Off the back of the successful release of their new single ‘Knife’, Sydney quintet Bad Pony continue to strive forward – eyes firmly set on returning to the international arena, announcing their official US dates for SXSW.
Bad Pony’s foray into this, the biggest music festival of its kind in the world, is an expected move for the Sydneysiders, having already clocked impressive shows and industry acclaim at other international showcase events including Music Matters (Singapore, 2016) and Canadian Music Week (2017). Since the release of their debut EP Limbo in 2015, the band were quickly poised as ones to watch in Australia, before turning that positive momentum into a solidified reputation as one of the east coast’s most formidable new indie bands.
“The country has produced many impressive electronic pop acts in recent years, and Sydney’s Bad Pony look like they may be next in line to break out”. SXSW
With four official festival showcases at SXSW lined up for Bad Pony in March, the experience is set to throw the band right into the depths of the chaos that envelops Austin, Texas for the duration of the event. Make no mistake though, these boys are ready for the challenge.
“It was like the opposite of watching The Notebook plus the feeling Forrest Gump had when he found out he was a Dad, PLUS the giddy ecstasy of realising you have Tim Tams in the fridge all at the same time. It’s been a dream of ours to even just to go to SXSW, it’s absolutely unreal that we get to showcase too.” – Mark Webber, Bad Pony
As new single ‘Knife’ has already proven, Bad Pony have the ability to switch up elements of their musical output on record to reflect the ever strengthening dynamic of the band’s live presence.
‘Knife’ is demonstrative of that gnarly grit in the rock and roll Bad Pony have already shown they’re quite adept at doling out in spades…” – the AU review, premiering ‘Knife’
The saying goes that ‘everything is bigger in Texas’, so too are the vibes Bad Pony are ready to bring to the Americans next month!
Saturday 11th March Decent Showcase, Deep Ellum Art Co Dallas, Texas
Wednesday 14th March Conscious Immaturity Showcase, Shiners Saloon Austin, Texas
Thursday 15th March The Aussie BBQ, Australia House Austin, Texas
Saturday 17th March Penny Loafer Showcase, The Black Heart Austin, Texas
