Top 4 New Bands at SXSW 2015

This is it. This is the best band that played at SXSW- TrendEngel even saw them twice in a row. And by the way the drummer played with one hand as the other one was broken. Real men…

Nr.1: Viet Cong

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Like many burgeoning buzz bands, a story follows Viet Cong wherever they go. In this case, it’s that of former Calgary band Women, and the unexpected death of guitarist Christopher Reimer in 2012, two years after they disbanded. Both Flegel and Viet Cong drummer Mike Wallace played in Women, and after enlisting Munro and Danny Christiansen, a new band was formed from the ashes. And they are amazing. Just amazing. One of the best bands Trendengel has heard in years.

Top 4 New Bands at SXSW 2015

Another gem from SXSW and the runner up of the  whole show…

Nr. 2: Amason

They are Swedish, they are really great musicians, they are likable and lots of fun and Amanda Bergman has this special something that keeps you glued to the stage.

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Top 4 New Bands of SXSW 2015

Austin has left TrendEngel very happy. Now we want to make you happy. Her is our

Nr.3: Jack Garratt

jack_garratt_20140603_1024x686He is a successful producer -but seeing him live makes you realize that there is more to Jack Garratt. At one point he was triggering drum samples with a stick in his right hand, playing keyboards with his left and keeping a guitar around his neck in case of emergencies. All he needed was a pair of cymbals between his knees and a kazoo.

Top 4 New Bands of SXSW 2015

Austin South By South West is behind us and TrendEngel watched close to 100 shows for you. These are the most exciting performers and very likely the next big thing and more importantly just a lot of fun.

Nr. 4: SOAK
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SOAK, born Bridie Monds-Watson, is a 17-year-old multi-instrumentalist who has been drawing comparisons to Cat Power with oblique narratives of adolescence and gently raw vocals. Scottish band CHVRCHES have signed her up to their label, Goodbye Records

Eggslut – Mashed Potatoes Reinvented

IMG_5177If you go to Central Market in Downtown Los Angeles you ill see a line…a long long line. You will ask yourself why – until you tasted the Eggslut. This is essentially mashed potatoes in a glass with and egg. Sounds boring? It isn’t It is amazing. The secret: Butter of course. Founded in 2011 exalt started as a food truck. The move to Central Market made Eggslut a legend. Eggslut is a chef driven, gourmet food concept founded in 2011, by Alvin Cailan. Eggslut is inspired by a true love for eggs they say. The press says it is the best food on the west coast  and yes you can have a burger as well if you want. th

Apartamento – This Magazine Rocks

apartamento_2To run a magazine isn’t an easy feat to begin with. To run a magazine that really commands your interest in the day and age of the world wide web is even more difficult. One magazine that achieves this easily is Apartemento. This is different and this is exciting. An everyday interiors magazine they say. But it is much more than that. This is all you need to relax. Get your apartment magazine and chill. A few examples in pictures:2-2 apartamento_06_16

Jack Ladder – Biggest Break at SXSW

ladderThis was probably the highlight of SXSW. Jack Ladder is newly signed to Fat Possum Records The Australian act Jack Ladder & The Dreamlanders has dropped his album ‘Playmates’ and his style that has a bit of 80s but is very current at the same time (think the Horrors meet Simple Minds). Breathtakingly good. Be your own judge. This is the Sydney crooner Jack Ladder:

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