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Sounds like:
Alabama Shakes,
Adele
By
Cassie Morien
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Mar 20, 2017
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SXSW has ended and hordes of exhausted musicians and fans are pouring out of Austin. There is one question being asked of us zombies over and over: What is the best thing you heard?
My answer falls out of my mouth before the question is out: LOLO.
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2

Sounds like:
Spoon,
The Black Keys
By
Cassie Morien
on
Mar 19, 2017
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The only thing more exhausting than running back and forth between the Red River District and the East Side this week was Walker Lukens’ SXSW schedule. Austin’s own singer/songwriter played at least eight shows. (Maybe more?) Hopefully, you caught at...
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3

Sounds like:
Local Natives,
Unknown Mortal Orchestra,
Young the Giant
By
Cassie Morien
on
Mar 13, 2017
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SXSW is the most incredible test for bands.
With the exception of a few exquisite showcases and permanent venues, most bands are challenged to exhibit their very best noise on a questionable semi-even surface within an office building or donut shop....
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4

Sounds like:
Elliot Root,
Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros,
The Oh Hellos
By
Cassie Morien
on
Mar 13, 2017
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Oh dear. This is one of those reviews where I could write for two days and still lose sleep that I’m not doing this band justice.
Here’s what you need to know:
Magic Giant is a bombastic, brilliant act hailing from Los Angeles. They have drawn comp...
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5

Sounds like:
Say Lou Lou,
Kate Boy,
I Blame Coco
By
Cassie Morien
on
Mar 24, 2016
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I previewed the dark and delightful Eliot Sumner in a SXSW StubHub playlist, but they are really worthy of their own entry.
I’ll repeat the most important details: Sumner is the talented offspring of Sting (you know, from The Police?) and actress/pr...
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6

Sounds like:
The Knocks,
The Chainsmokers,
The Preatures
By
Cassie Morien
on
Mar 22, 2016
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Spotify House is one of the sexiest spots to be during SXSW. Their lineup this year, featuring everyone from BADBADNOTGOOD and Lucius to CHVRCHES and The Kills, appealed to everyone’s senses.
I spent a fantastic chunk of my Thursday in the space off...
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7

Sounds like:
Kid Astray,
Coin,
Air Traffic Controller
By
Cassie Morien
on
Mar 17, 2016
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Casually flipping through SXSW’s massive music catalog, I was glancing at band names with the hope a few would serendipitously steal my attention. It was in this way I found Fast Romantics. I paused and thought to myself, I bet they sound fun.
Fun, ...
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8

Sounds like:
Red House Painters,
Sufjan Stevens,
The Mountain Goats
By
Cassie Morien
on
Mar 12, 2016
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Oh, Sun Kil Moon. How long have I loved you?
This song is not new. It was released in 2003, on the San Fran band’s debut album Ghosts of the Great Highway. But if this is your first brush with Mark Kozelek’s work, you must start here.
I discovered ...
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