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Yeah Yeah Yeahs Join Music Lineup

Created by stacey on February 13, 2013

2013 Showcasing Band Yeah Yeah Yeahs. Photo by Dan Martensen.

Exciting news as we continue to announce some of the much anticipated acts who will join Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds on Wednesday, March 13 for the NPR showcase at Stubb's. Yeah Yeah Yeahs will be making a stop to perform in support of their new upcoming album, Mosquito. They've already released the crazy cool cover art and a teaser video. Check it out on their site. And see them live at SXSW Music 2013!

Swag for the Masses

Created by Cori on February 13, 2013

Back for the third year, SXswag continues to eliminate thousands of pounds of waste by offering a digital version of the ubiquitous conference swag bag.

Available via SXsocial, anyone can access swag, although registrants can unlock extra items. Offers include custom business cards from moo.com and one year of web hosting for $10 from InMotion Hosting.

Music Welcomes Back Sounds From Spain

Created by stacey on February 13, 2013

2013 Showcasing Band Track Dogs

Every year SXSW festival goers gather ‘round inside Red River’s own Red Eyed Fly for a night of amazing acts from Spain. Sounds From Spain will bring forth a lineup of native favorites to nationally renowned talent. Acts include the Americana-flavored Tulsa, the fast-paced pop outfit Supersubmarina, Sevillian post-folk duo I Am Dive and indie-folk group Cuchillo. Special highlights also include Pájaro and SXSW first timers, Track Dogs. Join these artists Friday night, March 15.

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