Francisco the Man

SXSW announces third round of 2015 showcasing artists

SXSW, which happens March 17-22 in Austin, TX, has announced its third round of 2015 showcasing artists. (Here’s round 1 and round 2.) It’s a big update, with over 500 new additions, including Amason, Frog Eyes, Palma Violets, Girl Band, Pity Sex, Sheer Mag, Kate Tempest, THEESatisfaction, Viet Cong, Matthew E…

Francisco the Man released an LP on Fat Possum, touring with Jackson Scott, who formed Calypso (dates, stream)

LA’s Francisco the Man released their debut album, Loose Ends, this past fall on Fat Possum. It’s shoegazey indie rock with big sounding production (but not too big) and packed with hooks…

Murals are in NYC for CMJ, playing 9 shows including kickoff party at Pianos tonight & BV day party on Friday (dates)

Murals at Pianos, July 2012 (more by Eric Townsend) Louisville’s Murals are visiting NYC this week for CMJ and are certainly contenders for the Most Shows award, playing nine times between now and Saturday, including the BrooklynVegan day party on Friday (10/19) at Public Assembly…