2013

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Ronnie Fauss - "I Don't See You": SXSW 2013 Showcasing Artist

Ronnie Fauss grew up in the brutal Texas heat where 95 degrees often constitutes a nice night, and where a man may seek relief through the nearest watering hole or under the chords of a freshly-tuned guitar. Possessing a unique voice in the alt-country vein seamlessly stretching towards moments of Americana and folk, Fauss is both optimist and realist, chasing his dream girl down a long dirt road and lamenting the struggles of his friends and neighbors, which serve as a microcosm for the country at large.

Pacific Air - "Float": SXSW 2013 Showcasing Artist

There's nothing typical about Pacific Air. Even while growing up in Southern California, brothers Ryan and Taylor Lawhon didn't learn about music via the usual staples, but rather through their mother’s unconventional taste in music.

"For most people, classic rock is nostalgic since that's what their parents listened to," exclaims Ryan. "For us, it's Enya, Deep Forrest, Laurie Andersen, and Ray Lynch because that's what our mom played in the house. New Age was our primary music knowledge as kids, and it definitely left an imprint."

Nakia - "Tight": SXSW 2013 Showcasing Artist

Austin-based, Alabama-raised singer/songwriter Nakia has a heart that beats to the rhythms of Muscle Shoals soul, pumping blood infused with Stax funk to cells lined with Chicago blues grooves. His vocal talent is the kind that instantly turns listeners into fans — among them CeeLo Green, his coach and mentor from Season One of NBCV's 'The Voice,' who invited Nakia to sing on his Muppets Christmas special.

LITE - "Bond": SXSW 2013 Showcasing Artist

LITE are a four-piece instrumental rock band formed in Japan in 2003. The band are known for their thrilling and emotional compositions, progressive, edgy riffs and complex rhythms. Their explosive live show and tireless touring in the US, Europe and Asia along with worldwide album releases have brought acclaim from all quarters. The band have released three full length albums and several EPs including "Illuminate" (2010 recorded by John McEntire) and 2012's "Past Present Future" which featured Caroline from Mice Parade and appearances at Fuji Rock Festival and SummerSonic.

Calvin Love - "Missions": SXSW 2013 Showcasing Artist

Calvin Love’s music—the way it sounds—gives away the process responsible for its creation. Its sparse musical landscape is populated by thin guitars, electronic drums, and occasionally vintage synthesizers, which add a wooly, electronic warmth to the focused, slender arrangements. The lo-fi, cassette, 4-track fidelity sets a very particular ambiance throughout New Radar, one that Love’s extremely comfortable in. The music sounds far away, isolated, like an intimate transmission generated via either antique or alien technology. It’s somehow both retro and futuristic.

SuiseiNoboAz - "E.O.W": SXSW 2013 Showcasing Artist

SuiseiNoboAz started 2007 Summer. The torio band from Takadanobaba Shhinjuku Tokyo. They have appeared on various events including large-sized festivals(FUJI ROCK, ARABAKI, etc...)in Japan, and on overseas artist's Japan tour support(Cursive, mydisco, etc...). Funk, Blues, Folk, Alternative, Hip-Hop, etc are taken in their sound. SuiseiNoboAz is uniquely observed as a best next-generation Japanese rock band by overwhelming live performance.

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