SXSW 2k9 Preview: Dananananaykroyd

Myspace // "Pink Sabbath" [mp3]

Dananananaykroyd seems to be having a big couple of weeks. The Glasgow group released their first video (ever) for "Black Wax" a week and a half ago. Now, they're en-route to Austin for SXSW where they're tipped to be one of the breakout bands of the festival (along with other Exitfare favorites like Sky Larkin). So yeah... you'll want to be there. Check them out if you like super energetic punk rock meets hardcore with maybe a little math rock thrown in for good measure, I think of them as Johnny Foreigner meets Pulled Apart By Horses with a side helping of Foals.

3/18: British Party at Latitude 30 @ 7:30pm
3/18: ASCAP Showcase at Dirty Dog Bar @ 11:30pm
3/19: Clash/Relentless Party at Dirty Dog Bar @ 1pm
3/20: SAC Showcase at La Zona Rosa @ 8:30pm

Frightened Rabbit: US Tour

Myspace // "Head Rolls Off" [mp3]

Frightened Rabbit will be coming to the United States at the end of the month for a fairly substantial tour in support of their new album The Midnight Organ Fight. Much like their last effort, the new record is full of killer lyrics and jangly hooks that make even the bleakest of subjects seem enjoyable. Their electric set should be a highlight of the summer, so make sure to buy your tickets early and show up ready to dance.

5/24 - Philadelphia, PA (M Room)
5/26 - Allston, MA (Great Scott)
5/27 - New York, NY (Pianos)
5/28 - Cleveland, OH (Grog Shop)*
5/29 - Chicago, IL (Double Door)*
5/30 - Madison, WI (High Noon Saloon)*
5/31 - Minneapolis, MN (400 Bar)*
6/02 - Kansas City, MO (Record Bar)*
6/04 - Dallas, TX (Granada Theatre)*
6/05 - Austin, TX (The Mohawk)*
6/06 - Houston, TX (Walters)*
6/07 - Baton Rouge, LA (Spanish Moon)*
6/09 - Birmingham, AL (Bottletree)*
6/10 - Nashville, TN (Exit/In)*
6/11 - Columbus, OH (The Basement)*
6/14 - Omaha, NE (The Waiting Room)+
6/15 - Denver, CO (Hi Dive)+
6/18 - Seattle, WA (Nectar)+
6/19 - Portland, OR (Holocene)+
6/21 - San Francisco, CA (The Independent)+
6/22 - Los Angeles, CA (Roxy Theatre)+
6/23 - San Diego, CA (Casbah)+
6/24 - Phoenix, AZ (Rhythm Room)+
6/30 - Washington, DC (Black Cat)+

* With The French Kicks
+ With Oxford Collapse