Technically, I am writing this on a Tuesday with NX35 ’round the bend. Um, like two days ’round the bend. Last weekend, I took a much welcomed mini-vacation to the exotic land of Keller, Texas where I proceeded to care about nothing except for my allergies. I think it’s springtime, y’all! Well, now it’s game time and I’m ready to plow through these updates, bring you all the news that’s fit to tweet at NX35, and get ready to do it again for SXSW. It’s a tough job and no one has to do it but dammit, it’s been fun.
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Via Audio
If you’ve been keeping up with the countdown, you’ve probably seen me gush over the international acts that will be showcased at Dan’s on the final night of NX35. Because, come on, this is Denton, Texas and there’s really no reason for someone from Australia, Ireland, or Denmark should come visit. Our mall doesn’t even have a food court for crying out loud. But here we are, throwing our own music festival that has garnered all sorts of attention, respect, and critics. You know you’re doing something wrong if you don’t have critics. But I digress. What I haven’t mentioned about the Sunday night show at Dan’s is the fact that two national acts will be sharing the stage with our new friends overseas, Pattern is Movement and today’s featured band, Via Audio.
Having met while in college in Boston over five years ago, Via Audio brought their indie pop/rock outfit to New York where dreams come true. Well, at least theirs did. I mean, not many year-old bands are named one of Chris Walla’s “new favorite bands” and rarely does handing a demo over to Jim Eno from Spoon result in him producing your album. Singers Tom Deis and Jessica Martins complement each other as they share lead vocals over their smooth, authentic version of indie pop. Listen to where they’ve taken their sound with their newest album, Animalore, dropping March 9.
Check the video below for a performance of “Modern Day Saint” from their critically-acclaimed debut full-length album, Say Something.
Notable tunes to preview online: “Summer Stars”, “Babies” / Myspace / Facebook
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