HGTV/Paste SXSW Preview - Social Studies
HGTV has teamed up with Paste for our ninth annual party in Austin, Texas, at SXSW, March 13-16. With 11 bands per day, the lineup includes both some of the festival’s most exciting veteran performers including Billy Bragg, Buddy Miller & Jim Lauderdale, Josh Ritter and The Zombies, as well as newcomers like Foxygen, The Lone Bellow and GUARDS. The official four-day party will be held at one of 6th Street’s biggest music venues, The Stage on Sixth (508 E. 6th Street), from noon to 6 p.m. In the days leading up to the event, we’ll post previews on the... read more
Found in: Music, FeaturesSocial Studies: Developer
For some bands, maturity is proportional to mass—in other words, sophistication comes from adorning your songs with string arrangements and complex chord patterns and busy production techniques. read more
Found in: Music, ReviewsAlbum Stream: Social Studies - Developer
San Francisco five-piece Social Studies will be releasing their sophomore full-length album, Developer, on Nov. 19. Led by vocalist Natalia Rogovin, the band made their mark with their 2010 debut LP, Wind Up Wooden Heart," a heartfelt collection of jagged pop gems. With Developer, however, the band is taking a much more measured, stripped-down approach and focusing on evoking a particular mood.... read more
Found in: Featured AudioNine Bands Share Their First Recording
Rubblebucket, Jimbo Mathus, FAWN and ARMS were open enough to share and reflect on their first documented efforts in a band. read more
Found in: Blogs, List of the DayVideo Premiere: Social Studies - "Terracur"
Social Studies has spent the past two years at work on their sophomore album Developer. The band focused on producing a more stripped-down sound that showcases each song’s mood and story. read more
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