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The Daily Chord - Wednesday, June 19

Created by Andy on June 19, 2013
Music Daily Chord

Submit Your Band Earlier Than Ever!

Created by stacey on June 18, 2013
Music

2013 Showcasing Band Parquet Courts. Photo by Maggie Boyd

Apply to be considered as a performer for SXSW Music Festival 2014 earlier than ever!

In an effort to ensure thoroughly reviewed submissions and inform applicants of their status sooner, the official Sonicbids application platform will open a month earlier this year, on July 9 for only $33. After September 7, the application fee will be raised to $45.

Please take note- the final submission deadline is also earlier (October 11), so don't miss out on this opportunity to be part of the SXSW 2014 lineup.

Check Sonicbids on July 9 to submit.

SXSWfm Local Artist: The Rocketboys

Created by Rory on June 18, 2013
Music SXSW FM

Brandon Kinder of The Rocketboys at SXSW 2010Brandon Kinder of The Rocketboys
at SXSW 2010
(Photo by Rita Quinn)

Written by Dempsey Jones

Austin-based indie rock band The Rocketboys released their third full-length album, Build Anyway, in June of 2012. After their first two full-length albums, and a complete band split, The Rocketboys continued with more heart and inspiration than before.

As a young high schooler in Abilene, Texas, I remember seeing The Rocketboys when they were Homer Hiccolm and the Rocketboys playing at local coffee shops in town. I loved them and all they represented for a small town like Abilene. As their talents strengthened and their dreams developed, The Rocketboys took themselves to Austin to pursue more opportunities.

SXSW V2V: Connect With Tony Hsieh, Natalia Oberti Nogurea, Tim League and More

Created by Hugh on June 17, 2013
Music Film Interactive V2V

The inaugural SXSW V2V conference in Las Vegas begins in just over 50 days-- have you purchased your registration yet? Scheduled August 11-14 at the Cosmopolitan Hotel of Las Vegas, this exciting event brings together startups, entrepreneurs, innovators and digital creatives for four days of learning, sharing, networking and career-enhancing connections.

Speakers at SXSW V2V 2013 include Micah Baldwin (Graphic.ly), Scott Belsky (Behance), Stephanie Burns (Chic), Amber Case (Esri R&D Center), Steve Case (Revolution), Jake Colvin (National Foreign Trade Council), Dustin Curtis (Svbtle), Aziz Gilani (Mercury Fund), Frank Gruber (Tech Cocktail), Christine Herron (Intel Capital), Tony Hsieh (the Downtown Project), Peter Kazanjy (TalentBin), Natalia Oberti Nogurea, Tim League (Alamo Draft House) and many many others.

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