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Austin at SXSW: Pong
Funky electronic pop group Pong formed in 1998, as the product of members from Austin punk bands Pocket FishRmen, Moist Fist and Ed Hall. If you’re a fan of groups like Chromeo and Neon Indian, check out Pong at the official showcase on Wednesday, March 17 at 10 p.m. at the Scoot Inn. Larry Strubb answered our SXSW questions below, and provided the funky electric jam ‘Suicide Cat.’ Give it a listen to get a feel for their unique ‘swervy’ vibes.
Describe your sound. Swervy, slightly goofy psychedelic synthesizer and guitar dance music rock for the ages and generations.
What can SXSW attendees expect at your showcase? Seriously serious fun dance experiences and sparkly lighty things in the trees.
What other acts are you excited to check out? Whoever is playing at the day parties.
Are you planning to go to any panels? Nope.
What are some Austin must-do or must-sees for out-of-towners? I don’t want to tell anybody, because then they might go there. Just kidding. Have breakfast at Tamale House on Airport Boulevard, or whatever you want to call the meal before three p.m. when they close. Ride a bike around the East Side; there’s lots of free food and beer (and music) at the day shows. Barton Springs? (Is it open?) Baby lions at the zoo!
Where do you like to hear live music, when it’s not SXSW? The many splendorous and historic Continental Club. The Parish. Scoot Inn (nice outdoor venue). The Mohawk (also outside). Ego’s (divey cocktail lounge).
What’s your favorite ‘only in Austin’ thing to do? Walk around and randomly experience multiple satori.
Finish this sentence: ‘Industry folks and visiting bands, while we love having you as guests of our city, please don’t…’ Pee in my yard.
MP3 and photo (above) courtesy of Pong.
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