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The SXSW® Music and Media Conference is back for its 27th year. Our reputation as the biggest and most anticipated convergence of all things music is being kept alive by our continued effort to offer compelling daytime programming and stellar nighttime showcases.

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SXSW Radio Day Stage Bands Announced - It's Huge!

Created by Bobby on February 21, 2013
Music

Alabama Shakes at SXSW Radio Day Stage 2012, photo by Virgil McCulloughRadio Day Stage 2012 The third year for the SXSW Radio Day Stage is set to be the biggest yet! The 2013 Radio Day Stage presented by ASCAP is the place to grab a drink, connect to free wi-fi, relax and enjoy performances by showcasing artists in between sitting in on panels and workshops. Located on the fourth floor of the Austin Convention Center in Ballroom D, registrants will be able to catch a few extra quality performances from artists that they might miss during packed nights of show-hopping including Vampire Weekend, Bajofondo, Jake Bugg, Lissie, Divine Fits and more. We're proud to have ASCAP as the Radio Day Stage sponsor, and we are partnering with the following radio stations to broadcast and assist in curating the showcases: KCRW, KUTX, WFUV, KCSN, WXPN, KXT, Radionica, The Current, and our very own SXSWfm.

Flaming Lips Headline Auditorium Shores Friday, March 15

Created by stacey on February 21, 2013
Music

Flaming LipsWe are excited to announce that the one and only Flaming Lips will mark their return to SXSW by playing the Town Lake Stage at Auditorium Shores on Friday, March 15. The band has delivered some of the most notable performances in SXSW history, including 1997's Parking Lot Experiment and 2006's secret shows. The Flaming Lips 13th studio album entitled The Terror, will be released on April 2nd through Warner Bros. Records. The album was produced by the band's long-time collaborator Dave Fridmann and The Flaming Lips at Tarbox Road Studios. It's comprised of nine original compositions that reflect a darker-hued spectrum than previous works.

The SXSW Video Channel - A Rabbit Hole Par Excellence

Created by L Park on February 20, 2013
Music Film Interactive

The SXSW Video Channel and its sister - brother? third cousin? - SXSW Audio are fabulous places to check out past content and future favorites like this superfun video from 2013 showcasing artist, and intern favorite, Cheers Elephant.

Or perhaps you're in the mood to check out some trailers from the sure to be chock full of fascintating SXSW Film Festival.

Artist Signings and More at the Music Gear Expo

Created by Cori on February 20, 2013
Music

The Crystal Method. Photo Credit: Diane Bondareff/AP Images for Casio

The Music Gear Expo is packed with exciting new events this year including signings, product demos and more!

Thursday will kick things off with ROLI's launch of the Seaboard GRAND keyboard with a demo session by Jordan Rudess of Dream Theater at 1:00pm. Following that, Macklemore will make an appearance at the Gear Expo Lounge, which is sponsored by Jam for iPhone.

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