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SXSW Live Featuring Carpark and Paw Tracks

Created by stacey on January 21, 2013

Clockwise from top left: Toro Y Moi, Dent May, TEEN, Prince Rama, Popstrangers and Dog Bite

This year's SXSW Music Festival with include it's own live streaming venue for the first time. From March 12-16, each night at The North Door (501 Brushy St) will be programmed with an awesome mix official SXSW showcases. However, for those you who can't make it, they will all be viewable at sxsw.com in real time! Joining us in this new endeavor are SXSW favorites Carpark and Paw Tracks, showcasing on Friday, March 15th at SXSW Live at The North Door.

The Daily Chord - Monday, January 21

Created by Andy on January 21, 2013

New for 2013! The Music Gear Expo App Annex

Created by Cori on January 21, 2013

The App Annex is the newest addition to the Music Gear Expo, showcasing the best in music creation apps - including virtual guitars, keyboards, drums and mixing software. The Annex will provide attendees with an interactive experience, allowing hands-on access to these exciting new tools.

The Music Gear Expo is free and open to the general public, and will be a hot spot for the thousands of amazing showcasing artists at SXSW 2013.

Dates: March 14-16

Location: Austin Convention Center, Exhibit Hall 5 – right next to Flatstock!

SXSW 2013 Panelist Preview: Rynda Laurel

Created by Bobby on January 18, 2013

SXSW Panelist Rynda Laurel, photo by Michael O'DonnellPhoto by Michael O'DonnellSXSW Music 2013 will feature hundreds of the music industry's most influential and notable figures, discussing the most important issues in the business. This is your chance to meet some of our esteemed panelists!

Here's a quick interview with 2013 Music panelist Rynda Laurel, Founder/CEO of 1968media, a veteran of SXSW. Be sure to check out her panel, Herding Cats: New Digital Management for Artists this March!

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