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Post by FuzzyWarbles on Mar 14, 2013 13:14:20 GMT -5
Ouch to that DIIV note. I won tickets to Nick Cave and YYY's but forgot to pick them up in time at the convention center. Good times had at Holy Mountain anyway.
There are a number of sites that are going to broadcasting live online the next few days ......
These guys are streaming their day parties. Haven't really checked their schedule but I'm seeing alt-j there tomorrow at 1. It runs 12-5. waterloorecords.com/Home
Post by A$AP Rosko on Mar 15, 2013 10:31:51 GMT -5
When I saw Foxygen, that Sam France guy kinda seemed like a mess to be honest. Freaking out about the sound constantly, pacing back and forth nervously, forgetting lines and humming, passive-aggressive comments towards the sold-out crowd, the whole nine yards. Maybe he was just exhausted then as well from being on the road. Show was still decent, though; I want to see them again.
I kind of agree with what the DIIV dude said about SxSW. I've never been, but I'm quite familiar with the culture of the whole event. If you're somebody who enjoys networking (like my boss), you'll have a blast. But, as the DIIV guy said, the music doesn't come first. Bands play suuuuuuper short sets for the most part (with events like the NPR showcase with YYYs and Nick Cave being the exception)and have, like, no time at all to set up. And as a patron, you'll probably end up frustrated because it'll be almost impossible to get into any of the clubs with good bills and even if you do get in you aren't getting the full experience of those bands. SxSW isn't something you go to because you reeeeeeeeally want to see two or three of the artists on the bill...you go and you run around and take whatever music you can get. That's what I've been told by a few people, anyway, and it seems to fit. It's about networking for people in the music business (or what's left of it). Plus people who actually live in Austin have grown to mostly hate it.
It's about networking for people in the music business (or what's left of it).
It's really more of an event for people in the social media industry now, which strikes me as the type of bozo who tells a band to "shut up and do your job" at a free corporate-sponsored event.
When I saw Foxygen, that Sam France guy kinda seemed like a mess to be honest. Freaking out about the sound constantly, pacing back and forth nervously, forgetting lines and humming, passive-aggressive comments towards the sold-out crowd, the whole nine yards. Maybe he was just exhausted then as well from being on the road. Show was still decent, though; I want to see them again.
Can't stand complaining about the sound. Sometimes it's warranted, but most of the time it seems like the artist passing blame.
Plus people who actually live in Austin have grown to mostly hate it.
now, now kyle. you know better than making generalizations about places you've never been! people in austin don't dislike sxsw anymore than any other of the 8 million things that go on there. its part of the reason austin is so famous. if i'm not mistaken if you are an austin resident you actually get priority badges or some shiz like that.
sxsw is meant to be a showcase of bands and nothing more. they are not supposed to have long sets. what someone else said was true though, in the beginning it was all about small bands and now people are just excited to try and get into the big names b/c they have random guest appearances etc. and its "cooler" i suppose.
So yesterday Heather and I made it to Austin for the first time. And at this rate, this part of the trip will be more notable for going to meet up with people and the actual experience of being there than the music itself. Like going to Spotify House and getting free shit (and a sunburn), or meeting up with SugarHigh for Thai food.
It doesn't help I get tired by 11 pm every night. It doesn't help that half these places ask for some $20 cover to get in, and that's if they aren't holding a 3/4ths empty auditorium for badge and wristband holders. The corporate influence is freaking everywhere, and the best of everything is reserved for who shells out the biggest dollars. You would need a wristband and stay the full week to enjoy this, and they only offer those to residents of the Austin area. This festival sucks. It's like try and pick out your favorite showcase of the night and just get stuck there the entire time. And pay the cover, and just hope they let you in. You have so many bands you can go check out, but unless you buy the badge or pay shitloads of covers - you can only see a fraction of them.
So last night I went to the Daptones revue. They were only letting in badges and wristbands to a 2500 person or so venue. And maybe a few GA folk were allowed to trickle in every five minutes once they realized they kinda need to fill the place. Said fuck that, went to Austin Music Hall for The Sheepdogs (good), Fitz and the Tantrums (meh), and City and Colour (intriguing, but a little mellow for 11 pm and that whole getting tired deal.)
Tonight I'm excited to see my cousin Dani, do a lot of free stuff around town, and then who knows. If I stick around for a showcase: tonight's Plan A is Kendrick Lamar, Pusha T, et al at AMH and hope I stay up till 4 am. Plan B is Black Joe Lewis at Antone's. Plan C is finding some shitty bars without cover charges. Plan D is Occupy Austin and setting up a tent in the middle of 6th St. At least that would solve one problem with Plan A going on too long - no need to drive back to San Antonio tonight.
The only problem with the article is in the last paragraph. I've definitely been in pits where some rageaholic was clearly there only to hurt someone, not to slam out to the music.
Sam France announced to the crowd that the festival was testing his physical limits. "I am empty," he said. It makes sense-- SXSW is a demanding gig, and if you scream, move, and perform with the sort of intensity France does, you're going to wear down pretty fast. But after telling everybody that his voice was shot and that he was running on fumes, a few people in the audience told him to stop whining-- that he's a musician and this is his job. France's wide-eyed reply? "Come on stage and talk to me about it, you quacking coward. Come on, get on the quacking stage." He calmed down long enough to play "In the Darkness", said goodbye, and walked off the stage. The band sort of looked at each other, a bit exhausted, and apologized to the audience for cutting the set short.
But then, France came back and offered a sincere apology, both for walking off stage and for taking his anger out on that audience member. "I'm sorry about what I said earlier to that guy. I wasn't even talking to him-- I was talking to myself." And then, they pulled out a crashing, powerful performance of "On Blue Mountain". By the end of their set, I kept thinking that France didn't need to apologize for his vocals or his energy level in the first place-- the guy was a fantastic showman and his voice sounded great the whole time. If this is what an exhausted Foxygen look like, I'd definitely be curious to see them at full power.
That guy seems like a nut. I caught them at the Pitchfork day showcase and was not impressed at all. Then I sat thru them again at Red 7 waiting for Phosphorescent and it was worse. Lots of whining and complaining. It was good to see the other bands take the stage and handle themselves professionally. Sure it's a short soundcheck and set but they're getting a lot of exposure. I've talked to a few people here that discovered DIIV and Cloud Nothing during the conference and have bought their albums. Most showcases let non wristband holders in. You just have to get to the place maybe an hour or two before the start due to demand. Holy Mountain and Elysium have been easy to just arrive and walk into. I've been able to see so many bands I've wanted to and now know a couple I won't be waiting for again at future fests.
Edit: If you want to get into some place that Macklemore is playing you may want to get in line 4 hours in advance. Sheesh. I'm glad he is not on my want to see list.
The only problem with the article is in the last paragraph. I've definitely been in pits where some rageaholic was clearly there only to hurt someone, not to slam out to the music.
Definitely. It's also not shocking to me at all; I thought all Black Lips shows ended this way.
Post by FuzzyWarbles on Mar 15, 2013 11:33:40 GMT -5
The things that aren't on a lot of people's radar are the best. Mellow Johnny's Bike shop is open to everyone for a KEXP showcase. I've been able to just walk right in and see bands playing in front of bicycles. And they offer you free Sierra Nevada.
Post by problem dog on Mar 15, 2013 11:41:01 GMT -5
One of my Foxygen complaints was what a brat that Sam guy was to the sound guy. I think at one point he actually said, "F*ck you, sound guy." I think that's part of the wacky, unpredictable act, and it's a part that should be dropped.
To be fair, I'm sure playing a bunch of sets at SXSW for the first time as a young band is really hard.
One of my Foxygen complaints was what a brat that Sam guy was to the sound guy. I think at one point he actually said, "F*ck you, sound guy." I think that's part of the wacky, unpredictable act, and it's a part that should be dropped.
To be fair, I'm sure playing a bunch of sets at SXSW for the first time as a young band is really hard.
Sh*t, really disappointed to hear sound guy rants are a pattern for him. That sucks.
One of my Foxygen complaints was what a brat that Sam guy was to the sound guy. I think at one point he actually said, "F*ck you, sound guy." I think that's part of the wacky, unpredictable act, and it's a part that should be dropped.
To be fair, I'm sure playing a bunch of sets at SXSW for the first time as a young band is really hard.
This is the reason not to go to a bar festival sometimes imo ......
At one point, I like that the guy got a bad outcome for being a d-bag. At another, the people who mobbed him with cell phones while he is unconscious on the ground are terrible too.
Post by canexplain on Mar 15, 2013 21:24:35 GMT -5
Yea the dude was asking for it, but not from the person that hit him. If you watch it again, I thought they might even be together but wammmm. I don't agree with fighting but just saying....the two dudes that didn't defend themselves after DB is on the ground, then decide they are tuff. Pussssss. Agree on ph peeps too. I was worried about the DB for a bit ......
