After listening to the All Songs Considered SXSW Preview Show, I can’t help but feel a little overwhelmed. There are literally close to 2000 bands performing this year, and there are so many that are worth going to see. Before the preview show, my calendar was overloaded with bands to the point where there were at least 3 or 4 acts in one timeslot at different venues! After the preview show, it’s worse – In a good way of course.
Here are some highlights from the preview show that I’ve added to my calendar: The Phenomenal Handclap Band, The Weird Weeds, Vijay Kishore, Ponytail, and Pink Nasty. But to be honest, I actually added most of what they recommended (except for a couple) – I’d probably go see anything if Carrie Brownstein told me to!