SXSW 2022 is just one day away! And while it has definitely been too long since the last time SouthBy happened in person, it also feels a bit like it’s crept up on us all. But it’s nice to get excited about going again and there’s a lot to be excited about. So one more preview before the whole thing gets going tomorrow in Austin for the first time since 2019.
Today we’ll turn our spotlight to Spoon, one of the great Austin bands of the last 20 years or so. The band just came out last month with Lucifer On The Sofa, their first album in five years, which they’ll be promoting with a hometown appearance at this year’s fest.
And aside from the fact that it’s a great tune, the album’s title track also helps those of us returning to Austin for the first time in awhile to get in the mood with its lyrical references to Dale Watson, Lavaca, and West Avenue. Check it out.