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SXSWfm Wants To Hear From You

Created by Rory on June 4, 2013

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Written by Dempsey Jones

Amongst our latest music additions here on SXSWfm, we have recommendations from YOU, our listeners.

Our first recommendations we will be highlighting are from Canadian duo Tegan and Sarah, and South Africa’s Tidal Wave.

From Tegan and Sara’s 2009 album, Sainthood, we have “North Shore.” Tegan and Sara had 3 showcases at SXSW 2013, and they recently released their much-awaited album, Hearthrob, this past January.

Panel Podcast: Artists Staying Afloat in the Digital Revenue Stream

Created by Bobby on June 3, 2013

photos by Amy Putnam Ellinger

This March, a panel discussion led by Scott Reilly (x5 Music Group) delved into the increasingly-crucial world of digital streaming services and the artist's relationship to these services and emerging revenue streams. Hear first-hand how Reilly, DJ/Producer Trevor Skeet, TuneCore Founder Jeff Price, and BigChampagne Founder Eric Garland suggest artists use, interact and profit from these digital music services.

The Daily Chord - Monday, June 3

Created by Andy on June 3, 2013

The Daily Chord - Friday, May 31

Created by Andy on May 31, 2013

Nardwuar + Haim = Magic

Created by L Park on May 31, 2013

Nardwuar vs HAIM - SXSW Music 2013 from SXSW on Vimeo.

This is not just magical camerawork by the King of Spring Break (pictured below), but magic all around as the groovy gals of Haim pay homage to Nardwuar, the most ultimate interviewer ever.

It's a mystery how Nardwuar discovers the many bits and pieces of trivia that he does about any artist he's interviewing. It's pretty much the best thing ever, the looks of joy, surprise, and sometimes consternation on the faces of his subjects.

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