The Sounds of VTech

There’s a lot going on this week down in Austin, Texas for SXSW, and from Thursday to Saturday,VTech is bringing you some of the best events there. From The Showdown at Cedar Street with American Rag and Filter Magazine, to the 25th Anniversary of SPIN at Stubbs, and the 15th Anniversary of Duck Down, VTech is proud to bring you good music all weekend long.

After a triumphant return to the stage in London, Courtney Love and Hole will play their first U.S. show in more than a decade at SPIN’s annual SXSW bash at Stubb’s BBQ in Austin, Texas, on Friday, March 19 brought to you by VTech.

Nobody’s Daughter, the first Hole album since 1998’s Celebrity Skin, was just picked up by Mercury/Island Def Jam for an April 27 release, and Love graces the cover of SPIN’s March issue, hitting newsstands.

Das Racist and Dam-Funk will drop DJ sets between main stage performances.

On the indoor stage, Philly rockers Free Energy (also on the 10 to Watch list) and Austin’s own power popsters Harlem join Goons of Doom and Audible Mainframe.

This event is invite only… BUT if you want a chance to win, enter the SPIN sweepstakes HERE for your chance to win a free trip to Austin, Texas  and passes to SPIN’s Stubb’s party featuring Hole.

Tomorrow night, November 19th, join SPIN on Sunset and VTech as we present an evening with Ghostland Observatory for an exclusive performance. 

SPIN on Sunset is a signature series of SPIN Magazine in Los Angeles at the Key Club in Los Angeles. The SPIN on Sunset series has seen groups such as Chromeo, Fratellis, Gym Class Heroes, and more.

Now it’s time for the Austin duo, Ghostland Observatory, who’s electro/rock/funk music has been garnering attention and praise since their debut full-length album in 2005 with delete.delete.i.eat.meat. Ghostland, now working on album #4, continues to rock out at festivals and shows.

Have you bought your tickets yet?

Click here to buy tickets: Ghostland Observatory Tickets!

Here it is. The third and final video from the Portland, OR. band, Hockey from their recent appearance at SPIN’s Manhattan office rooftop for a special SPINHouse Live event sponsored by VTech during CMJ this year. “Too Fake” is from their album, Mind Chaos and now on the Sounds of VTech for you to enjoy. 

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The Sounds of VTech / Hockey: Too Fake

Next Thursday, join VTech and SPIN as we bring you Ghostland Observatory for SPIN on Sunset. SPIN on Sunset is a signature series of SPIN Magazine in Los Angeles at the Key Club in Los Angeles. The SPIN on Sunset series has seen groups such as Chromeo, Fratellis, Gym Class Heroes, and more. Now it’s time for the Austin duo, Ghostland Observatory, who’s electro/rock/funk music has been garnering attention and praise since their debut full-length album in 2005 with delete.delete.i.eat.meat. Ghostland, now working on album #4, continues to rock out at festivals and shows.

So mark November 19th down on your calendars and buy your tickets. Don’t miss your chance to see an exclusive show from the energetic duo from Austin, TX. Brought to you by VTech and SPIN.

Click here to buy tickets: Ghostland Observatory Tickets!

Here’s another video of Hockey’s recent appearance at SPIN’s Manhattan offices for a special SPINHouse Live sponsored by VTech. On the NYC rooftop they performed songs from their debut album, Mind Chaos. An intimate gathering of 200 saw the band burn through the record’s highly infectious New Wave-tinged tracks. Here’s their performance of “Work” for you to enjoy.  

Look for more videos coming soon.

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The Sounds of VTech / Hockey: Work