Some might label this North Carolina sextet a "blog band" due to their overwhelming online popularity, but that doesn�t capture their textured sound, which draws obvious comparisons to Arcade Fire and, more loosely, My Morning Jacket. Known for an explosive live show and for their collective effort (i.e. the swapping of instrument duties among members), Annuals [ tickets ] take a break from a national tour in support of the recently released "Be He Me" to headline a SXSW showcase. --Tara Hall

Performing Wednesday, March 14th at 12:45am at Beauty Bar Patio (617 E. Seventh St.)

Artist website: http://www.annualsmusic.com/