SXSW 2009: Music Festival, Part 2

Selection for Day 2 (March 19):


The Pains of Being Pure at Heart

Straight up noise pop. If you liked early My Bloody Valentine, you should love The Pains of Being Pure at Heart too. Or at least that's what I've heard.

Download:
The Pains of Being Pure at Heart - Come Saturday





Thao With The Get Down Stay Down

Truth be told, I don't really care about the lyrics on the song "Bag of Hammers". It's such a delightful pop tune, I find myself paying scant attention to the words and focusing on the vocals of singer Thao Nguyen instead.

Download:
Thao With The Get Down Stay Down - Bag Of Hammers








Laura Gibson

I spoke about folk singer Laura Gibson recently, so I won't bore you with the details. You can read about her over here.

Download:
Laura Gibson - Spirited











Other acts to watch:
Futurecop! - NASA
Emily Wells - Symphony 6: Fair Thee Well and the Requiem Mix
Black Lips - O Katrina!
Amanda Palmer - Leeds United
Nico Vega - Beast
Dirty Projectors - Rise Above
Passion Pit - Sleepyhead
Alina Simone - From Great Knowledge
Kyle Andrews - Sushi
Peggy Sue - Spare Parts
Lisa Hannigan - Lille
Cary Brothers - Ride
Horse Feathers - Curs in the Weeds
Nellie McKay - The Cavendish
Gomez - Airstream Driver
Dent May & His Magnificent Ukulele - Meet Me In The Garden [All MP3s Removed]

Previously: Part 1

Laura Gibson - Beasts Of Seasons

Indie folk singer Laura Gibson has been getting a lot of buzz lately with the release of her new album, Beasts Of Seasons. It is easy to see why music critics have lauded her latest effort. In essence, Beasts Of Seasons is an intimate affair. Split into two parts -- Part I: Communion Songs and Part II: Funeral Songs, her tunes address death and the various human emotions which arise as a result. Gibson's sweet, delicate vocals are mostly paired with acoustic guitar fingerpicking, but they occasionally give way to lusher arrangements.

You can listen to a sampler mix of the album below. Otherwise, download her free single, "Spirited". Songs courtesy of Hush Records.

Download:
Laura Gibson - Beasts Of Seasons Sampler Mix [buy Beasts Of Seasons]
Laura Gibson - Spirited