Tuesday, 10 March 2009

SXSW 2009: Music Festival, Part 3

Selection for Day 3 (March 20):


Alela Diane

I realised I've been going through a folk phase lately, constantly listening to music by talented acts such as Laura Marling, Laura Gibson and William Elliott Whitmore. Now, there's Alela Diane to add to the list. Her second album has received plenty of accolades in the music circles, and for obvious reasons so. "White As Diamonds" conjures an image of snowy, pristine white lands; you picture yourself wandering, lost in the vast expanse of her mystical world. Gosh, I'm looking forward to more material from this lovely young lady already.

Download:
Alela Diane - White As Diamonds


I Am David Sparkle

I'm pretty excited about our boys, you know! If you ask me, this underrated Singapore post-rock/experimental quartet reminds me of Explosions in the Sky. Let's hope that by playing on a global stage, they'll open up more doors and gain new fans.

Download:
I Am David Sparkle - Dance of Death




Au Revoir Simone

Au Revoir Simone is a reputable electronic indie-pop band from Brooklyn, NY. The trio have toured extensively with bands like Peter Bjorn and John, We Are Scientists, and Voxtrot.

Download:
Au Revoir Simone - A Violent Yet Flammable World



O + S

O + S is an unlikely new collaboration between Orenda Fink (Azure Ray/Art in Manila) and Scalpelist (Cedric LeMoyne of Remy Zero). Their debut album will be released March 24 on Saddle Creek Records. This is one interesting new act to look out for.

Download:
O + S - Permanent Scar









Other acts to watch:

Bedouin Soundclash - Walls Fall Down
Melissa Auf der Maur - Followed the Waves
Ben Jelen - Ex-sensitive
Minipop - yoshimi
MAGIC WANDS - Black Magic
Adam Stephens (of Two Gallants) - Lead in our Lungs
Grand Analog - Touch Your Toes Part.2
I Love You But I've Chosen Darkness - Lights
Shiny Toy Guns - Ghost Town
Third Eye Blind - Non Dairy Creamer [All MP3s Removed]

Previously: Part 1 | 2

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