The Current: Live at South by SouthwestMarch 16, 2006 10:11 AMMary Lucia is hosting a badge-free and surprise-filled band showcase at South by Southwest today and tomorrow beginning at 10 a.m., with live broadcasts online and on-air starting at 3 p.m. Writer Keith Harris will be updating us during the conference as well.
Editors - live from South by SouthwestMarch 16, 2006 10:07 AMThe group Editors celebrates the ambiguous. Band members say they want listeners to be the ones who determine the meaning of their songs.
Nicolai Dunger - live from South by SouthwestMarch 16, 2006 10:05 AMUnpredictable Nicolai Dunger has never been known for creating accessible music. He is known mostly for recording a string of small-press experimental albums and collaborations with unlikely partners.
The 88 - live from South by SouthwestMarch 16, 2006 10:02 AMThe 88 has landed a number of its songs on Fox's teen drama "The O.C." But even that can't take away from the group's great hooks and dreamy vocals.
Tim Fite - live from South by SouthwestMarch 16, 2006 10:01 AMTim Fite claims to have been one of a small number of babies born without blood. And perhaps it's the lack of blood in his veins that makes his musical style, a hodge-podge of railcar hobo guitar chords and psychedelic rap, entirely unique.
Gomez - live from South by SouthwestMarch 16, 2006 9:55 AMWhile it seems like a contradiction, Gomez is a British band known for its American roots rock.
New Classical Tracks: Rhapsody in BlueMarch 14, 2006 6:00 PMBy Julie AmacherA young pianist from the Dominican Republic teams up with a Spanish orchestra to play a piece that's got New York written all over it. For Michel Camilo, Gershwin's "Rhapsody in Blue" has opportunity written all over it.
IV Thieves - live from South by SouthwestMarch 14, 2006 10:32 AMIV Thieves (formerly Nic Armstrong & The Thieves) come from Nottingham, England. Their first album, The Greatest White Liar, garnered ecstatic reviews. The Guardian UK raved, "Melodies so instant they could arrive in a jar."
Blackalicious - live from South by SouthwestMarch 14, 2006 9:58 AMBlackalicious has been performing their signature style of rap since 1992. Ever since the release of their debut single, they have been known for their smart, spiritual, and intense lyrics.
Play4min 32secMusic brings new life to the words of a fallen soldierMarch 10, 2006 6:00 AMBy Karl GehrkeThe Minnesota-based male chorus Cantus celebrates its 10th anniversary with a new work featuring a text from a poignant last letter home by a soldier killed in Iraq.