Broken Bells- the new project of the Shins’ James Mercer and producer/musician Danger Mouse- performed at the first of four AOL Spinner.com Pop-Up Series shows at this year’s South by Southwest Festival in Austin, TX. The location was kept secret until the morning of the show, but by the time the concert began at 1:00 PM, the Red River Parking Garage was packed with fans. Those who couldn’t get in watched from the street, and the sound was surprisingly good for a concert in an empty concrete parking structure.

The six-piece band played most of the songs off their debut record during the 45-minute set, with Mercer on guitar and vocals, and Danger Mouse on drums and a bit of guitar. Then, they scurried off “backstage,” which was the top level of the parking garage.