The indomitably spirited brothers Sampson bring their special brand of awesomeness to Flatiron Management (Jamie) and Red Light Management (Chris). The brothers (pictured here at Disneyworld) slept on bunk beds from years 6 to 12. And again at, err, ages 25 and 23 (apparently this was not a wise idea…) Now they live a block from each other in Brooklyn and are poised to take over the music industry (but only after they’ve caught up on Gossip Girl).

Pick Three Jamie Sampson Style…

Care Bears on Fire: They’re a group of pre-teens & tweens from my neighborhood in Brooklyn, who have already been plugged as a band to watch by Billboard and have licensed a song to a Converse ad. I’ve definitely gotta see what this is about…

Sea Wolf: He released one of my favorite records of last year, and I’m looking forward to watching the show.

MGMT: Oracular Spectacular is just a great record. I’m hoping for big things for them, and am psyched to watch them in Austin.

Pick Three in the way of Chris Sampson…

Sea Wolf: I keep on listening to this record more and more. The best part is, the songs come from someone I know, and I don’t think there is a better feeling in the world than seeing someone you care about succeed at what they love doing. Most of all, I look forward to hanging with my friend Saturday night. Go see Sea Wolf!

My Morning Jacket: I think right now MMJ is the best live band in the world. They just crush me when I see them live… and every time they just get better and better. They can groove like The Verve, bring the funk like Shuggie, and rock it like Zeppelin.

Film School: Their self-titled record has been playing in my car, office, etc… all year.

It’s that part of the night I like best. I’m starting to wake up again, it’s silent in the office with the exception of the Duran Duran blaring in my headphones, and no one is asking me about board feeds (though I love my little media outlets, each and every one of them). Midnight is magical! Email new religions to musicblog@sxsw.com. Okay, my reasoning might be clouded by the sun, lp

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Posted: March 4th, 2008 under Linda Park, Pick 3, Music Festival, Latest News.
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Capitol Records Vice President of A&R Louie Bandak (not pictured) is my favorite A&R person in the world. Of course, he’s only like one of ten left. They’re an endangered species, those A&R types. Soon we will only be able to visit them at the zoo.

Louie was kind enough to do a Pick Three. Yay!!

Castledoor: Cool band from LA. They make me smile. Won’t be long before they are more than just LA’s little secret.

The Wombats: “Let’s dance to joy division and celebrate the irony”… Great line from a great song. Looking forward to seeing their live show, and hoping they can live up to the hype.

My Morning Jacket: Probably my favorite band to see live these days. They always put on an epic show. Can’t wait to hear their new songs.

I can’t wait to hear them, either! I also can’t wait to go to sleep tonight. Email tasty caffeinated beverages to musicblog@sxsw.com. The bunnies have been knocked over, lp

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Posted: March 4th, 2008 under Linda Park, Pick 3, Music Festival, Latest News.
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Memoirs… all alone in the moonlight… What makes a compelling autobiography? Who says there’s no new tale to tell? From the heartfelt (Laurie Lindeen) to the cautionary tomes (Jennifer Trynin and Jacob Slichter) and on to the man who’s been there, done that and seen it all (Andrew Loog Oldham), Holly George Warren moderates a panel that re-examines the examined life.

Among the legend of Andrew Loog Oldham is the fact that he managed The Rolling Stones in the 60s. He currently lives in Colombia where he hosts a show on Steven Van Zandt’s Underground Garage.

Please enjoy his rather poetic Pick Three…

The
Raveonettes/British Sea Power/The Chevelles.
Play ‘em all on the Steven Van Zandt Underground Garage Sirius show I do,
I wanna see if what I saw when I heard will be when I see.

The LP Questionnaires and Pick Threes might have to start getting down and dirty (read: short and sweet). It’s fun to be flowery and I’m sure you’re all just dying to read my slightly bizarro stream of consciousness, but I am but one man and no man is an island and, really, I’m not even a man. See. Word economy will do us all some good! Thanks for reading. If you find my personality, please return it to musicblog@sxsw.com. Curses! lp

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Posted: March 4th, 2008 under Panels, Linda Park, Pick 3, Music Festival, Latest News.
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Rootz Underground, known for their signature blend of contemporary roots reggae with rock, dub and jazz influence, releases their highly anticipated debut album Movement on March 4th, 2008 on Riverstone Records/Mystic Urchin via Ryko/Warner Music Group.

Rootz Underground is the ultimate live music experience, harkens back to the classic reggae bands of the 70’s and 80’s (Bob Marley and The Wailers, Steel Pulse and Third World). Their fresh fusion of musical genres and beautiful instrumentation has scored them #1 hits and a devoted fan base in their home of Jamaica. In March, the band sets sail to tour the United States with Gregory Isaacs and perform at this year’s South by Southwest Music Festival in Austin, TX.

Their debut album Movement serves up rich sounds full of careful layers with universal and honest lyrics. The songs have a serious rock music sensibility with breakdowns into hard-hitting grooves, intense builds and smooth transitions back to the one-drop reggae rhythm. The album’s compelling hit “Victims of the System,” remained #1 on Jamaica’s MTV Tempo Cross Caribbean Countdown for so long that they had to retire the video. The current tune “Hammer,” produced by the reggae/dancehall genius Bobby Digital, has been steadily making impressions in Jamaica. It’s new video recently debuted on Jamaica’s Entertainment Report on TVJ and is currently being serviced in the US. This 14-song set is an eclectic mix that will appeal to a wide range of music enthusiasts.

They have become a favorite of the Marley family and were asked to join them at their annual Welcome To Jamrock show in Kingston this past December and will continue more dates with them in the future. On March 15th, the band will make their Texas debut at the SXSW Music Festival as the headlining act at Flamingo Cantina on an eclectic showcase with other genre bending “reggae” artists. Line up is below.

Saturday 3/14 Flamingo Cantina
1:00 a.m. – 2:00 a.m. – Rootz Underground (Jamaica)
12:00 a.m. – 12:40 a.m. - Grimy Styles (Austin, TX)
11:00 p.m. – 11:40 p.m. - Dokkebi Q (London, Korea, Japan)
10:00 p.m. – 10:40 p.m. - Cherine Anderson (Jamiaca)
9:00 p.m. – 9:40 p.m. – Katchafire (New Zealand)
8:00 p.m. – 8:40 p.m. – Mau Mau Chaplains (Austin, TX)
DJ QUEEN MAJESTY ALL NIGHT

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Posted: March 4th, 2008 under Matt Sonzala, Music Festival, Latest News.
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Each year, the Music Trade Show holds more than 150 companies from around the world over a three-day period featuring Equipment Manufacturers, Media Outlets, Music Industry Commissions, Online Music and more. Open to Music and Platinum badges and Artist Wristbands, the show is all of those companies and more.

Come check out the Indie Village presented by NAIL Distribution on the Music Trade Show floor featuring 40 of the hardest-working indie labels from around the country that are ready to meet with you. Labels range from Relapse Records, who will be at the Village most hours of each day, to Bloodshot Records to Downtown Records to Chicken Ranch Records based in our own Austin, TX. You can find the full schedule of labels that will be in attendance at the Indie Village page.

On your way to or from Indie Village, take a stroll through Gear Alley, which will house an incredible selection of Music Gear Manufacturers such as Sennheiser, Taylor Guitars, Harman, D’Addario, Korg, Marshall, Vox, Dean Markley, Alternative Apparel, GHS Corps, CA Guitars and Audio-Technica…just to name a few.

Visit the Link Map to discover where all of these fine features will be available.
See you soon!

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Posted: March 4th, 2008 under Latest News.
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