Song of the Day

SXSW Song of the Day: Jazzbois – Mosquitoh

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One of the best things about SXSW is the joy of discovering something that you might not have come across otherwise. Whether it be branching out to investigate a genre that you don’t normally listen to, checking out an international act that doesn’t often make it across the pond to North American shores, or simply walking into a random venue to see whoever may be on stage at that moment, your chances of finding something new and intriguing are pretty high at SouthBy.

One new (to me) act that I am definitely intrigued by on this year’s lineup is Budapest jazz fusion dudes Jazzbois. Check out the video below for a live performance of the band’s “Mosquitoh” recorded outdoors and next to the Danube River.

Jazzbois play Shangri-La on March 12 @ 11:00pm and The International Day Stage on March 14 @ 4:00pm.

SXSW Song of the Day: Glixen – foreversoon

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“foreversoon” is the latest single from Phoenix shoegazers Glixen, taken from the band’s upcoming sophomore EP. They’re currently on a tour throughout February and March which will take them to SXSW next month.

SXSW Song of the Day: Nabihah Iqbal – This World Couldn’t See Us

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Every year at SXSW, The British Music Embassy (BME) is a reliable source for great music from the British Isles, offering up a solid mix of both established names and up and coming acts.

This week, BME announced their full lineup and there’s a lot to like in there, from old favourites like Gruff Rhys, Ash, and Frank Turner & The Sleeping Souls to newer names like Spyres, Dry Cleaning, and Lambrini Girls.

One act in particular that stands out in the lineup is London’s Nabihah Iqbal. Check out the video below for “This World Couldn’t See Us,” taken off her most recent album, 2023’s Dreamer.

SXSW Song of the Day – Buggin – Snack Run

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One of the great things about SXSW – aside from the opportunity to catch non-stop live music for several days straight – is the wide availability of free food one can find at the various parties, lounges, activations, and whatnot happening throughout the week. There’s often full meals, sure, but also, plenty of snacks. And when you’re on the go at SXSW, trying to take in as much as possible, snacks are key.

Chicago hardcore band Buggin understand the importance of a good snack, so much so that they wrote a song about it – “Snack Run” sings the praises of heading to the corner store to grab a myriad of snacks, both sweet and savory, all in just under a minute. Check it out below.