BLARE’s 40 Must-Hear Bands At SXSW
While elite summer festivals hold their own with their muddy day tromps, SOUTH BY SOUTHWEST is a true music spectacle, showcasing international stars and emerging outfits alike. From March 15-20, waves...
View ArticleINTERVIEW: Dance Gavin Dance (SXSW 2011)
The average band in the hardcore scene goes through at least one lineup change; no matter what their publicist or label might preach, interpersonal obstacles can slowly decapitate a group. Looking at...
View ArticleINTERVIEW: Emery (SXSW 2011)
Since 2001, South Carolina post-hardcore rockers EMERY have been connecting with listeners on a level that’s extremely personal. Part of the relationship comes from the ability to transfer emotions to...
View ArticleQ&A: Gatsby’s American Dream (SXSW 2011)
Reunions are becoming a trend and as more groups keep putting aside their differences, it’s hard not to think artists are solely recording and performing for the money. Having resurfaced several months...
View ArticleGOING LIVE: SXSW 2011 – Day One
It took us almost 40 hours by train, but it was well worth it. The trip from Toronto to Austin for SOUTH BY SOUTHWEST fueled our excitement and Day One of the annual music festival and conference...
View ArticleBLARER OF THE MONTH: letlive
Straight out of Los Angeles, California, letlive is a post-hardcore band you are about to discover. Combining energetic performances with a trademark sound, the five-person outfit stormed a few stages...
View ArticleGOING LIVE: SXSW 2011 – Day Two
Day One of SOUTH BY SOUTHWEST kicked us in the jaw. What did Day Two do? Well aside from insane attendees crashing THE STROKES concert and rumor junkies sitting at Annie’s West waiting for RADIOHEAD to...
View ArticleTHAT ONE ALBUM: K.Flay (SXSW 2011)
There’s always that one album; the one you stick up for no matter what and would fornicate with if you literally could. Instead of talking about the discs we love, we’ve decided to turn the spotlight...
View ArticleGOING LIVE: SXSW 2011 – Day Three
Fridays in Austin are unreal. Just ask the thousands of music addicts (including us, and a few celebrities) who survived Day Three of SOUTH BY SOUTHWEST. While the Saturday featured a lineup of...
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