Not able to make it down to Austin and the sad demise of Couch by Couchwest has left a hole in your heart the size of the Lone Star State? Wipe those salty ol’ tears away, because the Basement East is giving us a chance to bid farewell to a couple choice locals, at the same time helping them with gas money for the long drive toward the border. Read up on the groups below and make a stop by The Beast this Thursday (03.10) to see it all go down.
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ELEL
If we’ve said it once, we’ve said it a thousand times—ELEL is one of the most promising groups we can name. Their live show is a blast, every release is polished to perfection, and the music is so upbeat and catchy that we’re convinced "el-el" must be the sound it makes when joy claps.
Soft Bodies
Remember reading all about the debut EP from Soft Bodies all the way back in January? We dug it then, we dig it now, and we highly recommend you check out their textured, easygoing electronic vibes live.
KiND
KiND’s Eunoia is a trip through varying expressions of electronic music from modern, dance-y numbers to more pensive tracks that get you nodding along all the same, but more like you’re examining a black-and-white photo in a gallery exhibit.
The Gills
These guys have been keeping info about their debut LP locked down tight, but everything we’ve heard so far points to a thick stew of varying alt, punk, and hard rock influences that goes down easy and should keep you full for a good long while.
(On the other hand, if you are planning on being at SXSW, now’s the best time to start planning by taking a peek at the Deli Magazine’s preview coverage. Once you get there, don’t forget to check out our Stompbox Exhibit and Synth Space events, both of which are free and will give you a shot to try out some real fancy gear. Also keep an eye out for the Deli SXSW print edition, which can help you out as an invaluable guide around town, some reading material for when you’re waiting on a show to start, and in emergency situations, a little life-saving protection from the Texas sun.)