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Friday, March 1, 2024

SXSW 2024: Being Dead

The last band preview for the Cheer Up Charlie's Saturday party. Phew. It's a local Austin trio that has been getting lots of hype and a strong following. Their record release show at Sagebrush sold out

Pitchfork says

Surf-rock riffs, oddball humor, and warped Americana storytelling define the Austin band’s raucous debut...If Being Dead have a signature sound, it’s anchored in the sun-kissed harmonies and high-octane riffage of surf rock. 

They say: "The shoplifting fantasy “Muriel's Big Day Off” abruptly segues from rollicking acid-pop harmonies to a smoky jazz-pop interval and back."

If the lineup is in order then they will be the closers for the day. Could be a fun way to end the day.

"Daydream" has some good shots of boating on Lake Austin.

This is a total 60s throwback.  It's good. The video is odd.


2 comments:

the future Mrs. Smith said...

KUTX plays them ALL the time. I think they were even an artist of the month last year. I don't think I can hear Muriel's Big Day Off again. :)

the future Mrs. Smith said...

I like the other songs though.