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Artist Profile: Motoponys

Posted by james m on February 9, 2012

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Seattle group, Motopony, creates their distinct sound by combining "seemingly conflicted sounds, and the feelings mapped over them." All perfect harmonies and musical intricacy, their sound could be described as Radiohead meets Belle Brigade.

Member Buddy Ross describes their sound as all of his favorite sounds "rolled into one." Bandmate Daniel Blue, however, has a much more extensive description:

Son of Kick: Way Past 11

Posted by kevin on February 8, 2012

West London producer, DJ, vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Son of Kick brings his super-charged "Psychostep" live set to SXSW 2012 along with his debut album on his own Way Way Records.

Sonicbids Official SXSW Party: Tasty Teaser

Posted by Chris on February 8, 2012

Sonicbids connects tastemakers at SXSW with emerging talent from all over the world. In the past three years, they’ve invited buzz bands like Temper Trap, The Jezabels and The Parlotones to headline their SXSW party. This year’s Sonicbids Official SXSW Party presented by JanSport continues to spotlight great emerging music. While we can’t give away the full lineup just yet, here’s a sneak peek at some of the 12 bands that will be rocking their stage at Maggie Mae’s, Friday, March 16, 11:30am – 5:30pm:

anr_sm.jpegANR: Miami based pop rockers, ANR (formerly known as Awesome New Republic) gained buzz with their latest release, Stay Kids. Lead by Michael-John Hancock’s cutting vocal, these boys are a can’t-miss at SXSW 2012.

Artist Profile: Michael Guy Bowman

Posted by james m on February 8, 2012

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Los Angeles' Michael Guy Bowman, best known for his soundtrack work for the webcomic Homestuck, is bringing his trippy, electronic beats to this year's SXSW. Combining techno and classical rock guitar elements into his unique songs, Bowman is a must-see for all.

SXSW Music Accelerator Less Than 1 Month Away!

Posted by adrienne on February 8, 2012

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Is it February already? If you hadn't heard yet, SXSW Music Accelerator returns on its second edition in front of a live audience, as well as a panel of expert judges who will be discovering advancements in Music-Related Technology). Read on to brush up on or learn what Accelerator is all about.

Blitzen and Bastards Spark Up Radio Day Stage

Posted by kevin on February 7, 2012

Photo of Erica Wennerstrom of Heartless Bastards courtesy of Cambria Harkey.While attending the SXSW Music and Media Conference, be sure to take a daily break for great live music up on the convention center's 4th Floor at the SXSW Radio Day Stage.

Artist Profile: Letting Up Despite Great Faults

Posted by james m on February 7, 2012

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Inspired by artists such as Orbital and the Chemical Brothers, Los Angeles band, Letting Up Despite Great Faults has an electric sound similar to that of Hot Chip or Houses. Their indie-pop is at times blissfully upbeat, and in others, the slow sound of melancholy.