[While many South by Southwest goers flocked to Lady Bird Lake to catch a free show by Divine Fits, Jim James and the Flaming Lips, the Buzz Bands LA team stayed close to the 6th Street chaos to catch some of the baby bands. And the streets have never been so crowded considering it wasn’t […]
@KRBronson on Friday at SXSW: SPIN may no longer be a print publication, but they still know how to throw one heck of a party. And if the outlet keeps booking acts like Kenrick Lamar and Solange for their annual South by Southwest event, they may want to solicit deodorant companies as sponsors. “All hands […]
[Occasional Buzz Bands LA contributor and Moheak Radio DJ Mo Herms checks in with this report from a set we couldn’t make because of schedule conflicts …] “I’ll give you a drink ticket if you can answer this trivia question. What is the original color of Ginger Spice’s hair?” And so began the Chelsea Light […]
There were those, not too many years ago, who thought it unlikely we’d never hear from the Afghan Whigs again, let alone have the indie-rock stalwarts mount tours in big theaters, let alone see them in a corporate-sponsored festival tent, let alone see them joined onstage by one of R&B’s biggest stars. So it was […]
Happy Saturday, L.A. … we’ll be back from Austin soon: ‣ Oakland’s Oceanography, visits the Bootleg Bar behind its latest EP “Parachutes of Plenty.” Wet & Reckless, Wilding and Only the Messengers. ‣ Old school is in session when the Adicts visit the House of Blues, supported by the Billy Bones. Also:
[File under Gettin’ an Ass-Whuppin’ in Austin …] The 2013 South by Southwest Music Festival is proving increasingly difficult for those who like to engage in show-hopping – long lines, even for badge-holders, mean time spent waiting instead of exploring. For instance, if you wanted to see Frightened Rabbit (10:05 p.m.) or Alt-J (11:10) on […]
[After crashing hard the night before and leaving some major blogging for morning time, it took a while for my body to focus on anything else besides its aches. But the BBLA staff knew there was bound to be some more gems with swoon-worthy talent only midway into South by Southwest.] @Seraphina_L on Thursday at […]
Dave Grohl is a nice enough fellow. Overall, he’s had a charmed career – from middle-class roots, he fell for punk rock early, embraced DIY, paid his dues and, of course, fell into a buttertub by landing a gig as Nirvana’s drummer. After Kurt Cobain’s tragic demise, he soldiered on, turning Foo Fighters into one […]
We’re soaking our sore feet in Austin; here’s what’s up back home: ‣ Maroon 5’s big tour with Neon Trees and Owl City comes to Staples Center. That’s Maroon 5’s video for “Daylight,” above. Also:
[Wednesday’s gallivanting around Austin involved a jam-packed schedule, including Buzz Bands LA’s own South by Southwest “Dear Austin, Love L.A.” day party. There were almost twice as many people out on the streets, but there were also twice as many shows to catch  – and that’s saying a lot when you consider how busy Tuesday […]
