hi, hello!
It’s good to have your eyes and ears. Here’s what I’ve been listening to for the past month.
March has been quite busy for me. I’ve spent a lot of time outside: at Barton Springs, running the trail on the river, and hiking outside of town with friends. (Thanks Kelsey and Halie for visiting!) Finally, spring is here and I’m basking in the bluebonnets.
What makes this season in Austin so special (besides the bluebonnets) is SXSW, an undescribable event: part music/movie/comedy festival, part conference, and complete chaos. For me, March is always the best kind of chaos.
Here is a list of all the artists I saw perform during this year’s SXSW:
Jeff Tweedy
Nikki Lane
Joseph
Night Cap
Sir Woman x 2 *
Bailen
Why Bonnie
Lemon Twigs
The Heavy Heavy
The Walkabouts
Sierra Ferrell *
Wild Child *
Tami Neilson *
Thee Sacred Souls *
Spoon *
Willie Nelson *
JW Francis
I’ve added an asterik * next to the artists I saw at Luck Reunion, which is not technically a SXSW event, but usually falls within the festival dates every year.
You’ll see some of these names below and I’m sure more will find their way onto the playlist as the year continues.
If you’re not sure where to start from the above list, I’d recommend Sierra Ferrell or Nikki Lane if you’re still on a country kick like I am; Thee Sacred Souls for groovy, easy listening; and try Why Bonnie for more of an indie rock feel.
Until next year’s chaos, here are some tunes to keep us grooving through spring.
Jessica Pratt, Jessica Pratt
Maston, Souvenir
Wet, Pink Room
Jen Cloher, Jen Cloher
De La Soul, 3 Feet High and Rising
The Nude Party, Hot Tub
Suki Waterhouse, Milk Teeth
Tommy Lefroy, Flight Risk EP
Sigur Rós, Með suð í eyrum við spilum endalaust
Theo Katzman, Be the Wheel
Dehd, Blue Skies
Dorothy Ashby, Afro-Harping
Nikki Lane, Denim & Diamonds
Porches, The House
Why Bonnie, 90 In November
Ted Lucas, Ted Lucas
Sierra Ferrell, Long Time Coming
JW Francis, We Share a Similar Joy
Willie Nelson, Make Way for Willie Nelson
Cat Power, Covers
The Tallest Man On Earth, Shallow Grave
Jaala, Gap Tooth
Joyce Wrice, Overgrown
Joji, SMITHEREENS
Miley Cyrus, Endless Summer Vacation
The Byrds, Turn! Turn! Turn!
Porches, All Day Gentle Hold !
Damien Jurado, Water Ave. S.
Vetiver, Tight Knit
Jenny Lewis, Rabbit Fur Coat
boygenius, the record
Thanks for reading, thanks for listening.
- emily