SXSW is that magical time when 150,000 nationwide folks descend upon the city. The experiences are abundant, new friends are made, the opportunities are a plenty, the parties are free and the booze flows like the Colorado River.
An injection of creativity and boost to the economy, SXSW brings together talent, ideas and offers a buffet of experiences. Opportunity for adventure awaits at every turn and chance at a glance; the people watching is next level and you never know who you’re going to meet.
This year, I didn’t have credentials or RSVP to much. http://www.showlistaustin.com served as a day to day schedule and “going with the flow” was the preferred method. Also, I didn’t drink a drop of alcohol. Can’t say that for my hair or clothing, however. While it’s nearly impossible to remember what seems like 3 months worth of memories, I’ve listed the bands I saw along with urls to their music. All good stuff, explore and enjoy! If you feel inclined, leave your favorite SX moment or band in the comments below. Much gratitude to the bands who busted their butts running around venue to venue, loading and unloading days on end to make SXSW what it is. If you like what you hear, show your support and buy an album.
Digital memories to the tune of “Hands on the Controls” by Coachwhips.
Coachwhips IIII
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G66bDP9wy7A
Protomartyr II
https://soundcloud.com/protomartyr
Coathangers II
https://soundcloud.com/suicide-squeeze-records/adderall-by-the-coathangers
Dead Ghosts II
http://deadghosts.bandcamp.com/album/cant-get-no
Obnox II
https://soundcloud.com/obnox-1
Destruction Unit II
http://dunit.ascetism.com/
John Wesley Coleman III (twice)
http://johnwesleycoleman.bandcamp.com/
Future Islands
https://myspace.com/futureislands
Diarrhea Planet
http://diarrheaplanet.bandcamp.com/
White Mystery
http://whitemystery.bandcamp.com/
The Blind Shake
http://theblindshake1.bandcamp.com/
Useless Eaters
https://soundcloud.com/uselesseaters
A Giant Dog
http://agiantdog.bandcamp.com/
Spray Paint
https://soundcloud.com/s-srecords/spray-paint-yawn-factory
Institute
http://institute.bandcamp.com/
Flesh Lights
http://fleshlights.bandcamp.com/
Dikes of Holland
http://dikesofholland1.bandcamp.com/
The Crackpipes
http://rubberneckzine.bandcamp.com/track/the-crack-pipes-lets-scratch
Radioactivity
https://dirtnaprecords.bandcamp.com/album/radioactivity-s-t
Hundred Visions
http://hundredvisions.bandcamp.com/
The Golden Boys
http://thegoldenboys.bandcamp.com/
Dinos Boys
http://demdinosboys.bandcamp.com/
Together Pangea
http://togetherpangea.bandcamp.com/
Survive
http://survive.bandcamp.com/
Church Shoes
http://rubberneckzine.bandcamp.com/track/church-shoes-okay
The Hex Dispensers
http://thehexdispensers.bandcamp.com/
Amplified Heat
http://arclightrecords.bandcamp.com/album/ep
SkyAcre
http://skyacre.bandcamp.com/track/jeff-davis-county-highway
Burnt Ones
http://burntones.bandcamp.com/
Sweet Talk
http://sweettalk.bandcamp.com/
Chad and the Meatbodies
https://famousclass.bandcamp.com/track/chad-the-meatbodies-mountain
Tyvek
http://tyvek.bandcamp.com/
Parquet Courts
https://soundcloud.com/parquet-courts
Tweens
http://tweens.bandcamp.com/
Nalgadas
http://nalgadas.bandcamp.com/
Dune Rats
http://dunerats.bandcamp.com/
Mr. Elevator & the Brain Hotel
http://mrelevatorthebrainhotel.bandcamp.com/
Unholy Two
http://unholytwo12xu.bandcamp.com/
Dum Dum Girls (one song w/ Debbie Harry)
https://soundcloud.com/subpop/dum-dum-girls-bedroom-eyes
3 Ball MTY
https://myspace.com/3ballmty/music/songs
AJ Davila
https://soundcloud.com/dttr/aj-d-vila-13-2333-feat
Protex II
http://www.protexmusic.com/
Warm Soda II
http://warmsoda.bandcamp.com/
Big Tits
N/A
Sleigh Bells
https://soundcloud.com/sleighbells
Disco Siesta 