The Hideout in Chicago is the place to be on November 13th. Head on over to 1354 West Wabansia this Tuesday from 6-8pm to mix and mingle with SXSW staffers and other Chicago music industry folks. And don't forget to bring your business card for our SXSW 2013 Music badge giveaway!

The deadline to RSVP is today, Monday, November 12th. Email us now at MusicRSVP@sxsw.com if you haven't already, and we'll add your name to the guest list. We look forward to seeing you tomorrow, Chicago. And although we might just be visitors, we do know that ketchup is never used on a hot dog and Malort is only for the most adventurous palate!

• Divining music fans' habits
  Item from NY Times Media Decoder.
• When Brian Eno met Ha-Joon Chang
  Interview from The Guardian.
• What's doing with Duff McKagan
  Interview from The Independent.
• Spotify is finalizing a fresh round of financing
  Post from CNET.
• Songwriting as treatment for vets' PTSD
  Feature from KUT.

Image courtesy of Rebecca Hedges-Lyon

If you're still running late, have no fear. The deadline for SXSW Music's premiere competition has been extended through the weekend. Companies now have until 11:59 pm (CST) Sunday, November 11 to enter the 2013 SXSW Accelerator Presented by Microsoft BizSpark.

Photo Credit: JW Walthall

The SXSW Music and Film conferences in 2013 will feature an abundance of exciting and notable panelists. The green room, as an essential preparation area, is part of every panelist's SXSW experience. Presenter opportunities are currently available for Music and Film green rooms and are the perfect way to gain exposure to a targeted high-profile industry demographic. Contact Sara Barney or Luann Williams for more information!

• Azoff shares his thoughts
  Story from Billboard.biz.
• Google introduces JAM, a Chrome add-on for social music performance
  Post from CNET.
• How virtual pop star Hatsune Miku blew up in Japan
  Story from Wired.
• The Stones start it up again
  Profile from NY Times.

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The second SXSW registration deadline for 2013 is upon us. Act now to access the SXSW Conference, Festival, and Trade Show events by registering for a Platinum, Gold, Music, Film, or Interactive badge by 11:59pm CST tonight and save tons off the walk-up rate!

• Study - Web radio growing faster than on-demand services
  Post from CNET.
• Austin police blame Juggalos for rise in downtown crime
  Story from My Fox Austin.
• Woman killed in scaffolding collapse at Linkin Park show in Cape Town
  Story from BBC News.

Alt-J will be performing at SXSW 2013

SXSW Music is excited to announce the first wave of invited acts scheduled to perform at the 27th edition of the SXSW Music Festival taking place March 12-17, 2013 in Austin, Texas. This list only scratches the surface of the what will inevitably become our greatest and most diverse line up to date. Stay tuned as we will be making more announcements in the coming months.

• Pandora files suit against ASCAP
  Story from Variety.
• An appreciation of Elliot Carter
  Story from NY Times.
• Proof that blues are a universal language
  Story from LA Times.
• Shields promises new MBV before year's end
  Story from NME.

• Beleaguered biz hopes for fall season rebound
  Story from Rolling Stone.
• Springsteen biography aims high
  Review from NY Times.
• TLC plan first album in ten years
  Story from BBC News.
• Hip-hop/folk protest artists claim Guthrie legacy
  Story from The Guardian.