Of the array of great music and delectable bands playing in Austin, TX I highlight The Parlotones & BLK JKS. The Parlotones an indie rock band, have found themselves successful in SA and Europe. Their music is expressive and in no way have they left their music videos flat and boring. In 2005 they released an EP of “Dragonflies & Astronauts”, and in 2006 a memorable video directed by Claudio Pavan made way to be screened in RES FEST 2006 in South Africa. “Overexposed” is their new EP release. Animated in similar fashion yet pushing boundaries, making the band members animated characters, edited with some live action animation and film.
Overexposed was directed by Claudio Pavan & Arri Reschke of Lung Animation with some help from Darren Macpherson who always has outstanding work. Full video credits here.
Having been featured in last years Fader issue on African Music I found this band refreshing to my ears. Their psychedelic rock and dub, hits a new high with a mix of that distinctive South African rhythm making this band fresh & rad. Take a listen, buy their EP on itunes and here are some performance pics from Kamau Mucoki’s flickr page.
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