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The Wilderness of Manitoba - "Morning Sun": SXSW 2013 Showcasing Artist

Thematically, a lot of the new Wilderness of Manitoba album, Island of Echoes, is about the past year or so and all of the songs come from that timeframe. There wasn’t a lot of downtime for the Toronto-based band as they were on tour, primarily in the United States and England. Vocalist/multi-instrumentalist Will Whitwham reflects, “For me personally, a lot of my songwriting was done on the road because it had to be.

Lions In The Street - "So Far Away": SXSW 2013 Showcasing Artist

Rock ‘n’ roll, direct and with no qualifiers, is Lions In The Street’s business. What sets the Vancouver band apart from the defanged mainstream is that their modern denim-and-leather heaviness is anchored in the raucousness of the Rolling Stones and the gravitas of Peter Green’s Fleetwood Mac. Over the past decade, Chris Kinnon (lead guitar, vocals), Sean Casey (guitars), Enzo Figliuzzi (bass) and Jeff Kinnon (drums, vocals) have become masters of coarse rock and strident roll, both of which the group’s new On The Lam EP has in spades (February 19, Beverly Martel Records).

Colin Gilmore - "INTO MY FUTURE": SXSW 2013 Showcasing Artist

Colin Gilmore grew up in Lubbock, Texas, spending many nights as a child in nightclubs like Stubbs, where he witnessed songwriters like Joe Ely, Terry Allen, and his own father, Jimmie Dale Gilmore, bring the stage to life. He developed a taste for Buddy Holly, Townes Van Zandt, and bands like The Clash and The Pogues. For 13 years, Colin has been informed by these observations, writing songs and playing under his own name.

LYS - "New Way Home": SXSW 2013 Showcasing Artist

First french band spotted at 93 Feet East in London by Steve Hewitt (drummer & songwriter in the mutli million selling PLACEBO), the young indie pop band came back from a show at KOKO for club NME magazine in London & has even won a first album recording thanks to the famous label "Warner Music France" (BB Brunes, Archive...), produced by Steve Hewitt himself & recorded/mixed by Paul Corkett (The Cure, Placebo, Bjork, Fiction Plane, Nick Cave, Suede, Radiohead & many others ...). Coming soon the 21st January 2013.

Pink Dollaz - "Bad Bitch": SXSW 2013 Showcasing Artist

Pink Dollaz hails from Inglewood, California. Comprised of teen rappers Nilla, Cammy B, Cee Cee and Reese, they are on a mission to prove that female MC’s can make music just as good as males. The group is inspired by music icons 2pac, Biggie Smalls, Lauren Hill, Lil Wayne, Jay Z, TLC, Erica Badu, Janet Jackson, Beyonce, Nicki Minaj, all pioneering West Coast MC’s, and the late great Michael Jackson. With their creativity and talent, they seek to dominate hip-hop.

Entertaining Tech on the Next Stage!

Created by Cori on March 9, 2013

Image Courtesy of IEEE

The Next Stage is packed with high-tech entertainment and learning opportunities in 2013. On March 10th Heather Knight explains the philosophy behind social robotics in Charismatic Machines & Robot Technology. Leveraging her extensive research, Heather will shed light on the ways psychology, behavior system design and art influences the positive evolution of charismatic technology.

Steer Off the Beaten Path with Chevrolet

Created by chris on March 9, 2013

Image courtesy of Chevrolet.

Chevrolet is back for another year as a SXSW Super Sponsor with exciting plans across SXSWeek.

In a nod to the interactive spirit of SXSW, Chevrolet will provide opportunities for registrants to interact with the latest Chevrolet vehicles - like the 2013 Malibu - through the Catch-a-Chevy and Drive-a-Chevy programs. The interactive experience with Chevy vehicles won't end at a free ride or a simple test drive though, registrants will be able to get a hands-on look into the Chevrolet's newest innovative technologies, discover music they love, and explore the ins and outs of SXSW.

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