If you’re a fan of listening to live music and doing who knows what in a city that makes you choose your own adventures, then there’s a good chance you’re a fan of SOUTH BY SOUTHWEST. After we endured a 46-hour trek from Toronto to Austin via train last Spring, the minute we landed into the home of the Longhorns and the somewhat unauthorized birthplace of independent sound, our hearts sank into our chests, and the neverending roller coaster of new music began. The weekend festival prides itself in main attractions, making SXSW the local town band, but the one you will forever love. Dusting off this year’s eclectic lineup injected with hip hop, garage rock, punk, R&B and electronica, here’s our picks – aside from favs Titus Andronicus, Santigold and Fiona Apple – for artists to tune into.
Click here for dates, parties and a schedule for the entire lineup
For your South By Southwest 2012 fix, keep a tab on @blaremag and @sxsw
and download a copy of our FREE SXSW 2012 Mixtape
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I actually have a friend who is attending SXSW this year … SO jealous!
Just awesome! Thanks for suppling this information.
Great post… Public Service Broadcasting at its finest.
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Big music fan, so I will definitely check out the the bands on this list I have not heard from yet.
I can’t help but think it’s cruel that I’ll never get to go to SXSW…damn you, Texas
i can’t make it this year, but thanks for sharing! i’ll have to live vicariously through my friends ๐
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Very cool.
Cool guide. As an Austinite who lives on east 6th i’ll be taking advantage of all the festivities. I’ll make sure I throw one down for all you suckers who can’t make it.
please come to london ๐ i think it would be such an IMMENSE gig ๐
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Liked this! I’m always up for lists like this, I never know when I’m going to find a new listening addition! I’ll be riding through Austin in September (details on my blog), but alas that’s not the right timing. :(. I’m going to be there for my 1st next year hopefully. Thanks for this!
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There are so many good bands attending – I wish I could make it! If you haven’t heard of Galapagos, he’s worth checking out.
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If I recall right this is the 25th Anniversary of SXSW (I didn’t google my facts before this post)! SXSW from what I’ve read and heard is fast becoming one of the top annual music festivals and music conferences in North America. Blare summarizes a nice list of bands performing this March at SXSW that look interesting and worth listening too if your going to the festival! I only which I could of attended this year! Oh well there is always next year! Cheers!
As a Dallas resident I have really failed myself here! Must GO!
You should add SO MANY WIZARDS – just seen them in the U.K. an they were brilliant! ๐
Dream: go to a music festival. I’m dreaming of Coachella but SxSw is stellar too.
Welcome to Austin my fellow Canucks ๐
I’ve been here for 8 years now and have yet to get my paws on a SXSW pass!!! I have been checking out what’s happening over the next week. And, I was part of the Austin City Guide 2012 for restaurants to check out while you are here for SXSW or any of the other festivals year-round! Check it out: http://austinfoodbloggers.org/city-guide/
btw: was it you who brought all this cold weather from back home???
a house for lions is a band that I think should be on everyones SXSW itinerary. which should be easy to do since they are playing a show a day.
Downtown Austin is an amazing place to be around SXSW, I love it down there. I have never had my hands on a pass but I do enjoy going down there, walking around, taking in the atmosphere, and going to all the free shows. If you have ever thought about going to SXSW or just to Austin in general I highly encourage you to :]
Awesome, looking forward to this!
omg! dis is so cool !!!…i wish i could be there !….
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I love your title picture (…the one at the top of the page right now). Who is it, and where/when was it taken?
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Such a great selection of bands; starting on 2:54, ending with Zola Jesus, you can’t get much better than that!
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Hope they come to Norway ๐
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Sounds like an expereince!
My label mates at esto records are playing a few places this year, if you run into Earth House. If anyone sees them can you tell them Josh says hi.
i have always wanted to go. crossing my fingers for next year
One day I’ll be able to afford to come over for this.
First off, love the format of your blog. Really clean and crisp. Secondly, nice list. My wife’s there now, but I’m here with the doggy. ๐ Sure she’ll enjoy it. ๐
train trip to sxsw from toronto, very cool! great list, thanks!
I do interviews, too, and tons of my contacts are playing SXSW.
Sadly, I can’t go because I’ll be vacationing out of the country.
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All this trouble to put together a great list (it really is terrific) and you forgot River City Extension.
siiiiiccccckkkk. love your pics! maybe our paths will cross at the festival hah
If I’m ever in Texas, I’ll check it out.
Allen Stone!! Worth checking out.
there appears to be a mistake. john mayer is on this list?!
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How coincidental, this was on the word press homepage.
I wish to be always go there….
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someday we’ll make it
One of these days, I need to make an effort to go to this event.
so jealous of our friends from hipswap going!
the festival is not what it used to be…says the old man
John Mayer and The Used but no Nico Vega or Girl In A Coma? Moderate tsk tsk.
I wish to go there
I love live music it can make you feel so alive. I love almost any live music even if I wouldn’t like it as an album!
A MUST SEE/HEAR is my Friend Garland Jeffreys.