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Black Cobra
Invernal
(Southern Lord Recordings)
blackcobra.net

Say what you will, but South Florida loves all of its children, whether they live here or not. I can't think of a better example of this at the moment than the almighty duo of Black Cobra. And that's not just because album opener "Avalanche" is hacking away at my rapidly deteriorating hearing this instant.

Currently calling San Francisco home, this band features the talents of drummer and multi-instrumentalist and ex-Acid King and 16 player Rafael Martinez and ex-Cavity axman Jason Landrian on guitar and vocals.

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image via Surfer Blood's Facebook page

​This post wraps up our look at the tricounty area bands playing official SXSW showcases. Are you in a band headed to Texas next week to play an unofficial show? Email us here.More >>

photo via locosporjuana.com

Nobody gets a Miami dance party going like Locos Por Juana, a longtime favorite on the Latin-alternative circuit. With a lineup at any given time of up to seven players (or more!), nearly all representing different countries of origin, LPJ's sound is appropriately a stylistic soup. More >>

A still from Millionyoung's latest video, for "Replicants"

​Coral Springs songwriter/singer/producer/multi-instrumentalist guy Mike Diaz was South Florida's first bona fide chillwave success -- although he might now shy away from the term. Whatever the case, he first scored national attention as Millionyoung last year when his nostalgic take on funky electronic pop dovetailed well with a certain blog-driven musical zeitgeist. More >>

​This week, County Grind is taking a look at the tri-county bands representing for South Florida at this year's SXSW festival. First, a rundown of the "officially" selected artists. Earlier this afternoon we gave you a free MP3 from Awesome New Republic, and now, it's time for....More >>

Awesome New Republic

​Ah, South By Southwest. It's that time again -- the middle of March, when seemingly the entire new-music industry descends on Austin, Texas like locusts, leaving shards of empty margarita glasses and dried taco husks in its wake. Day and night, bands play every hour on the hour at endless showcases, hoping to get a manager, a recording label, hell, even just a blog mention.  More >>

Photo CC by 2.0 via NRK P3 on Flickr

Southern rap pinup Yelawolf's playing at our house.

​If you're stuck in Florida in mid-March, bear with us for a moment and try not to get too jealous. If you are, however, heading to Austin for the beer- and taco-filled industry schmoozefest known as SXSW, why not pay a visit to our party?More >>

Illustration by Johnnie Cluney; Daytrotter.com

​For those who plan to be in Austin next month, either physically or emotionally, County Grind recently received word that Millionyoung has been invited to showcase at South by Southwest as our cosponsored act. Coral Springs-based Mike Diaz's shimmering electronic music project has long been a regular discussion topic in these pages, and with the release of Replicants, more people than ever are privy to the delights of this fleshed-out wonder from our backyard.

Thanks to the influential power of Daytrotter, a little website that showcases in-studio performances by many of the indie elite from the Horseshack in downtown Rock Island, Illinois, more folks than ever before can partake.

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Photo by Bradford Schmidt

Who could forget this amazing angle?

​Among the many bands we are excited to see at SunFest's New Music Night next Wednesday, Crash Kings are near the top -- due largely to our SXSW correspondent's unwavering love for the Los Angeles band. Now, as the images of Texas barbecue and sweat-soaked tapered jeans start to fade, we are jolted back to Austin over at Bone in the Fan. Apparently there's some clavinet to be had. See what we're talking about after the jump.


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