Haerts

Austin's 2015 SXSW Festival draws ever nearer, with a line-up already rich in upcoming talent and vibrant diversity. There's something for everyone at this iconic citywide musical celebration, and nothing encompasses that more than Hype Machine's Hype Hotel Presented by Feed the Beat spot.

Hype Hotel is set to return to SXSW for 2015

Now heading into its fourth year, we can expect Hype Hotel to be full of yet more talented new bands and artists for 2015. Selected by a variety of different music blogs, the line-up is awash with the very best of all genres including indie, rock, pop, electronic, rap and R&B, who entertain fans of different ages and cultures for five days during the event, which this year takes place from March 17th to 22nd.

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It's that time of year again as the full line-up announcement for Coachella 2015 arrives following some spectacular headliners: AC/DC, Jack White and Drake will all top the bills at the two-weekend event in April.

Well known for its diverse collection of rock, pop, electronic, hip hop and indie artists from around the world, the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival is yet again set to arrive at the Empire Polo Club fields in Indio, California. Kicking off with the first event from Friday April 10th - 12th, the festival will repeat the following week from April 17th - 19th.

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Brooklyn four-piece Haerts may have clicked together like pieces in a puzzle, but that didn't stop them being nervous about their first show. The band recall their reluctance to let people hear them play back in 2012.

Haerts never intended to be a live band

Nini Fabi and Ben Gebert had been friends living in Germany from a young age before they emigrated to the US in order to pursue a music career. 'Our friendship began when we were 13-years-old', says Ben. 'We've just always been writing and playing music together.' Nini recalls meeting bass player Derek McWilliams in New York City before being introduced to Garrett Ienner by their manager, but she admits they'd never intended to bring their music to the stage.

Continue reading: Haerts Hid Behind An Alias For Their Daunting First Show