Freaking out. Athens’ answer to South by Southwest has arrived, and It. Is. Good.
Slingshot Festival is back this year from March 26-28, and the lineup is a little bit insanely awesome, featuring a James Murphy (LCD Soundsystem) DJ set, Jamie xx, Nosaj Thing, Clark, a Washed Out DJ set, Saint Pepsi, Reptar, Omar Souleyman, Prince Rama, Single Mothers, Holly Herndon, Glenn Kotche, Awesome Tapes From Africa, and more TBA. Not to mention “Japan Nite” headlined by Peelander-Z with five bands from Japan.
There’s also gonna be a comedy night headlined by Kurt Braunohler, plus some killer surprise acts and after parties.
Tickets go on sale today (1/22) at 9 AM EST (so that’s now, people – get on it). Limited number of early VIP tix (a mere $70) gets you guaranteed entrance to ALL headlining shows. See you there.
Emily is an over-enthusiastic lover of music, books, movies, fashion, and culture in general. Her love of music spans across all genres (what is a genre anymore? she waxes poetic to herself), though she was nursed on true punk and will never understand “redneck country” music – tractors are not and cannot be sexy. Emily currently lives in Brooklyn, NY and considers herself to be a great wit, though she is still waiting on validation from a credible source.