Foster the People’s SXSW Photo Diary

Band manager Brett Williams and lead singer Mark Foster head over to Damon Albarn's 1 a.m. set at Stubb's BBQ.

After Albarn's set, Williams and Foster make their way on foot.

After a long day of travel — and a longer night of music — the hotel is a welcome sight.

As the band makes its way to soundcheck, multi-instrumentalist Isom Innis runs into old friends, earning himself the nickname "The Mayor of SXSW."

The band has been debuting new instruments on this tour, like Mark Foster's traditional 8-string Greek bouzouki.

While waiting in line for some obligatory Austin BBQ, the guys look at some skywriting of the mathematical number Pi. 

During a rare moment of rest before the show, the band recounts stories of past SXSW experiences.

Standing side stage, anticipating one of their first performances with new material off Supermodel.

The band plays new tracks "Pseudologia Fantastica" and "A Beginner's Guide to Destroying the Moon."

Drummer Mark Pontius keeping the beat.

After soundcheck, the band sits for an afternoon full of interviews.

The band hangs while waiting for an interview.

A hand-scrawled set list.

Sean Cimino, Haley Dekle, Arlene Deradoorian, Mark Foster, Mark Pontius, Cubbie Fink, Isom Innis and Phil Danyew.

A simple touch and a "bless" and it's time to hit the stage.

The big crowd reactos to set closer "Don't Stop."