KCRW WELCOMES THE MIDDLE EAST - SXSW EDITION

KCRW has been in Austin all week bringing amazing artists to those of us that didnt make it down. Australian band, The Middle East was in the studio yesterday. You gotta check this band out...amaaaaaaaaaazing! Australia is bringen' the talent...sooo much talent coming from the land down under. I can't get enough!!

Today's guest is The XX.

THIS TOO SHALL PASS

Have you seen Ok Go's latest masterpiece? Well, there are two different videos for their single, "This To Shall Pass." Take a look at the one above, then click the link to see the second one. The domino one is my fave!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJKythlXAIY

ALEX CHILTON DIES AT 59

Alex Chilton, the Box Tops and Big Star lead singer who served as an inspiration for generations of indie rock bands, has died. He was 59.

Chilton died Wednesday at a New Orleans hospital, where he was taken after complaining about health problems earlier in the day, John Fry, a longtime friend and owner of Memphis' Ardent Studios, told The Commercial Appeal. Chilton could not be revived in the emergency room, Fry said.

Alex was set to perform this weekend at SXSW.



R.I.P.

WHEN MUSICBLEEP MET THE TEMPER TRAP...

Last March while I was vacationing in Australia, I was on my way to Bondi Beach and a song came on the radio that made me stop and take notice. I didn't have my phone, so there was no Shazaming the song to find out what it was or who the band was. Finally, after a few songs, the DJ listed off the artists that he had recently played, none of which I recognized. I was immediately obsessed with that one particular song, so when I got back to the where I was staying, I did some research. Moments later I finally figured out it was The Temper Trap, a band from Melbourne, Australia.

Now a year later, I feel like I'm having a full circle moment. Last week we had the opportunity to not only watch The Temper Trap perform, but was also lucky enough to be given chance to meet Dougie from the band.

Earlier in the day I received an email from my friend Kristen that works at Yahoo. She told me that I might be able to get an interview with the band and for me to stand by. First of all, I was super excited just to see the band, but to be given the opportunity to meet & interview was a whole other story. About an hour before the show, I got the call from Kristen letting me know that she got me the interview. I rushed home, prepped a bit & then began to get ready to for the show.

After dinner, we headed over to the Fonda. We went backstage, met up with Dougie (lead vocals) and began the interview. What a cool guy! It was such a laid back interview...it was like talking with one of my friends. We talked about The Temper Trap's quick success, especially with all the help from their music featured in some of today's top TV shows & commercials, from the bands that influence their sound to life on the road. It was a nice little peek backstage before their SOLD OUT show in Los Angeles.

After talking with Dougie, we made our way onto the floor to wait for their unforgettable performance. As a live band, they definitely exceeded any and all expectations that I had, but that came at no surprise. I want to thank Kristen Jower-Ho & Gina Juliano at Yahoo Music for making this happen. Also, a BIG shout out to Jen & Dougie for allowing this opportunity and taking the time to meet with us.

http://new.music.yahoo.com/temper-trap/ www.myspace.com/thetempertrap

Video & Editing: Cory Radke
Photos: Kristen Jower-Ho
Interview & Review: Tony Crago
Additional Photos: Zak Schaffer

THE CONSTELLATIONS INVADE SXSW

We got your SXSW covered...another event that is worthy of attending!!! Atlanta-based buzz band The Constellations are poised for a breakout year in 2010; opening for Snoop Dogg, making their Bonnaroo debut, and releasing their Virgin Records debut Southern Gothic on June 22.

THE CONSTELLATIONS @ SXSW:

THURSDAY MARCH 18TH
6:50pm – Entertainment Weekly Lounge+Steve Madden Music @ Malaia Lounge (300 E. 6th St.)
12:00am – 101x Official SXSW Showcase @ Dirty Dog Bar (505 E. 6th St.)

FRIDAY MARCH 19
2:00pm – DMX/Express Showcase @ Phoenix (409 Colorado St.)
5:00pm – Digiwaxx Showcase @ The Ranch (708 W. 6th St.)
2:00am – The Syn/Taco Bell/Feed The Beat Showcase @ PureVolume House (504 Trinity St.)

SATURDAY MARCH 20
3:30pm – Filter Magazine Party @ Cedar Street Courtyard (208 W. 4th St.)
8:15pm – WMEE Showcase @ La Zona Rosa (612 W. 4th St.)

HAPPY HOUR WITH MELISSA AUF DER MAUR @ SXSW

Come celebrate the impending release of Melissa Auf der Maur's latest multimedia-project, Out of Our Minds, at SXSW this week! MAdM will be hosting the event herself on March 18th from 6-7PM at Péché (above Cedar Street Courtyard).

In conjunction with FENDER, FILTER Magazine and Venuszine, come experience the different elements of the project and check out the Lucid hosted Absinthe Bar!

RSVP HERE: http://www.filtermagazine.com/MAdMSXSW/

Location:
Péché
208 W. 4th Street
Austin, TX 78701

SNEAK ATTACK MEDIA SCHEDULE FOR SXSW

Here is the Sneak Attack Media SXSW schedule. Some Amaaaaaaazing artists performing like Kate Miller-Heidke & Robert Francis! You definitely need to check them out!!

APRIL SMITH AND THE GREAT PICTURE SHOW
FRI MAR 19 @ 11:00 PM - Coda Agency (Ale House, 310 E 6th St)
SAT MAR 20 @ 3:30 PM - PureVolume House (Smokin' Music, 504 Trinity St)
Listen to April Smith


BECCA
WED MAR 17 @ 12:45 PM - Manic Fest Destiny Party (Belmont Hotel, 305 W 6th St)
THUR MAR 18 @ 2:20 PM - SIN SXSW Party (Antones's, 213 W 5th St)
SAT MAR 20 @ 8:00 PM - Official Showcase (Rusty Spur, 405 E 7th St)
Listen to Becca


CASPER BANGS
THUR MAR 18 @ 7:30 PM - Sneak Attack Austin in-store (301 W. 2nd St at Guadalupe)
SAT MAR 20 @ 1:00 PM - Brightest Young Things Showcase (Red Fez 209 W 5th St)
Listen to Casper Bangs


CASSETTE KIDS
THUR MAR 18 @ 11:30 AM - SIN/Sony party (Antone's, 213 W 5th St)
THUR MAR 18 @ 7:30 PM - Sneak Attack Austin in-store (301 W. 2nd St at Guadalupe)
THUR MAR 18 @ 11:00 PM - Aussie Showcase (Karma Lounge, 119 W 8th St)
SAT MAR 20 @ 2:55 PM - Aussie BBQ/official showcase (Maggie Mae's, 323 E 6th St)
Watch Cassette Kids


KATE MILLER-HEIDKE
WED MAR 17 @ 3:30PM - Manic Fest Destiny Party (Belmont Hotel, 305 W 6th St)
THUR MAR 18 @ 12:50 PM - SIN/Sony party (Antone's, 213 W 5th St)
THUR MAR 18 @ 9:00 PM - Hotel Café official showcase (The Parish, 214 E. 6th St)
FRI MAR 19 @ 7:20PM - All Together Now Party (Troubadour Saloon, 503 E 6th St)
SAT MAR 20 @ 11:00 PM - Aussie BBQ/official showcase (Maggie Mae's, 323 E 6th St)
Listen to Kate Miller-Heidke


ROBERT FRANCIS
THUR MAR 18 @ 7:00 PM - High Road Showcase (Stubb's-801 Red River)
FRI MAR 19 @ 3:30 PM - Swing House/Roxy/D'Addario (Rusty Spurs, 405 E. 7th St)
FRI MAR 19 @ 7:00 PM - Apple Store Performance (The Apple Store)
SAT MAR 20 @ 4:00 PM - SXSJose Hotel Party (Hotel San Jose-1316 S Congress)
SAT MAR 20 @ 6:15 PM - CHOP SHOP/Atlantic (Brush Square Park, 409 E. 5th St)
Listen to Robert Francis


SPEAK
WED MAR 17 @ 9:00 PM - Worlds End (Encore, 611 Red River St)
FRI MAR 19 @ 3:50 PM - Coast To Coast Sneak Attack Party (Clive Bar, 609 Davis St @ Rainey St)
Listen to SPEAK


THE KISSAWAY TRAIL
THUR MAR 18 @ 1:00 PM - Filter Magazine Party (Cedar St Courtyard, 208 W. 4th St)
THUR MAR 18 @ Midnight - Official SXSW Showcase (Friends, 208 E. 6th St)
FRI MAR 19 @ 4:00 PM - SXSanJose Party (San Jose Hotel , 1316 S. Congress)
FRI MAR 19 @ 6:30 PM - Danish Dynamite (The Music Gym, 815 E. 6th St.)
Listen to The Kissaway Trail


THE MIDDLE EAST
WED MAR 17 @ 10:00 PM - Brooklyn Vegan Showcase (Club DeVille 900 Red River St)
THUR MAR 18 @ 5:00 PM - Paste Magazine Party (Galaxy Room-508 E. 6th St)
SAT MAR 20 @ 1:00 PM - KCRW's Official Day Party (Convention Center-500 E. Cesar Chavez St.)
SAT MAR 20 @ 4:25 PM - Chess Club/Plugged In (Red Eyed Fly 715 Red River St)
SAT MAR 20 @ 9:00 PM - Sounds Australia/One Movement Showcase (Maggie Mae's Gibson Room-512 Trinity St)
Listen to The Middle East


THE POSTELLES
FRI MAR 19 @ 1:00AM - Pure Volume Party (540 Trinity St)
SAT MAR 20 @ 11:30 PM - Antone's (213 W 5th St)
Listen to The Postelles


TWIN TIGERS
THUR MAR 18 @ 5:00 PM - Sonic Itch Music Day Party (The Independent @ ND @ 501 Studios Corner of 5th and Brushy
FRI MAR 19 @ 12:35 PM - Coast To Coast Sneak Attack Party (Clive Bar, 609 Davis St @ Rainey St)
FRI MAR 19 @ 9:00 PM - Official Showcase/ WOXY (Emos Annex- 600 Red River)
SAT MAR 20 @ 1:30 PM - Old Flame/Obscure Magpie (Club Encore, 611 Red River)
SAT MAR 20 @ 5:00 PM - Saturday Stomp/YELP (Iron Gate Lounge-1111 E 6th St)
Listen to Twin Tigers

ACOUSTIC SET WITH THE TEMPER TRAP: KROQ SESSION

Last week I had the amazing opportunity to meet, interview and watch The Temper Trap perform live. B4 that, KROQ had a nice little acoustic session with the band. I'll have my interview and pictures from the show up shortly!!

SXSW WEEK!

It's SXSW week...finally!! Such great shows going on down in Austin, here's another schedule for Dickies Sounds SXSW Showcases beginning Thursday. Some great artists including Greg Laswell, Rogue Wave & The Temper Trap will peform for us!!