SXSW: 25 L.A. bands to see in Austin (Nos. 6-10)
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[The second installment of our Los Angeles-goes-to-SXSW preview:]
If you like: Alfred Darlington. And who the hell doesn’t?
What’s up with him: Daedelus emerged from the Dublab crew to become one of the most innovative and eclectic producers around, sporting his dandy look and playing gadgets we won’t pretend to understand. His new album “Bespoke” (coming April 11) features guests such as Bilal, Busdriver and Baths, but in Austin we’re curious about his new visual show, propelled by an invention named Archimedes, and co-curated by Emmanuel Baird.
Catch him: Midnight Friday at the Mohawk; midnight Saturday at the Beauty Bar.
If you like: Muscular rock done by powerful women, kiss-off songs, 4 Non Blondes.
What’s up with them: The creation of 4 Non Blondes frontwoman-turned-A-list producer/songwriter Linda Perry, along with Tony Tornay, Deep Dark Robot next week will release its debut “8 Songs About a Girl.” It has all the trappings of a rocker who couldn’t wait to get out of the studio and show off her chops. Check out “I’m Coming for You.”
Catch them: 11 p.m. Wednesday at Rusty Spurs (and at 3 p.m. Wednesday at the Buzz Bands LA showcase at Cedar Street Courtyard).
If you like: Hard-edged guitars and soft hearts, Bob Dylan, Thom Yorke, underdog stories, Philadelphia freedom.
What’s up with them: The L.A. trio’s first album in four years (and first with this lineup), “SPEAK-AHH,” will be out in April, and it’s great. The unsigned band, originally from Philly, made some noise by landing its song “Million Miles an Hour” on the “The Twilight Saga: Eclipse” soundtrack; its last two EPs, “Santa Fe” and “Akustiks” are not to be missed, either.
Catch them: Midnight Wednesday at the Marq (and elsewhere, including 6 p.m. Wednesday at the Buzz Bands LA showcase at Cedar Street Courtyard).
If you like: Feel-good folk, real group love, people who might say “sodie-pop.”
What’s up with them: After their well-received 2009 album “Songbook” and its follow-up “Through the Trees” EP, the L.A. collective is posted to spring some new music on us this year. Folks and folkies, there are a lot of people doing the kind of music FOTY is doing; few, however, make it feel so natural.
Catch them: 9 p.m. Saturday at Emo’s Jr.
If you like: Dance-punk, the real L.A. Eastside, backyard parties, attitude, all-ages shows, cowbell.
What’s up with them: After a seemingly interminable wait, Funeral Party’s debut “Golden Age of Knowhere” will be out March 29. They’ve already grabbed European audiences by their sweaty white T-shirts, and this spring they’ll take on the U.S. with a two-month tour opening for the Deftones.
Catch them: Midnight Saturday at the Cedar Street Courtyard.
I LOVE FUNERAL PARTY. I’m PUMPED for Golden Age of Knowledge to come out next week! I’ve been waiting for so long! Also, stoked to see they are touring again”¦ wish I could have caught them @ SXSW though!