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Famous Artists That Broke Big at SXSW

Every year, thousands of artists head to Austin for the city's annual SXSW Music Festival. Some leave without much fanfare, while others return home famous. From Katy Perry to The Strokes, here's the bands and artists who walked into Texas relatively unknown (at least in America) and left as stars.

SXSW 2012 - Bands You Need to Start Bragging About Today

Whether you're headed to Texas or stuck at home wishing you could go, these are the standout artists from SXSW 2012 that you need to start listening to now. Some will make you want to stand up and dance like a drug-induced maniac. Others will leave you more relaxed than an hour long Swedish massage. Check them out, and start bragging.

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2012 SXSW: Best Bands to Watch

By Adam Wenger on

SXSW 2012 welcomes thousands of bands to Austin for the city's annual music festival. From mainstream rock legends like Bruce Springsteen to upstart indie darlings like Grimes, there's no shortage of talent. If anything, there's simply too many musicians to keep track of. With well over 2,000 acts scheduled to play from March 13-18, trying to keep tabs on what's great and what's worth missing can leave you with a serious headache. But don't worry, that's where we come in. Rather than become...Read Full Story

Youth Lagoon gives Lawrence an early taste of SXSW

By glowah on | From midcoaststation.com

I honestly thought Youth Lagoon was my little secret and I was fully prepared for a small, intimate show with just a handful of Lawrencians. So when I showed up to the Jackpot in Lawrence, KS, I was shocked that it was a packed house. Guess the word’s out: Youth Lagoon is one of the next big things…and deservedly so. Youth Lagoon is Trevor Powers. Powers is usually solo, but he was joined on stage by one of his friends on guitar.The 22-year-old musician has a voice like Mark Foster of Foster...Read Full Story

Welcome to our zine about Youth Lagoon

By Adam Wenger on

Zines are interactive magazines that anyone can create or edit - and this one is called "Youth Lagoon". Here you can find fresh voices and respond in real time. Some members write articles about recent news and trends related to the zine's topic, others recount relevant personal stories or share their favorite pictures and video clips. Got an interesting idea or story to share with other members of this zine? Well, then put on your journalist's cap and add your own article!Read Full Story

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