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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
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.
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
He 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
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
Graffiti of the Week – Street Art Nr. 155
Entourage – The New Trailer is Promising
The Entourage movie is one of the most anticipated flicks of the year. For those who can’t wait here is the new trailer. Looks decadent as usual but fingers crossed it will be as much fun as the legendary TV series:
Eggslut – Mashed Potatoes Reinvented
If 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. 
Apartamento – This Magazine Rocks
To 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:
Jack Ladder – Biggest Break at SXSW
This 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: