A quick note, if you're planning to catch the stream of SXSW Live at the North Door tonight, the broadcast starts at 9pm.

The fine folks over at SXSW Booking gave me a few more delicious treats for you to sample as you make your way out and about tonight. There's music in the air, you guys. I heard it at lunch. Five bands at once.

Percussion Lab Showcase. This showcase features Heathered Pearls, a Brooklyn boy by way of Poland, whose ambient soundscapes are a beautiful dream.
8pm-2am, Silhouette

Night Slugs/Fade to Mind Showcase. #beepboopawesome.
8pm-2am, The Madison

China Rats. Adorable lads from Leeds. It's a shame my intern is too young to get into this show.
10pm, Latitude 30

Unblock the Rock: Cuban & Latin American Metal. Black Metal from Cuba? Yes, please. Ancestor are joined by other Cuban metal acts on this don't miss show.
8pm-2am, The Jr.

Rhye. Lovely lady sounds.
11pm, Buffalo Billiards

Destruction Unit. Radical desert dwellers...
11:20pm, Hotel Vegas

Nik Turner (ex-HAWKIND) performs Space Ritual. Hawkwind. "Nuff said.
12:30am, Rebels Honky Tonk.

Lacuna Coil. That 90s heavy is back.
1am, Dirty Dog Bar.

Broncho. People are psyched about Broncho and their super-fun throwback rock and rolling.
1am, Valhalla