self-titled magazine :: s/t daily » SXSW 2009 http://www.self-titledmag.com/home Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:11:36 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 PEEP SHOW @ SXSW: We Were Promised Jetpacks Put the Rockateer Gear Down, Pick Up an Acoustic http://www.self-titledmag.com/home/2009/05/23/peep-show-sxsw-we-were-promised-jetpacks-put-the-rockateer-gear-down-pick-up-an-acoustic/ http://www.self-titledmag.com/home/2009/05/23/peep-show-sxsw-we-were-promised-jetpacks-put-the-rockateer-gear-down-pick-up-an-acoustic/#comments Sat, 23 May 2009 21:34:57 +0000 selftitled http://www.self-titledmag.com/home/?p=2844

[Photo by Alexander Wagner]

Yes we realize it’s almost June. That said, we uncovered yet another set of SXSW-related video clips this week—clips we’re going to share throughout the holiday weekend because self-titled doesn’t know the meaning of ‘vacation.’ First up: an interview and pair of special acoustic performances from We Were Promised Jetpacks. Aside from possessing the most brilliant band name of 2009—not including Natalie Portman’s Shaved Head, of course—the quartet is our favorite Scottish band since their Fatcat labelmates, The Twilight Sad.

Find out why before their debut, These Four Walls, drops in early July…

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[Video editing by Johnny Le]

Adidas‘ roaming South by Southwest van recently kidnapped self-titled’s managing editor, Arye Dworken, and forced him to interview as many buzz bands as possible. On camera with cliche-free questions in hand. No pressure, right?

Believe it or not, our final round of clips is running this week, beginning with an interview and pair of unplugged performances from We Have Band. Having fallen for their Le Tigre-like Kitsuné contribution last year, we’re quite psyched to finally hear their debut full-length sometime in ‘09. Here are some details about it…

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[Video editing by Johnny Le]

Adidas‘ roaming South by Southwest van recently kidnapped self-titled’s managing editor, Arye Dworken, and forced him to interview as many buzz bands as possible. On camera with cliche-free questions in hand. No pressure, right?

This particular post focuses on Fol Chen, a group of From the Stacks alums who happen to enjoy costumes and Mariah Carey…

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[Video editing by Johnny Le]

Adidas‘ roaming South by Southwest van recently kidnapped self-titled’s managing editor, Arye Dworken, and forced him to interview as many buzz bands as possible. On camera with cliche-free questions in hand. No pressure, right?

And now … a never-ending Q&A session with Little Boots …

And some context …

Download audio file (01%20Stuck%20on%20Repeat.mp3)

Little Boots, “Stuck on Repeat”

Download audio file (02%20Stuck%20on%20Repeat%20(Fake%20Blood%20remix).mp3)

“Stuck on Repeat (Fake Blood Remix)”

Download audio file (03%20Meddle.mp3)

“Meddle”

Download audio file (Little%20Boots%20-%20New%20In%20Town%20(Fred%20Falke%20Remix).mp3)

“New In Town (Fred Falke Remix)”

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“New In Town (The Golden Filter Remix)”

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[Video editing by Johnny Le]

Adidas‘ roaming South by Southwest van recently kidnapped self-titled’s managing editor, Arye Dworken, and forced him to interview as many buzz bands as possible. On camera with cliche-free questions in hand. No pressure, right?

First up: a casual conversaiton with Chairlift singer Caroline Polacheck …

And some context …

Download audio file (07%20Territory.mp3)

Chairlift, “Territory”

Download audio file (08%20Le%20Flying%20Saucer%20Hat.mp3)

“Le Flying Saucer Hat” (new song from upcoming Does You Inspire You reissue)

For more of our SXSW 2009 coverage, including blatantly honest artist spotlights, photo essays and interviews, click this.

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We've got to give Datarock credit for maintaining their image in 90-degree weather.

[Photos by Alexander Wagner; full slideshow version available here]

And now, self-titled gets all TMZ on SXSW’s ass! Well, not exactly. You’ll see.

Sebastien Grangier, the DFA 1979 survivor we actually still like.

Sebastien Grangier, the sole DFA 1979 survivor we still like.

Why triangles? indeed, YACHT.

"Why triangles?" indeed, YACHT.

Yes, we realize it looks like were on School of Seven Bells payroll.

Yes, we realize it looks like we're on School of Seven Bells' payroll.

Blitzen Trapper enjoy some sort of iPod duel.

Blitzen Trapper enjoy some sort of iPod battle.

We Were Promised Jetpacks continue to obsess over The Rocketeer.

We Were Promised Jetpacks continue to obsess over "The Rocketeer."

Did Hockey just steal Man Mans singer and make him wear a tiedye shirt?

Did Hockey just steal Man Man's singer and make him wear a tie dye shirt?

We are sorry for making the guy behind Passion Pit cry.

We are sorry for making the guy behind Passion Pit cry.

Lissy Self Taught Learner Trullie

Lissy "Self Taught Learner" Trullie

Micachu & the Shapes are as confused by all this as we are.

Micachu & the Shapes are as confused by all this as we are.

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Hey, we're not the one with the rat tail here, dude.

[Photos by Alexander Wagner; full slideshow version here]

Just when you thought we were done with our South by Southwest coverage, one of s/t’s favorite photographers submitted two extensive sets of shots to us. First up: his ‘man on the street’ portraits of fans at the fest. And to-be-posted soon after that: casual and live portraits of everyone from Passion Pit to Hockey.

You can put the guitar down now and stop pretending to be cool in the middle of an intersection, cool guy.

Walk like a man, my son.

Were not sure whats the most distracting element here: dudes shirt, chest tattoo or his mangy hair.

We're not sure what's the most distracting thing here: dude's shirt, chest tattoo or his mangy mop.

Who loves the sun?

Not everyone.

Not everyone.

Man, that chicks hot.

Man, that chick's hot.

This Buds for you.

This Bud's for you.

And you. (Whats with the Whip-It can, though?)

And you. (What's with the Whip-It can, though?)

Thank you for ruining Johnny Cash AND Elvis, kind sir.

Thank you for ruining Johnny Cash AND Elvis, kind sir.

One turntable and a microphone.

One turntable and a microphone.

Obey ... Shepard Fairey.

Obey ... Shepard Fairey. Rad suspenders, though. (Yes, really.)

Can you pick up a pair of socks on the way home?

"Can you pick up a pair of socks on the way home?"

You guys can probably put the passes away, now.

You guys can probably put the passes away, now.

Slayerrrrrrrrrrr!

"Slayerrrrrrrrrrr!"

Love the red-headed stepchild smoking in the background.

Love the red-headed stepchild smoking in the background.

Kanye West isnt on yet, apparently.

Kanye West isn't on yet, apparently.

Translation: I need a haircut.

T-shirt translation: "I need a haircut."

Hey, its Pete Doherty before his crack addiction kicked in.

Hey, it's Pete Doherty before his crack addiction kicked in.

Hey, its Steve Aoki and Mickey Mouses bestest pal Goofy!!!!

Hey, it's Steve Aoki and Mickey Mouse's bestest pal Goofy!!!!

s/t sees dead people

s/t sees dead people.

Props to this fine gentleman for wearing a pink, cut-off Björk shirt.

Props to this fine gentleman for wearing a pink, cut-off Björk shirt.

Thats right—thumbs up for tacos!

That's right—thumbs up for tacos!

Whats next? The triumphant return of Zubaz pants?

What's next? The triumphant return of Zubaz pants?

This is not Miami, dear.

This is not Miami, dear.

Argh, this guy again!

Argh, this guy again! Oh, wait.

C.R.E.A.T.A. = Cash Rules Everything Around This Asshole

C.R.E.A.T.A. = Cash Rules Everything Around This Asshole

PLEASE do the Carlton dance!

PLEASE do the Carlton dance!

Now, thats not very nice. And coming from a guy in a Jack Daniels shirt, too.

Now, that's not very nice. And coming from a guy in a Jack Daniel's shirt, too.

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GRRR...INDEED: Justin Rice of Bishop Allen

The Artist: Brooklyn-based twee pop never sounded so fresh or unpretentious.

Their Latest Release: Grrr… (Dead Oceans, 2009)

The Set in a Few Sentences: If the only way for indie-ish bands to make a living anymore is by licensing their music to advertising campaigns, Bishop Allen should be sitting pretty in a comfortable tax bracket by the time they hang it up. Bouncyfunhappy music may be commonplace these days, but it sounds like a smile coming from these youthful, good-looking guys and gal.

And a Letter Grade: A-

Check out a couple of video clips and more photos …

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"Arcade Fire, who?"

Photos/Text by Lizz Kannenberg

The Artist: Well-rounded/ambitious pop from Raleigh, NC.

Their Latest Release: Such Fun (Canvasback, 2008)

The Set in a Few Sentences: It may have been sunny and sweaty for this mid-afternoon outdoor party, but Annuals remained tightly composed to deliver a poised, sweeping set. Indie pop is seldom more powerful or well-executed, but the group seems to have lost some of its charming passion.

And a Letter Grade: B+

More melodramatic poses after the jump …

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This guy has a point (zoom in to see what we mean)

[Photos by Alexander Wagner; scope the complete slideshow here]

Some of the best times we’ve ever had at SXSW have been at Vice’s annual closing night party … except for when someone cracked the railing on a roof deck, ensuring that the Black Lips, Les Savy Fav and Fucked Up would not be following Against Me! this evening. That sucked. Otherwise, we always look forward to making it past the finish line with free drinks in hand at 5 a.m. Looks like you some of you guys felt the same way this year …

Nothing says "funky reggae party" like a pale redhead.

"No, fuck you!"

Someone's got a shitty 'drunk face.'

One of springs hottest trends: braces.

One of spring's hottest trends: braces.

Who invited a roided-out version of Diplo?

Who invited a roided-out version of Diplo?

Someone needs to tell this guy about that whole failing credit market thing.

Someone needs to tell this guy about that whole failing credit market thing.

You might want to lose the lip ring and septum piercing if you want to compete with that swan tattoo, my dear.

You might want to lose the lip ring and septum piercing if you want to compete with that swan ...

Dude, could you look a little more uninterested?

Dude, could you look a little more uninterested?

Were happy about the free beer too, Dr. Giggles.

We're happy about the free beer too, Dr. Giggles.

Oh no, you didnt!

"Oh no, you didn't!"

The Mischieve trio—whatever the hell that means.

The "Mischieve" girls—whatever the hell that means...beyond a bad tattoo.

Obligatory cowgirl shot.

Obligatory cowgirl shot.

Sorry girls, Devendra is not playing tonight.

Sorry girls, Devendra's not playing tonight.

Ripe and ready to kick s/ts ass.

"Ripe" and ready to kick s/t's ass.

Also IN for 2009: the stroke victim look.

Also IN for 2009: the "stroke victim" look.

From Russia, with love.

From Russia, with love.

You know, this looks a little too Parenthood for our taste.

You know, this look's a little too "Parenthood" (the movie, not the state of being) for our taste.

Anyone wanna guess what tonights last dance song was?

Anyone wanna guess what tonight's last dance was?

Someone had to be the cute girl obscuring her face in obnoxious glasses.

Someone had to be the 'cute girl obscuring her face in obnoxious glasses.'

... and the guy with obnoxious glasses and stretchy earlobes.

... and the 'guy with obnoxious glasses and stretchy earlobes.'

The anti-s/t sentiments continue.

The anti-s/t sentiments continue.

ANNIHILATION TIME, motherfuckers!

ANNIHILATION TIME, motherfuckers!

In case you’re curious, here’s who played past “Vice Saves Texas” parties …

2004 @ 4th Street Station
The Stills
Death From Above 1979
The Fever

2005 @ Rhizome Collective
Bloc Party
L-D Section I
The Go! Team
Diamond Nights
Cheeseburger

2006 @ Blue Genie
Wolfmother
The Stills
Favourite Sons
ZZ Top cover band

2007 @ Elks Lodge
Against Me!
Les Savy Fav (played a few songs)
Fucked Up (didn’t play)
Black Lips (didn’t play)

2008 @ unknown venue
Dark Meat
Fucked Up (played half a song, and we can’t remember why)
Jay Reatard

2009 @ Paradox
Titus Andronicus
Annihilation Time
Obits
Wavves (dude didn’t even show up—the backlash begins!)

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