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Flaming Lips Headline Auditorium Shores Friday, March 15

Created by stacey on February 21, 2013
Music

Flaming LipsWe are excited to announce that the one and only Flaming Lips will mark their return to SXSW by playing the Town Lake Stage at Auditorium Shores on Friday, March 15. The band has delivered some of the most notable performances in SXSW history, including 1997's Parking Lot Experiment and 2006's secret shows. The Flaming Lips 13th studio album entitled The Terror, will be released on April 2nd through Warner Bros. Records. The album was produced by the band's long-time collaborator Dave Fridmann and The Flaming Lips at Tarbox Road Studios. It's comprised of nine original compositions that reflect a darker-hued spectrum than previous works.

The SXSW Video Channel - A Rabbit Hole Par Excellence

Created by L Park on February 20, 2013
Music Film Interactive

The SXSW Video Channel and its sister - brother? third cousin? - SXSW Audio are fabulous places to check out past content and future favorites like this superfun video from 2013 showcasing artist, and intern favorite, Cheers Elephant.

Or perhaps you're in the mood to check out some trailers from the sure to be chock full of fascintating SXSW Film Festival.

Artist Signings and More at the Music Gear Expo

Created by Cori on February 20, 2013
Music

The Crystal Method. Photo Credit: Diane Bondareff/AP Images for Casio

The Music Gear Expo is packed with exciting new events this year including signings, product demos and more!

Thursday will kick things off with ROLI's launch of the Seaboard GRAND keyboard with a demo session by Jordan Rudess of Dream Theater at 1:00pm. Following that, Macklemore will make an appearance at the Gear Expo Lounge, which is sponsored by Jam for iPhone.

SXSW Music Announces Featured Interview with Jim James

Created by Bobby on February 20, 2013
Music

Jim James - photo by Neil KrugJim James, Photo by Neil Krug

The SXSW Music Conference is pleased to announce Jim James as a featured interviewee for the 2013 event.

Jim James has spent the better part of almost two decades as the lead singer and songwriter of My Morning Jacket. Through six studio albums, My Morning Jacket has grown into one of the most acclaimed rock and roll bands in the world. Alongside the band's recording and touring, James has maintained a steady, bordering on voracious, flow of work. In 2009, he released the Tribute To EP, with his versions of six George Harrison songs. He has also lent his voice to albums by the likes of The Decemberists, The Roots, America, Booker T. Jones, and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band. He recorded and toured with the Monsters of Folk—which teamed him up with Conor Oberst, M. Ward, and Mike Mogis—and participated in the Woody Guthrie tribute album New Multitudes alongside Jay Farrar, Will Johnson, and Anders Parker.

Shout About Your Presence at SXSW

Created by Cori on February 19, 2013
Music Film Interactive

Thousands of industry media from around the globe will be focused on all the latest innovations coming out of SXSW. Don't be shy, shout about your presence at the show and get your company on journalists' "must see" list!

PR Newswire/Virtual Press Office is once again the official communications partner at the show and can help you with all your communications needs, including wire distribution, multimedia news release distribution, and Online Press Kit services. Visit the official SXSW 2013 Virtual Press Office to learn more about PRN/VPO's suite of services or contact sales@vpoinc.com or call +1 973-783-7787 to create a custom distribution package for your SXSW needs.

We know you're newsworthy, so speak up! Your audience is waiting.

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