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Ghostland Observatory: We dare you to sit still
We are thrilled to welcome to Sound Check one of the hottest bands to come out of Austin in quite some time …
In just a few short years, Ghostland Observatory has not only taken over Austin, as evidenced by their sold-out show at UT’s Hogg Auditorium in January, but it has also swept the nation, playing sold-out concerts across the country and opening for the likes of Beck. After cutting their teeth playing gigs at small clubs around town such as Karma Lounge and Momo’s, the duo broke out in a big way last year with much ballyhooed sets at Lollapalooza and Austin City Limits.
This year has seen them play red carpet events in Hollywood and gigs in London, with more festival appearances lined up for the summer, as well as a featured showcase at La Zona Rosa on Thursday night of this year’s SXSW. The sky seems to be the limit for this self-made, humble twosome that always brings the dance party with their thumping, sweaty, sensual Electronica Sex Pop. Move with your lover!
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By Kristina B
March 9, 2007 10:52 PM | Link to this
i think you just coined a term: “sex pop”. i love it :)
By adam brewer
March 10, 2007 2:04 PM | Link to this
They played The Heart of Texas Quadruple Bypass in 2005. My festival is the true indie incubator, not a bloated corporate monster out of touch with the austin scene.
By MO
March 10, 2007 2:17 PM | Link to this
If that was the gig above Treasure Island or wherever, I was there, along with about 8 other people. Not the best promoted show in the world by any means, but big ups to you, adam, for giving them a spot 2 years ago.