Still at SXSW. Bishop Allen play today at Hot Freaks! 4:30 @ The Mohawk. Come say “hey.”

MP3: Bishop Allen – Waiting Room (Fugazi)
Bishop Allen covering the Talking Heads, Jonathon Richman, and even to some extent Johnny Cash didn’t really surprise me. But Fugazi? I didn’t see it coming. Well, since this recording is from 2004, I should probably say that I would never have guessed. But like all their other covers, it’s great. There’s something about Christian’s bouncy, treble-filled guitar that just really perks up any song into something cute. I’m not sure that’s what Fugazi were going for, but if the song’s still good, then who cares.

Speaking of Bishop Allen, Allan Vest and Ryan Lindsey of the Starlight Mints recorded with the band on their new album. Apparently they did some strings and other such awesome instrument types. Will it make it to the finished product? Only time will tell.