“Some people say…at the end of the day…that there’s a life that’s magnificent…”

Those are some lyrics from The Uglysuit’s “The Magnificent Life,” which you can hear below. I dunno if it’s the fading pangs of a hangover or the fact that one is given a sense of clarity after a friend’s bachelor party, but this song really makes sense to me right now (and no, I can’t explain why).

It also gives an excuse to start our SXSW (or the music event I never get to go to) watch list a bit early this year.

Though I’m not one to heavily rely on press releases from a band’s PR company, something did ring true in this particular document. It mentions a word about honesty, and how these six Oklahoma friends approach music the same way most Okies react to pop culture: sans pretension.

Because of that, there is something different, almost Band of Horses-esque with songs “The Magnificent Life” and “…And We Became Sunshine.” Or maybe I’m just a fan of repeating chords and soaring vocals.

Either way, this is a band that has piqued my interest in 2010, and something tells me it won’t be the last. At the very least, they have reminded me to get off my ass and to try to find a way to get to SXSW on a meager budget (read: I can’t afford tickets).

The Uglysuit – The Magnificent Life

Feb 13 2010 8:00P, Belle Isle Brew Pub Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Mar 4 2010 8:00P, Town Ballroom w/ Umphrey’s McGee Buffalo, New York

Mar 5 2010 8:30P, Newport Music Hall w/ Umphreys McGee Columbus, Ohio

Mar 6 2010 9:00P, Madison Theatre w/ Umphrey’s McGee Covington, Kentucky

Mar 10 2010 8:00P, Canadian Music Week Toronto, Ontario

Mar 11 2010 8:00P, Canadian Music Week Toronto, Ontario

Mar 12 2010 12:00A, Lee’s Palace – CMW Billion’s Showcase Toronto, Ontario

Mar 13 2010 12:00A, Canadian Music Week Toronto, Ontario

Mar 17 2010 8:00P, SXSW Austin, Texas

Mar 18 2010 8:00P, SXSW Austin, Texas

Mar 19 2010 8:00P, SXSW Austin, Texas

Mar 20 2010 8:00P, SXSW Austin, Texas

May 15 2010 8:00P, Private Event Kingston, Jamaica

Jun 5 2010 8:00P, WAKARUSA Ozark, Arkansas

Jun 6 2010 8:00P, WAKARUSA Ozark, Arkansas