SXSW Recap

For me, SXSW is both a blessing and curse. The idea of devoting an entire week to the pursuit of amazing live shows, the (for the most part) lovely weather of Austin, and breakfast tacos, all sound like the makings of an overwhelmingly incredible sensory experience. Unfortunately, this can be the pitfall of SXSW all the same. By the end of the 4 days, you have caught so many shows that the sounds of truly great bands begin to dribble down into the dregs of your $2 Lonestar beer and you almost long to be back in the cold of New York. Regardless of how tiring the week can be, I was so pumped on the lineups at SXSW this year. Highlights from my list were undoubtedly Local Natives, The Morning Benders, Jessica Six, Dr. Dog, Brooklyn Rider, Warpaint, Broken Bells, and Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings. Other SXSW bands I enjoyed were; Fanfarlo, Real Estate, Black Angels, Surfer Blood, Washed Out, The Soft Pack, The Very Best, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, and Black Keys.