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Featured Artist: Omar Souleyman

Created by Rory on April 12, 2013
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2013 Showcasing Artist Omar Souleyman (Syria)

A native of Syria, Omar Souleyman began his singing career in the mid-1990s at the age of 30. Through collaborations with local musicians using Arabic-modified synthesizers, Omar helped pioneer a new wave of dabke, the region's folkloric dance and party music. Omar's music has steadily gained popularity over the years. He's released five studio albums since 2006 and held his first performances outside of the Arab world with tours of the UK and Europe in 2009. During SXSW 2013, Omar headlined a Red Cross benefit, "Our Heart Aches For Syria," at the Long Center.

Watch Highlights From Interactive 2013 On Demand

Created by Cori on April 12, 2013
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While SXSW Interactive 2013 may be over, there is still time to watch some of the great programming online on demand!

Access highlights from the Interactive Festival–including keynotes and thought provoking discussions from Stephen Wolfram, Al Gore and Slava Rubrim–here courtesy of Oracle.

SXSWfm Featured Artist: Caveman

Created by Rory on April 11, 2013
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2013 Showcasing Band Caveman (Brooklyn, NY)

Caveman have evolved considerably in just three years. Formed in 2010, listed on Stereogum's 40 Best New Bands of 2011 and signed to Fat Possum Records last year, the Brooklyn-based quartet has just released its second full-length album. The self-titled release “isn’t short on efforts to move the band’s sound into uncharted territories,” according to Pitchfork. Caveman is just wrapping a spring tour, but they will be performing at the Sasquatch! Festival on May 25.

The Daily Chord - Thursday, April 11

Created by Andy on April 11, 2013
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Featured Artist: Pyyramids

Created by Rory on April 10, 2013
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2013 SXSW Showcasing Artist Pyyramids (Los Angeles, CA)

After releasing their debut EP, Human Beings, in 2011 and performing live for the first time in 2012, Pyyramids are dropping their debut full-length album, Brightest Darkest Day, on April 9. The duo of Tim Nordwind of OK Go and Drea Smith of He Say/She Say split time recording the album between Nordwind's basement and Dan Konopka of OK Go's studio. The album was mixed by Konopka and Dave Fridmann, who has also worked with The Flaming Lips and MGMT. Pyyramids performed The Beatles' "I'm So Tired" and "Dear Prudence" at the GRAMMY Museum's tribute to the Beatles in addition to two other showcases at SXSW 2013.

Featured Artist: Little Green Cars

Created by Rory on April 9, 2013
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2013 SXSW Showcasing Band Little Green Cars from Dublin, Ireland

Little Green Cars, a five-piece band from Dublin, Ireland, released their debut full-length album, Absolute Zero, within two weeks of giving fans a preview of their new songs at SXSW. Absolute Zero was produced by Markus Dravs, who has worked with Arcade Fire, Bjork and others. The band is currently on tour in the U.S. and is scheduled to perform at various music festivals in Europe and the U.S. this summer. A group that includes five members who are just 20 years old, Little Green Cars has a bright future ahead.

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