SXSW 2009 WRAPUP: Bands to Watch
March 23rd, 2009
DAPPLED CITIES
I had a chance to check out the Dangerbird Records showcase and was pleasantly surprised by Australian quintet Dappled Cities. Combining a quirky yet commanding stage presence and hooky melodies reminiscent of Modest Mouse, Dappled Cities managed to entertain and impress. This band was seamless; they played a tight set of shimmery indie pop and reminded me that the Australian music scene is much more than just Silverchair and Kylie Minogue.
Check out the track “Holy Chord”
NO KIDS
I wish I was as cool as No Kids front man Nick Krgovich. Formerly of Canadian indie gem ensemble Piano - Krgovich’s new project No Kids combines orchestral underpinnings with smooth RNB slow jams. Possessing an awkwardly endearing persona, Nick dances like a robot and croons like Phil Elvrum doing his best Mariah Carey impression. It’s hard not to smile during a No Kids set, they are the perfect blend of nerdy goodness, not to mention their 2008 release Come Into My House has been a mainstay on my record player.
[Check out the track "The Beaches All Closed"]
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Posted on Monday, March 23rd, 2009 at 3:28 pm by Casey and is filed under Concerts.
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