Bonus SXSW Preview Sampler

Cover Story Bonus Issue Paste Party Preview By Josh Jackson

Dear Reader, Welcome to your first bonus issue of the mPlayer. We’re about to head to Austin, Texas, during SXSW, where we’ll be throwing a three-day party with 33 of our favorite musical acts. If you can join us for the March 14-16 event—Sennheiser & Paste Present The Stages on Sixth—this will serve as a warm-up. If you can’t, this will give you a taste of what’s going on down in Texas. To get all 32 mp3s from the bands playing our parties at once, be sure to click the green “download all” button in the upper right-hand corner. This will be our eighth annual event during the SXSW festival, and it’s undeniably...

Sennheiser & Paste Stages on Sixth Artist Previews MyNameisJohnMichael Wednesday, 12 p.m. By Bonnie Stiernberg

Hometown: New Orleans, La.Band Members: John Michael Rouchell (vocals), Joe Bourgeois (bass), Neilson Bernard (drums), (Jeremy ‘Mojo’ Phipps (trombone), Terence Green (trombone/baritone), Phil Breen...

Sennheiser & Paste Stages on Sixth Artist Previews River City Extension Wednesday, 12:30 p.m. By Josh Jackson

Hometown: Toms River, N.J.Members: Joe, Mike, Jenn, Nick, Dan, James, Pat and SamAlbum: Don’t Let The Sun Go Down On Your AngerFor Fans Of: The Decemberists, The Polyphonic Spree, Of Montreal With...

Sennheiser & Paste Stages on Sixth Artist Previews Apparat Wednesday, 1 p.m. By Max Blau

Hometown: Berlin, GermanyMembers: Sascha RingAlbum: The Devil’s WalkFor Fans Of: Sascha Ring, Nackt, Ben Lauber, Jörg Wähner For his fourth album under the name Apparat, Berlin IDM composer Sascha...

Sennheiser & Paste Stages on Sixth Artist Previews Sugar + The Hi-Lows Wednesday, 1:30 p.m. By Stephen M. Deusner

Hometown: Nashville, Tenn.Members: Trent Dabbs and Amy StroupAlbum: Sugar + The Hi-LowsFor Fans of: The Civil Wars, The Four Tops, Robert Plant & Allison Krauss Everybody has their favorite old song,...

Sennheiser & Paste Stages on Sixth Artist Previews Typhoon Wednesday, 2 p.m. By Josh Jackson

Hometown: Portland, Ore.Members: Kyle Morton (vocals, guitar), Toby Yuuki Tanabe (bass, vocals), Tyler Allen Ferrin (trumpet, vocals), Devin Gallagher (percussion, glockenspiel, vocals), David Patrick...

Sennheiser & Paste Stages on Sixth Artist Previews The Chain Gang of 1974 Wednesday, 2:30 p.m. By Tyler Kane

Hometown: Los Angeles, Calif. Members: Kamtin MohagerAlbum: Wayward FireFor Fans Of: New Order, LCD Soundsystem, Yeasayer Make sure you’ve got your dancing shoes for a Chain Gang of 1974 appearance....

Sennheiser & Paste Stages on Sixth Artist Previews Hospitality Wednesday, 3 p.m. By Tyler Kane

Hometown:Brooklyn, New YorkMembers: Amber Papini (vocals, guitar), Nathan Michel (guitar, drums, keyboard), Brian Betancourt (bass)Album: HospitalityFor Fans Of: Wye Oak, Rubblebucket Since signing...

Sennheiser & Paste Stages on Sixth Artist Previews Rich Aucoin Wednesday, 3:30 p.m. By Max Blau

Hometown: Halifax, Nova ScotiaAlbum: We’re All Dying To LiveFor Fans Of: Girl Talk, Dan Deacon, Flaming Lips When Rich Aucoin takes the stage, he doesn’t just perform. He promises that you won’t...

Sennheiser & Paste Stages on Sixth Artist Previews Tennis Wednesday, 4 p.m. By Bonnie Stiernberg

Hometown: Denver, Colo.Members: Patrick Riley (guitar), Alaina Moore (vocals and keyboards), James Barone (drums)Album: Young & OldFor Fans Of: Brian Wilson, Best Coast, ’60s surf pop Husband-and-wife...

Sennheiser & Paste Stages on Sixth Artist Previews Caveman Wednesday, 4:30 p.m. By Tyler Kane

Hometown: Brooklyn, N.Y.Members: Matthew Iwanusa, Jimmy Carbonetti, Stefan Marolachakis, Sam Hopkins, Jeff BerrallAlbum: Coco BewareFor Fans of: The Shins, Fleet Foxes, Vampire Weekend Caveman is off...

Sennheiser & Paste Stages on Sixth Artist Previews Ben Kweller Wednesday, 5 p.m. By Ryan Carey

Hometown: Austin, TexasAlbum: Go Fly a Kite It’s hard to believe Ben Kweller is only 30 years old, since he began playing in his band Radish back in 1993 and just released his fifth studio album, Go...

Sennheiser & Paste Stages on Sixth Artist Previews Dinosaur Feathers Thursday, 12 p.m. By Kristen Blanton

Hometown: Brooklyn, N.Y.Members: Greg Sullo (vocals, drum machine, guitar), Ryan Michael Kiley (bass, vocals), Derek Zimmerman (keyboard, vocals)Album: Whistle TipsFor Fans Of: Vampire Weekend, Dirty...

Sennheiser & Paste Stages on Sixth Artist Previews Howler Thursday, 12:30 p.m. By Bonnie Stiernberg

Hometown: Minneapolis, Minn.Members: Jordan Gatesmith (guitar, vocals), Ian Nygaard (guitar), France Camp (bass), Max Petrek (keyboards), Brent Mayes (drums)Album: America Give UpFor Fans Of: The...

Sennheiser & Paste Stages on Sixth Artist Previews Vintage Trouble Thursday, 1 p.m. By Hilary Saunders

Hometown: Los Angeles, Calif.Members: Ty Taylor (vocal), Nalle Colt (guitar), Rick Barrio Dill (bass) and Richard Danielson (drums)Album: The Bomb Shelter Sessions (April 25, 2012)For Fans Of: Otis...

Sennheiser & Paste Stages on Sixth Artist Previews JC Brooks & The Uptown Sound Thursday, 1:30 p.m. By Hilary Saunders

Hometown: Chicago, Ill.Members: JC Brooks (vocals), Billy Bungeroth (guitars), Kevin Marks (drums), Andy Rosenstein (keys) and Ben Taylor...

Sennheiser & Paste Stages on Sixth Artist Previews Of Monsters and Men Thursday, 2 p.m. By Kristen Blanton

Hometown: Reykjavik, IcelandMembers: Ragnar þórhallsson (acoustic guitar, vocals), Árni Guðjónsson (accordion, keys), Nanna Bryndís Hilmarsdóttir (acoustic guitar, vocals), Arnar Rósenkranz Hilmarsson...

Sennheiser & Paste Stages on Sixth Artist Previews The dB's Thursday, 2:30 p.m. By Bonnie Stiernberg

Hometown: Winston-Salem, N.C.Members: Peter Holsapple (vocals and guitar), Chris Stamey (vocals and guitar), Gene Holder (bass) and Will Rigby (drums)Album: Falling Off the SkyFor Fans Of: R.E.M.,...

Sennheiser & Paste Stages on Sixth Artist Previews Rubblebucket Thursday, 3 p.m. By Bonnie Stiernberg

Hometown: Brooklyn, N.Y.Members: Alex Toth (Trumpet/Vocals/Bandleader), Kalmia Traver (Lead Vocals/Tenor Sax), Adam Dotson (Trombone/Vocals), Dave Cole (Drums), Darby Wolf (Keyboards), Craig Myers...

Sennheiser & Paste Stages on Sixth Artist Previews We Were Promised Jetpacks Thursday, 3:30 p.m. By Tim Newby

Hometown: Edinburgh, ScotlandAlbum: The Last Place You’ll Look (EP)Band Members: Adam Thompson (vocals, guitar), Michael Palmer (guitar), Sean Smith...

Sennheiser & Paste Stages on Sixth Artist Previews Blitzen Trapper Thursday, 4 p.m. By Kristen Blanton

Hometown: Portland, OregonMembers: Eric Earley (guitar/harmonica/vocals), Erik Menteer (guitar/keyboard), Brian Adrian Koch (drums/vocals), Michael VanPelt (bass), Marty Marquis...

Sennheiser & Paste Stages on Sixth Artist Previews Maps & Atlases Thursday, 4:30 p.m. By Tyler Kane

Hometown: Chicago, Ill.Members: Erin Elders, Shiraz Dada, Chris Hainey, Dave DavisonAlbum: Beware and Be Grateful (April 2012) Chicago’s Maps & Atlases stirred up plenty of buzz in 2006 with their...

Sennheiser & Paste Stages on Sixth Artist Previews Built To Spill Thursday, 5 p.m. By Max Blau

Hometown: Boise, IdahoMembers: Doug Martsch, Brett Netson, Scott Plouf, Jim Roth, Brett NelsonAlbum: TBA 2012 release Built To Spill’s career has been an exercise in consistency. Over the past 20...

Sennheiser & Paste Stages on Sixth Artist Previews The Barr Brothers Friday, 12 p.m. By Hilary Saunders

Hometown: Montreal, QuebecMembers: Brad Barr (guitar, vocals), Andrew Barr (drums), Sarah Page (harp), Andres Vial (keys, bass, vibes, percussion, vocals)Album: The Barr Brothers (2011)For Fans Of:...

Sennheiser & Paste Stages on Sixth Artist Previews Crooked Fingers Friday, 12:30 p.m. By Adam Vitcavage

Hometown: Athens, Ga.Members: Eric Bachmann (vocals, guitars) and a rotating cast of musiciansAlbum: Breaks in the ArmorFor Fans Of: Tom Waits, Superchunk, Portastic Eric Bachmann has had an...

Sennheiser & Paste Stages on Sixth Artist Previews The Lumineers Friday, 1 p.m. By Adam Vitcavage

Hometown: Denver, Colo.Members: Wesley Schultz (vocals, guitars), Jeremiah Fraites (drums) and Neyla Pakarek (cello, piano)Album: The Lumineers (out April 3, 2012)For Fans Of: The Head and the Heart,...

Sennheiser & Paste Stages on Sixth Artist Previews The Belle Brigade Friday, 1:30 p.m. By Adam Vitcavage

Hometown: Los Angeles, Calif.Members: Barbara Gruska (guitars, vocals) and Ethan Gruska (vocals, guitars)Album: The Belle BrigadeFor Fans Of: David Wax Museum, First Aid Kit, Dawes Music is in Barbara...

Sennheiser & Paste Stages on Sixth Artist Previews Reptar Friday, 2 p.m. By Kristen Blanton

Hometown:Athens, Ga.Members: William Kennedy (keyboard), Graham Ulicny (vocals,guitarist), Andrew McFarland (drummer), Ryan Engelberger (bass)Album: Body Faucet For Fans Of: The Talking Heads, Vampire...

Sennheiser & Paste Stages on Sixth Artist Previews Rhett Miller Friday, 2:30 p.m. By Josh Jackson

Hometown: Dallas, TexasAlbum: Rhett Miller As frontman for The Old 97’s, Rhett Miller helped define the alt-country movement throughout the late ‘90s and into the new millennium. He also now has five...

Sennheiser & Paste Stages on Sixth Artist Previews Idle Warship Friday, 3 p.m. By Max Blau

Hometown: Brooklyn N.Y.; Philadelphia, Pa.Members: Talib Kweli, ResAlbum: Habits of the HeartFor Fans Of: Talib Kweli, Lupe Fiasco, Janelle Monae With Idle Warship, Talib Kweli and Res continue a...

Sennheiser & Paste Stages on Sixth Artist Previews Alberta Cross Friday, 3:30 p.m. By Kristen Blanton

Hometown: New York City, N.Y.Members: Petter Ericson Stakee (guitar, vocals), Terry Wolfers (bass), Austin Beede (drummer), Alec Higgins (keyboard), Sam Kearney (guitar)Album: The Rolling ThunderFor...

Sennheiser & Paste Stages on Sixth Artist Previews The Wedding Present Friday, 4 p.m. By Max Blau

Hometown: Leeds, UKMembers: David Gedge, Graeme Ramsay, Pepe le Moko, Charles LaytonAlbum: ValentinaFor Fans Of: The Fall, The Pixies, Ride, The Smiths 27 years after beginning his noise rock group...

Sennheiser & Paste Stages on Sixth Artist Previews Punch Brothers Friday, 4:30 p.m. By Tyler Kane

Members: Chris Thile, Gabe Witcher, Noam Pikelny, Chris Eldridge, Paul KowertAlbum: Who’s Feeling Young NowFor Fans Of: Nickel Creek, Radiohead Although Punch Brothers are named after a short story...

Sennheiser & Paste Stages on Sixth Artist Previews Glen Hansard Friday, 5 p.m. By Hilary Saunders

Hometown: Dublin, IrelandMembers: Glen Hansard (guitar, vocals)Album: The Swell Season, Strict Joy (2009) Irish troubadour Glen Hansard has his hands and iconic beard in a number of projects these...

3.8.2012

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