just got back from SXSW 2010

Hey guys just got back from SXSW, absolutely amazing, saw lots of bands met loads of people and drank an awful lot of alcohol. Got to have a chat with Diplo which was a little bit nerve racking, he gave me alot of advice about performing live and producing. It is interesting to find out that he uses ableton and that is pretty much it. He only uses his laptop as well and mixes entirely inside the box. He likes to keep things as simple as possible and his attitude is that if it sounds good then it is. Which is my style entirely. was also interesting to find out how he created that sound on pon da flour which I have been trying to find out for ages, he used abletons built in sampler which is awesome.

I saw lots of bands and have never been to a festival where the sound was so consistently awe inspiring. I heard alot of new bands which are destined for big things in 2010, my tip would be on ten bears wo are also from manchester which is fab, at last were going to have a decent band from manc that isnt the courteeners....

made alot of contacts whilst out there and got the opportunity to work sound on one of the main stages in the convention center which will look great on the CV.

I am actually quite happy to be back in the UK really even though I miss the amazingness of Austin, but five days of heavy drinking was beginning to takes its tole on my body to be honest.

im really inspired at the moment and looking forward to make some new tunes and recording some new bands. Keep your eyes posted on this page for new updates and random ramblings I think are worthy for human consumption.

benx