SUX BY SUXWEST: The Biggest Noise Fest in Austin

SXSW and Kanye West apparently broke Tumblr. Looks like Twitter is OK though...

Seriously, diy revolution has apparently returned for the occasional d-i-y/underground/indie event post, and this is a very worthy post. To rip off my own words about SUX BY SUXWEST from Radio Casbah:

"...don't let the name fool you. The organizers of the gargantuan noise fest aren't haters - they are simply indulging in nihilistic satire - a trait of an experimental form of music that rebels against the status quo of comfortable, soothing sounds. (Maybe we should get agitated by the sum of the same sounds replayed every year.) Noise fest organizer Johnathan Cash, the young masked man of Breakdancing Ronald Reagan, is serious about bringing the noise, curating a noise showcase featuring longtime artists of noise The Haters, and leather bound harsh noise outfit Black Leather Jesus."

The Haters, masked defenders of noise, will be appearing @ SUX BY SUXWEST.

SUX BY SUXWEST is a free, all ages welcome event at House of Commons Co-op, 2610 Rio Grande. Beer will be served while it lasts. There's a complete lineup on the official event page on Facebook. Doors open at 10:00am, and the experimental cacophony commences at 12:00pm.

4aaasp! Today @ Salvage Vanguard Theater

Another analog synth & primary color friendly festival founded and sponsored by Chad A: (Mutating Meltdown, Low Red Center, Zom Zoms and Oblong Boys) is happening from 3-6 pm today at the Salvage Vanguard Theater. You and your friends are encouraged to b.y.o. analog synths, stands, headphones, and power strips. Live musical performances by Low Red Center, Operation Playmate, and Douglas Ferguson happen after 6 o'clock.


Music From Outer Space Soundlab and modular - 3aaasp. Photo by Zonkout (a.k.a. Chad A:)

4aaasp (4th Annual Austin Analog Synthesizer Party)
3-10 pm
Sunday, 16 November 2008
Salvage Vanguard Theater
2803 Manor Rd, 78722

It's the perfect Sunday event I wish I could attend this year, but my time will be spent working on a paying project. Perhaps Chad A: and company will post a video and a few cool photos in lieu of a review?

~ diy danna

In honor 4aaasp!, diy revolution is posting a 24-hour free mp3 download of a local synth-pop tune "Bright Colors", by the band formerly known as Things That Go Pop. It's available on their eponymous debut LP which received radio play on KVRX, KOOP, and 101X's The Next Big Thing way back in 2005.