might be the best. Imagine packaging Lee Renaldo’s brilliant guitar playing with...
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