Modern Sky's Queen Sea Big Shark will be making a comeback to the States - since their 2009 "Sing for China Tour" - via digital distributor IODA's Annual Opening Day Bash at the upcoming South by Southwest Conference and Festival (SXSW) in Austin, Texas. Formed in 2005, the dance-rock/electro band is one of the veteran's from the Beijing indie scene that have been featured in major campaigns by Converse, Diesel, and Dell Computers.


Joining them from Asia is Taiwan's Aphasia. One of the most established bands in Taiwan's indie rock scene, Aphasia's latest album takes the listener on a sonic walk through the day in the life of a Taipei resident.

You can download tracks from both bands courtesy of IODA at IODA SXSW OPENING DAY BASH 2011

What: IODA SXSW OPENING DAY BASH
No Badges or Wristbands Required -- Free to the Public
Where: Emo's Annex, 603 Red River (corner of 6th & Red River), Austin, TX
When: Wednesday, March 16th, 2011 Time: 12 - 6 pm
12:45 pm: Queen Sea Big Shark (Modern Sky) -- Beijing
2:30 pm: Aphasia (White Wabbit) -- Taipei, Taiwan

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