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Canadian festivities at SXSW
It’s hard to keep track of all the Canadian shows, parties, and events happening this year at SXSW. Here’s our attempt to make it simple!
BreakOut West Interactive Party
- The Wet Secrets
- JP Hoe
- Slow Down, Molasses
- The Belle Game
Tuesday from 4–7 PM @ The Majestic | Link
Nettwerk Music’s Best Party Ever
- Current Swell
- The Pack A.D.
- Royal Canoe
Wednesday from 12–5 PM @ Friends | Link
Mint Records Day Party
- TOPS
- Calvin Love
- Sean Nicholas Savage
- Pick a Piper
- Jay Arner
- Tough Age
- The Pack A.D.
Thursday from 1–6 PM @ Headhunters | Link
snax X snax
- A K U A
- Rich Aucoin
- Lowell
- TOPS
- Weaves
- The Darcys
- Sean Nicholas Savage
- Odonis Odonis
- A Tribe Called Red
- Reuben & The Dark
Friday from 12 PM–12 AM @ Wonderland | Link
Canadian Blast
Nova Scotia Day Party
- Gloryhound
- Ghettosocks (with Timbuktu & DJ Irate)
- In-Flight Safety
- Rich Aucoin
Thursday from 12–3 PM @ Friends | Link
Manitoba Showcase
See below.
The CFM & MROC Musician Showcase
- Tim Chaisson
- Grand Analog
- The Pack A.D.
- Paper Lions
Friday from 12–3 PM @ Friends| Link
How the West Was Won
- Andy Shauf
- Calvin Love
- Slow Down, Molasses
- Sidney York
Friday from 3–6 PM @ Friends| Link
Ontario Showcase
- The Beaches
- Lowell
- Weaves
- The Wilderness of Manitoba
Saturday from 12–3 PM @ Friends| Link
Toronto Turns It Up
- More or Les
- Arkells
- Ariana Gillis
- July Talk
Saturday from 3–6 PM @ Friends| Link
Manitoba Showcase
- Federal Lights
- Mise en Scene
- JP Hoe
- Royal Canoe
Thursday from 3–6 PM @ Friends | Link
Canadian Blast BBQ
- A Tribe Called Red
- Grand Analog
- Andy Shauf
- Saidah Baba Talibah
- The Darcys
- The Harpoonist & The Axe Murderer
Wednesday from 2–6 PM @ Brush Square Park | Link
Planet Quebec (Thursday)
Brunch & A Bunch
- Foxtrott
12–1:30 PM @ Maggie Mae’s (Rooftop)
Envol & Macadam Presents
- Alaclair Ensemble
- Alden Penner
1:30–3 PM @ Maggie Mae’s (Courtyard)
Pop Montreal Presents
- Seoul
- Thus Owls
- Jef Barbara
- Chevalier Avant Garde
3–6 PM @ Maggie Mae’s (Rooftop)
M for Montreal’s Poutine Party
- Kaytranada
6–7:30 PM @ Maggie Mae’s (Rooftop)
Planet Quebec (Friday)
Planet Quebec Presents
- Fire/Works
- Alden Penner
1:30–3 PM @ Maggie Mae’s (Gibson Room)
Scene 1425 Presents
- Yamantaka // Sonic Titan
- Maica Mia
- Leif Vollebekk
- Random Recipe
3–6 PM @ Maggie Mae’s (Gibson Room)
Three Canadian acts you can’t miss at SXSW
As of this moment, there are more than 100 Canadian artists coming to Austin for SXSW 2014. Here are three acts you can’t miss:
Leif Vollebekk
Canada always gets the good stuff first; Leif Vollebekk’s latest album, North Americana, didn’t drop stateside until January 28. Vollebekk, from Montreal, is one talented guy—singing and playing the guitar, piano, harmonica, and fiddle—and he crafts songs so mesmerizing that they’ll leave you with tears in your eyes. “Southern United States” is a particular favorite. Leif embodies the SXSW spirit, playing year after year and everywhere, including in the street. A stunning performer with a folksy/bluesy voice and somber style, Vollebekk is sure to steal your heart. More at leifvollebekk.com.
The Pack a.d.
This Vancouver duo lit up Mohawk this week with an energetic set of their distinctive drumbeat-driven, sexily-snarled garage rock. Their latest album, Do Not Engage, dropped just two weeks ago; its first single, “Big Shot,” was near the top of CBC Radio 3’s list of best Canadian indie songs of 2013. Wear a helmet, this shit could get serious. More at thepackad.com.
Rich Aucoin
Rich Aucoin could make better use of the slogan “Taste the Rainbow” than any candy could. How many artists end their show with the audience huddling under a giant billowing sheet, lights aflutter and confetti bursting overhead? Rich Aucoin’s live shows are not simply something to hear, they are something to experience. If his electro-pop grooves and incredible audience interaction can’t get you dancing, you should probably reevaluate your being at SXSW. More at richaucoin.ca.
For more information on all the 100+ Canadian artists coming to SXSW 2014, as well as the latest news, music, and Austin-area shows featuring Canadian independent artists, tune in to This Great White North, every Friday at 4:30 PM on KOOP 91.7 FM and online at KOOP.org. And keep an eye on thisgreatwhitenorth.com for all the latest lineups and news on Canadian artists coming to Austin.
For the complete list of Canadian artists coming to SXSW, bookmark our SXSW 2014 page—it’ll be updated with new artists as they’re announced!
SXSW: 88 Canucks and counting
Canadian independent artists continue to be added to the list of showcasing SXSW artists and, at last count, the festival will be playing host to some 88 Canadian indie acts, featuring names like The Belle Game, Kevin Drew, PUP, Rich Aucoin, Timber Timbre, and so many more!
We spin the best in independent Canadian artists—including many who will be featured at this year’s SXSW festival from March 11-16—every Friday at 4:30 PM Central Time on KOOP 91.7 FM in Austin, TX.
Not in Austin? Never fear—you can listen to 90 minutes of Canadian gold, streamed live every Friday, at KOOP.org.
Tune in every week for more SXSW news and keep an eye on thisgreatwhitenorth.com for all the latest lineups and news on Canadian artists coming to Austin. For the complete list of Canadian artists coming to SXSW, bookmark our SXSW 2014 page—it’ll be updated with new artists as they’re announced!
If you’re a Canadian artist coming to SXSW, please get in touch!
Third round of Canucks announced for SXSW
SXSW organizers released the third round of SXSW 2014 artists earlier today, and with it, another 40 Canadian acts were added to the festival—bringing the total count of Canadians announced so far to a lofty 72! We’re still looking to hit that magic 119 number from last year, though, so keep your fingers crossed for more Canuck additions in the fourth round of announcements!
Among the most anticipated of the latest round of acts are indie rock quintet Dinosaur Bones, hip-hop beat junkies Grand Analog, Toronto duo July Talk, distortion-heavy rockers PUP, perennial SXSW favorites Said The Whale, and Ontarian rapper Shad.
We’ll keep you up to date as more bands are announced. In the meantime, check out our Events page for the full list of Canucks so far, and make sure to tune in to This Great White North—Fridays at 4:30 PM Central on KOOP 91.7 FM and at KOOP.org—for the latest updates.
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