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10:00 AM
Kick start your SXSW day by grabbing free breakfast at the Java Monster Café. Stop by to get revved up and energized with a Java Monster - we'll even provide some tunes to start your morning right!……
11:00 AM
Festival-goers can once again count on festival favorite, Catch A Chevy, to beat the heat and help them navigate the busy streets of Austin. Why walk when you can catch a complimentary ride in a wrapped Chevrolet Impala …
As artists “break” from non-traditional music events such as television contests, the assignment of rights and income participations are now migrating beyond record company 360 deals. This mutation and/or evolution is d…
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Lynn Morrow, Paul Friedman, Susan Abramovitch, Paul Bezilla
Best Sound Director: Josh Polon Trent and Chris go on a sonic journey. The High Five Director: Michael Jacobs The story behind the classic celebratory gesture and its unsung originator. Kehinde Wiley: An Economy of Gra…
Test drive a 2014 Chevrolet Volt, Sonic, Camaro, Impala, Spark, Equinox, Tahoe, Cruze Eco, or Malibu. Find Chevrolet on Trinity St. between Cesar Chavez and 2nd St. from Friday, March 7 through Saturday, March 15.……
After 10 years at Cedar Street, FILTER Magazine's showcase is one of the must-see staples of sxsw. Doors open at 11am, so be sure to arrive early to enjoy the free BBQ and top indie acts showcasing at sxsw. Badges welcom…
Presented by Van’s and the American Poster Institute (API). Flatstock 43 will display the works of the world's top gig poster artists. Flatstock 43 is open to the public with free Guest Pass wristbands, available in adv…
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The SXSW Gear Expo Lounge, sponsored by Fantastic-the smart music player, is a comfy space for attendees to relax, recharge, catch up on emails and enjoy a drink. Complimentary Happy Hours every day at 4:00. The Expo Lou…
Two extraordinary scientists struggle to create eternal youth with medical breakthroughs in a world they call “blind to the tragedy of old age.” Bill Andrews is a lab biologist and famed long-distance runner racing again…
The Music Gear Expo runs the gamut from well-known guitar makers to indie amp builders, keyboards, mics and headphones to tablet-based apps. New for this year: The Shred Shed (where you can crank up guitars to 11) and th…
Nick’s a lucky guy. Tonight, he’ll be having dinner with Jill Goddard, the hottest actress on earth. She's promoting her latest movie and he’s won the main prize in an online contest. Then he gets a call. Some guy named …
Want to turn it up to 11? Visitors will get to crank it up in The Shred Shed, presented by PRS Guitars. The Shred Shed will be outfitted with two soundproof booths, amps and guitars Guitarists can walk in, shut the door,…
Registrants are invited to enjoy a complimentary Bloody Mary Breakfast with Tito's Vodka and free breakfast tacos (both Austin staples) while they last at 11:00 AM on Saturday, March 15th at the Radio Day Stage in Ballro…
Cee Lo Green’s distinctive voice was first heard as part of the Goodie Mob, a central group in the Atlanta rap explosion of the ‘90s. He went on to top the charts with Gnarls Barkley’s ‘Crazy’ and as a solo artist with ‘…
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CeeLo Green, Frannie Kelley
"Take Me to the River" is a feature film celebrating the inter-generational and inter-racial musical influence of Memphis in the face of pervasive discrimination and segregation. The film brings multiple generations of a…
A Wrong Note Director: Josh Leftwich Some things happen at the worst of times As We Get Older Director: Silas Connolly A short film following Jack, a lost and lonely high school boy, for one weekend. It reflects the emp…
Jack Hand is a two-bit hustler and bottom-rung music manager with a questionable reputation. His dwindling social circle is made up of his only remaining clients; a hip-hop artist and an indie rock band. Jack's next be…
WatchOut! started late 2007 when Martin, Gonzalo and Nicolás started playing in a garage way, rehearsing every week at Martin's house creating songs influenced by Nuggets, The Stooges, Jimi Hendrix and lots of 60's bands…
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11:15 AM
Nash spends a year drawing into himself, becoming troubled by his work and disillusioned with his romantic prospects—until a return home forces him to confront his inertia. Through pulsing dance floors, flooded basements…
11:30 AM
"Beginning With the End" is a feature length documentary film that follows the experiences of a culturally diverse group of 16 to 18 year-olds who are given the unusual and extraordinary opportunity to work as trained ho…
12:00 PM
THE AUSSIE BBQ is the largest showcase of Australian talent outside of Australia. 3 stages, 30+ acts, and a traditional barbie.…
Austin Party Weekend 2014, presented by IHEARTCOMIX, Embrace, Biz 3 & Heard, will be hosting 3 days of FREE events at Empire Garage & Control room by OWSLA, Check Yo Ponytail, Future Classic and Blundertown. http://www.a…
Complex Media will host The COMPLEX Complex: home to theComplex TV news studio and a series of performances curated by Complex.com, PigeonsandPlanes.com and Green-Label.com. Enjoy the sunshine in the backyard, sip comple…
Live music, drinks, and eats converge this year at the Dickies Roadhouse at SXSW. Join us for three days and four nights of loud music, draft beer and exclusive experiences. 6 headlining performances daily! Presented by …
House of Vans at the Mohawk will feature some of the world's best emerging bands and iconic talent for five days and nights. Expect a range of acts on two stages – programmed in partnership with Pitchfork, SpinMedia (SPI…
House of Vans at the Mohawk will feature some of the world's best emerging bands and iconic talent for five days and nights. Expect a range of acts on two stages – programmed in partnership with Pitchfork, SpinMedia (SPI…
Join MPress Records for our 8th Annual MPressFest SXSW 2014 and enjoy an afternoon of free cocktails, free food and amazing music! Performers include GRAMMY nominee Seth Glier, A Fragile Tomorrow, Danielle Howle, Rachael…
The Renegade Craft Fair (RCF) is a curated indie-craft marketplace showcasing the brightest talents in contemporary craft and design. For the first year, RCF is partnering with South by Southwest to bring the indie craft…
“Heartswelling acoustic dexterity and glittering electronics...irresistible” NME Radar “Heavenly...like one-man Wild Beasts” Guardian “Insistent hooks and intricate soundscapes...a huge promise” Sunday Times Breaking A…
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12:10 PM
When Austin, Texas, reality rap collective League of Extraordinary Gz recorded “We Gone Make It” in spring 2010, Octavis “Esbe Da 6th Street Bully” Berry stepped in the recording booth and yelled his first two words: “Le…
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12:30 PM
Musician Ben Arthur and Acoustic Cafe's Rob Reinhart present a panel about songwriting, collaboration, and the pressure of social media on production schedules. During the previous days of the festival, Ben will write an…
Presenters
Elizabeth Ziman, Rob Reinhart, sage francis, Ben Arthur
With a myriad of ways to discover music, fans of bands and brands alike are finding common ground when the two collide. Learn ways brands curate the music experience for their audiences through authentic partnerships acr…
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Brenden Miller, Kerry Doyle, Raul Ruiz, David Hargis
United States Congressman Michael McCaul calls Austin home and loves music. He is also the most powerful member of the U.S. House of Representatives on matters of Homeland Security (as Chairman of that Committee). At SXS…
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Daryl Friedman, Michael McCaul
In these times, the responsibility for artist development often falls on . . . the artist. More than ever, the developing artist may need to be as adept at business as they are at art. The panel reviews essential busines…
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Janine Small, Monika Tashman, David Lessoff
The live streaming sector is exploding with music events seeing massive audience reach & audience engagement times. Music festivals have audience engagement times of over 35 minutes for their digital broadcasts. As brand…
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Caroline Burruss, Hank Neuberger, Karl Rogers, John Petrocelli
Melbourne, Austin and Berlin sit at “far corners of the world with different cultures, climates and distinct sounds”, but each has one major thing in common – they are branded as three of the most supportive cities for l…
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Christian Morin, Don Pitts, Nick O'Byrne, Andrea Dr Baker
Publicists, or artists doing their own publicity, find themselves in a unique situation nowadays having to communicate with multiple generations of content providers (formerly known as journalists, editors, producers and…
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Amy Yates , Bob Boilen, Heather West, Michael Roffman, Howard Wuelfing
Mentor Sessions provide an opportunity to receive more personalized input than a larger panel can offer. Sessions are scheduled in ten-minute increments. Online sign-ups for Mentor Sessions will close the day before they…
Presenters
Brian Bloom, Jo Lenardi, Leah Selvidge, Mark Spier, Russell Baltera, Tim Kolleth, Trevor Gale, Tyler Middleton, Will Hoffman
Is your website's store just a digital lemonade stand? It could be a powerful revenue driver if it's designed & managed effectively. Get insights from e-commerce and merchandising experts on how to build & run a profitab…
Presenters
Heather Lewis, Jay Coyle, Rick Gonzalez, Jason Spitz
How can data analysis help identify the next wave of emerging music acts before they break out? How can insights drawn from data can help artists maximize their commercial potential? Explore the interrelationship between…
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Christopher Tynan, Steve Ritter, Victor Hu, William Gruger
12:45 PM
1:00 PM
Arc Iris’s self-titled debut album is out April 1 on Anti- Records. The video for the band’s first single, “Singing So Sweetly,” recently premiered on FILTER’s website and can be streamed on YouTube. Arc Iris is set to e…
Welcome to the official British presence at SXSW showcasing the some of the best new bands in the UK. Line up: Kins, The Crookes, Rams Pocket Radio, Meursault + guests……
Dudu Tassa grew up in Tel-Aviv in the 1980s and released his first album at the age of 13. In 2002 he joined the band of Israel’s most popular TV show, and nowadays he is one of Israel’s most prominent singers-songwrite…
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1:30 PM
"The Case of the Three Sided Dream" is the story of multi-instrumentalist Rahsaan Roland Kirk, who went from blind infant, to child prodigy, to adult visionary, political activist, and finally to paralyzed showman who to…
For years, Native Texan DJ Jester the Filipino Fist, hosted the official SXSW closing party at the old Emo's. This is his gazillionth time at SXSW. Having toured with acts like Grand Buffet, Kid Koala, MGMT, and of Montr…
One of the most prolific and original groups in hip hop, the infamous Mobb Deep are still a very active force in today’s music industry with twenty years of experience. The group has appeared on records that have sold o…
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"Space Station 76" is a comedic drama about a group of people (and several robots) living on a space station in a 1970’s-version of the future. When a new Assistant Captain arrives, she inadvertently ignites tensions am…
1:40 PM
Amy Yates Wuelfing will appear at the SX Bookstore to sign copies of “No Slam Dancing, No Stage Diving, No Spikes: An Oral History of the Legendary City Gardens”.……
Presenters
Amy Yates
Past Life, the new album by Lost In The Trees has arrived in stores. It is the follow up to the group's widely praised record A Church That That Fits Our Needs which was hailed by the Wall Street Journal as “the best alb…
2:00 PM
The 78 Project Movie is a road trip across America to make one-of-a-kind 78rpm records with musicians in their hometowns using a 1930s Presto direct-to-disc recorder. With one microphone. One blank disc. In one 3-minute …
One man will risk it all to stop the tar sands of the Keystone XL oil pipeline from crossing his land. Shot in the forests, pastures, and living rooms of rural East Texas, "Above All Else" follows David Daniel as he rall…
Music, music everywhere . . . and where’s my money? What are the sources, rates and scale in subscriptions and other streamed music?…
Presenters
Colin Rushing, Kenneth Steinthal, John Simson
How do you grow your online fanbase using creative ideas that stay true to your identity as an artist? What are the best tools out there for you to use to establish yourself in the digital space? Online marketing is tak…
Presenters
Doug Barasch, Robbie Mackey, Valeri Travagliante, Marni Wandner
David Hockney IN THE NOW (in six minutes) Director: Lucy Walker The sexy story of the iconic British artist David Hockney, who is adamant about living life in the now. Eleanor Ambos Interiors Director: Andrew Michael El…
This is the story of Rodrigo Sánchez and Gabriela Quintero, two Mexicans who at a very early age decided to take the risk to pursue their dreams to live from what they loved the most: music. The combination of their adve…
How do you build the right team around your music, brand & business? Whether you are an emerging artist or an industry veteran, take a crash course on the different aspects of the business, what purpose they serve and mo…
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Amy Zaglauer, David Goldsen, Justin Bridgewater, Marisa Fair, Nani Stoick
Dean is an inventive yet unorthodox scientist who uses his technical expertise to create grand romantic gestures for his girlfriend Lana. After an anniversary weekend goes terribly wrong, a guilt-ridden Dean is spurred t…
Join a frank conversation on the difficulties of maintaining a profitable bottom line, and an open heart and mind in an industry that, in its rush to compete, frequently forgets the simple decencies of respect, kindness,…
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Eliza Gilkyson, Ellis Paul, Ralph Jaccodine, Val Denn
Remixes can be used as a marketing device to help reach a wider audience, a tool for fan engagement, or as a platform to launch a career. Whatever the original motivation, remixes have evolved into an art form that has b…
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Clark Warner, Dan Zaccagnino, Kush Arora, Matthew Dear
How has the launch of Beats Music impacted the existing landscape of the streaming service industry? We'll take a look at the various streaming players, how they have adapted, how pricing and curation fit in, and how the…
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Darryl Ballantyne, Fred McIntyre, Ted Cohen
We all know that social media is ubiquitous (you DO know that, right?), and everyone is aware that they need to be effective in the social space to have a viable music career. But how do artists (or for that matter, mana…
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Adam Wexler, Chris Trovero, Katy Kirby, Dez Dickerson
Join Belle & Sebastian lead singer and songwriter, Stuart Murdoch, as he discusses not just his music, but his feature directorial debut, "God Help the Girl," which will screen at SXSW Film. He'll explore how the coming-…
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Jason Cohen, Stuart Murdoch
DIG Director: Toby Halbrooks A young girl makes a connection with her father, after watching him dig a hole in their backyard. EASY Director: Daniel Laabs A character study about the relationship between two brothers, o…
Getting artists, their team and the venue staff to work together is the most effective way to have a great show. Talk to industry veterans, hear some horror stories and shine light on easy things any artist can do to mak…
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Damon Lange, Elle Mahoney, Josh Siebert, Mike Manewitz, Todd Hartman
2:15 PM
2:20 PM
Saintseneca's forthcoming album Dark Arc is in stores on April 1st. The band is led by singer-songwriter and multi instrumentalist Zac Little who originally hails from rural Appalachia. Following in the footsteps of hear…
2:45 PM
Presented by: Take Me To The River
Head to the Outdoor Stage at Butler Park on the afternoon of Saturday, March 15th for a special Take Me to the River music showcase featuring Memphis soul legends with stars of today. The lineup includes William Bell, Ot…
3:00 PM
English afro-folk-pop ensemble The Melodic's debut album Effra Parade is available now via Anti-. It is the follow up to the band's acclaimed EP On My Way. English newspaper The Observer described The Melodic as "Incredi…
3:30 PM
Since the mid 1950s, when Dave Bartholomew and Fats Domino wrote more than 40 hits for Imperial Records, the Bartholomew family has been a key element of the New Orleans music industry. Dave’s son Don B. ushered in the f…
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Blake Bartholomew, Chris Bartholomew, Dave Bartholomew, Don Bartholomew Jr, Don B, John Swenson
Been there, seen that, done that and now what? How will lawyers survive and thrive in the current and future music industry paradigm?…
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Joseph Serling, Ken Abdo, Ron Wilcox, Scott Goldman
How do you create such hype around a record, without the artist being there to hype it for you? Or create such interest around a project that just keeps growing and growing, long after its actually happened? Learn about …
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Emmy Parker, Gary Walker, Will Hermes, Eric Welles Nystrom
Social media has become the most all-consuming online craze now but how well is it being used by musicians, labels and PR companies? Most of it is still noise, competing with millions of others through dozens of social m…
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Lindsey Kronmiller, Nils Bernstein, Sean Hallarman, Jason Gross
People may not think that brands and music go hand-in-hand like peanut butter and jelly, however, music is used daily as a way to enhance sales for many companies through TV commercials, television shows, feature films, …
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Brian Frank, Gina Collins, Ro Shon Fegan, Ken Hertz
4:00 PM
"Our Vinyl Weighs A Ton" is a feature-length documentary about avant-garde Los Angeles-based record label Stones Throw Records. Under the direction of founder and world-renowned DJ Peanut Butter Wolf, Stones Throw has co…
Rob is facing the biggest day of his life. He needs to nail a college interview ensuring his admittance to his parents’ beloved alma mater, keep his cool when life-long crush Angela (nicknamed ‘After School Special’ for …
4:15 PM
Comedian Doug Benson (star of "Super High Me", host of the Doug Loves Movies podcast) has toured the country with his wildly popular Movie Interruption, a live comedy show celebrating classic (and not-so-classic) films. …
The Safe Harbor Room is a place for people in recovery to meet during SXSW. The sessions are informal and supportive. Conferences and large gatherings can be a challenging atmosphere for those who choose sobriety. All ar…
4:30 PM
The story of programming prodigy and information activist Aaron Swartz. From Swartz's help in the development of RSS to his co-founding of Reddit, his fingerprints are all over the internet. But it was Swartz's groundbre…
It's 1983. A naive man with lethal narcotics hidden in his stomach is detained by Australian Federal Police. Alone and afraid, ‘the Mule’ makes a desperate choice; to defy his bodily functions and withhold the evidence..…
The year is 1985. Rad Miracle is a shy 13-year-old white kid who's obsessed with two things: ping pong and hip hop. During his family's annual summer vacation to Ocean City, Maryland, Rad makes a new best friend, experie…
"SVDDXNLY" features never-before-seen footage detailing the ascension of one of raps brightest young stars. From home videos and interviews with friends and family, to the very first seminal moments of his career caught …
4:45 PM
From Austin, Texas, Bronze Whale is an indie-electronic duo comprised of Aaron Jaques and Benny Alley. Starting in late 2011, Bronze Whale have made their mark on electronic music through a consistent delivery of emotion…
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5:00 PM
In "God Help the Girl," first-time writer/director Stuart Murdoch creates a coming-of-age story that doubles as an indie-pop musical. The project began as a suite of songs, written while Murdoch was in between records. H…
Presented by: Pan Americana
Poc is an edgy rock singer hailing from Mexico with an amazing voice and a unique story to tell. Her tale begins as a young ballet dancer in Mexico City on the morning of her audition into professional dance school. O…
5:30 PM
Mother Falcon began as a jam session among a group of high school cellists eager to break out of the classical repertoire that predominated their musical training. Since then, the band has evolved as an organic collectiv…
5:35 PM
5:55 PM
Presented by: Perez Hilton's One Night in Austin
KESINGTON KROSSSINGTON KROSS BIO Everything you need to know about KESINGTON KROSS is in his music. Born in the city of dreams, Los Angeles, California, KESINGTON KROSS is a singer, songwriter, and musician, who…
When lower East Side based New Yorkers Jillian Hervey and Lucas Goodman opted to name their artistic fusion LION BABE, the duo took the natural beauty and fierce personality of the lion and embodied it into their fresh e…
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6:00 PM
Presented by: Pan Americana
We are Buffalo Blanco from Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, MEXICO. We are Alan, Charly, Bruno and Dave. Our style is mainly just good old rock n roll, jumping around the Alt-country, Space and Classic Rock genres. We have put out…
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Hotel Second Play Stage performance. Free and open to registrants and public. You will never get a chance like this to see this wonderful band in such a setting. This will fill up. Get there early!!……
6:15 PM
Presented by: Warriors Call Productions
In one year, singer Chris Cobbins has seen his career take a massive turn for the best. Going from unsigned Pastor's kid from Kansas City, MO to Grammy-nominated writer for his work on Lecrae’s album, Rehab (at that time…
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6:30 PM
Presented by: Warriors Call Productions
He is an Austin, TX Christian Hip-hop Artist, who has been in ministry for 10 years. He is the founder of Kingdom Builder Ministries a program that teaches youth and young adults how to use the arts(I.E. Music, Poetry, D…
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6:45 PM
Presented by: Warriors Call Productions
Bronx born and Virginia raised, Gene "No Malice" Thornton, 1/2 of the duo Clipse (with brother Terrence "Pusha T" Thornton), put coke rap on the map. Working with childhood friends The Neptunes, who were to become one of…
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7:00 PM
Hotel Second Play Stage performance. Free and open to registrants and public. Did we already say how much we love Allysen? Ghost-folk at its finest……
At first glance, it is not obvious that Abigail Evans lives with a life-threatening skin disease. She is a typical teenager: moody, rebellious, irreverent, and is also strikingly beautiful. But her life is the antithesi…
Brooklyn's Dead Leaf Echo are a Brooklyn art collective that is releasing a new EP "true.deep.sleeper" on Moon Sounds Records this March. It was mixed by Monte Vallier (Soft Moon, Weekend). They will go on a national tou…
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The Harlequins are a psychedelic garage-pop trio formed in 2007 in Cincinnati, OH. Since that time they have released four albums independently and played hundreds of shows in the Midwest and other various parts of the U…
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From the Producer of ‘Searching for Sugarman’, The Legend of Shorty goes after the leader of the biggest drugs cartel in history. Spurred on by specially composed songs by Jackson Scott, and Tyrone Power as Zorro, the …
Presented by: Pan Americana
Los Rakas is comprised of cousins Raka Rich & Raka Dun, pioneering Panamanians by way of the Bay Area on the frontier of a new Latin urban sound in America. Known for their fresh mix of hip-hop, plena, reggae and danceha…
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Hotel Second Play Stage performance. Free and open to registrants and public. A perfect way to end Hyatt Place’s Second Play Stage - the wonderful sounds of singer songwriter, Lovely Quinces……
Hotel Second Play Stage performance. Free and open to registrants and public. New Zealand band based in NYC. Media darlings. This show will fill up. Arrive early!!……
Join us for innovative and inspiring sculptures of light at the SXSW Eco Light Garden. The park has been curated with art from around the world, and this event is free and open to the public. Pieces include: Huckleberr…
TWO LOCATIONS: Federal Courthouse @ 5th and Nueces near Republic Square Park Hilton @ 500 E 4th St. on the Southeast corner Tree, Simon Heijdens 10th Anniversary at SXSW, Austin Texas March 7-16 2014 Ripples on a pu…
Presented by: Warriors Call Productions
The Washington Projects, brother/ sister duo Jekob & Rachael Washington merge insightful hip-hop, scintillating soul, rippling R&B, old school funk and pure bred pop. Their most recent album, Space Time Continuum was pro…
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"The Winding Stream" tells the story of the American roots music dynasty, the Carters and the Cashes. The Carters didn’t just play the music of their hill country upbringing. They helped invent it and influenced generati…
7:15 PM
Presented by: Burgermania III
"With few exceptions, heavy metal takes itself far too seriously. The same could be said for portions of punk, emo or just about any other genre of music of course, but in metal it seems, well, heavier. This despite the …
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Presented by: Burgermania III
Dead Ghosts originally formed in late 2008. Influenced by Garage comps and girl group records, they began writing and recording. It didn’t take long for blogs and labels around the world to take notice, writing and p…
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Presented by: Warriors Call Productions
Eric is a Worship Leader and over the last six years has traveled with Grammy Award winning Gospel artist Kirk Franklin as one of his background vocalists. Eric enjoys celebrating both the goodness of the Lord and the gr…
Presented by: Perez Hilton's One Night in Austin
There is no-one else like Lindsey Stirling. We are talking about a classically-trained violinist, from Gilbert, Arizona, entering a futuristic world of big beats and animation – imagine Vanessa Mae leaping through the pa…
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7:30 PM
Presented by: Monofonus Press
Creeps: PP Colada, Yuka Mofongo, Ron Llave ex: rat attack, knyfe hyts, ex models……
Acclaimed singer/songwriter BettySoo performs solo and with bands, and leads workshops on songwriting, voice, and guitar. In the five years since the release of Heat Sin Water Skin, she has toured extensively with her ba…
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Presented by: Warriors Call Productions
An alias representative of the greatest book in all of literature and reminiscent of rapid-fire weaponry carries lofty expectations and growing anticipation. Yet, this Midwest-born rapper’s aim is not to leave people in …
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Presented by: AllHipHop.com
Celebrity dj, DJ A-Tron is one of the hottest DJ's on the market doing parties and events with everyone from A-list celebrity kids to Nipsey Hussle, & many more. He has a strong online following with over 80K followers o…
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DJ Grip www.djgriptexas.com Born and raised in the Houston,TX DJ Grip grew up around music ever since he was a child. Being exposed to genres of music ranging from Rock,Techno,Country to Rap."I can honestly say Ive l…
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Presented by: Special Delivery
More than just a San Antonio bred DJ, DJ Nappi has been making his mark through out the entire Southwest. Since the young age of 14, DJ Nappi has inspired by the greats before him including Jam Master Jay, Jazzy Jeff, Ki…
Presented by: Moog/Switched On
Michael McCay began producing the music that would become Silk Rodeo while enrolled at The Recording Conservatory of Austin in 2012. As a student looking to help produce and engineer other acts, he was quickly referred t…
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7:45 PM
Presented by: Warriors Call Productions
At age 25, Christon Gray is an artist truly ahead of his time. Musically gifted to write, sing, rap, produce and design, there are no limitations on his ability to reach every demographic. His sound is a premium blend of…
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7:50 PM
"The Spirit Speaks" produced by John Croslin and Eric Friend of the Reivers hits the national scene in early spring 2014. The Jones Family Singers, who consist of five sisters, two brothers and their father, have bee…
7:55 PM
8:00 PM
Presented by: Flosstradamus presents TOO TURNT UP
Most 17-year-olds are lucky enough to get props from their friends, parents, coaches, or teachers. Meanwhile, Alex Young counts Diplo, Dillon Francis, Flosstradamus, 12th Planet, RL Grime, Baauer, and numerous other D…
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Presented by: Burgermania III
San Francisco's resident stoner punk band, Apache, was conceived by childhood friends Chuck Palacios (ex-The Cuts) and Omar Hernandez in 2006. Since then, the duo has recorded two LPs -- 2007's Boomtown Gems and 2010's R…
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Presented by: Intolerancia
Árbol de Ojos is a Colombian Rock n Roll band formed in 2007. With powerful guitars within a mix of Rockabilly, Grunge and Indie rock, the band has been able to become one of the most innovative and recognize bands of ac…
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When guitarist Thomas Becker approached singer Alicia Solombrino about playing music together, one small thing stood in their way: 4,500 miles to be specific. Becker, a Harvard-educated lawyer, was living in Bolivia, whe…
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He plays the bass like a human voice; she sings like an instrument. They bring a singer/songwriter's sensibility to jazz standards and create original world jazz fusing gypsy music, European classical, counterpoint, and …
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Presented by: Kodex Agency / No Shame / 100% SILK
BLACK TAXI is one of NYC's most prominent live acts, smashing an anything-goes punk ethos together with pop sensibilities, unparalleled energy, and brilliant songwriting. The result is a raucous stage show, heavy on harm…
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Presented by: Get Hip Recordings
The Blind Owls explained simply: 60's rock-n-roll, well dressed, energetic, raw, The Beatles, Little Richard. This band knows how to put on a show. The Blind Owls continue to mix the old with the new at every live perfo…
Presented by: Worthwhile Entertainment
Fresh from his massive EU festival tour!! Griffin BOGL is a self-taught DJ and music enthusiast originally from Las Vegas, NV. His mystery carries deeper than the hood of his sweater. Likely to be found taking over at…
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hailing from the highest ranks of righteous dudes and fun seekers, BOOM! enters a room and does exactly as its name implies. loud, hard, and infectious to the point of conquering illness only to fall prey to the same pla…
Presented by: SXSW FREE Spotlight Showcase!!!
Burgess Meredith is an Austin-based, 60s influenced rock & roll band. Their namesake is a nod to the late great actor. Formed by Josh King, John Vishnesky, and Jesse Hester, this dynamic troupe is rounded out with bassis…
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San Diego based quintet The Burning of Rome boast a handful of acclaimed releases under their belt, domestic and international tours, and a burgeoning cult following. The groups’ sound is akin to Brian Eno, Todd Rungren,…
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Presented by: The ConneXtion
With her Red House Records debut release, Call It My Garden, Carrie Elkin has emerged as one of the defining new voices in the world of Texas singer-songwriters, being celebrated by Texas Music Magazine as one of their a…
Native Austin songwriter, Carson McHone, began playing around town as a solo acoustic act while still in high school. After a short stint studying English at a small liberal arts college out of state, and deciding music …
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Jesse Nolan describes the name of his band ‘Caught A Ghost’ as referring to the sensation of being filled with the spirit of the past. “It’s an old expression,” he says, “musicians used to say you caught a ghost if you g…
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Presented by: Complex
"Because the Internet" is Childish Gambino’s follow up to his Glassnote Records debut album "CAMP" which was released in 2011. Childish Gambino emerged as one of the most exciting young talents in music, landing at #11 o…
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Mills'] hidden elegance lies in the twist of lovesick metaphor, the wistful chord, the revisionist take on the slamming door. – NME Alexandria, the first new album from songwriter Chris Mills in five years, will be re…
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Cinco Doce is primed and ready to shock the world with its new beats and catchy lyrics. Being brought up in the Austin Area, Cinco Doce's Musicians have all shared their musical experiences to create the unique sound you…
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Soul isn’t a feeling, a sound or a movement. It’s a connection, a current in the air -- the spark of recognition, emotions leaping across live wires. It’s the way a sinewy bassline steers your hips and eyes to the strang…
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"'Tropical Oceans', indicates a love of wistful indie-pop and the blues, with nods to both Grizzly Bear and Dirty Projectors in its arid, thumping beat, marching tempo and gusty melody. Toss in some oddball couplets, sun…
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It's impossible to feel lonely when you've got good music pumping through your speakers. Daley's six-song debut EP for Republic Records, Alone Together, is good music. Sometimes, it's sexy. Other times, it's stirring.…
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Discovering his musical voice in his late teens, Dan Dyer quickly rose to prominence in Austin during the late 90’s with the band Breedlove. After touring with Breedlove, Dyer found his way into commercial songwriting, w…
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“I’ll just close my eyes/Live in my dream” “Out of My Head” The name Desert Noises—like many of the band’s songs on their debut full-length 27 Ways—came out of a dream that popped into front-man Kyle Henderson’s head …
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Different Sleep is the production moniker of 21 year-old, Southern California-native Rafa Alvarez. After being introduced to a genres and instruments early on, Rafa gravitated towards the growing LA beat-scene that was b…
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Dillon Cooper BIO At just 21 years old, rapper Dillon Cooper is already taking the world by storm with his startling combination of fresh beats, lyrical prowess, dynamic, energetic flow and his own brand of cool sty…
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Dj Q, One Of The Top Djs Out Of Dallas Tx. Working On A National Brand, From The Club Scene To Mixtapes Dj Q Has Been Effective In The Southern Region. His Eclectic Style & Crowd Control Has Dj Q On The Road To Be One Of…
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Watching Emily Bell roll a South By Southwest crowd under her thumb within minutes of taking the stage, it’s evident she’s full of both sophisticated soul and strutting rock ’n’ roll. Raised in musical theater, tutored b…
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Presented by: The Convoy Group & Clean Bill Management
Featherface is a psychedelic pop band from Houston, Texas that has quickly gained a reputation for its energetic live performances and over-the-top, divergent approach to pop music. The band has followed their debut …
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Atlanta based production team, FKi is known for creating heavy bass, trapstep and edm inspired hits for industry heavyweights like Travis Porter, Tyga, Iggy Azalea, Juicy J, and Jeremih. The two led a 12 city tour early …
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Foot Patrol smellebrates the wonders of the foot. Yes, we're talking dogs, gunboats, call them what you will; those sometimes smelly appendages are the subject of Foot Patrol's amorous attentions. TJ Wade, the band’s b…
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After their critically acclaimed debut album Acoustic Sessions, The GOASTT (aka Ghost Of A Saber Tooth Tiger) have expanded from a duo to a 5-piece electric psych rock band. Joining Sean Lennon (guitar/vocals) and Charl…
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James "GO DJ JB" Nelson was born in Opealousas, La. and developed a love of music at an early age. JB was just 7 years old when he realized he wanted to be a Dj listening to WGCI, Chicago's radio station, he heard underg…
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The Great American Canyon Band is a Baltimore band based around husband and wife Paul and Krystal Jean Masson. Their debut EP, self-recorded in an gutted out house with no running water and just 2 old guitars creates a s…
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"Stop what you’re doing, this song rules. Great Good Fine Ok are a new thing from Brooklyn that we know very little about, but debut single “You’re The One For Me” found its way into our lives recently and we haven’t bee…
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Gretchen Phillips can be a control freak. But does that really serve the music? Does that really make for a good time? Not always. So this long-standing Austin musician who played at the very first SXSW ever, this pr…
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“TuneCore Artists to Watch at SXSW 2014” http://www.prweb.com/releases/2014/03/prweb11649411.htm Brand New Single PARALLEL to be release on iTunes 3/25 With over 2 Million Twitter followers, 415,000 Instagram foll…
Holy Esque was formed in 2011 by four young Glaswegians: vocalist and guitarist Pat Hynes, Keir Reid on Keyboard, Guitarist Hugo McGinley and drummer Ralph McClure. Following the release of their self-titled debut EP, Ho…
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A creative blend of classic rock and modern Chicago trap music, Joni Brovo is blazing a lane with uncapped potential. Joni paints vivid audio pictures true to childohood and adolescent experiences from his ever-so-releva…
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Jordan Klassen is a songwriter from Western Canada (Vancouver, Calgary) who quietly released an EP entitled Kindness last year. After steady increases in accolades, radio play and live crowds, Jordan’s new full length Re…
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Born in Decatur, Georgia “LaJuanzo LaRunn Turner” was into music from birth. Having a father who was in a blues band “the house rockers” Runn was always around music. After attending various high schools Runn quickly fou…
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DJ and founder of London brand/night Shimmy Shimmy, The Large started out as resident at The Heatwave's Hot Wuk night before going on to share stages with Major Lazer, Mr Vegas, David Rodigan and more. A dancehall lo…
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Hailing from Philadelphia, Lil Dicky’s raps blend East Coast hip hop and West Coast swag. His flow elevates him beyond typical backpack rappers, with material ranging from enlightened social commentary, like “All K,” to…
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Presented by: New Frontier Touring
In the short time since her graduation from Boston's renowned Berklee College of Music, singer-songwriter Liz Longley has assembled an impressive resume. While best known for her stop-you-in-your-tracks voice, Liz has st…
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The Lonesome Heroes is a Cosmic American band from Austin, Texas. The music combines elements of indie rock, folk, and country into a highway revelry that unites decades, sounds, and regions. Described by Austin's KUT 90…
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Bio 2013: Emerging out of the combustive indie music scene of southern California in 2012, Max and the Moon and their relentless gig playing have created a buzz that rides on its own frequency. The four piece band disp…
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A brightly talented singer/songwriter from Waco, Texas, Mickey Guyton has a riveting voice and passion for country classics. She’s performed at the White House and Ryman Auditorium, and is currently working on her debut …
That beautiful musical squiggle and the enigmatic former 27th letter of the alphabet, the ampersand casually calls for attention. Over time, the & has come to mean more than the word it was created to represent, because …
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Since the 2010 release of their first full length album Into the Roaring, Night Riots haven't looked back. Rolling Stone magazine dubbed them "One of the top 16 unsigned bands in the North America," MTV has aired the sin…
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Optimo Radio is hosted by Optimo Ram born and raised in SW Houston, forging a relationship with the cities underground rap scene at an early age after discovering the Geto Boys, Street Military, and the SPC. Ram founded …
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Orthy being a band is sort of a happy accident. The project was originally nothing more then an outlet for the edits Ian Orth would make to play out at his Learning Secrets party in Ausitn, TX. Through a series of bizarr…
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Timeless voices in country music, scattered down through the years, are rare. For those who have listened and heard; the sound of those voices stay in your soul like some restless wind. Hearing Jimmie Rodgers, Hank Will…
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Sam James is a singer-songwriter with a unique blend of John Mayer meets Mumford and Sons. Growing up in a home where his dad dedicated an entire room to Bob Dylan, Sam grew up listening to music playing in the house eve…
Sam Lao is a 24yo rapper/singer in Dallas, Tx. Although an artist from birth - mainly drawing, painting and sculpting, she only recently began creating music. "I turned to music when my other creative outlets ceased to b…
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Vancouver's The Shilohs have in short order positioned themselves as a quintessential band's band. These four guys have the songwriting talent, chops and the oddball cool to make any gig memorable. Like the late greats b…
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Fitting into a year what most bands achieve in three, it’s hard to believe Splashh are still only at the beginning of their journey. Formed in early 2012 after New Zealand-born frontman Sasha Carlson and Australian guita…
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Statik Selektah is an established producer, DJ & radio personality from Lawrence, MA, now residing in Brooklyn, NY. Statik has released three producer albums from 2007 - 2010: 100 Proof (2010), Stick 2 the Script (200…
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Tel Aviv-based band Terry Poison are true love child of samplers, guitar riffs, analogue synths and apocalyptic beats. The band consists of Louise Kahn (lead Vox) Bruno Grife (Production,Bass Synthesizer, B-Vox) and Anna…
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While Gathering influence from J Dilla, Madlib, MF DOOM, Pete Rock, Just Blaze, and The Alchemist, Thelonious Martin brings a sound like no other. At the age of 21, the young king has dropped 9 Beat Tapes 2 instrume…
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ThinkNoThink is a noisy and powerful three piece rock band, from Austin,TX. With leader John Dowey on Vocals and Guitar, Nick Bakke on Drums, and Joey Pannenbacker on Bass, they are voluminous, menacing, and beautiful, a…
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Thorcraft Cobra, Canadian cold meets California cool. Billy and Tammy first met in previous projects while they were on the same label - the now defunct, but influential, Permanent Press Recordings. The two musicians …
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Since the release of Tim Chaisson’s album The Other Side in 2012 via Bumstead Productions, Chaisson has ventured across the globe performing to ever-expanding audiences - from club to festival stages alike. He’s also ama…
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Toadies Vaden Todd Lewis – vocals, guitar Clark Vogeler –guitar Mark Reznicek – drums Doni Blair – bass Looking over his shoulder at Rubberneck, the Toadies’ platinum-selling 1994 debut, drummer Mark Reznicek is refle…
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We make music for us and for you if you want it. We also like The Banana Splits and the Electric Eels.……
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After picking up DJing just four years ago, Tourmaline has developed into an accomplished DJ and blossoming young producer with a creative vision that shows no limits. Tourmaline grew up on a variety of disco and funk mu…
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Radically multicultural and poly-stylistic, New York City’s TriBeCaStan is one of contemporary music’s most vibrantly eclectic ensembles, using diverse instruments from around the globe to create an exotic palette of son…
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Long considered to be China's first punk rock band, Underbaby was formed by Gao Xing and his brother Gao Yang in 1991. Their earlier band names didn’t express the thoughts of young underground musicians standing up and q…
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“The four of us taught each other how to play music”, says lead vocalist Grayson Proctor. “We turned an old church sanctuary into our own base camp, and we would get together almost every day and learn how to play, perfo…
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What doesn’t kill us only makes us stronger. The old world cliché has been a sort of rallying cry for North Texas favorites Whiskey Folk Ramblers while working on The Lonesome Underground, the band’s third full-length al…
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Hotel Second Play Stage performance. Free and open to registrants and public. Wonderful Brighton UK indie folk. Currently ripping up the UK media and charts. Get in early!!……
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The Yolks are three dudes from the smack dab middle of America, U.S.A, in love with rock n roll, dedicated to throwing THEE best shows, where people actually dance, knock over drinks, make out with each other, fall over…
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Presented by: Okayplayer
Laid on a solid hip-hop foundation Christian Tiger School have developed their own brand of dream-hop chillwave psychedelia. Both hailing from Cape Town, South Africa, Luc Veermeer and Sebastiano Zanasi have fashioned a …
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Dj Red Of Screwed Up Records & Tapes ,Mixtape Tape Deejay of The Slowed & Chopped Genre.Has Worked With Popular Houston Artists as Z-Ro,Lil Flip,Point Blank,E.S.G.,Youngstar,Macc Grace, all Of Screwed Up Click as well as…
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Born & raised on the Southside of Chicago, music lyricist, Pavy grew up believing the music industry was missing his story that needed to be told. Listening to music figures such as Kanye West, Jay-Z, DMX & Hans Zimmer g…
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Born and raised on the Southside of Houston Texas A-N-T has been featured on many mixtapes to come out of Houston. His latest single "Never Gone Change" features Big Sant out of Mississippi. The southern feel of this tra…
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Known for co-writing Chase & Status’ Top 5 smash: “Blind Faith feat. Liam Bailey”, Liam’s initial introduction to the music business came via the late Amy Winehouse who, after meeting him released his first 2 EPs on her …
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Born in the poorest congressional district in the country, Matthew Jefferson (aka YC The Cynic) has become a torchbearer for progressive hip-hop music. Known for his quick-witted lyricism, YC has been on a mission to rev…
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Dave Willis better known by his stage name Black Dave, is an American rapper and skater from New York City. Born in the Bronx, he rose to musical prominence when opening for Chief Keef's first show in New York City and h…
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Dominic Serendip describes himself first and foremost, as being a consciously awake individual. An artist from the streets of Harlem, New York, he brings a psychedelic and otherworldly vibe you wouldn’t believe has been …
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HYENAZ are bottom-feeders on the surface of a planet eating itself; exquisite creatures whose soundscapes spring from the surplus and detritus of civilization’s cultural and consumerist material. The beats and basslin…
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Founder of the band Mexican Institute of Sound, Camilo Lara has make his way over an expanding niche on the international music scene over the last years. He mixes traditional Mexican folk styles with electronica, hip-ho…
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A music rebel, breaking norms of sound and tradition to create ear candy for his listeners, 3tre began crafting trendy sounds at the age of 13. Born Ricky O’Neal on November 27, 1987, 3tre released his first mixed tape,C…
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Krypol Haze, born and raised in South Austin, TX is a new artist with a fresh approach to the Texas sound. Growing up in a working class family having to make ends meet he was constantly exposed to the street life hustl…
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“They still lock their doors and they still hold their purse/It doesn’t matter my profession it’s the ignorance they nurse/Curse me beat me lynch me to try to defeat me/Give my kids molesting preachers and teachers can’t…
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Love Inks are an electronic pop group hailing from Austin, Texas. Their second album, Generation Club, was released by Monofonus Press in September 2013 and has received praise from NME, Spin, Interview Magazine and more…
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Bio - 23-year old Dominique Magee better known as Money Makin Nique is one of Atlanta’s most well-known and respected lyricist. Hailing from the Westside of Atlanta, Money Makin Nique has built his name in the city throu…
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Dubbed as an agro rap-savant By nationally respected hip hop writer, and Houston Press contributor Shea Serrano, Rob Gullatte and his music has amassed an intriguing blend of criticism and critical acclaim in regards to …
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Allen Swoope was born and raised in Akron, OH. He is no stranger to music, having a strong follow up to the “Zoo” with “Applause Vol 1.”, the single “Actions Speak Louder”, EP “Spring Fling”, and his critically acclaimed…
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Presented by: The Bunce Group
Self-described musically as 'Stadium Lo-Fi,' the new album finds Analog Rebellion further blending seemingly disparate sonic qualities in total harmony. The resulting work is what The A.V. Club referred to as "raucous, d…
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Named new artist to watch by Interview Magazine, The Dolls (DJ Mia Moretti + Margot) have spent the last 3 years DJing around the world and recently released their debut single "Summer of 93" (featuring Margot on vocals)…
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Mia Dyson is an independent artist from Melbourne, Australia. She has released 4 critically-acclaimed albums, played major festivals and headlined shows around the world, and opened for Stevie Nicks, Eric Clapton, Bon…
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Presented by: Jet Lounge
Adriel Ruiz, originally from the Bronx, NY, is one of the realist artists alive in the underground world of Hip Hop. Keeping his word and his strong ambition for success became the inspiration for his stage name, Word Li…
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It was a cold day in Louisville, Kentucky on December 22nd. It was actually one of the coldest days of year. And even though it was cold, the stores were closed , and the entire town was covered in snow, there was stil…
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Biography (full/detailed): http://www.vagabondsmusicgroup.com/bio/vagabonds/ The Vagabonds consist of members E.R. (rapper/producer), and Baysiqly (rapper). Mixing E.R.'s unique production (mixing southern based drum…
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Presented by: Rocksmith
"Being a rapper is like being a prophet in Biblical times. It's about saying something that people will actually feel; not giving the people poison, but actually influencing them with positive music." – Dee Goodz Nash…
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Presented by: Okayplayer
The band Deep Cotton got its start at OUTLANDIA, a communal farmstead in rural Georgia where freaks, hippies and computer programmers hung out with black beatniks, Baptist strippers and acid rock poets. In fact, the band…
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Dallas Native Dustin Cavazos knew it was a matter of time before he would reach his destination. Every year Dustin’s resolution goes something like this: “If something doesn’t happen this year this is it – I’ll stop and …
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Presented by: IHEARTCOMIX
holychild is comprised of LA-based duo, Louie Diller and Liz Nistico, who make thought-provoking pop music. Stay tuned for their debut EP, Mind Speak, dropping in late-February via Glassnote Records, an appearance at SXS…
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Presented by: BeerandTacos X Street Execs powered by Yahoo!
Born Peter Bowden Jr, in Nuremberg Germany as a military brat. Raised in Albemarle North Carolina. Rapper of 14 years. Graduated from Winston Salem State University. Pierre Bless's style gives you a feel of the Golde…
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Undergravity is an upcoming rap duo from the southside of Houston, tx. The group consists of Atom Bomb and M.A.C. What makes them unique is that their mothers were best friends and had them two days apart. M.A.C.s’ fat…
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This is the fundamental principle we create, work, and live by. Our art is a reflection of this philosophy. With every picture, in every video, through every song, we are simultaneously able to capture both the pain and …
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ClarkAirlines A multi- tasker and innovative artist, ClarkAirlines began his career as a fledgling rapper at the age of fifteen years old. After watching Eminem’s, 8 Mile, he gained the confidence to melodically tel…
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Presented by: Warriors Call Productions
Multimedia designer and emerging rapper, Deraj, signed to Reflection Music Group, joining their roster with Derek Minor, Canon, Chad Jones and Tony Tillman. The Orlando-based artist has been striving to push the bar of c…
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Presented by: Burgermania III
Vada Vada! Wait, Vada Vada? Not only is “The Vada Vada” a dance (a Kabuki-like flailing of self provoking either the wrath or admiration from the now anachronistic form of sweaty, middle aged flesh) – and developed by tw…
Presented by: Plowboy Records
The Ghost Wolves are a new, cutting edge rock duo based out of Austin, Texas. Formed in early 2011, they have been carving their own groove in the independent American music scene over the last 3 years - self-releasing t…
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Presented by: Trouble & Bass
Hailing from Houston, Texas, Wheez-ie is 25-year old DJ/Producer Matt Mauldin. With releases on Well Rounded, Embassy, Freshmore, Frite Nite, Basshead Music, and remixes featured on Senseless Recordings, Grizzly, and Tre…
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With a collection of songs that web male-female vocals of couple Zahira Gutierrez and Cody Swann, as well as pop-infused percussion and string work, Wild Moccasins, a quintet of 20-somethings from Houston, TX, offer a so…
Presented by: iTunes Festival
He’s a matchless songwriter, a charismatic showman, and a living legend. Willie Nelson's authored some of country music’s most beloved standards—like “Crazy,” “Yesterday’s Wine,” and “On the Road Again.” Catch the influe…
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“Best duo in the Mid-West”……..P-IC is a rap group that has recently emerged in the underground Hip-Hop scene, out of the Mid-West, and is already generating a significant buzz. The group is made up of UG who was original…
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Presented by: Tone Deaf Touring
Wizards and warriors, rejoice, for the chosen one has returned! The Misery Wizard lives! Since the early 2012 unveiling of their debut sonic behemoth "MISERY WIZARD", fans and critics alike have patiently yet anxiousl…
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We would love to tell you about Dante Higgins, but we’d rather have you listen to him tell you. Everything you need to know is in the music. He has a special talent for rap in general, but his storytelling will have you …
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A major player in the Houston underground for years, Delorean, also know as Delo, has proven to be the most consistent supplier of classic Southern rap aesthetic in the past few years. Alongside a batch of like-minded lo…
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Presented by: AllHipHop.com
FRONTSTREET WWW.IAMFRONTSTREET.COM / FOLLOW ON TWITTER & IG @FRONTSTREE / WWW.GOODLIFEMG.COM Good Life Music Group’s recording artist Frontstreet has been a staple in the Atlanta music scene for quite some time, gr…
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Storytelling is a lost craft in today’s vault of intellectual property, unless your pen possesses the ability to pulls raw emotions out of each listener. With an infectious, soulful tone paired with a grimy, aggressive r…
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Rapper, ZUSE, born February 6, 1991 in Kingston, Jamaica, where he was raised and schooled. In the early stages of his life, he was home schooled and taught by his grandmother, a retired teacher, who introduced him to v…
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Presented by: Little Brother Music
Raleigh, NC – In the business of music, many are called and many may try, but few cross the threshold of being able to say they are truly committed for the long haul. With the release of their latest studio album, Burn.…
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Exploding onto the UK’s effervescent dance music underground is Anushka – a Brighton based duo made up of producer Max Wheeler and singer/songwriter Victoria Port. Drawing on the UK’s rich heritage of scattered snares…
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Presented by: New Frontier Touring
With a slow, deliberate build, the Ballroom Thieves make their presence known onstage immediately as the first chord is struck, transforming any size room, whether it be a large ballroom or a small club, into a remarkabl…
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Colonies is the latest 7" from UK quartet Battle Lines. Haunting and fraught with inner conflict, 'Colonies' fuses intense, atmospheric guitars, surging rhythm and fragile lyrics that disarm the soul. Described by Noisey…
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Presented by: BeatRoute Magazine / Winniecooper.net presents Music BC
BESTiE was formed in Spring 2012 in East Vancouver when friends Andrew Janczewski, Tristan Orchard, Daniel Ruiz and Rob Cameron started jamming with the goal of making a fun accessible pop band. Soon after exploring thei…
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Beat Wizard. Rap Marauder. The Dallas, TX, native prides himself on being innovative, original, and clever with his production. Blue has been respected as a top tier beat-smith for years, composing tracks for the likes …
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Broken Hands grew up together near Canterbury, England. Their cultivation of psychedelic space rock, garage and blues influences has taken their initial self-promoted hometown shows into increasingly larger spaces and ha…
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Upon meeting Matthew, Mark, and Michael Cook — three smart, stylish, and somewhat serious-minded brothers who make up the Los Angeles band The Ceremonies — it’s clear that these aren’t just any ordinary young people. The…
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Colin Gilmore grew up in Lubbock TX, witnessing songwriters like Joe Ely, Terry Allen and his own father, Jimmie Dale Gilmore bring the stage to life. Touring and recording under his own name for the past several years, …
Presented by: The ConneXtion
Named to the Chicago Tribune's "50 Most Significant Songwriters in the Last 50 Years", Austin, TX-based singer/songwriter Danny Schmidt has been rapidly ascending from underground cult hero to being widely recognized as …
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Globally known, Brooklyn-born DAVID HEARTBREAK remains accredited as an innovative leader in electronic dance music (EDM). He began his musical journey in hip-hop but his eclectic evolution of sound translates from his l…
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A man and his guitar…honest, unfiltered and true. In a landscape filled with Top 40 beats and harmonizing folk groups, a lone singer-songwriter definitely has his work cut out for him. But David Ramirez isn’t looking to …
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Formed in Washington D.C. in 2005, the band has released an EP—Deleted Scenes s/t (2007)—and two full-length albums—Birdseed Shirt (2009) and Young People’s Church of the Air (2011)—while touring extensively throughout t…
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Presented by: The Aussie BBQ continued...
Worldwide Looping Street Performer Melbourne Australia Blood, sweat & busking is how Dub Fx built his respected audience. Taking to the street 5 years ago with a Loop Station, a few coins and his talent, a friend alo…
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Elijah Ford is a California native turned Austin based musician who began his solo career after breaking from touring with Oscar & Grammy winner Ryan Bingham. Ford put out his first solo record Upon Waking in 2011 and th…
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Odes to some far and vague past, attended by grey organs and old strings, delivered by a horn and raw electronica. That cool quiet just before faith hits. However filled with suppressed nostalgia, they keep looking towar…
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G A L P A L S is a drums and guitar duo writing and playing Pop songs in Austin, Texas.……
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"Portland's campy, trampy trio Guantanamo Baywatch plays slimy surf-thrash punk in a sweaty, sleazy way; like going to a beach where you shouldn't be barefoot. Sometimes recalling obvious comparisons to surf pioneers lik…
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Presented by: The Convoy Group & Clean Bill Management
Based out of hot and happening Austin, TX, Holiday Mountain is a dynamic pysch-dub pop trio that incorporates world music, dance music, and pop songwriting to create a virally catchy sound. Songwriter, vocalist, and keyb…
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At once danceable and reflective, familiar and nostalgic, Humming House is a musical experiment gone right. Woven together from diverse backgrounds (Americana, classical composition, bluegrass, soul, and traditional Iris…
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Irene Diaz is Los Angeles’ modern day Torch Singer Songwriter. Within only a short amount of time Irene has gained national acclaim. NPR’s Don Gonyea says “anyone who hears your voice will wonder where you have been all …
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There are approximately 2,000 miles between Nashville and Los Angeles. Both cities are home to JOHNNYSWIM. However, the duo's music far transcends that distance. It's easy to understand why A Prairie Home Companion decla…
K I E V Robert Brinkerhoff - vocals/guitar Brandon Corn - drums/percussion Derek Poulsen – bass/computers Andy Stavas - keys/sax Alex Wright - keys/piano Kiev’s full-length debut, Falling Bough Wisdom Teeth (co…
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Presented by: School Night
“The Kite String Tangle has been one of those huge blow-out acts of 2013. Drawing comparisons to the rapid grow of artists such as Vance Joy and Flume, there is no doubt that Danny Harley is on the same trajectory. – Huw…
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Kumiko lives in a cluttered, cramped apartment in Tokyo with her pet rabbit, Bunzo. She works as an office lady, robotically preparing tea and fetching dry cleaning for her nitpicky boss. But on her own time, she obsessi…
Presented by: Planetary Group
Sydney’s Lime Cordiale worked up a head of steam throughout 2013, with their breakthrough song ‘Bullshit Aside’ and latest single ‘Sleeping At Your Door’ turning heads throughout Australia. After capping off the year wit…
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What do you get when you mix bass music with jazz fusion and a Super Nintendo? Meet Lindsay Lowend, a 20-year old bass music prodigy from Washington, D.C. Describing his sound as "neon music", this young artist is largel…
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Presented by: New Frontier Touring
On Mandolin Orange’s third release, This Side Of Jordan, there’s a Lightnin’ Hopkins lyric, “If fate’s an old woodpecker then I’m an old chunk of wood.” “I love the imagery that creates,” Andrew Marlin, the duo’s lyricis…
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Maya Isacowitz (born in 1987 in Israel) is a singer-songwriter, the daughter of South African Parents. In August 2011 she released her debut album, “Safe & Sound” (self-produced), a folk-rock album which contains eleme…
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Meursault (formed in Edinburgh, Scotland in 2006) are led by songwriter Neil Pennycook. Varying between the scratchy "epic lo-fi" aesthetic of their early recordings and the more muscular 'band orientated' sound of their…
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Presented by: Warriors Call Productions
Hailing from St. Louis, MO, Christian Hip-Hop artist Michael "MikeREAL" Hollis has been rapping for the LORD since the year 2000, when he was just 14 years old. In 2007 he dropped his debut album, "The Solid Foundation L…
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Presented by: Worthwhile Entertainment
Born & Raised in Chicago, IL,; MoonDoctoR AKA Tony Mundaca, has been Producing for 13+ years now & Deejaying for about 4 Years. MoonDoctoR Possesses not only Strong Musical Talent But Also a Strong History in Chicago's H…
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Presented by: Get Hip Recordings
None of the members of Neighbours has a synth-pop side project. You can’t really define the band’s music as a subgenere or a “this-wave” or “that-core.” The Pittsburgh, PA four-piece basically just plays rock ‘n roll. Th…
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Presented by: Bond Music Group
When he’s not busy sharpening his own production crafts, Kansas-native Phil Canty is probably making his moves as curator for Team Bear Club, a multi-faceted collective created by him and a group of friends to put forwar…
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Presented by: Future Classic
Nostalgic electro-pop four piece, Panama have been fast winning hearts over the last 18 months with their trademark brand of hopeful house music. A classically trained pianist from the age of six, frontman and songw…
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PapaNegro is a post-Funk band from Chile. We're known for our groovy and elegant sounds, impecable execution, the best vibes and extreme energy in our live shows, where even the most indifferent can't help but groove. Th…
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Presented by: Halifax Pop Explosion
Paper Lions are an indie rock band from Belfast, PEI whose music shines with sunny melodies and tales of lost youth. Equally influenced by the clear-voiced harmonies of the Beach Boys and the clanging guitars of modern r…
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Presented by: Intolerancia
Perrosky has been the name of a soloist, a duo and a trio, but without confusion, is a registered trademark of rock and blues the Chilean style. Alejandro Gómez, named by his friends as Perrosky, moved from Copiapó to S…
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The Pizza Underground finally gets around to doing what we've all been thinking about for years: rewriting Velvet Underground songs to be about pizza. Band-members Matt Colbourn, Deenah Vollmer, Austin Kilham, Phoebe Kre…
Presented by: SXSW FREE Spotlight Showcase!!!
To the millions of Black Eyed Peas fans around the world, Printz Board has been an essential part of the ingredients to this monumental, hit-making machine. Printz was the co-writer on signature smashes like "Where Is T…
Presented by: Stones Throw Presents: Our Vinyl Weighs A Ton Party
Pyramid Vritra is Hal Williams, prolific producer and rapper. He is recording an album for Stones Throw to be released in 2014. 22 year-old, LA-based Pyramid Vritra has been making beats and writing rhymes since he w…
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Presented by: Toro Booking
After touring extensively for the past 4 years with McAllen, TX based Indie Rock band, "Dignan" a SXSW Regular, lead singer Andy Pena wanted to do something different that would challenge his musical creativity. In a sm…
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"I DIDN'T DREAM ABOUT BEING A SINGER. I JUST WAS A SINGER." - RES It is rare when a voice as powerful as RES comes around. Born Shareese Ballard in Philadelphia, RES has become an iconic example of the artist that def…
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Musician, expressionist. This year marks her seventh year as a soloist. As a child, she was greatly influenced by Edogawa Rampo, and dreamed about being a novelist. The lyrics of the songs she performs live right now are…
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Presented by: NME/PRS For Music
San Fermin is the work of Brooklyn composer and songwriter Ellis Ludwig-Leone. His self-titled debut album is strongly influenced by his unique background in classical music, which includes a job assisting composer/arran…
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Look for The Shine Brothers debut album Hello Griefbirds! released on Cardinal Fuzz UK Jan '14 If The Everly Brothers were invited to The Birthday Party, The Shine Brothers - a liberal dose of melodic mayhem - would be …
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Upon seeing the band SHOULDERS perform, Ira Robbins of Newsday wrote, “Led by guttural singer Michael Slattery, the raucously amplified acoustic group - imagine a street band celebrating Mardi Gras, Halloween and St. Pat…
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Presented by: SXSW FREE Spotlight Showcase!!!
SomeKindaWonderful is a brand new 3-piece band based out of Cleveland, Ohio with a rhythm & blues-based soul, an indie rock backbone, and a unique style all their own. After being dropped from Interscope (as a rapper) an…
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Presented by: Kodex Agency / No Shame / 100% SILK
RBMA participant, Dublab radio host, and LA after-hours kingpin Diego Herrera cultivates sun soaked boogie and grow house with restrained yet rewarding pay-offs. His debut as Suzanne Kraft Green Flash, released throug…
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Presented by: Rock Paper Scissors
Taj Weekes and Adowa unite a true social consciousness with an unforgettable reggae groove. Blending in elements of acoustic roots rock and afro-folk simplicity, the band's vibrant sound defies genre and has garnered cri…
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Tesoro – Art highly prized for its beauty and perfection. "Tesoro creates young, hip, progressive pop-oriented flamenco that appeals to a diverse fan-base. Those fond of acts like The Gipsy Kings, contemporary Latin p…
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Presented by: The Aussie BBQ continued...
Thief was born when Sydney-sider PJ Wolf traded in his guitars for synthesizers. Thief’s early demos found their way on to the internet and within weeks the blogosphere was alight with talk of this new Australian pop tal…
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Waylayers consist of Harry Lee (vocals, synths), Dave Norman (bass) and Joe Andrew (guitar). Together they create music that has been described as ‘atmospheric pop’. Fusing elements of electronica and indie-rock, they c…
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Presented by: SXSW FREE Spotlight Showcase!!!
WE MET TOMORROW BIO WMT - "Our music is everything we want it to be, honest, naked and flawed" WMT is a young three piece band that’s creating quite a stir both in their native Sweden, as well as the US. Industry pro…
Presented by: Converse Rubber Tracks Live
Whalers has grown up in the five years since its formation, but the group hasn’t forgotten the infectious, boyish vitality that helped carry them out of the rehearsal space and onto some of Austin’s most reputable stages…
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If you're a fan of stripped down garage rock, loud drums, and/or redheads, meet your perfect match in White Mystery featuring garage soul-spitfires Miss Alex White and Francis Scott Key White from Chicago.……
From the UK via Liberia, Nigeria and Scotland, Young Fathers have pursued a unique trajectory, from mid-teen hip hop trio via psych-pop rap to where they are now, on their own original island thrown up by a pop volcano, …
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Presented by: Crash Avenue
Austin's garage outsiders, The Zoltars, formed in 2010 as a songwriting outlet for Jared Leibowich (AKA Jared Zoltar). Their first album, Should I Try Once More (Burger Records/ Sundae Records, 2012), was a triumph of m…
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Presented by: Special Delivery
Hailed by his peers as a “rapper’s rapper”, Buggs tha Rocka has reinforced underground hip-hop with his eccentric lyricism and versatile flows. In resistance to commercial gangsta rap, Buggs Tha Rocka performance of shre…
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Chris Mitchell has long been the instrumentalist many jazz listeners love to hear! Chris is a phenomenal instrumentalist who is on the verge of changing instrumental music as we hear it today. Chris's sound has been a…
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Presented by: Okayplayer
Universally hailed as a thrilling new figure in music for his edgy, lo-fi debut, The Headphone Masterpiece, back in 2002, Cody ChesnuTT is a soul troubadour whose frank, socially conscious ruminations on life continue to…
Presented by: BeerandTacos X Street Execs powered by Yahoo!
Kevia Morris, JR. who always joking around with his people, told him he was showing out when he was telling them a story. Jokingly his friend told him, his name should be Runway Richy. It had a little ring to it so it st…
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Presented by: Jet Lounge
Labeled as one of Houston’s best kept secrets, Jonzieeee aka Mookie Jones, who has been met with critical praise by industry insiders, has remained relatively low-key in the public eye. Until now. At just 23 years old, t…
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Presented by: AllHipHop.com
Hip Hop is life, power, and expression. Hip Hop transcends race, class and cultures. It has been the voice for those who have been marginalized and oppressed. Rap Renegade Produkt is the embodiment of true Hip Hop. Produ…
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Presented by: Flosstradamus presents TOO TURNT UP
New York City by way of Chicago based producer and dj, Brenmar, represents a strange musical paradox. Somehow defying the odds, he marries the artificial gloss of commercial R’n’B and Hip Hop with the urban grittiness of…
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Presented by: Rocksmith
19 Year Old Fresh Faced MC/ Model based out of Philadelphia. Chynna creates vivid audible visuals of her life & the struggles of being a female artist, but also knows how to "turn up" as the kids now-a-days say.……
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Presented by: Ballers Eve
DJ Dirrty originally from ATL resides in Lower East Side NYC where he is Program Director, DJ & Co-Hosts for Ballers Eve on EVR.COM. Dirrty has been sited as being instrumental in the careers of artists such as Trinidad …
Presented by: Flosstradamus presents TOO TURNT UP
Djemba Djemba is music born from a state of permanent contradiction, held together by one underlying and adaptive principle: rhythm. Experimenting with polyrhythms, 90’s FM synths, and the all-important 808 Kick, Djemba …
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Presented by: Pan Americana
EL DUSTY is the latest project from Corpus Christi based producer, Dusty Oliveira. Operating behind the mixer and console, Dusty is considered by some to be the inventor of Cumbia Electronica, as he was feeding cumbia in…
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Presented by: Warriors Call Productions
Marcus “Kadence” Jackson was born and raised on the east side of Oklahoma City, OK. He is a producer and emcee who was nominated for Rapzilla.com’s “New Artist of the Year” in 2010 for his first solo album Going In. He t…
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Presented by: IHEARTCOMIX
90s sounds refracted through a thoroughly modern aesthetic. Tracks that are serious about moving a dance floor full of people without coming on too strong. Breezy California vibes touched by a twist of European flair and…
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The LNS Crew consists of born and raised Austinite brothers Kydd Jones and Tank Washington, DJ Charlie and native Oregonian Cory Kendrix. Kydd is a four-time SXSW Showcase artist, performing in 2012 at the XXL SXSW Sh…
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Presented by: Optimo Radio
The SubKulture Patriots (SKP) were founded in 2011 in Austin, Texas by Kirkland Audain aka Cap n Kirk, Russell Dizer Jr. aka RuDi Devino. Halston Brown aka HBZ and Brian Tanton aka The Brain. Their first two projects "Su…
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Presented by: Special Delivery
Hailing from Queens' NY rapper 360 has garnered major attention in the game/blogoshphere with the success of his debut mixtape "Everywhere And Back". His following mixtape titled "Beginning Of Forever" catapaulted him to…
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Presented by: Dickies
The title track on Broken Promise Land is a pulsing meditation that bubbles into the refrain, “Pick a point on the horizon.” It’s a stunning capsule that also captures the first time they ever played live. While on a fes…
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Following several years of working as an on-air personality for leading radio stations in Nashville, Cincinnati, and Alabama, Chicago, DJ Dimepiece joined Columbus's Power 107.5 WCKX-FM as the first female DJ in the stat…
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Presented by: Monofonus Press
The name Ghetto Ghouls comes from a street gang that steals beer and beats up old ladies in the criminally underrated Vietnam-vet vigilante film "The Exterminator". While not exactly a street gang by day, they are: a han…
Presented by: BeerandTacos X Street Execs powered by Yahoo!
Birthed from inner city struggle almost 35 years ago, Hip Hop has grown to become a major cultural force. One overlooked struggle in music is that of the Mexican-American. Now that the art form is experiencing the greate…
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Presented by: AllHipHop.com
If there's anything that should intrigue you about Clemm Rishad, it should be not only his music but his beautiful struggle as an artist. Usually the youngest in the crowd, Clemm has always been motivated to work harder …
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Hailing from Houston Texas, Cory Mo has emerged as one of the south’s brightest stars due to his passion for music and indelible work ethic. Whether traveling around the world as on tour with Bun B, chopping it up on son…
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Presented by: Perez Hilton's One Night in Austin
Mary Lambert is good at two things; crying and singing. Nowhere is this better reflected than on her debut EP Letters Don’t Talk. The collection of songs, released in 2012, established Mary as a formidable Seattle artist…
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8prn is the moniker of Vancouver based producer Patrick Holland. In 2013, he curated mixes for i-D Magazine, Do Androids Dance, and the Slowcast, while producing a number of remixes, both official and bootlegged, of nota…
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From his debut as a jazz influenced blues-based artist to his evolution into a pop music iconoclast, singer-songwriter A.J. Croce has traveled a circuitous musical road. Now, with Twelve Tales, A.J. unveils his most ambi…
Presented by: Burgermania III
Bad Sports formed in Denton, Texas in 2007 and has since kicked ass, taken names and moved elsewhere throughout the world. Continuing their legacy as the original "handsomest band on Earth", Bad Sports show no signs of r…
Presented by: Warriors Call Productions
“big AL” Cherry is a family man, gospel/hip-hop recording artist, youth minister, motivational speaker, and middle school mathematics teacher. He has traveled the country and abroad as a Christian entertainer and as a s…
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Presented by: Burgermania III
Buck Biloxi and the Fucks is a punk band from New Orleans, LA. Their 2012 debut 7" EP on the mysterious Orgone Toilet label was met with high praise from those who enjoy raw, direct, no-frills rock and roll and with blan…
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Presented by: Burgermania III
Cherry Glazerr is an L.A based band. Hannah plays drums, Sean plays bass and Clementine plays guitar and sings. Yes, we got the name from Chery Glaser, the NPR news reporter. We thought it would be funny. She actually fo…
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Formed in 2011, Crooked Bangs, have made a sound amassed from mutual punk immersions into something louder and richer by the creeping in of heavier, more atonal influences. Undulating rhythms biting through a dense expan…
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"Deep City" is an inspirational story that explores the early days of soul music in Florida, the era’s pioneers and their lasting contributions to the broader American musical landscape. During the mid-1960s, producers…
The ability to tell a great story comes generally from experience. If you don’t experience, you don’t know. If you stay in one place all your life, you have to rely on others to bring you their tales of faraway lands. Th…
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Presented by: GAP
The third album from J. Roddy Walston & The Business, Essential Tremors borrows its name from a nervous-system disorder that’s long plagued the band’s frontman. “It’s this condition where my hands shake―sometimes not at …
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Presented by: Stones Throw Presents: Our Vinyl Weighs A Ton Party
Knx. (born-name Glen Boothe, aka Knxwledge, the bandcamp king of the beat-scene) is making our favorite hip-hop instrumentals. Raised in central New Jersey, blossomed further in Philadelphia, and now located in Los Angel…
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Presented by: The Bunce Group
Although they have been compared to other contemporary artists, Monogold's wide spectrum of musical tastes, ranging from 50's do-wop, to indie new wave, to avant-garde, to folk and shoegaze, as well as countless shows an…
On June 12, 1970, Dock Ellis threw a no-hitter for the Pittsburgh Pirates. In 137 years of professional baseball, it's the only no-hitter tossed while the pitcher was tripping on LSD. Dock lived the expression “Black is …
Presented by: Plowboy Records
Paul Burch, Nashville’s honky-tonk auteur and a writer of unmistakably modern but instantly classic songs, released his newest album Fevers this past fall on Plowboy Records. Backed by his redoubtable band the WPA Ballcl…
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Presented by: Guitar Center Sessions Presented By DIRECTV
Can a band working in relative isolation craft music that resonates with listeners around the world? Can that band and its music evolve and connect with an ever-widening audience without sacrificing quality or compromisi…
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Formerly the frontman of Austin-based band, Voxtrot, Ramesh has spent the last three and a half years constructing a debut album, which was released on January 15th. The record was made in collaboration with an ensemble …
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Presented by: Moog/Switched On
TRUST is the musical project of Toronto artist Robert Alfons. After years of extensive touring, and garnering glowing praise from top international critics at Pitchfork, VICE, and The Guardian UK for the 2012 Juno-nom…
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Presented by: Neon Gold
#based in NY Self-titled debut EP is out now on Neon Gold Records.……
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Presented by: Rocksmith
CJ Fly is a 20-year old emcee with a dedicated intellect and vision that emulates some of the great rappers of the 90s. Channeling his reggae-influenced beginnings, Nas’ gift for narration, Tribe’s swing and flow, Jay-Z…
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G4shi is of Albanian descent as his family is originally from war-torn Kosovo. Conflict in the Balkans led his family to flee to Libya, where Gashi was born on October 4th. After his birth, his family again moved around …
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Presented by: Optimo Radio
Lowkey is a rapper from Austin, Tx. He is a founding member of the League of Extraordinary G'z (LOEGz) as well as a member of the duo SouthBound, which consists of Lowkey and his twin brother Slick Talk.……
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Presented by: Original Mattress Presents: The Sleepover
Hailing from Atlanta, the South’s renowned music capital, Tez has established himself as a multitalented artist with a natural, charismatic stage presence. The rapper’s first taste of recognition came from his single, “I…
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Presented by: Special Delivery
Rebellion. The one word that can completely define the culture and young hip-hop duo known as Yung Nation. The two 21 year olds hail (B. Reed & Fooly Faime) hail from Dallas, Texas and lead a massive, funky young cut. Th…
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Presented by: School Night
A trio with musical influences that extend far beyond their hometown of Nashville, Tennessee, BASECAMP came to fruition when the three producers joined forces to write. With a natural affinity for writing and collaborati…
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"Taking form last spring, BLXPLTN stands out both for its future-sound take on Eighties American hardcore – compete with live electric drums – as well as effectively capturing an attitude that's both hostile and inspirin…
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From Bleeding blocks with countless volumes of his mixtapes to Performing beside Hip-Hop heavey weights like Lil Wayne, Young Jezzy, Zro, Slim Thug, Trey Songs, 2Chainz, Baby Bash, Kirko Bangz, Rick Ross, TI, Lil Webbie,…
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Presented by: Future Classic
‘It’s a surprise that this album of sharp-edged, glacial, organic electronica, hails from sunny Sydney, Australia.’ - Mojo Magazine, Electronic Album of the Month ‘Their brand of electronica is Arcadian, full of gen…
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Billionaire B has consistently knocked down barriers to establish himself as the ideal hip hop artist for today's music industry. Hard work, consistency,and dedication are the simple characteristics that have helped sepa…
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Presented by: Rocksmith
If you had a physicist for a father, how would you tell him you want to drop out of school to make rap beats for the kids on the Internet? Pro tip: Before you do anything, ask Eric Dingus. For the past 11 months, the sel…
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Presented by: Ballers Eve
Dismissing the fine-tuned, yet ever evolving artistry of ForteBowie to simply classify him as “just another rapper” from the south side of Atlanta would be flagrantly inaccurate and naïve at the very least. Honing in his…
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Presented by: Jet Lounge
A Dallas staple for years, Lil Man has emerged as one of the more consistent hip hop artists from Dallas over the last half decade. Bursting on to the scene in 2006 with a group of young up stars, headed by Dallas, DJ D…
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Nyzzy Nyce, aka Nyzzy, stands pensively in a park on the outskirts of his hometown Fort Wayne, Indiana. He reflects, “Being an artist in a small town is definitely a tougher task. We work with what we got and we go hard…
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Most slept on underground artist in hip hop. Period. The Manhattan rhyme-spitter known for his fierce bars and intricate word play has been on a serious independent grind the past 5 years. Two mixtapes and three EPs d…
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Presented by: Rocksmith
Bio: Until now, Scotty has been a humble force brewing within the rap scene of New Atlanta. Always laid-back and "Cool", Scotty's newest project, F.A.I.T.H. (Forever Atlanta In The Heart) burned up the streets, taking Sc…
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Presented by: Optimo Radio
The Music Capitol Of The World has given birth to a new charismatic emcee by the name of Sertified. Hailing from the Southside of Austin, Texas, Sertified has surely made his presence felt within the past year. From his…
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Presented by: Warriors Call Productions
5ive who was raised in the small town of Earth. Texas, now touring nationwide has signed a Distribution deal with Save The City Records who does distribution through Provident Label Group a division of Sony Music Enterta…
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Presented by: Halifax Pop Explosion
Aint No Love, an electro hiphop group from Toronto, with a sound cultivated in Montreal, have perfected the craft of body moving music with an attitude. Rappers 1990 and Beanz control the crowd with ease, as Saidahs smoo…
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She's a worthy representative of the Latin American dancehall scene, an iconic figure of the fight against injustices and violence in the Argentine and Latin American "barrios"... Alika started her career in 1994 with a…
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Raised in the "live music capital of the world," Twenty-two-year old Ariel Abshire has always been surrounded by great music and the people who make it. She started singing classic hardcore country at honky tonks and dan…
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Presented by: NME/PRS For Music
Enlightenment activists from far east psychedelic underground.Bo Ningen are from Tokyo, Gunmma, Tajimi, Nishinomiya, but all met in London.In 2006 Taigen (vocal & bass) met Kohhei (guitar) at a gig and they formed the fi…
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“MIX BLACK KEYS AND WHITE STRIPES AND WHAT YOU DON’T GET IS GREY SLUDGE. YOU GET KIDS WHO SOUND ALIVE WITH FERAL PUNK ENERGY” – THE GUARDIAN BROTHERS AND BAND-MATES MIKAIAH LEI (LEAD VOCAL, GUITAR, BASS), 20, AND ANAI…
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Presented by: Special Delivery
Bryant Dope is ready for his calling. The 20-year old Queens rapper is all in, his dreams distilled into municipal anthems, his energy reflected in the modern day chronicles of the New New York. His style uproots the cla…
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Presented by: SXSW FREE Spotlight Showcase!!!
The Cactus Blossoms play country music the way the best always have: with an ear for universal truth in commonplace stories and for real emotion in simple melodies and beautiful harmonies. Brothers Jack Torrey and Page B…
Presented by: Worthwhile Entertainment
Since his acceptance into the Wreck-Ignition crew in 1999, Caelum a.k.a Cameron Weaver, has been conquering DnB raves and parties throughout the Southern California area. His radio show experience began at the legendary …
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Presented by: The Aussie BBQ continued...
Exercising a natural musical finesse from an early age via every avenue from rap breakdowns to high school punk bands, Chelsea May Wheatley emerges as a nu-pop whiz kid with a style all her own. Stripping away tedious…
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Presented by: Bond Music Group
The future never came. The year 2000 arrived, a new millennium was born, and yet we were not greeted with hover-boards. Our computers did not sprout legs and profess to love us. Enter Chrome Canyon. If we can indeed reco…
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Presented by: Intolerancia
From the mountains of Mexico to the Mississippi delta to the garages of 1960s America to the Hollywood silent film studios of yore and early Mexican Revolutionary songs, The Copper Gamins cover some major musical ground …
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Presented by: BeatRoute Magazine / Winniecooper.net presents Music BC
Dead Ghosts originally formed in late 2008. Influenced by Garage comps and girl group records, they began writing and recording. It didn’t take long for blogs and labels around the world to take notice, writing and p…
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Presented by: Bond Music Group
Named new artist to watch by Interview Magazine, The Dolls (DJ Mia Moretti + Margot) have spent the last 3 years DJing around the world and recently released their debut single "Summer of 93" (featuring Margot on vocals)…
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Presented by: Rock Paper Scissors
Dudu Tassa grew up in Tel-Aviv in the 1980s and released his first album at the age of 13. In 2002 he joined the band of Israel’s most popular TV show, and nowadays he is one of Israel’s most prominent singers-songwrite…
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“There are still people trying to work out what a genius Gary Numan is.” Prince “I was always impressed by the way Gary Numan found his own voice–and it was unusual–but it was unmistakenly him and boldly him. I see me…
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Presented by: SXSW FREE Spotlight Showcase!!!
L.A. native Gavin Turek is a fearless performer. A trained dancer, songwriter and captivating vocalist, Gavin is a triple threat. Discovered by the first lady of Brainfeeder, TOKiMONSTA, Gavin has lent her voice to sever…
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"Grace London is a 14-year-old singer, songwriter, guitar player and foot stomper. The Austin native writes witty lyrics reminiscent of Kate Nash and sings with drama: incorporating repetition, breathing and warbling int…
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Presented by: Original Mattress Presents: The Sleepover
James “Akaninyene” King, better known as The GTW, is a 24 year old Chicagø based, Nigerian-American pop vocalist/prøducer, and a member of Chicago R&B collective JODY. On King’s work as the GTW, his warm, soulful vocals …
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Rising from the ashes of treasured disco-punks Young & Restless, Karina Utomo (vocals) and Ash Pegram (guitar) recruited the bottom section of Melbourne dark rock stalwarts The Nation Blue (via bassist Matt Weston) and L…
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HUDSON is an American rock n roll band that originated in Los Angeles, California in the fall of 2013. The way the band formed is as unique as the music they make. The journey began in 2012 when lead singer David Hudson …
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Presented by: The Convoy Group & Clean Bill Management
Ishi was born as an experiment between friends. In 2006, JT Mudd & Brad Dale set out to create a sound that would help redefine the pop sensibility of modern day music. Their vision was to blend the classic, soulful stor…
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Presented by: Stones Throw Presents: Our Vinyl Weighs A Ton Party
Jonwayne came onto the Los Angeles music scene by way of the east Los Angeles club Low End Theory circa 2008-09, then emerging as the epicenter of a new generation of hip-hop beat makers: Flying Lotus, Gaslamp Killer, No…
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Presented by: iTunes Festival
Superstar Keith Urban may have grown up half a world away from Music Row in Australia, but his chart-dominating anthems define contemporary Nashville. Urban’s most recent studio album, Fuse, is filled with rousing…
La Orquesta Vulgar makes its music combining Jazz and Funk, but with a twist of Mexican essence, the sound of the city, the smell of our streets are imprinted in the composition. We tell a story of the urban culture. Th…
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Presented by: Burgermania III
LIQUOR STORE may very well be the only REAL rock'n'roll band in existence today, or at least the only one with enough balls and attitude to be as true to the form as they are. These guys will save America if everyone can…
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Lord Buffalo has a knack for dark folk that often explodes into trembling yowls, canyon echos, great plains field noise, southern gothic admonitions and psychedelic gray matter. Playing with experimental/mud-folk styling…
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LYS is a french rock band formed in Rennes (Brittany) in 2008. The band has experienced several line-up changes, with frontman, vocalist, guitarist and principal songwriter Nicolas Veron being the only constant member. …
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I'm the co-founder of 2DopeBoyz, a top-ranked urban entertainment website providing the latest in music, news and other aspects of urban culture since 2007. A few years ago I rekindled my love of deejaying, I've been …
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Unfortunately for all of us, rap as a genre isn’t usually associated with vulnerability, honesty, and nuance. So when an artist like milo comes along, it begins to challenge all of our preconceived notions of what it mea…
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Presented by: Flosstradamus presents TOO TURNT UP
Music is what Mr. Carmack does. With a keen pair of parents who've always been supportive and musical, it's really no surprise that Mr. Carmack is able to combine so many different styles into one, cohesive sound. With a…
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Presented by: The Aussie BBQ continued...
When Mikey Bee was playing a solo show in Australia, film-maker Taylor Steele happened to be in the audience and was intrigued by the performance. The film-maker approached the musician with a different way of writing so…
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Between 4 green towers composite of the best known human words for "strength" there was luxury to befit the king of octopuses, broad limestone podiums upholstered with kelp. Currents tackled the furniture west and replen…
Presented by: Toro Booking
Pageantry is an inspirational pop-gaze four-piece from Denton, TX. Born from the partnership between Roy Robertson, Ramon Muzquiz, Pablo Burrull and Jesse Perry, the band's debut EP "Friends of the Year" was released…
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Presented by: Planetary Group
LONG BIO: (see shorter one below) In recent years songwriters have experimented more widely than ever with beats and bass, but only a few have succeeded in producing results worthy of mention. The underlying problem …
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Presented by: Kodex Agency / No Shame / 100% SILK
Drawing inspiration from 70s disco, 80s New Wave and 90s indie rock, Moscow's Pompeya creates unabashed pop music. The group's weaves vibrant harmonies, melodic synth lines, and punchy guitar riffs to create a sound copm…
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In the early 1990’s a seismic storm was brewing in American underground rock music. Distorted guitars and fuzz-infused punk began to seep into the mainstream. Nirvana’s Nevermind lead this sonic revolution becoming the #…
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Presented by: Get Hip Recordings
The Ripe is a fine group that cares about the song. Born in 2007, the Austin, Texas natives produce elaborate music with prisms from Arthur Lee's backyard and John Lennon's jukebox.……
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The word roo derives itself from the old english word for quiet, which when combined with howl provides a startlingly accurate description of Bekah Wagner, the Colorado songstress behind Roo & The Howl. Presently putting…
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Presented by: New Frontier Touring
The Mississippi septet Rosco Bandana are the product of teenage rebellion and its consequences; of lost love, false starts and, above all, lasting friendship. They're what happens when a group of kids take a chance on a …
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Why do you listen to music? Entertainment? Distraction? Escapism? All fair reasons. Certain albums, though, add another, deeper layer: the ability to travel both across continents and through time with a simple cli…
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San Saba County started out as a straight garage-country group, the type that could only come from Austin, Texas: equally comfortable playing the Continental Club and twenty-something house parties with angular po-mo gro…
Presented by: The ConneXtion
Sara Hickman has garnered recognition as a captivating singer/songwriter, vocalist and musician, with artists such as Shawn Colvin, the Flatlanders, Robert Earl Keen, Willie Nelson and many others covering her songs. On …
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Presented by: Crash Avenue
There is a parallel metaphor of evolution one could use to describe Secret Colours since releasing their sophomore effort Peach earlier this summer. Two original members are all that remain of the sometime 6-piece band t…
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Presented by: Little Brother Music
defying genres since their inception...roots, rock, country, whatever……
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Presented by: New Frontier Touring
Sister Sparrow & The Dirty Birds is an eight-piece powerhouse that puts a modern spin on classic soul. The band is led by Arleigh Kincheloe (Sister Sparrow), whose astoundingly powerful voice and sly demeanor make for a …
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Combining a love of atmospheric ambient sounds and pulsating high energy pop music, lifelong friends Matt McGuire and Will Walden created the band StaG in hopes to achieve a blend of intensity and lushness. StaG started …
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Presented by: Converse Rubber Tracks Live
Over the course of the last 2 years, Austin-based quintet Surly Gates has worked to craft a sound that defies easy genre classification, but their DNA is undeniably rock and roll. The songs exude a classic, decidedly Ame…
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Swamp Cabbage is the stewed heart of a Florida Sabal palm tree. Chosen as a band name to remind listeners of it’s Northeast Florida well source of inspiration, Swamp Cabbage presents one of the most unique trios on the t…
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Presented by: Flosstradamus presents TOO TURNT UP
At the fresh age of 25, Trinidad Jame$, born Nicholaus Williams, is arguably the hottest commodity in hip-‐hop right now. The combination of his witty lyrical skill, infectious sound and larger than life persona, ha…
New Orleans native John Michael Rouchell has never been one to rest on his past musical endeavors. This year is no different with a new project featuring some of the city's finest young musicians (Max Moran, Joe Dyson Jr…
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Presented by: AllHipHop.com
KPAUL and PIMPIN PEN are maternal cousins that have been making quality music since 1999 as V.I.P. They were signed to a label Mentally Twisted Records in early 1999 then later that year dropped constant hits earning the…
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Presented by: OWSLA
Valentino Khan is a music producer & DJ from Los Angeles, CA. He has produced music for multi-platinum hip hop artists B.o.B, T.I., Bruno Mars, 2 Chainz & Tyga . He also has EDM releases on Ultra Records, Mad Decent a…
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Presented by: SXSW FREE Spotlight Showcase!!!
VIDA BOULEVARD FACT SHEET -- Vida Boulevard is from Guadalajara, Mexico -- Vida Boulevard is: Enrique Hernández (Vocals/Guitar), Pedro G. Galaviz (Guitar), Pablo Quinn (Bass) and Quetzal Mondragón (Drums). -- …
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Atlanta-based indie-alt-folk group von Grey has checked off more things on the proverbial band wish list in the past year than many bands do in a decade. National TV? Check. They've appeared on "Late Show with David Lett…
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Why Not Satellite drone, strike, strum, and throb; sing the story of our scars. Larry Seaman, Randy Franklin, Cindy Toth, and Steve McCarthy are alums of Standing Waves, Wild Seeds, Reivers, and Wannabes. Debut recording…
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The Wood Brothers began when brothers Oliver Wood and Chris Wood reconnected after forging separate but successful music careers - Chris in the jazz world with Medeski Martin & Wood and Oliver as Tinsley Ellis’s guitaris…
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Presented by: Okayplayer
It's impossible to feel lonely when you've got good music pumping through your speakers. Daley's six-song debut EP for Republic Records, Alone Together, is good music. Sometimes, it's sexy. Other times, it's stirring.…
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Dubb Sicks is "basically a rockstar that spits sick over beats." There is no other way to describe a pure entertainer with razor-sharp lyrics and a stage show that has Texas crowds in an uproar. Originally from Odessa; S…
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Presented by: GAP
What a difference a year makes. In 12 short months, Echosmith have gone from little-known Los Angeles alt-pop gem to Warped Tour’s undeniable breakout band. Basking in the glow of a summer spent playing to thousands of f…
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Presented by: Perez Hilton's One Night in Austin
In the past two years, Ingrid Michaelson — who’ll drop her fifth studio album, Lights Out (Cabin 24/Mom+Pop) on April 15 — has vaulted from overachieving indie-pop sweetheart to a bona-fide pop star. Her last release, Hu…
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A New Orleans native who goes by the name $cotty Dope. Scott began rapping at the age of 8 but finally took it serious in 2011. Now he is on the verge with his first EP titled Black Beatle which is a conceptual piece the…
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Presented by: Ballers Eve
Sean Falyon opens his mouth and wipes the floor with most of the game. This Philly-to-Atlanta transplant has a sound that is distinct and has a great story to tell: his own. Booming and raspy with a heaping plate full of…
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Presented by: IHEARTCOMIX
Anamanaguchi is a boy band made up of hackers and producers born & raised on the Internet, currently living in New York City. On May 14th, they released Endless Fantasy through their own brand new label, dream.hax – thei…
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Presented by: Burgermania III
Austin locals, Dikes of Holland, uniquely blended style of garage rock and post punk results in a raucous live presence. Fresh off a tour of the northeast, DOH return home to continue work on their third upcoming full-le…
Presented by: Warriors Call Productions
Who is Dj Pdogg As a freshmen in college, Perry E. Tankard II began his journey as a DJ spinning for a traveling ministry team on scholarship called the SOAR Dunk team. That is where he adopted the stage name DJ …
Eric Biddines (born Nov.18th 1984) is an American HipHop recording artist from Palm Beach County, South Florida, independently operating under his planetcoffeebean brand. Eric Biddines was raised by his single mother…
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Ex Hex is what your older brother's friends listened to. "Roxy Roller" and "Virginia Plain" rumbling from the Kenwood in the basement. It's what your babysitters listened to, and it's what makes the power trio of Mary Ti…
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Presented by: Optimo Radio
Poppy, aka Corbitt Taylor was born and raised on the southeast side of Houston, Texas. He was born to a middle class single mother. "Since my mother worked a lot, I spent a lot of time with my grandparents. I adopted a l…
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Presented by: Monofonus Press
Survive is Kyle Dixon, Mark Donica, Adam Jones and Michael Stein.……
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Presented by: Burgermania III
Just when the world thought it was safe from the clutches of the primal punk sneer of the Carbonas, Shocked Minds have exploded up from the underground as the brand new Josh Martin-fronted (also in Ex-Humans, Neo-Cons, B…
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Presented by: Special Delivery
After leaving college to pursue music full-time, Illi first made noise in 2008, releasing his first solo project Inhale Part 1: State Representative, while simultaneously releasing a music video for his single, One Love.…
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Presented by: Original Mattress Presents: The Sleepover
Mick Jenkins is a hip-hop expressionist from Chicago who uses lyrics to channel old-school vibes and cook them up into a contemporary sound that resonates with his audience. Mastering cadence and culture, Jenkins deliver…
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Presented by: Dickies
UNTIL THE RIBBON BREAKS BIOGRAPHY 2013 Remember the days when gifting mixtapes was the definitive romantic gesture? That careful ritual of combing through your record collection, choosing a myriad of musical moods a…
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Gerald G established Monsta Entertainment in 2003 as his self-owned vehicle for business ventures done on his own terms. In February 2007, he released his mixtape Mr 512, expressing the full extent of his narrative ta…
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Presented by: Neon Gold
There is something decidedly mystical about HAERTS’ story and it’s reflected in their sound, a kind of elegiac but warm electro-pop, which is showcased on their debut EP, Hemiplegia. Fittingly, you can almost narrate the…
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Known for honest, self-reflective songs as well as captivating lyrical works of fiction and an intimate live show, Andy Shauf is quickly becoming one of the most intriguing emerging songwriters around. His latest rel…
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Big Dipper is a Chicago-born Brooklyn-transplant bear of a rapper. His crazy antics, exciting live shows, and infectious music make him the most exciting independent rap act to watch this year. Known for his playful styl…
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Presented by: AllHipHop.com
WHO IS BIGGG SLIM? Clifton Sneed Born the 26th day of August to Felicia Broadnax from Queens, New York. He was the only child with an invisible father, creating a man at a very young age. Clifton was surrounded by strong…
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Presented by: Moog/Switched On
FEATHERS is the work of American electronic-pop singer/ songwriter Anastasia Dimou. Her debut album, IF ALL NOW HERE, was released in May 2013, followed by the January 2014 EP ONLY ONE. FEATHERS was ha…
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Presented by: Stones Throw Presents: Our Vinyl Weighs A Ton Party
One of the original turntablists, J. Rocc founded the Beat Junkies in 1992 with Melo-D and Rhettmatic, but has done just as much on his own as in a group setting. He began DJing in the mid-'80s with a California group na…
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Joyner Lucas B I O Joyner Lucas is a nomadic explosion of wit, passion, and lyricism. Produced alongside Public Enemy’s “It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back, N.W.A’s “Straight Outta Compton”, and Slick Rick’s…
Njomza is a modern r&b singer from Chicago. She is a part of Mac Miller's Most Dope collective. Last April she released her debut mixtape "Gold Lion", a project showcasing Njomza's sexy, soulful, and raw sound.……
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Presented by: GAP
The Preatures are a five-piece rock band from Sydney, Australia. Fronted by Isabella 'Izzi' Manfredi on vocals and keys, alongside rhythm guitarist Gideon Bensen, lead guitarist Jack Moffitt, Tom Champion on bass, and Lu…
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Presented by: Optimo Radio
The youngest member of the popular underground Texas group The G.r.i.t Boys . Having a Powerful mixtape movement since the early 2000's selling over 250,000 Mixtapes to date and now with National attention from the group…
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Widely regarded as one of the most brilliant songwriters of her generation, Suzanne Vega emerged as a leading figure of the folk-music revival of the early 1980s when, accompanying herself on acoustic guitar, she sang wh…
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Presented by: Tone Deaf Touring
Something wicked this way comes, wending its way through damp back alleyways and down leafy New England back roads, whispering through still water and dark fog. The clarion call for the next great wave of American black …
Presented by: The Bunce Group
YVETTE make deeply spiritual, wildly aggressive noise music in the tradition of early post-punk and industrial artists like Throbbing Gristle, Cabaret Voltaire, and This Heat. A barrage of rolling toms and sub-bass trigg…
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Black Cobain (born Marcus Gloster; April 29, 1986) is an American Rapper signed to The Board Administration most notably recognized for his collaboration on the Wale Track 4 AM and as the opening act of Wale’s 2011-2012 …
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Michael Eagle grew up in chicago listening to alt-rock on q101 and taping underground rap shows on WHPK. He also occasionally snuck and ordered music videos on the Box. He went to college at southern illinois universi…
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Presented by: Okayplayer
From the UK via Liberia, Nigeria and Scotland, Young Fathers have pursued a unique trajectory, from mid-teen hip hop trio via psych-pop rap to where they are now, on their own original island thrown up by a pop volcano, …
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Presented by: Special Delivery
James Clay Jones III p/k/a Boldy James was born in August 9th 1982 in Atlanta, GA to his parents James Clay Jones Jr. and Toni K. Broadus. In 1983, Jones and Broadus returned to their original home of Detroit, MI with t…
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any wish for their dreams to come true. Some stay focused long enough to make their dreams a reality. DJ Wally Sparks has now been on both sides of the fence and will testify he wouldn’t change a thing. His experiences h…
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Presented by: Warriors Call Productions
In the two years since Abandon’s Forefront Records debut Searchlights, the San Antonio-based band scored a Dove nomination, throngs of critical acclaim and tours alongside Fireflight, Building 429, Remedy Drive, Teen Man…
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Presented by: AllHipHop.com
BLEU DAVINCI HIP-HOP RENAISSANCE MAN Respected as a modern day Renaissance man, Hip-Hop artist and BMF Entertainment Music president, Bleu DaVinci is a jack of all trades and a master of all. As a rapper, writer, produc…
Presented by: Original Mattress Presents: The Sleepover
When somethings indescribable - that usually means it's good. People leave this woman's show speechless. Rachel Thomas AKA KSRA blends timbalandesque hip hop beats, 60's soul, pop melodies and a folk earnestness to creat…
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The Niceguys are a self-contained unit, the four-man group comprises MC (Yves ‘Easy Yves Saint’ Ozoude), DJ (Lucien ‘DJ Candlestick’ Barton) and producers (Todd ‘Christolph’ Louis and Winfrey ‘Free’ Oribhabor). The Ni…
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Presented by: Future Classic
Touch Sensitive's debut single 'Body Stop' was one of the first tracks released on Future Classic, all the way back in 2004. Cloaked in anonymity it's cosmic vibes and Italo authenticity made it a cult favourite among di…
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Presented by: Optimo Radio
The Houston Press called me an "under-appreciated legend," along with K-Rino. Growing up my idols were all the rap heavyweights like Big Pun, Biggie Smalls, and 8 Ball. I put out my first solo project "Trust No One" in 2…
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Presented by: Ballers Eve
Originally from Brooklyn, NY, 23 year old hip-hop artist Wara From The NBHD made his way to Atlanta, where he’s lived for the last 13 years. Drawing his musical influences from iconic hip-hop acts such as Nas, Jay-Z, M…
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Presented by: Perez Hilton's One Night in Austin
We express our experiences as a shared unit , through music and an agreement of sound. No one always gets along, but with lows come highs and fighting always has an end. We accept struggle and are passionate about the li…
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Presented by: Rocksmith
Toronto native Daystar Peterson dubbed Tory Lanez is a superstar in the making. With the recent release of his critically acclaimed project Conflicts of My Soul presented by DJ Drama, young Lanez is turning heads among i…
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Presented by: Pandora Discovery Den
AHJ, the latest from The Strokes’ guitarist Albert Hammond, Jr was released October 8th via Julian Casablancas’ Cult Records. The EP follows Hammond’s previous solo efforts, 2006’s Yours to Keep, which NME called “an int…
/ Alluvium Is The Dream And Desire To Create,Learn, Share Knowledge And Ideas, Our Project Music Is The Need For All Our Wealth Musically Visible Cradle Of Where We Where There Is Joy, Sadness And Pain Is This Our Pacifi…
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Baby Robots current line-up includes folks from such bands as: The Gary, My Education, ST 37 and Rubble. Embarking on their 16th year of sonic existence and the release of "The Dream Beaver EP" is yet another notion that…
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Presented by: Flosstradamus presents TOO TURNT UP
#BEENTRILL# is an art collective and DJ crew whose image and sound is defined by the frenzy of new youth culture found on the pages of the deep web and on the blocks of big cities. Working in all mediums from 3D body sca…
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Presented by: BeatRoute Magazine / Winniecooper.net presents Music BC
2012/13 was a busy year for Bend Sinister with the band releasing their American debut Small Fame via Nail Distribution. Their North American tour schedule brought them to CMJ, SXSW, Canada Music Week and Breakout West.…
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Presented by: Get Hip Recordings
Carrying the aesthetic of lo-fi pioneers Guided By Voices, Twin Language finds Bipolaroid trading seven-minute psych jams for song fragments and brevity. The result is something that might recall The Who Sell Out. Record…
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Presented by: Crash Avenue
CHAPPO was born in the East Village of New York in 2009 and in a few short years has created an enthusiastic and rambunctious following. Splitting the difference between the guitar driven psychedelia of 60′s west coast r…
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Presented by: Hype Machine
If you think there's a better lyric than “I'm just trying to work out how to be like myself” to perfectly sum up the confused state most teenagers find themselves in then, well, no offence, but you're wrong. The epicent…
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Presented by: Plowboy Records
After leading several popular ‘80s cult bands in and around his hometown of Lawrence, Kansas, Chuck Mead landed on Nashville’s Lower Broadway where he co-founded the famed ‘90s Alternative Country quintet BR549. The ban…
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Presented by: Burgermania III
Hailing from the sleepy suburban sprawl of Orange County, California, Cosmonauts forge malcontent drone-pop melodies, delivered with a clangy laser-fuzz backbone. Formed in Summer 2009 by Alexander Ahmadi & Derek Cowart,…
“We are here to kill war. We are here to laugh at the odds and live our lives so well that Death will tremble to take us.” The ramblings of Bukowski are words to live by for one Austin, Texas band. If anger fuels creatio…
Presented by: Optimo Radio
Born in Tehran, Iran, DJ Buddha became a political refugee before he reached elementary school. When the dust settled from the Islamic Revolution taking place in his native country at the time, DJ Buddha and his family h…
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Presented by: SXSW Free Show!!!
With a voice that echoes the greats of Jazz, a flow that rivals every body’s favorite rapper, and a vibe that is edgy, soulful, and completely natural. Introducing the beautiful, 18 year old, Los Angeles Native, DOJA …
Presented by: Special Delivery
The young female rapper started off reciting poetry. She quickly gained acclaim and airplay from her versatile style coupled with D Brooks beats. Lately she can be found on tracks with all of the up and coming rappers in…
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Brazilian metal outfit Eminence’s new album, The Stalker, marks its first album since 2008’s highly regarded The God Of All Mistakes. The Stalker finds Eminence’s extreme approach to melodic metal pushed even further tha…
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The Bay Area music scene has always been home to unique, envelope-pushing acts like Deerhoof, Joanna Newsom and Primus. But lately, the East Bay town of Oakland, CA has become a breeding ground for a new kind of fever-- …
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Led by enigmatic brothers Todd and "E" Fink, The Giving Tree Band are making their way to the head of a classy class of young American songwriters and performers. The Finks extended their brotherhood to all 7 members an…
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Presented by: Halifax Pop Explosion
“Gloryhound’s sound is packed with testosterone, loud guitars, and hard-rock crunch, AC/DC-Zeppelin-inflected tunes that unleashes some serious speaker-shredding mojo. Black-leather-cool and plenty of swagger, these guys…
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Presented by: Planetary Group
The Growl have spent the first few months of 2013 opening shows for Tame Impala in Australia and across the USA and Canada. They followed that up with two sold out Australian headline tours that exceeded expectations and…
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Presented by: Trouble & Bass
The Heatwave is a bashment raving scandal, a non-stop dancehall party like nothing you've ever seen. We're a London dancehall crew but we cause insanity all over the world: catch us on the radio, in clubs, with crazy …
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“A well balanced mix of smiles, verbal sparring and an impressive performance convey deep emotions. Dazzling!” Rolling Stone Fr Heymoonshaker are the unlikely pairing of two art forms that are decades apart; Grit-you…
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Presented by: SXSW FREE Spotlight Showcase!!!
Singer-songwriter Hugh Robert Masterson grew up in Butternut, Wisconsin - a quaint but fading small town with decrepit mills, dirt roads, farms, beat down bars, and a population of 300. “It’s the kind of place where the …
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In early 2012, Jillette inked a deal with Wind-up Records, who were drawn in by her standout track “Cameron,” an inspirational number that explores the struggle of a transgendered person. The song appeared on the singer’…
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Presented by: Rock Paper Scissors
Las Kumbia Queers are a six women Cumbia band from Argentina and Mexico. In the summer of 2012, they released their third album "Pecados Tropicales" – producing a captivating mixture of music styles, bringing a new sound…
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Presented by: The ConneXtion
With a unique sound to call their own, coupled with an impeccable and atmospheric live performance, the Leftover Cuties draw ever-growing and increasingly passionate crowds. A string of impressive licensing placements ha…
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Lily & The Parlour Tricks dive deep into the well of musical Americana and resurface with a wild brew. With equally heavy doses of both early rock n' roll and millennial pop, Lily’s songwriting influences range from The …
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Presented by: Flosstradamus presents TOO TURNT UP
When the two worlds of electronic music DJs/producers Kenny Beats (aka Kenneth Blume) and Ryan Marks collided in 2009, something magical happened. This dynamic duo is best known as LOUDPVCK. They met at the Berklee Colle…
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Born in Portland, OR with a mutual love of Nina Simone and roots music, Magic Mouth grew. Their blend of punk, funk and soul has catapulted them onto the front lines of Portland’s explosive music scene. Their success i…
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Presented by: Kodex Agency / No Shame / 100% SILK
Magic Touch mixes the psychedelic ethos of San Francisco with the house movements of Chicago, Detroit and smatters the whole thing with a solid nod to the UK rave underground Damon Palermo has been making adventurous …
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Majestico was born from the breath of a new America, a land at the end of reason, where dogma meets God. At the beginning, he found himself living in a bungalow behind the local zoo. Amid the sounds of monkeys and elepha…
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Presented by: SXSW FREE Spotlight Showcase!!!
Mars Argo exist on the internet as three things. 1) "the Most Beautiful Hipster couple of our Generation" (a superlative bestowed on them by and showcased through the rabid Tumblr girls who reblog their photographs with …
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The Migrant is the alias of Bjarke Bendtsen from Denmark, venturing into an underworld of dreamy, earnest, psychedelic folk-pop. After heavy touring and worldwide praise for the two albums ‘Amerika’ and ‘Beads’ he has re…
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Certain bands sound like summer. Self-proclaimed "aquawave" band Misun are undeniably energetic and catchy, but transcend traditional pop -- effortlessly blending 1960's rock & roll nostalgia, hip-hop, electronic dance,…
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Presented by: Intolerancia
Mon Laferte is a Chilean singer-songwriter. At the age of ten she self-taught herself to play the guitar and write her own songs and when she turned eighteen she was a renowned artist in her country through a very popul…
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Emerging in 2011 to play an extended residency at infamous rock club Cherry Bar in AC/DC Lane, Melbourne, Money For Rope were a sprawling 6-piece rock band that got everyone in the rock’n’roll town talking. For the de…
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Nabiha’s current single, ‘Mind the Gap’, shot straight to no. 1 on the airplay chart and is her 6th top 10 airplay hit to date. With a string of successful hits behind her, Nabiha is ready to move into a new arena with …
Presented by: New Frontier Touring
Music from the heart, for the heart. Nicholas David Mrozinski is a vibrant, dynamic and multi-talented singer/songwriter from Saint Paul, MN. For more than a decade, Nicholas has composed alternative soul music that conn…
Presented by: Bond Music Group
Night Drive is not a band. It's a mission. 2 secret agents sent out to recalibrate the future of electro pop. Rodney and Brandon began writing together after the tragic death of a young woman they both were dating, un…
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Presented by: SXSW FREE Spotlight Showcase!!!
Oh'laville was formed in 2009 in Bogotá, Colombia. This folk-rock band plays acoustic, raw and transparent music using three voices, a 12-string guitar, a folk guitar, an acoustic bass and drums. “Theirs is an acoust…
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Brennan Bryarly, aka option4, is more house than tech, more deep than disco. Though he calls Colorado his home, option4's music is deeply rooted in his Windy City past and the sounds of the vibrant underground house scen…
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Presented by: Burgermania III
Peach Kelli Pop is minimalist bubblegum/pre-Chysalis Blondie/Japanese cartoon pop/zero-grit sandpaper punk perfection! This White Wires side project (though this joy bop music is more of a mutiny than a side project by c…
In the early 90’s, when gangsta’ rap consumed the airwaves, and the majority of West Coast rappers strapped on their Locs, Chuck Taylor’s & Ben Davis’, The Pharcyde decidedly maintained a willfully weird vision. Opting t…
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Presented by: Worthwhile Entertainment
the reverend KATHY RUSSELL is one of the most loved and long standing bad-ass dj's Texas has to offer. Since her early youth Kathy has been grinding out hi-octane drum and bass sets that have obliterated danceflo…
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Austin, TX-based ROXY ROCA gets it done with a powerful, soulful sound inspired by the great soul and funk pioneers of the 60s. We call it Dynamite Texas Soul. It’ll make you want to get up out your chair. ROXY ROCA's ne…
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Presented by: IHEARTCOMIX
Sydney based trio, RÜFÜS DU SOL are carving out a place for themselves on dancefloors and in minds the world over. They started three years ago on a rainy night in a Byron Bay living room. Now with a GOLD selling #1 debu…
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Mixing hazy party anthems and socially conscious lyricism, this Southern California rapper’s major label debut, Oxymoron, is filled with high-wattage club bangers, bracing rhymes, and a list of cameos that include…
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Presented by: New Frontier Touring
Shakey Graves is quickly rising from his Austin, TX roots into the national spotlight as word of his haunting lo-fi recordings and contrastingly explosive live shows continues to spread. Described by the New York Times a…
Presented by: Toro Booking
The sibling-members Audrey and Cameron Scott join together with good friend Johnny Garza to create what might be called a ‘trend-breaking’ type of music. They fuse the multi-genre sounds of their childhood into one splen…
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Presented by: The Convoy Group & Clean Bill Management
The Suffers are an experience. The 10-piece Houston, TX band create a concoction of classic American soul, rock & roll, and vintage Jamaican rocksteady so unique its no wonder they have won 4 Houston Press Awards since f…
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Seducing the world via his own brand of dream-soaked pop and lushed out r&b, Antonio Cuna, aka Sweater Beats, is a force to be reckoned with. Since the release of his single "MLLN DLLR" on Bondax's Justus Recordings in 2…
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TEMPLES SEPTEMBER 2013 " Doing something different with a pop song, breaking the convention of verses and choruses– it's something we always keep in mind when we're recording,” says bassist Tom Warmsley, who founded …
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American songwriter Tim Easton's most recent album, his ninth, entitled NOT COOL, was placed in the Top 50 Albums of 2013 by American Songwriter Magazine. It evokes the spirit of Sun Studios and early Rock & Roll and Co…
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together PANGEA William Keegan: guitar, vocals * Danny Bengston: bass * Erik Jimenez: drums together PANGEA do rock ‘n’ roll as it was meant to be – raw, unpredictable, and probably dangerous, but also blaz…
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Turboweekend have already excited European concert-goers and critics and made a solid impression with their fusion between melodic rock and danceable synth-pop. In addition to the recognition of the audience the band won…
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WILDFLOWERS BIOGRAPHY EP ‘WILD AMONG THE FLOWERS’ OUT NOW! www.wildflowersband.co.uk / www.facebook.com/wildflowershq www.twitter.com/wildflowershq / www.soundcloud.com/wildflowersmusic / www.youtube.com/wildflow…
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Santiaugo Gathright, professionally known as Big Sant is an american rapper from Meridian, MS and one-half of the duo known as The Alumni with Big K.R.I.T. Fresh off the release of his highly anticipated third solo effor…
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Dat Boi T, Born & Raised In Houston, Texas In The Neighborhood Of Second Ward. The 29 Year Old Hispanic Rap Artist is affiliated with the Legendary Screwed Up Click Founded By The Late Great DJ Screw (RIP). He is known a…
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Presented by: Okayplayer
It's been an extremely exciting year for the 22 year old half-Congolese, half-Angolan solo artist Yannick Ilunga, aka Petite Noir. First of all his debut single 'Till We Ghosts' blew up, finding big support from The …
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Harlem’s Austin Millz is a producer/DJ rapidly taking over multiple lanes in New York City’s music culture. Whether he’s tearing down a hip-hop set a one of the city’s top clubs or blessing crowds and events with his sig…
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Known as Los Angeles' "Ambassador of Boogie Funk," Dam-Funk represents the citizens of the Funkmosphere. Headquartered in the Leimert Park section of L.A., Dãm (pronounced: 'Dame' as in Damon) spent the last few years cu…
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Kosha Dillz is the new kid on the scene with a long history. After touring as a guest with Matisyahu for 8 years, he continued to rise to the ranks winning hot 97 rap battles, getting his own playable character in NBA 2k…
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Presented by: Jet Lounge
An interview/profile on MaryGold from Vice/Noisey: MARY GOLD IS THE BEST NUDIST QUASI-VOODOO SINGER FROM NEW ORLEANS YOU'LL HEAR THIS WEEK INTERVIEWS By Lauren Nostro - Noisey / Vice A few weeks ago, I interv…
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Presented by: Monofonus Press
In a city full of brilliant people with dead-end jobs and dampened by bitter-cold winters, playing music offers a cheap outlet. Protomartyr’s taut, austere rock was incubated in a freezing Detroit warehouse littered with…
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Presented by: School Night
BOY AND BEAR Harlequin Dream Within weeks of finishing work on 2011’s award-winning, internationally renowned debut LP, Moonfire — months before it was even released — singer / songwriter Dave Hosking was hit by a crea…
Called “the quintessential modern composer” by the London Independent, Austin-based composer/bandleader Graham Reynolds creates, performs and records music for film, theater, dance, rock clubs and concert halls with coll…
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DJ Dre Sinatra is one of the most influential players in the LA music scene as a tastemaker DJ, producer and entertainment entrepreneur. Credited for an international celebrity, Ray J’s Knockout Entertainment Tour DJ, ca…
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Presented by: Special Delivery
A present day rap heavy-hitter, with a career that is advancing through a dope mixture of raw talent and a dedication that is second-to-none, the question, "Who Is Giftz?", when asked is usually run over by the answer pr…
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New Orleans Own..... Kidd Kidd - Sqad Up (then known as Nutt Da Kidd) - Lil Wayne's "Carter III" Album (featured on the single Mrs. Officer) - Kidd Kidd "The Reallionaire" Indy Album - 50 Cent "The Big 10" mixtape …
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Presented by: Tone Deaf Touring
King Parrot is a 5 piece band from Melbourne who play extreme music with elements of thrash, death, grind and punk rock. Uniquely Australian with their energy, presence and humour King Parrot are well renowned for their …
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Presented by: Neon Gold
If you were to trace Magic Man's distinctive Americana-inspired synth-rock back to its first innocent glimmers, you'd find a preschool in the suburbs of Boston, where Alex Caplow and Sam Vanderhoop Lee formed the friends…
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One of the most prolific and original groups in hip hop, the infamous Mobb Deep are still a very active force in today’s music industry with twenty years of experience. The group has appeared on records that have sold o…
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Bear Hands are a textbook example of contrasting personalities uniting to craft something more than the sum of their parts. Vocalist/guitarist Dylan Rau, the Brooklyn-based quartet’s self-confessed musical Luddite (“I ca…
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Presented by: Moog/Switched On
Matador Records is even more pleased and excited than usual to announce the release date and album details for the forthcoming LP from EMA, “The Future’s Void”. The album will be released worldwide (ex-Europe) by Matador…
Jackie Chain is a native son of Huntsville, AL. Jackie found his love for rap music at an early age, growing up in the trailer parks and listening to his favorite groups such as Eightball and MJG, UGK, 3-6 Mafia and Too …
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Lisa Alma blends her soothing voice with tranquil piano chords and pulsating electronic beats to create an encapsulating dream-pop universe. Her self-titled album’s melodramatic aura puts a contemporary spin on ’80’s pop…
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Michael Christmas is a 19-year-old hip-hop artist hailing from Boston. Christmas got his start in music at a young age, but began taking things seriously in late 2012 around the time he had his first live performance. Sp…
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The Orwells are five guys from Chicago, IL, playing rock'n' roll music with an unmatched ragged intensity. Cousins Mario Cuomo (vocals) and Dominic Corso (guitar), twins Grant (bass) and Henry Brinner (drums), and Matt O…
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(From Upcoming Album INNOCENCE - January 2014 - on Thrill Jockey Records) Pontiak is three brothers that grew up and live on farms in Virginia. Their lifelong closeness yields uncommon musical understanding, creative…
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Bio: Until now, Scotty has been a humble force brewing within the rap scene of New Atlanta. Always laid-back and "Cool", Scotty's newest project, F.A.I.T.H. (Forever Atlanta In The Heart) burned up the streets, taking Sc…
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By Alexzenia Davis They had no idea what the future held for them when they first bonded on the basketball courts in middle school. But one hobby led to the recognition of another common interest; an interest which wo…
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K.CAMP HAS ARRIVED! Atlanta has a new sound taking over its music scene and its captivating radio nationwide. K.Camp is a music architect contributing to the fresh sound being coined as “New Atlanta.” His creative…
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As a producer, Lemz slides between a myriad of genres with a grace enviable by many. His original productions pull from Electro, Progressive House, Baltimore Club, Techno, Industrial, Minimal, Deep House, and straight up…
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Roman GianArthur is a jaw-dropping singer, composer, arranger, producer, and performer —an innovative and inspiring 21st century redefinition of what it means to be an artist. Originally from Winston-Salem, NC, Roman now…
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T.Y. is the latest signing to the Jet Life Recording roster. Son of the legendary New Orleans rapper, B.G., T.Y. has begun work on his debut mixtape release for Jet Life Recordings. Son of a Gangsta is expected to be d…
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Dorrough Music is a new Southern hip-hop legend hailing from Dallas, Texas. With his undeniably catchy hooks and Southern bass, he controls the reigns of Texas hip-hop in the industry. Dorrough Music made the term 'yeah …
Presented by: Original Mattress Presents: The Sleepover
http://press.6jrecordings.com/lashaunellis One of 6J’s premiere artists is the 19 year-old California native LaShaun Ellis who linked up with fellow 6J producer, Khompono, on LaShaun’s self-titled debut album. The duo…
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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 ki…
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Presented by: Burgermania III
It's a shame there aren't more bands like Dirty Fences these days. You know what we're talking about: Acts made up of musicians who know how to play their instruments, write timeless songs and have a blast while doing it…
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Presented by: Perez Hilton's One Night in Austin
Ian and Chad first became friends while enrolled at NYU and studying the music business. At first, Chad encouraged Ian to start singing and actually became his manager, but they soon realized they were kindred spirits cr…
Like a fluorescent-lit snack-aisle oasis in some desolate interstate road stop, brimming with Skittles and limited-edition Sno Balls, Tacocat's Easter-egg-hued pop-punk-pop is bubblegum-sticky with hooks, bound to bright…
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Matthew Melton didn't lose any time when Bare Wires broke up after a disastrous trip to SXSW in 2012. Before anyone knew it Warm Soda had shows booked, singles coming out, and again he was dealing in super sugary hooks w…
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Aaron Cohen is a rapper from Seattle currently working in New York City, where he is a member of the Inner City Kids collective. He recently released a mixtape entitled "Potential Fans" through Decon/Mass Appeal. Previou…
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Presented by: Stones Throw Presents: Our Vinyl Weighs A Ton Party
Paul Edward Huston, (born April 2, 1967[1]) better known by his stage name Prince Paul, is an American disc jockey, record producer and recording artist from Amityville, New York.[2] Paul began his career as a DJ for Ste…
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Of course, she's the sharp, smart, and saucy blonde from the MTV hit shows Rob Dyrdek's Fantasy Factory and Ridiculousness, but she's got a lot more up her sleeve than quick wit on-camera. In fact, her fierce and fiery f…
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TWO-9 BIO Power is in numbers. Strength is in numbers. Numbers don’t lie. To let historical slogans tell it, numbers are pretty damn important and have an impact on everything we do. No one is more aware of this tha…
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Thug was born in Atlanta, Georgia and is the second youngest of his ten siblings. He later moved to the Jonesboro South projects where he developed his rapping skills. In July 2013, Complex included him in their list …
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Blackpool's youngest songstress. "Twisted, hilarious, knocking..." - XLR8R……
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Ages and Ages is more than a band. It’s a collective of like-minded souls that believe in the power of music to change the world and elevate the spirit. Their music is bright and uplifting, with lyrics, penned by bandlea…
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Alexander von Mehren is a 29 year-old (b. 1984) pianist, songwriter and producer from Bergen, Norway. von Mehren's debut album, Aéropop, was recorded over a five-year period in his own studio, The Guestroom, mixed by Joh…
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Dream Weaver. Melody Maker. Club Banger. Rump Shaker. Angelina Lucero. Don't tell me what 2 dew. Go In Peace.……
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The Apache Relay was formed by chance in a Nashville college dorm when Michael Ford Jr. (vocals, bass) met Mike Harris (guitar, vocals). Ford Jr. happened to be looking for some musicians to help perform his own music li…
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"When you compose songs as great as some of your heroes, Bob Dylan and Patty Griffin, you enter into rarified air. Canadian folk singer/songwriter Ariana Gillis has rocketed herself into that stratosphere. 'Forget Me …
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Presented by: Crash Avenue
The Oklahoma City band BRONCHO crafts sing-along anthems that combine punk and garage-rock. You could make all the likely comparisons to punk bands of the '70s — Ramones, Iggy Pop and The Stooges — or even bring up the n…
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Presented by: New Frontier Touring
“one of the best fucking rock ‘n’ roll bands in the world” – Chris Robinson “Heavy on the heavy and with plenty of hooks" - High Times Buffalo Killers hailing from OHIO deliver hook heavy homegrown rock n roll. Lea…
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We are Chasca. We are the ones your parents warned you about. Someone stole the sexy from rock – we found it, and shyly present it to you…in this boot. Drink, my sweet, and just let it all go. There. That’s better, isn’…
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Universally hailed as a thrilling new figure in music for his edgy, lo-fi debut, The Headphone Masterpiece, back in 2002, Cody ChesnuTT is a soul troubadour whose frank, socially conscious ruminations on life continue to…
Biography GUITARIST / PRODUCER: Although best known as the Guitarist for the super group THE HEAD CAT (a band he formed with Lemmy from Motorhead) and Slim Jim Phantom from Stray Cats) and his dynamic "Whitestripes …
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DZ DEATHRAYS are an Australian indie/thrash/punk 2-piece that create a blend of driving monster beats firing over an avalanche of guitar similar to the sound of a squadron of attacking Panzer tanks. They’ve toured the g…
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At times, it’s easy for The Eastern Sea to forget that Austin, Texas is home. While the band’s roots are firmly planted in the Texas Hill Country, their dynamic prose-pop travels from location to location, effortlessly m…
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Fabrizio Cammarata is a singer-songwriter and globetrotter, hailing from Palermo, Sicily. Fabrizio's main inspiration is his hometown, but there is Mexico and Africa in his songs, along with Bob Dylan, Fabrizio De André,…
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Fat White Family formed in South London in 2011 when brothers Lias and Nathan Saudi threw in their lot with Saul Adamczewski. Joined later by Adam Harmer, Dan Lyons and Joe Pancucci, they became recognised as the most ex…
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Fenster is a four piece experimental pop band that formed in Berlin in 2011, and their first album "Bones" was released on Morr Music in March of 2012. Since then they have toured extensively in the US and Europe. Their …
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With a voice many compare to the hip hop Barry White smooth but rough around the edges. An artist known to produce both club and street anthems is now introducing a new smooth sophisticated style of rap. With jazz samp…
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When a group of friends become a band, they tend to evolve like family. In the case of Folly & The Hunter, they experienced great heartache and loss throughout one year, they relied on each other as friends, as bandmates…
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GOSSLING Harvest Of Gold: album bio Plucked harps, guitar climaxes, and retro, European disco. Sonically rich and impressively realised: Harvest Of Gold is the highly anticipated debut album from Melbourne’s Gossling…
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Conceptualized by eVL_e in the late 1990's, HYDRENALIN has paved a bold frontier with influences ranging from UK jungle, drum & bass, breakbeat, glitch, grime, the west coast bassmusic movement, all the way to the dirty …
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Presented by: Halifax Pop Explosion
In the small town of Sackville, NB, Canada, a group of friends devoured records. They also feverishly wrote music. They did so almost daily for months on end. The result was an EP, Vacation Land, which canonized their lo…
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Ivan & The Parazol is a Hungarian rock’n’roll band. Formed in 2010, the group consists of five members. Their 21. century beat music incorporates influences from the the 60’s-70’s new wave genres. The garage rock band’s …
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Recently signed to Nashville's Plowboy Records, J.D. Wilkes and The Dirt Daubers released 'Wild Moon,' their third album, September 24th. Produced by Cheetah Chrome, ‘Wild Moon’ finds The Dirt Daubers - previously an old…
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July Talk Bio Upon returning to Toronto from a final European tour with his band, Peter Dreimanis sat in a candlelit bar paying little attention to the beat-up acoustic guitar being passed from patron to patron around…
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Kastle’s forward-thinking music results from his long-time love of hip-hop and R&B, fused with the magnetizing effect that garage, house, dubstep and bass-heavy music has had on him. He recently dropped his highly antici…
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Kim Ann Foxman has had a phenomenal year. Her remix of "Sunset" by The XX set the scene for her busy Summer DJ schedule with an Ibiza residency at Pacha and Destino, multiple performances at Berlin’s infamous Panorama Ba…
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Some people categorize their music as Global Bass, others prefer labeling it Tambutronic but one thing is for sure: it’s a wild and colorful explosion of energy, and always seems to set off some serious movements on the …
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Though Kristy Lee Peters’ turn under the KLP moniker is just one year old, the Sydney DJ, producer and vocalist has already established an impressive list of achievements. 2013 kicked things off with a slew of excitin…
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RJ SInclair: Tokyo Sex Destruction have probably had the most metheorical ascension for a BCore band. Because since their debut in 2002 it's been only three years for such an extreme hyper-activity. More than 100 gigs pe…
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In a small studio, located in a trashy apartment complex in Southern California, just a few hundred meters from the pacific ocean – Marigold was born. Since the release of their debut album ”Vagabond”, in June 2011, the …
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MATRIMONY It’s said that a great band is like a gang or perhaps a family, united by music, sweat, passion, and blood. That is certainly the case with Matrimony, an exhilarating new band whose interpersonal connections…
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Melt Yourself Down is the sound of Cairo ’57, Cologne ’72, New York ’78, London 2013. Sounds you can taste and smell: fierce post-punk, discordant funk and wild sonic voodoo. Centred around saxophonist Pete Wareham, …
Presented by: Little Brother Music
Three years ago, Mike Stinson took a big chance. After clawing his way to the top of the country music club scene in Los Angeles where he was described by Billboard Magazine as the king of the neo-honky-tonkers, Stinson,…
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Baton Rouge, Louisiana may not be on the map as a place to catch extravagant rock shows, but the city’s wild child, Moon Honey, has relentlessly pushed through in pursuit of their psychedelic dreams—namely their new albu…
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Otis the Destroyer was formed in the late fall of 2013 when drummer Jud Johnson, bassist Nick Joswick, and singer/guitarist Taylor Wilkins decided to move in a different musical direction from their previous project, The…
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"Acoustic guitar, accordion, harmonies and enough Brit-folk melodies to make Mumford & Sons jealous." -American Songwriter "A Redmoon spectacle multiplied by a Decemberists concert... It's tough to shake the notion th…
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The band REGRA 4 was formed in Curitiba 17 years ago and has a discography of 4 Albums that were released independently: “Max Single Regra 4” (2001); “Samba Groove: a Volta do Homem pro Mato (2005); “Quando a Máquina Par…
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Duo Solidisco is the fastest growing name in house music. With a fresh recipe that revitalizes the classic sounds with today's musical trends, it's no surprise they're gaining popularity at unprecedented speeds. The duo …
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Recently featured on the cover of Texas Music magazine, Soul Track Mind has made a name for themselves by blending ’60s and ’70s era soul and R&B with flares of jazz, blues, funk and dance rhythms and a sound deeply root…
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“Some people are just filled with so much to give the world...I feel like that.” - Speakerfoxxx Born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, Nilan aka “Speakerfoxxx” is a nationally-respected DJ, and globally-emerging brand…
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Tom Maxwell is a writer and musician. He was a member of the Squirrel Nut Zippers between 1994 and 1999, and his song “Hell” peaked at Number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100, propelling the band to multi-platinum status. T…
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Presented by: The Convoy Group & Clean Bill Management
The Tontons don't have a readily available mainstream band to make an off-the-cuff comparison to. Soul? Pop? Rock? Indie? You decide. In this space, we won't be able to tell you how they sound like the unholy offspr…
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Tree is a producer, artist and musical visionary from Chicago, IL. The inventor of #SoulTrap. He is the embodiment of Chicago’s legacy of hustlers – a city established on creating a way when no other way exists. Tree pai…
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Troker’s groove is charged with explosive energy, rhythms going from jazz to rock that in the words of international magazine All About Jazz: "is noisy, chaotic, sprawling, messy, all together wonderful". Their concerts …
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Presented by: Get Hip Recordings
The Ugly Beats have been making a glorious, 60s garage-fueled racket for 11 years in their hometown of Austin, Texas and throughout the U.S., Mexico, Canada and Spain. The band wound the clock all the way back to 1966 b…
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Vegatron plays intense, honest, and aggressive music stemming from the basic elements of rock: drums, bass, and guitar. Powerful lyrics paired with heavy hooks and riffs in the same vein as Nirvana, QOTSA, and Red Fang. …
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Waylon Speed, created by Noah Crowther, Chad Hammaker, Kelly Ravin and Justin Crowther, formed after meeting at a local honky-tonk in Burlington, Vermont. Three days and one practice later, Waylon Speed was born. By inst…
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High school friends Cayne McKenzie (vocals/keyboards) Andrew Huculiak (drums) and David Menzel (guitar) began plotting this album almost as soon as the first one was done. Their future looked bright, as they won $150,000…
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Legendary rap artist OG Point Blank a pioneer of Houston rap and a very important fiber in the fabric of the southern music scene. With certified classics from the early 90's, "My Mind Went Blank" and "High with The Bl…
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Presented by: Original Mattress Presents: The Sleepover
ST 2 Lettaz and Yung Clova met at the Boys & Girls Club in Athens, Alabama and in 1999 they formed the group later known as G-Side. G-Side together with Block Beattaz forms the nucleus of Slow Motion Soundz, an entertain…
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Clinton Sandifer, better known by stage name ShowYouSuck has raised the bar for live music performance and is considered a trailblazer for a new era of sound: alternative hip-hop. Having made appearances on MTV Suckerfre…
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THEESatisfaction are Stasia Irons and Catherine Harris-White. Stas was born and raised in Tacoma, Cat in Seattle and Hawaii. The pair live/laugh/love/dance and create in Seattle, WA. They write, produce and perform their…
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Twenty One year old Tom Purcell is WAVE RACER– a 64-bit freak riding a jet ski into the Sydney horizon. Taking cues from cross-continental club sounds and gold-plated production standards, Purcell’s blend of pixelated…
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Checking in at six feet one inches and over 350 pounds, not to mention covered in tattoos, it’s impossible to ignore Jason “Jelly Roll” DeFord in a room. And that’s before his booming country-twanged voice enters the con…
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He released the acclaimed Winter In Prague mixtape with rising producer Michael Uzowuru in 2012 and rocked Paid Dues and Fader Fort at SXSW with Earl Sweatshirt in early 2013. Now Vince Staples returns with the remar…
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Young Roddy is a New Orleans rapper signed and affiliated with Jet Life Recordings and the Jet Life crew. A long time member of the legendary Crescent City hip hop crew and frequent collaborator with Curren$y, Young Rod…
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The 1975 are a Manchester four-piece consisting of Matthew Healy (vocals, guitar), Adam Hann (guitar), George Daniel (drums) and Ross MacDonald (bass). Following their huge breakthrough success last year with a string…
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Betty Who - one of TIME Magazine's "Acts To Watch in 2014" - is a 22-year-old Australian artist, currently signed to RCA Records. Championed by critics and audiences from across the mainstream and indie spectrums, she's …
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Dismissing the fine-tuned, yet ever evolving artistry of ForteBowie to simply classify him as “just another rapper” from the south side of Atlanta would be flagrantly inaccurate and naïve at the very least. Honing in his…
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Presented by: Moog/Switched On
“There are still people trying to work out what a genius Gary Numan is.” Prince “I was always impressed by the way Gary Numan found his own voice–and it was unusual–but it was unmistakenly him and boldly him. I see me…
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Presented by: Burgermania III
Habibi is a New York City based band that includes members, Erin Campbell, Rahill Jamalifard, Lenny Lynch and Karen Isabel. The four piece have a "Girls in the Garage" feel with sweet harmonious songs, that creep into y…
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KB Da Kidnappa's music is more than just good, it's pure excellence. As a seasoned veteran, he brings the rawest rap style ever known to man. This Guy is a beast, a manimal on the microphone ready to crush any competitor…
Lazerdisk is none other than a high-speed joyride in the vortex of space-time continuum – seeped in the depths of bass, funk, and disco spliced with organic-analog audio waves and digitized techno. Their sound straddles …
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Mozes and the Firstborn – English bio short As a child, lead singer Melle Dielesen (23) spent countless hours in front of the television watching and rewinding the animated movie Prince of Egypt. It tells the ancient …
Presented by: Stones Throw Presents: Our Vinyl Weighs A Ton Party
Peanut Butter Wolf got his start in the early 90’s as the DJ/producer for Charizma in San Jose, CA until December 1993 when Charizma lost his life at the age of 20. After taking a break from music, Wolf eventually s…
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Chris Reed, also known as Plastician (formerly Plasticman), is a DJ / Producer from Thornton Heath in the London Borough of Croydon. Plastician is unique in that he is respected as one of the true pioneers of both the…
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Stanley Jordan Biography In a career that took flight with immediate commercial success and critical acclaim, guitar virtuoso Stanley Jordan has consistently displayed a chameleonic musical persona of openness, imagin…
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CJ Fly is a 20-year old emcee with a dedicated intellect and vision that emulates some of the great rappers of the 90s. Channeling his reggae-influenced beginnings, Nas’ gift for narration, Tribe’s swing and flow, Jay-Z…
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A true DJ is not made, but is born a lover and connoisseur of music, and DJ Hella Yella is no exception to this rule. Born in San Antonio Texas, DJ Hella Yella remembers music surrounding him in his home at an early age.…
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Jackie Chain is a native son of Huntsville, AL. Jackie found his love for rap music at an early age, growing up in the trailer parks and listening to his favorite groups such as Eightball and MJG, UGK, 3-6 Mafia and Too …
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THE NEW MUSICAL PROJECT BY SANTIAGO AUSERÓN LEADER OF RADIO FUTURA AND LEGEND OF SPANISH ROCK Santiago Auseron (AKA Juan Perro) is an acknowledged singer-songwriter who founded RADIO FUTURA. RADIO FUTURA has been acc…
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In 2012, Chicago received the auspicious title of being the nation’s murder capital, the majority involving the escalating homicides involving youth. For rapper Lil Bibby,that’s everyday life. The 19 year old rap phenom…
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Rising Chattanooga-based emcee Isaiah Rashad is one of the most promising talents to join the ranks of Top Dawg Entertainment. Crewmates Jay Rock and ScHoolboy Q appear on his debut release, Cilvia Demo, which is anchore…
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Presented by: Original Mattress Presents: The Sleepover
Turboweekend have already excited European concert-goers and critics and made a solid impression with their fusion between melodic rock and danceable synth-pop. In addition to the recognition of the audience the band won…
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Presented by: Okayplayer
Erykah Badu is an American singer-songwriter, record producer, activist, and actress. Badu's career began after opening a show for D'Angelo in 1994 in her hometown, Kedar Massenburg was highly impressed with her performa…
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ALGUACIL (Manuel Gamboa), Colombian musician and producer, launches its new musical project after a successful career as founder of Dub Killer Combo, based on the combination of dub, drum & bass, dubstep, electronic cumb…
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Presented by: New Frontier Touring
Angelo Moore is a singer and performer who hardly needs an introduction. Through his legendary band Fishbone, Angelo has influenced and defined a musical style and performance ability that has crossed generations and gen…
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Being but 17-20 years of age, the three girls have impressively fast found their own place in a genre most often dominated by middleaged men. They play an updated 2013 version of 90′ies stoner rock and grunge, with heav…
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A cello rock powerhouse featuring three cellists and a drummer, Cello Fury's original music combines the emotive and symphonic sounds of the cello with driving rock beats to create a cinematic, progressive rock sound. A …
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Many think former Mayor, Rudy Giuliani killed crime in New York City but he didn’t – he just moved it. If you read the fine print there’s still a murder a day in the Big Apple, but they’re in East New York where all the …
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Presented by: Plowboy Records
It's a long way from CBGB to the Grand Ole Opry, and Nashville might not be the first town that comes to mind when you hear the name Cheetah Chrome, but the iconic punk rocker has actually called Music City home for more…
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Presented by: Intolerancia
Quintet formed in 2006, in Santiago, Chile. A trio based on piano, bass and drums, to which an MC’s voice and the spatial effects of a DJ was added. In the same platform, they gather elements of Jazz, Classical music, …
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Presented by: Jet Lounge
A product of New Orleans, Cornerboy P is a veteran of the Jet Life Crew. With numerous mixtapes and national tours under his belt, Cornerboy P is looking to drop new projects, both mixtapes and retail, in 2014 and is ex…
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Presented by: Get Hip Recordings
Formed in 1983 by Get Hip Recordings owner Gregg Kostelich, The CYNICS are a Garage-Punk institution. THE CYNICS’ style has been clear since their 1983 inception: fuzzed ultra-distorted guitar, screaming, moaning vocals…
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Presented by: Bond Music Group
When the Grammy Award winning group Dirty Vegas was founded; the mold of the electronic fused bands was broken. Not a mere two turntables and a microphone Dirty Vegas are true musicians. Founded by Paul Harris, Steve Smi…
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When The Dollyrots entered the studio in late 2013, the punk pair of Kelly Ogden [vocals, bass] and Luis Cabezas [guitar, vocals] brought someone else along for the ride. Ogden was actually pregnant with the couple’s fir…
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Presented by: NME/PRS For Music
Listening to Drenge is like being jolted back to life, and that’s the effect they’re having on the guitar music scene. A galvanising, revitalising effect. It’s rock’n’roll - punk, metal, grunge - the way they used to …
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Druid Cloak is a mysterious producer from North America with a goal to create a new universe in the world of electronic music. Druid Cloak takes cues from fantasy literature, gaming and a wide variety of musical influenc…
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Elle King is an American recording artist whose musical style encompasses country, soul, folk, rock, and blues. She loves banjos and hobos. Born in Ohio and raised in Brooklyn, Elle retains her roots in a style that blen…
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Presented by: SXSW FREE Spotlight Showcase!!!
Equals is a band from Texas. The music is dramatic, yet joyous and playful. The songs may sound simple at first, but complexity shines through after careful listening. Every song is meticulously thought out and arranged …
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Presented by: Flosstradamus presents TOO TURNT UP
Flosstradamus spent the last 8 years breaking new sounds around the globe and becoming club kings in the process. But how do they keep doing it? J2K and Autobot’s knack for flipping your favorite tracks in unexpected new…
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Fly Golden Eagle has been going strong for over 5 years. Starting with Ben Trimble first playing shows solo with a boombox and tape-recordings, it has since evolved into a full-fledged band that has released 3 albums and…
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Presented by: IHEARTCOMIX
With a robust early following and organic online buzz, Giraffage offers a fresh, sample-rich sound of dreamy pop beats, sensual synths and lush experimental electronica. The creation of 23 year-old Charlie Yin of San Fra…
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Presented by: Bond Music Group
After the success of his first stand-out single ‘Fifteen’ which found itself with over 300,000 plays on Soundcloud, the top spot on the Hype Machine charts, features on Pitchfork, Spinner, MTV, and spins on BBC Radio 1, …
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Presented by: SXSW FREE Spotlight Showcase!!!
Born in the small Faroese town “Tórshavn”, and country-hopping since she was three years of age, Greta is a singer-songwriter with a diverse background. She gained rapid recognition for “Raise Your Weapon”, her semina…
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New Orleans’ Hot 8 Brass Band was founded in 1995 by tuba player Bennie Pete, Jerome “Bay Bay” Jones (trombone) and Harry “Swamp Thang” Cook (bass drum) to play brass band music professionally. Although many of the curre…
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Presented by: Little Brother Music
"He doesn't fly with angles; he dances with devils." Billboard Legacy artist Ian Moore began his career in the roots rock scene of Austin in the 90's. Moore now resides in Seattle and is as well known for his lyricism a…
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Presented by: Crash Avenue
He's from Memphis, equally steeped in Link Wray and Phil Collins. She's a small town girl from a "mostly cold and cloudy town in Michigan", who found her songwriting inspiration while living on a sailboat in the West Ind…
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Presented by: SXSW FREE Spotlight Showcase!!!
Sirens echo through tunnels, drawing you deeper into song-soaked clearings, drenched in time and city lights. The fury of synthesizers and haunted melodies string through waves of textured imagery, crafting exhilarating …
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Presented by: SXSW FREE Spotlight Showcase!!!
SPARKLE AND SHINE is the fourth album from Jonny Kaplan & The Lazy Stars. Jonny, an impassioned musician and songwriter, and the group have created an innovative and engaging collection of American rock numbers that ope…
Presented by: Planetary Group
How much can change in two years? For Brisbane indie rock band The Jungle Giants, the answer is: A lot. Since joining forces in 2011, The Jungle Giants (Sam Hales, Cesira Aitken, Keelan Bijker and Andrew Dooris) have …
Formed in the summer of 2012 in Portland, OR. King Clifton's sun-drenched '60's California pop melodies to East Village sidewalk cool. The group brings just the right amount of vintage to the here and now. The band got t…
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Nashville's favorite indie-pop artist just returned with his 4th LP, Brighter Than The Sun, a sunny, celebratory record full of warm hooks and shiny synths. Drawing inspiration from society’s inclination towards the tech…
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Presented by: SXSW FREE Spotlight Showcase!!!
Dallas-based soul singer-songwriter Larry g(EE) released Weekends in December 2011 after a summer in Brooklyn. After teaming up with Producer Beau Bedford, whose credits include work with the Apache 5, Dovetail and Kirby…
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Presented by: The ConneXtion
Old friend, ‘tis been nigh on to ten or eleven years since Austin¹s Li’l Cap’n Travis shoved its splintered craft off on a treacherous audio odyssey of country-style portions. Present days find LCT once again hunkered do…
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Presented by: Stones Throw Presents: Our Vinyl Weighs A Ton Party
Madlib, aka Beat Konducta (born Madlib the Bad Kid 1922-1993) was an American comedian best known for his starring role on the television sitcom Quasimoto and Son. He was 3/4 African-American and 1/4 Blazed. Beat Kond…
Born: Memphis, Tenn. Year: 1981 Years Performing: 10 years First Label: Sketchbook Records, UK First LP: Micah P. Hinson and The Gospel of Progress Current Label: Talitres Records, France Current Record: Micah P. H…
The Mud Howlers is a rock & roll band conformed by Nate, Charles, Norb and Mr.Philip all born and raised inside the dusty heart of the Sonoran Desert, they Self-Produce their first album "Get Inside The Muds" playing liv…
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Presented by: BeatRoute Magazine / Winniecooper.net presents Music BC
No Sinner, lead by 25-year-old Colleen Rennison is a force of nature, a post modern soul belter and queen of rock, a hard-singing, hard-loving, hard-drinking, hard-working throwback to those her and the guys grew up list…
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Brooke Addamo is Owl Eyes – one of the most exciting artists to emerge from Australia’s music capital, Melbourne. Her unique ‘80s pop-synth sound has inspired three EPs and a debut album, Nightswim, which has already rec…
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Presented by: The Aussie BBQ continued...
Spark up an electro fuse and a twist of house, blended with a galvanizing slowed down beat, and Peking Duk is served. Voted In The Mix’s #5 DJ for 2013, they hurled into incoming tune traffic showcasing an onslaught …
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A New England native, Phil Beaudreau grew up playing violin, eventually switching over to trumpet by the time he attended the prestigious Berklee College of Music. It was there Beaudreau discovered his passion for compos…
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Formed 2004 in Austin, TX, Pompeii are best known for their melodic and ambient rock sound with a unique blend of cello and strings. Produced by John Congleton (St. Vincent, Explosions in the Sky), D. James Goodwin (…
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Quiet Company is joyful, magnificent indie powerpop. If you love indie rock but wish it leaned more towards the rock side of the moniker, if you're a fan of Britpop but feel like it might be even better when flav…
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Presented by: Monofonus Press
Benedict Roger Wallers (a.k.a. The Rebel) is the frontman, guitarist, vocalist and songwriter for the band Country Teasers. His lyrics often deal with taboo subjects such as racism, sexism and xenophobia from first-pers…
Presented by: Halifax Pop Explosion
Part Daft Punk-inflected Dan Deacon, part DIY-driven Flaming Lips as filtered through Girl Talk, Canada's Rich Aucoin is a force of beat-blasted rave-ups and synth-stricken jams. While last year's Public Publication EP h…
Brooklyn, NY based artist, Ron Pope, is much more than the labels and stereotypes he’s acquired during his budding career. Pope is a musical Renaissance Man, writing, composing, recording, producing, managing, and igniti…
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Presented by: Toro Booking
the Soil & the Sun is corn-fed, Michigan-made, New Mexican Space Music, or Experiential Spiritual Orchestral Rock. Originating in 2008 as a two-piece band, the group has grown and matured into a seven-piece community of …
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The Spring Standards have been winning over audiences nationwide since their debut EP in 2008, a collaboration with Old '97s frontman Rhett Miller. Three fan-funded independent releases later they are going stronger than…
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Presented by: Worthwhile Entertainment
If reinvention is the key to immortality, SPUD CROWLEY is going to live forever. Chameleonic both in name and style, the musical visionary has shed many skins, making him a mainstay in Austin. To veterans of the …
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Since their formation in January of 1987, Texas psych/space rock legends ST 37 have released 4 LPs, 2 double LPs, 7 CDs, 5 7” 45s, 8 CDRs, 3 double CDRs, 6 cassettes, and appeared on 40 compilations and collaborations on…
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Presented by: Rock Paper Scissors
Bursting forth from Canada’s capital, native Producer/DJ crew A Tribe Called Red is producing a truly unique sound that’s impacting the global electronic scene and urban club culture. Since 2010 the group – made up of tw…
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The music recorded by Ernest Greene as Washed Out has been nothing if not dreamy, but for his second full-length, he’s taken the idea of letting your mind wander to another state a huge leap further. On Paracosm, due out…
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Presented by: Future Classic
What So Not are Sydney DJ duo Flume and Emoh Instead. Although they differ in size, facial hair and physique, both began their destined path to DJ notoriety as humble paper boys with a keen ear for jams. United by a lo…
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Presented by: The Convoy Group & Clean Bill Management
Wild Child’s founding members Kelsey Wilson and Alexander Beggins first met in 2009 while touring with a Danish act called The Migrant. Both call Texas home: Wilson, a classically-trained violinist who wrote her first so…
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Alex Wiley is a 20 year-old MC from Hyde Park, a neighborhood on the Southside of Chicago. He released his critically acclaimed debut mixtape, Club Wiley, in June of 2013. Alex has since spent time touring the country in…
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Presented by: Ballers Eve
Grip Plyaz has been referred to as 'More Hood Than Hipster' or the perfect balance of hood meets hipster (for lack of a better term). Born and raised in Atlanta, GA, Grip Plyaz's music is club-ready, laced with southern …
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CHRISTEENE is a sexually infused sewer of live rap and vile shamelessness, capable of adapting amazingly well to all styles of music. Attempts at gathering personal information on CHRISTEENE concerning age, origin, ra…
Collin Bass is a DJ and hellraiser from Austin, Texas. His sets incorporate recordings from the underground, queer, and psychedelic lineage of dance music. He believes big hugs and house music can change lives and stuff.…
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Presented by: Burgermania III
Wet Pet wrote Station Wagon while stoned in his bedroom in early 2011. He handed a rough recording of it to his roommate, Heavy Pet, and they recorded a demo version (released 2013 on Burger City Rock N Roll b/w Teenache…
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Presented by: Burgermania III
Seattle’s La Luz recorded their debut EP, Damp Face, in a small trailer on a hot August day. But barring the inevitable “no-AC-in-the-van” summer tour calamity, La Luz runs cool. Their brand of coolness isn’t about dista…
Presented by: Neon Gold
It may have been a long time coming for some, but Australia’s favourite psychedelic-dance adventurers, Miami Horror, are set to return this Summer with a whole new bag of delights. The past few years have seen the gro…
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Presented by: Trouble & Bass
Star Eyes' name is synonymous with raw, dirty underground bass music. A founding member of the world-renowned Trouble & Bass crew, this NYC bat girl causes mayhem around the world with DJ sets that swiftly connect the do…
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Presented by: Eleven8
DJ Steph Floss is a heavy influencer within the music industry currently serving as the official DJ of The Cleveland Cavaliers and Mixshow DJ for Z107.9. In addition to being a member of DJ Drama, Don Cannon, and DJ Sens…
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Presented by: Jet Lounge
New Orleans rapper and Hip-Hop connoisseur Curren$y thrives on making music on his own terms. With his “Jet Life” mantra about living life to the fullest, the savvy rhyme spitter (why do you think they call him “Spitta”?…
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Presented by: Optimo Radio
Dirty South pioneer E.S.G. trailblazed through the late-'90s movement and helped popularize the "chopped and screwed" style associated with his onetime home, Wreckshop Records. The "Everyday Street Gangsta" (born Cedric …
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Presented by: Ballers Eve
ST 2 Lettaz and Yung Clova met at the Boys & Girls Club in Athens, Alabama and in 1999 they formed the group later known as G-Side. G-Side together with Block Beattaz forms the nucleus of Slow Motion Soundz, an entertain…
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