Pitchfork has announced two events taking place at this year’s SXSW. They’re teaming up with the Windish Agency for a day party featuring 12 bands on two stages. The day party will feature bands such as Neon Indian, Japandroids, Surfer Blood and Local Natives. Pitchfork will also have their first official SXSW showcase the following day. Badges and wristbands will be free and a limited number of tickets possibly available at the door. The showcase lineup features Titus Andronicus, Sleigh Bells, the Very Best, Bear in Heaven and more. Check out details for both events below!
The Pitchfork/Windish Austin Bash
March 19, 12p.m. – 6 p.m. @ Emo’s
(FREE and open to the public)
12:00 – Warpaint (Emo’s Jr.)
12:30 – Local Natives (Emo’s)
1:00 – Javelin (Emo’s Jr.)
1:30 – Free Energy (Emo’s)
2:00 – Real Estate (Emo’s Jr.)
2:30 – Washed Out (Emo’s)
3:00 – Dâm-Funk (Emo’s Jr.)
3:30 – Best Coast (Emo’s)
4:00 – Memory Tapes (Emo’s Jr.)
4:30 – Surfer Blood (Emo’s)
5:00 – Neon Indian (Emo’s Jr.)
5:30 – Japandroids (Emo’s)
The Pitchfork SXSW Showcase
March 20, 7 p.m. – 2 a.m.@ The Scoot Inn
7:30 – Titus Andronicus
8:15 – The Smith Westerns
9:00 – Here We Go Magic
9:45 – Pictureplane
10:30 – The Very Best
11:15 – Bear in Heaven
12:00 – Freddie Gibbs
12:45 – Sleigh Bells