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Passion Pit Live at Hype Machine’s Hype Hotel at the Whitley SXSW 2013

The perfect way to start off Austin’s annual ruckus of a music conference South by Southwest was at Hype Machine’s Hype Hotel tucked away in a little new warehouse space within the Whitley in the heart of downtown Austin. Complete with an endless array of free drinks and Taco Bell yums, the party promised a festive night. Passion Pit took to the stage fresh and ready to charge. All though the acoustics of the space were less favorable, they managed to please a large crowd of earlybirds blasting through “I’ll Be Alright,” “Carried Away,” and “Moth’s Wings.” Without fail, they touched on fan favorites “Take a Walk” and “Cry Like a Ghost.” Ending the night with “Little Secrets” was icing on the cake. Witnessing an epic indie electronic favorite in such an intimate underground setting assured that this SXSW has a lot to offer.

SXSW 2013 Live
Rachel Zimmerman: Rachel Zimmerman (Long Beach, CA) joined the mxdwn team in 2011 as a Live Concert Reviewer. It was the perfect intersection of two of her greatest passions- music and writing. Her love for anything artistic manifested early in life as she designed clothing, created ceramic sculptures, and curated personal playlists for her peers in elementary and high school. As an avid fan of live music, she always found a way to see her favorite musical artists play, whether it was by babysitting enough to pay for tickets to shows or by winning tickets on the radio. Several years, concerts and festivals later, she worked her way up to her current position as Concert Review Editor for music.mxdwn.com. She especially enjoys sharing her love for music with her young nephew who has an affinity for rock and roll and jazz. Rachel continues to review concerts, interview artists and annually attend SXSW in Austin, TX on behalf of mxdwn.
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