OEB favorite Lissie’s SXSW showcase at Stubb’s last night was criminally cut short (they gave the band a surprising ‘one song left’ after only about 4 songs), but powerful highlights still came in the form of a couple tracks from Lissie’s upcoming sophomore record. This is some of Lissie’s fullest, band-centric songwriting yet.

Walk Off The Earth played a punchy set of indie pop at Stubb’s on Friday night, though their songwriting fizzled a bit as compared to prior band The Mowgli’s. After opening with their strongest sounding track, Walk Off The Earth closed out with their famous musical gimmick - Gotye’s hit song reinterpreted with all five musicians playing on one guitar.

Lord Huron floors the OEB crew at Antone’s.

The Mowgli’s hit the big stage at Stubb’s - sounds like the next evolution of the Head and the Heart.

Dessa. Songs new and old sound unbelievable - among the top SXSW sets so far.

OEB is spending time with some of our favorite MN/WI bands including the hypnotizing sounds of Phox.

Bobby Long played an intimately powerful set at Maggie Mae’s Rooftop on Thursday night.

Cars & Trains and Louis Logic taking OEB for an experimental turn at 512 Rooftop.

Night Beds turn in a gorgeous set at Red 7 tonight, stunning mood and vocals and even sprinkled some Fleetwood Mac and a Mac DeMarco song!

Cayaucas and Brazos going off at the same as each at Red 7 - fun start to the night!