Houston’s Balaclavas are among the chosen few representing the Bayou City at this year’s South By Southwest 2012 in Austin, which kicks off next week. The band is known for its exciting, energetic shows and released one of Houston Calling‘s favorite local albums of 2011, Snake People, via Dull Knife.

You can listen to tracks from the album on Bandcamp, and check out Balaclavas live in Austin during SXSW at their official showcase at The Hideout on Saturday, 3.17.12, at 9pm.

Here’s a video from the band’s album release show at Mango’s: