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SXSW Review: Air Waves
Things got off to a slow start Wednesday night at the Mohawk, when Brooklyn-based Air Waves, who were supposed to go on around 9 p.m., didn’t get on stage until almost 9:30. Once things did get started, however, the indoor room filled quickly to hear the trio’s edgy, driving songs.
It’s a shame the set didn’t last longer, as the band’s sound — a folky punk at times reminiscent of the Pixies — perfectly complemented lead singer Nicole Schneit’s compelling songs. One of the many impressive things about this group is their lack of pretension. There are no wild fashion statements or rambling declarations to the audience, just music, and good music at that.
As the attentive crowd bobbed their heads to Schneit’s vocals and guitar work, a friend in attendance compared the band to a tighter, harder rocking version of the Moldy Peaches. I would definitely wait for them again.
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