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SxSW 2009 Preview: Pete and the Pirates

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Pete & The Pirates SxSW 2009

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Gareth Jones

06th March 2009
At 23:05 GMT

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Steve Lamacq first introduced us to young indie punk band Pete and the Pirates back in June '07 when he gave them some air time on his show In New Music We Trust.

Shortly afterwards they released their 13 track debut on Stolen Recordings. The young folks have been touring with the likes of Maximo Park and Vampire Weekend since November and what better way to finish a tour than SxSW? None. Due to their extensive touring we haven't had a chance to hear much new material since their debut, but the guys recently released two new songs 'Blood Gets Thin' and 'Jennifer' for any indie-rockers interested.

If you like what you hear on CD or the interview then be sure to check out the members solo projects, Tap Tap are equally stunning. Evidently they like to keep themselves busy.

1) How many times have you been to SxSW?

This will be the 2nd

2) What's the best thing about being in Austin? or if you've not been before.... What are your tourism related plans?

There is a place which sells Mexican breakfasts, that was very popular when we last went, I guess because the food is very very good. I heard about there being a mass of bats that fly over the river in the evening, which i missed last time, so i will try see them this time.

3) Why are you playing SxSW? (Cos we hear the money isn't too good)

I guess because we were asked to and wanted to go, as we had fun last time we went. Also some of our friends bands are going out, so we didn't want to be the only ones left at home.

4) Who are you showcasing for, and where and when can we expect to see you?

We are doing a Stolen Recordings showcase (they are our record label) which should be great, as all the bands playing are really good, and friends of ours, so it should be a kinda party hopefully. Also we are playing the other music lawn party, a show for music for listeners at a pizza restaurant, a show for New York Noise and quite a few others too.

5) Which other bands/artists are you most looking forward to seeing over music week?

Lets Wrestle, Micachu, Screaming Tea Party, Oh Sees, Artefacts for Space Travel, Ducktails, Jason Lyttle.

6) Will you visit the Film or Interactive sections of SxSW this year? Or is time tight?

I would love to, but I fear we won't have much/any spare time unfortunately.

7) What does the rest of 2009 hold for you?

We are planning to record our 2nd album and release it and play lots of shows, write the third album, and come visit the USA at some point maybe?

Pete and the Pirates: Offical Website / Myspace

Playing:

18 March 2009 - Hype-Peckerhead's @ 18:00

18 March 2009 - New York Noise Showcase @ 20:00

19 March 2009 - Babelgum / Other Music Lawn Party @ 15:00

20 March 2009 - Soundcheck Magazine Party @ 14:45