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The Granada showcases a trio of excellent Texas bands that bring
shoe-gazing—leavened with fun—to the stage for a promising
Saturday night.
Opening is Ume, an alt-rock power trio fronted by dynamic
Laura Larsen on guitars and vocals that reminds of a cross
between Autolux and Silversun Pickups but with less fuzz
and sampling (and more girly vocals) played after a Vincent
Vega-delivered shot of adrenaline to the heart. Very. High. Energy.
Earlier this year Ume was showcased by Spin as one of seven unknown
bands from around the world that you should hear.
Following Ume is This Will Destroy You, the rising post-rock
instrumental band formed in San Marcos but with Dallas roots. With
music that swells and retreats—not unlike Explosions in the
Sky—TWDY has staged several great shows in the area recently
and left audiences stunned and content.
Finally, headliner Octopus Project is joyful and quirky
indie-electronica at some of its best. Four multi-instrumentalists
combine digital and analog instruments (including the theremin) in a
form that is danceable but not dance-y, upbeat but not frenetic, and
thoughtful but not brooding. Get to this one early.
