Ben is a super solid dude, who I also had the pleasure of calling my roommate during my last few months in Charleston. This project is very cool and highly recommended for fans of the Charleston music scene.
Personally, I think the community would not be so interested in AI generated art during SXSW. While my personal opinion is that AI art is cool, many artists do not agree with that statement, and it sort of goes against the core ethos of SXSW. Which is all about the DIY culture, in terms of the music element.
I think you would have better luck collaborating with some local artists and allowing them to use your space to showcase their talents. That community spirit is what attracts so many people to SXSW. Perhaps there is a local projection artist, who has musician friends that would be interested in this?
Either way, appreciate you seeking out the Extra Chill Community as a place to gather feedback for this project! We are a small but growing space for DIY music and artists.
I am also a huge Brand New fan. I was at one of their last shows, in Charleston on 10/25/17. It was a major bummer to hear about these allegations, especially considering I have the astronaut from Deja Entendu tatted on my back. The band has gotten me through some of the hardest times in my life.
That being said, I do believe there is a lot more to come from Brand New this year. The way they are going about this secretive reunion is totally on brand for them, and I’m expecting to be surprised with new music.
Couple other things I heard about this solo show:
The rest of the band was at the Jesse solo show.
People were specifically asked not to record any of the new songs.
Here are some videos from that night:
Degausser
Play Crack the Sky
Jesus Christ
As a bonus, which has nothing to do with this reunion rumor. Their set at ACL in 2015 is an absolute classic.
Excited to hear more about this in the coming months.
The tickets to Bonnaroo are ridiculously expensive, and they keep getting more expensive every year.
Having attended the festival 3 times, I can say that they are banking on their reputation. It truly is one of the happiest, most free places on earth for the five day duration.
The prices will continue to rise every year until they stop selling.
That being said, if you can swing it, I do highly recommend going to Bonnaroo at least once.
I’m planning to be there this year, hopefully with a media pass.
Gone Gone Gone *=
Get Back ~ >
Big Mon ~ >
Kitten and the Cat ~
If You Quit *+ >
Goodbye Joanne *+
Ghost of the Night *~
DLL *~ >
Ear to the Ground ~
Mountain Train *+
KEY:
(*) – Original Songs
(=) Music on Main – Bozeman, MT 8/4/24
(+) Music in the Mountains – Supporting The Lil Smokies – Big Sky, MT 8/29/24
(~) Bridger Brewing – Supporting The Kitchen Dwellers – Three Forks, MT 8/31/24
