by Bill Pearis There's always one band at SXSW that makes you do a double-take when you see them on the schedule. For me it was That Petrol Emotion , who were popular in the late '80s (on college radio at least) and broke up in 1994. They were the band the O'Neil brothers of The Undertones formed when Feargal Sharkey left in 1983, recruiting Seattleite Steve Mack for ... MORE

Despite the colorful palm trees on the cover, San Francisco lo-fi psych-garage crew the Fresh & Onlys' Grey-Eyed Girls is proving to be a great soundtrack for the shift from summer to fall. After seeing the quintet -- who reference the Buzzcocks, Mekons, and Country Joe & the Fish as influences -- at Todd P's Woodsist-curated SXSW '09 event I described them as "an autumnal ... MORE

Imagine a world in which the lovechild of Imogen Hea p and Owl City produced a tiny robotic offspring with a heart made out of moog. If that world existed, that robot would be Lights .  It also, would be perfect. Thankfully, there is no need for you to look for alternate planets to score such a mix. Lights’ new single drops right at the heart of a movement overflowing ... MORE

I had one of those lightbulb moments last Friday, while listening to the SpeakEasy recording on Personal Networking. Naomi was talking about SXSW interactive, an annual internet/blogging conference, that all the big bloggers go to. When I started blogging here on Aliventures, I told myself: “I’ll know I’ve ‘made it’ as a blogger when I get to go to SXSW and hang ... MORE

We’ve loved this band since the minute we caught wind of them, and now we had a quick chance to catch up with Kip on their way around the country, and into Austin for a show at the Mohawk . My thanks to Daniel Gill for hooking up the interview, and also to Kip for taking the time to give us some well-thought out answers, especially his mention of Chisel ! ATH: On the ... MORE

Frank Yang One can’t help but feel some satisfaction that the gossip king’s much-ballyhooed tour should be undone so quickly by the sort of offstage drama that’s typically the bread and butter of gossip bloggers. Not even a week into the tour and co-headliner Ida Maria was already generating the wrong sort of buzz , playing gigs drunk and disinterestedly, then ... MORE

Plush, Austin SXSW 2009 (photo by Graham Smith) by Chris Estey The Gaslight Anthem are coming to the Showbox at the Market on Sept. 23, but I am going to the show to check out their tour opener, a new discovery for me, British singer-songwriter Frank Turner . His recently released album, Poetry of the Deed , combines a bracing mix of grizzled yet positivist lyrics ... MORE

Listening to Decibully’s 2005 release Sing Out America! again today for the first time in years, I’m reminded of how much I loved this album the very first time I heard it. I had to do some digging around but thanks to Archive.org I was able to find something I wrote about Sing Out America! on Donewaiting back in early 2005. Got a copy of Decibully’s first CD, ... MORE

The music industry descends upon SXSW every March and you could have a chance to share your music with them. SXSW Music Festival showcases nearly 2,000 musical acts over five days on more than 80 stages in downtown Austin. Labels, agents, managers, publishers, journalists, media giants and fans all meet in Austin to celebrate music and make deals. Artists interested in performing ... MORE

“Back in the day, all the guys were killer singers; they all sang in tune with energy and emotion. Recently I worked with Joe Elliott (Def Leppard). He sang his vocal from top to bottom. I was blown away. It was the easiest vocal session I’ve ever done.” Ryan Greene, Producer (NOFX, Megadeth, Dishwalla) Add to:These icons link to social bookmarking sites where readers can ... MORE

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Sketchnotes of SXSW® Interactive 2009 1.1.0 Category: Books Price: Free ( iTunes ) Description: Sketchnotes of SXSW® Interactive 2009 by Mike Rohde The SXSW Interactive Festival features five days of exciting panel content and amazing parties. Attracting digital creatives as well as visionary technology entrepreneurs, the event celebrates the best minds and the brightest ... MORE

A few of my coworkers and I have recently gotten hooked on a little location-based iPhone game called Gowalla . The game was created by a company called AlamoFire (formerly known as Firewheel Design) which is well known for the popular PackRat game on Facebook. While there are a few similarities between PackRat and Gowalla, one of the most outstanding is the refinement of the ... MORE

This is another reason why Scott Cudmore’s “Camera Music” series is a must watch (and listen).  Fred Squire clip from a private performance at SXSW 2009. Visit Camera Music HERE for more performances from The Rural Alberta Advantage, Sam Amidon, Ghost Bees, Brian Borcherdt, Timber Timbre and Justin Rutledge to mention a few!  But back to Fred Squire – you may ... MORE

Until I saw this dude trending on twitter, I didn’t know who the hell Kia Shine WAS, and THEN, after I found out, I wish I never knew, ’cause I don’t really care bout bamas. ( via ) $ Related Posts Drake: Gimpy Both On and Off The Small Screen (Re-Injures ACL On Stage) Drake “Freestyles” with his BLACKBERRY! Drake – Best I Ever Had ... MORE

PMA was at Little Boots’ Bowery show featuring Yes Giantess and The Plastiscines Wednesday. We got to talk to Jan Rosenfeld of Yes Giantess outside the venue standing in front of the JMZ Bowery station subway entrance. It was a short, five minute chat before the start of the show. As you know, Yes Giantess (formerly just Giantess) are the four piece synthpop band from Boston ... MORE

It’s the weekend, time to fire up the bbq and crack the champagne of beers. AHT put together a pretty extensive list that attempts to classify every kind of hamburger from fancy-pants to extreme burgers.  Can’t you already taste it?  Be sure to wash your hands before you proceed to the Megan Fox Rolling Stone spread.  LIST . Related posts: VIMBY’s Guide ... MORE

Light FM Born in the clutches of art school angst and bitter Chicago winters, Light FM began as a beacon of hope for song writer Josiah Mazzaschi ­ a poppy bouquet of cheerful songs with meaningful yet dark lyrics heavy on retro synths and grand orchestration. Quickly gaining a name in the Chicago indie music scene as one of Chicago’s most promising new bands and being ... MORE

Light FM Born in the clutches of art school angst and bitter Chicago winters, Light FM began as a beacon of hope for song writer Josiah Mazzaschi ­ a poppy bouquet of cheerful songs with meaningful yet dark lyrics heavy on retro synths and grand orchestration. Quickly gaining a name in the Chicago indie music scene as one of Chicago’s most promising new bands and being ... MORE

Light FM Born in the clutches of art school angst and bitter Chicago winters, Light FM began as a beacon of hope for song writer Josiah Mazzaschi ­ a poppy bouquet of cheerful songs with meaningful yet dark lyrics heavy on retro synths and grand orchestration. Quickly gaining a name in the Chicago indie music scene as one of Chicago’s most promising new bands and being ... MORE

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Listen up, music lovers. Mixcloud , the on-demand radio startup that’s re-thinking radio for the digital age, opens its doors to the public at noon on Monday. The site launched in private beta at SXSW earlier this year, and has had some positive reviews. Which is probably why it was shortlisted for a TechCrunch Europas award a few months back. After the jump, we’ve got 500 ... MORE

Listen up, music lovers. Mixcloud, the on-demand radio startup that’s re-thinking radio for the digital age, opens its doors to the public at noon on Monday. The site launched in private beta at SXSW earlier this year, and has had some positive reviews. Which is probably why it was shortlisted for a TechCrunch Europas award [...] Related posts: Hunch Launches Monday - But It ... MORE

Friday, September 18th, 2009 by Steven 0 Add a CommentListen up, music lovers. Mixcloud, the on-demand radio startup that’s re-thinking radio for the digital age, opens its doors to the public at noon on Monday. The site launched in private beta at SXSW earlier this year, and has had some positive reviews. Which is probably why it was shortlisted for a TechCrunch Europas ... MORE

Wednesday night kicked off Musicfest NW at Berbati’s Pan in downtown Portland. Unlike SXSW, shows are only at night and are on a much smaller scale. Only a few bands played the opening showcase at  one location, making it easier to catch performances. Portland Cello Project showcased its orchestra music for hipsters covering songs by Elliot Smith, Buckethead, Outkast, and ... MORE

The DJs of the Sun will lead the ride from the Sands , mixing up a lounge-like, mellow vibe for the peloton and rocking during the Mobile Social Interbike schwag-fest. They joined us earlier the year in Austin for the MoSo SXSW . They roll with a Voltaic System on Dahon bikes .... MORE

One of electro’s hardest-working duos has roared back into clubs worldwide, both on record and in person: Simian Mobile Disco’s second album, Temporary Pleasure , has already spawned several dance floor anthems; meanwhile, James Ford and Jas Shaw have been furiously globetrotting, performing both DJ sets and live shows. Add to this a slew of production and remix work, and you ... MORE

Again, I say if Ms. Monae comes to your town, GO. Her short performance at SXSW is still one of the best things I’ve seen all year. And now she paints live? NEXT LEVEL! (via This Is R&B ) Janelle is sharing the stage with Solange and Of Montreal TONIGHT in NYC at Terminal 5. Tickets might still be available .... MORE

We couldn’t have two more wonderful and darling musicians collaborating together, and thanks to La Blogotheque we’ve now got joint live performances by unconventional violinist, Andrew Bird , and multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter St. Vincent (Annie Clark) all on video! The two artists had toured together way back in October, but they had a chance to do some ... MORE

We couldn’t have two more wonderful and darling musicians collaborating together, and thanks to La Blogotheque we’ve now got joint live performances by unconventional violinist, Andrew Bird , and multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter St. Vincent (Annie Clark) all on video! The two artists had toured together way back in October, but they had a chance to do some ... MORE

Last night, one of my favorite bands, the Flaming Lips, appeared on The Colbert Report in support of their upcoming album, Embryonic .  Taking “weird” as a compliment, this collection of musicians from Oklahoma have been delighting fans for 25 years.  For tonight’s Late Movies, here are some clips of this delightfully silly and incredibly talented band. The ... MORE

This isn’t an afterschool special. Not even close, in fact. It is the trailer for the incredibly dark and intense AFTERSCHOOL, from indie writer/director Antonio Campos. The film centers around a New England prep school, as the disconnected becomes reality when two popular girls die of a drug overdose inside the school. A reclusive student unknowingly captures the morbid event ... MORE

Cinematical has received three exclusive teaser posters for Women In Trouble , that filthy, good-for-nothing tramp of a film from writer-director Sebastian Gutierrez ( Snakes on a Plane ) that's caused quite the stir online with its provocative tone and Carla Gugino awesomeness. Described as a serpentine day in the life of ten seemingly disparate women, the film dishes ... MORE

11 months ago, on a rainy Saturday afternoon, I stumbled onto what can no less be described as some serious sunshine at the now deceased Knitting Factory in New York City. Donning the stage, at Brooklyn Vegan’s CMJ Day Party, in front of a crowd no larger than 50 strong, was an incredibly gorgeous young blond woman. She was accompanied by a small flashing light box sort of ... MORE

This movie looks like it is going to be incredibly intense.  The trailer itself is pretty horrific. The film was written and directed by Antonio Campos, this is his debut feature film, and it looks like he hit a home run. It looks like he did a fantastic job, the trailer just grabbed me and I am really looking forward to seeing this film. A truly impressive new voice in ... MORE

This movie looks like it is going to be incredibly intense.  The trailer itself is pretty horrific. The film was written and directed by Antonio Campos, this is his debut feature film, and it looks like he hit a home run. It looks like he did a fantastic job, the trailer just grabbed me and I am really looking forward to seeing this film. A truly impressive new voice in ... MORE

This movie looks like it is going to be incredibly intense.  The trailer itself is pretty horrific. The film was written and directed by Antonio Campos, this is his debut feature film, and it looks like he hit a home run. It looks like he did a fantastic job, the trailer just grabbed me and I am really looking forward to seeing this film. A truly impressive new voice in ... MORE

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The lovely folks over at Pitchfork TV are streaming Todd P Goes To Austin in it's (16 part) entirety, so in the words of director Jay Buim... Please feel free to watch it from the comfort of your home or on your company's dime at work. Here's a clip from the awesome SXSW documentary adventure (after the jump).Foaming at the mouth for more info on Jay and the Todd P project? Just ... MORE

Matt and Kim’s biography is almost as inspirational as their music, but sometimes it distracts from what’s important about them as a band. It’s tempting to ignore their music and gossip about their relationship, or their DIY ideals, or their arty backgrounds or their favorite vegan ice-cream, or to snark about how they, as supposed [...]... MORE