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SXSWfm International Artist: City and Colour

Created by Rory on June 5, 2013
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Photo Credit: Amy Price / Getty ImagesCity and Colour at
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Written by Stefanie Goodman

Former singer of Alexisonfire and Canadian artist Dallas Green, who produces his music under the name City and Colour, will be releasing a new album entitled The Hurry & The Harm on June 4th. This is the 33-year-old’s fourth full-length album.

After a huge success at SXSW 2013, where some raved that he possesses “a powerful, sharp delivery that had the formerly funking crowd rapt in standstill,” the winner of 3 JUNO Awards will be returning to the Lone Star state again this fall in Dallas, following his tour which includes the Leeds and Reading festivals this August.

SXSWfm Wants To Hear From You

Created by Rory on June 4, 2013
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SXSW 2013 Showcasing Artist Tegan & Sara2013 Showcasing Artist Tegan & Sara

Written by Dempsey Jones

Amongst our latest music additions here on SXSWfm, we have recommendations from YOU, our listeners.

Our first recommendations we will be highlighting are from Canadian duo Tegan and Sarah, and South Africa’s Tidal Wave.

From Tegan and Sara’s 2009 album, Sainthood, we have “North Shore.” Tegan and Sara had 3 showcases at SXSW 2013, and they recently released their much-awaited album, Hearthrob, this past January.

SXSWfm Local Artist: Letting Up Despite Great Faults

Created by Rory on June 3, 2013
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Photo courtesy of Olivia Hemaratanatorn

Written by Rory Burbeck

Letting Up Despite Great Faults hasn’t always been a local band here in Austin. The group formed in Los Angeles and released their first EP, entitled Movement, in 2006. Over the past several years, Letting Up has made the move to Austin and put out a couple of albums, with the most recent full-length, Untogether, released last October. A short review of the album by Filter Magazine says “Frontman Mike Lee creates sexy and wistful synth-pop” on Untogether. A review published on AllMusic.com states that the band “wander closer to the dancier elements of their dreamy indie sound” while peeling back layers of noise found on their earlier works.

SXSWfm Featured Artist: Caitlin Rose

Created by Rory on May 30, 2013
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SXSW Showcasing Artist Caitlin RosePhoto by Melissa Madison Fuller

Written by Allison Johnson

Nashville pop-country artist Caitlin Rose released her sophomore album, The Stand-In, back in March on ATO Records. After releasing her debut, Own Side Now, in 2010, Rose came back stronger than ever with an album that roots music blog No Depression called “an enriching and terribly gorgeous experience.”

With a long list of influences, Rose has a certain soft spot for covers and she includes two on the new album: “I Was Cruel” by The Deep Vibration and “Dallas” by The Felice Brothers. Producers and songwriters Jordan Lehning and Skylar Wilson, known for their work with Justin Townes Earle, helped Rose create a sentimental album.

Stay tuned to SXSWfm to hear Caitlin Rose and more SXSW Showcasing Artists. Thank you for listening!

Artist Snapshot: Flume

Created by Rory on May 29, 2013
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SXSW 2013 Showcasing Artist Flume2013 Showcasing Artist Flume (from Sydney, Australia)

Written by Dempsey Jones

With the release of his self-titled first album, Flume is receiving nothing less than rave reviews. The 21-year-old electronic producer from Sydney, Australia, was named one of Fuse TV’s 30 Must-See Acts at SXSW this year. With eight showcases during this year’s festival, Flume significantly grew his fanbase during his SXSW visit.

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