AEMMP Records couldn’t be more excited to have Austin’s very own The Canvas Waiting playing our day party. We caught up with the indie rock trio and asked them a few questions about their hometown, and the SXSW experience.
Are you excited to represent your hometown at SXSW?
We are really excited to be playing the AEMMP showcase this year and to just be a part of the festival in general. We all love Austin and we’re proud that such an awesome festival is hosted in our city. I love having people from across the world come to town and love this city as much as we do. There is an energy that infects the city during SXSW and I am excited to be a part of that.
What was your first SXSW experience like?
It was pretty interesting. There was a venue change at the last minute and lots of bands were on the bill, so logistically it was pretty hectic, but still a lot of fun.
What are you looking forward to this year?
We are definitely looking forward to the showcase this year. It is always a great opportunity to get on stage and play during SXSW, because there are so many different people from across the country and the world in the city, and you never know who might catch some of your set. It has been a springboard for countless bands’ careers and we are happy to get the chance to play.
We are really excited to be playing the AEMMP showcase this year and to just be a part of the festival in general. We all love Austin and we’re proud that such an awesome festival is hosted in our city. I love having people from across the world come to town and love this city as much as we do. There is an energy that infects the city during SXSW and I am excited to be a part of that.
What was your first SXSW experience like?
It was pretty interesting. There was a venue change at the last minute and lots of bands were on the bill, so logistically it was pretty hectic, but still a lot of fun.
What are you looking forward to this year?
We are definitely looking forward to the showcase this year. It is always a great opportunity to get on stage and play during SXSW, because there are so many different people from across the country and the world in the city, and you never know who might catch some of your set. It has been a springboard for countless bands’ careers and we are happy to get the chance to play.
Beyond that, not going to work and going to free day parties makes for one of the best weeks of the year.
What other bands are you planning on checking out?
This year I want to check out Miike Snow, Metric, Freelance Whales, Minus the Bear, The Temper Trap, Frightened Rabbit and of course GWAR!
