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The Business of EDM at SXSW Music 2013

Created by Bobby on December 20, 2012
Music

Skrillex at SXSW 2012; photo courtesy of Oscar Ricardo SilvaSkrillex at SXSW 2012
Photo by Oscar Ricardo Silva

Much attention has been given to the ongoing commercial success of dance music in an otherwise turbulent music industry, and the 2013 Music Conference aims to illuminate and explore the world of EDM and what's made it so prosperous in recent years.

Music Conference Attendees, Secure Your Hotel Choice Today!

Created by lynda on December 20, 2012
Music Hotels
Embassy Suites Central AustinThe atrium at the Embassy Suites North Central, courtesy of Hilton.

For registrants and artists attending the SXSW Music Conference & Festival, a variety of hotel options are waiting. Hotels in the immediate walking area are sold out and their waiting lists are open for Music Festival dates. However, savvy travelers who plan ahead might prefer to bypass the waitlist and go ahead and secure a great hotel at the best possible rate.

Best of 2012

Created by stacey on December 19, 2012
Music

Alabama Shakes share their Best of 2012 list with BV. Photo by Cal Holman.

With the end of the year nigh (or world as some might say) "Best of 2012" lists are popping up everywhere. Rolling Stone, Billboard, Pitchfork, Spinner, The AV Club and Gorilla vs. Bear, just to name a few, are all hosting multiple "Best Ofs." Some have even deigned to include some not so best-ofs as well (see Pitchfork's "Worst Album Covers" and AV Club's "Least Essential Albums").

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