Phantogram, Radio Day Stage , SXSW, Radio Day Stage, Friday 14 March

Phantogram made haunting electronic sounds, with pounding industrial beats and interesting synth textures. They had an atmospheric "super sad" song named for Bill Murray about his character in Rushmore when he's sitting at the bottom of the pool.

They closed with a beautiful and rousing song that had been written originally with the idea of having a rapper collaborate. In the end they had adapted it and turned it into one of their own songs, which was a win for the band and the audience.

Other SXSW 2014 reviews from Broken Biscuit Records:
Damon Albarn
Gruff Rhys
Woman’s Hour
Wolf Alice
Jeremy Messersmith