Living in Austin means that being a part of SXSW is next to given, and most citizens find themselves caught up in the festivities at least once during its sprawling ten days. However, few of our Texas brethren have likely attended the festivals distant sister festival, NXNE (North by Northesast, as you might have guessed). However, stalwart and championed Austin band The Sour Notes have the distinction of performing at the festival twice now, and 2013 will mark their third appearance.
The Sour Notes’ Jared Boulanger rocks out during a set at Stubb’s in Austin
In addition to steadfast Austin group The Sour Notes, Austin bands Quiet Company, who have seen increasing commercial success, along with local favorites The Boxing Lesson will perform the festival. These three Austin acts join a lineup of heavyweights like The National and Big Boi as well as up and coming and lauded indie groups like Iceage, Diana, and Mikal Cronin.
Pop Press International is proud to announce that we will be embedded on tour with The Sour Notes, writing a daily tour blog about the band’s travels as well as covering their performance at NXNE and the festival in general. To find out more about the festival and to buy tickets, click here. Below you can stream a track from each of the Austin artists performing at NXNE. Expect more pre-coverage of the festival in the coming weeks. To keep up with us you can visit the website, like us on Facebook here and follow us on twitter here.
