Listen Up Manchester cant afford a trip to Texas this year for the SXSW festival - so this blog is where we are going to bring you the online highlights that we come across when following SXSW online
Thursday 31 January 2013
SHOWCASING ARTIST: METZ
To put it simply - go see Metz!
Here is a link to a recent Metz gig we reviewed when they came to Manchester: http://listenupmanchester.blogspot.co.uk/2013/01/gig-metz.html
Wednesday 30 January 2013
SHOWCASING ARTIST: JIM JAMES
Having seen My Morning Jacket last year - I know how well Jim James (the MMJ frontman) can sing - he's about to release a new solo album and plays SXSW this year too. We would recommend seeing him if you can!
SHOWCASING ARTIST: JAKE BUGG
After breaking through in the UK in 2012 - Jake Bugg is announced to play at SXSW.
Sunday 27 January 2013
SHOWCASING ARTIST: HAERTS
Based in New York, but with members hailing from England, Germany & the US - Haerts are good synthpop/rock to listen out for at this years SXSW.
Friday 25 January 2013
SHOWCASING ARTIST: QUEEN KWONG
Another highlight is Queen Kwong from LA - dirty female fronted scuzzy rock
SHOWCASING ARTIST: AMPLIFIED HEAT
The latest artist we have come across to add to our list of showcase artists to watch at SXSW are Amplified Heat - check out this tune if you like "Loud Menacing Phsychedelic Blues Based Rock N Roll"
Wednesday 23 January 2013
SHOWCASING ARTIST: NICK CAVE & THE BAD SEEDS
Just announced Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds will play the NPR music showcase at Stubb's on 13th March. Read the full article on the NPR website here: http://www.npr.org/blogs/allsongs/2013/01/23/170063331/nick-cave-to-kick-off-npr-musics-sxsw-showcase
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