The first wave of invited acts schedule to perform at the 27th edition of the SXSW Music Festival have been announced. This list only scratches the surface of what is sure to be yet another impressive lineup. Check out the complete list here, but a few of the highlights include — alt-J, Atlas Genius, Haim, He’s My Brother She’s My Sister, Holy Esque, Humans, The Postelles, Said The Whale, San Cisco, and Why?. SXSW will take place this year March 12-17 in Austin, TX.
A few of my favorite new releases this week, including new stuff from Dinosaur Jr., Grizzly Bear, Menomena, The Sea and Cake, and more. As always, be sure to check out Largehearted Boy for the rest of this week’s new releases.
Allah-Las//Allah-Las
allah-lahs.com//facebook//twitter//shows//iTunes
Alt-J//An Awesome Wave
altjband.com//facebook//twitter//shows//iTunes
Band of Horses//Mirage Rock
bandofhorses.com//facebook//twitter//shows//iTunes
Black Prairie//A Tear In The Eye Is A Wound In The Heart
blackprairie.com//facebook//twitter//shows//iTunes
Dinosaur Jr.//I Bet On Sky
dinosaurjr.com//facebook//twitter//shows//iTunes
Grizzly Bear//Shields
grizzly-bear.com//facebook//twitter//shows//iTunes
Kanye West//G.O.O.D. Music: Cruel Summer
kanyewest.com//twitter//iTunes
Menomena//Moms
menomena.com//facebook//twitter//shows//iTunes
The Sea and Cake//Runner
theseaandcake.com//thrilljockey//iTunes
Woods//Bend Beyond
woodsist.com//facebook//twitter//shows//iTunes
A few more worth checking out:
Aimee Mann//Charmer
Catherine Irwin//Little Heater
Josephine Foster//Blood Rushing
The Killers//Battle Born
MS MR//Candy Bar Creep Show EP
Soundtrack//The Perks of Being a Wallflower
Wax Poetic//On a Ride
The Whigs//Enjoy the Company
What are your favorite new releases this week?