Photo of SXSW 2010 Showcasing Act: DJ CFCF
The SXSW Music and Media Conference showcases hundreds of musical acts from around the globe on over eighty stages in downtown Austin. By day, conference registrants do business in the SXSW Trade Show in the Austin Convention Center and partake of a full agenda of informative, provocative panel discussions featuring hundreds of speakers of international stature.
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Download the SXSW Play iPhone App Now
SXSW Play, the official new media discovery app for the SXSW 2010 Music, Film, and Interactive conferences is now available for download in the iTunes store. Brought to you by PepsiCo, this app includes a wealth of rich media from musicians, films, and interactive panels which will be featured at the SXSW 2010 Music Festival. With this app at your fingertips, you'll never be bored again!
Posted by melissa on 02/09/2010
Read more...Showcasing Act: The Dutchess & The Duke
The Dutchess & The Duke's music is that self-examining 3am conversation you had with your best friend after one too many glasses of wine. You know, the one where you dished all your fears and second guesses about your choices in life, confessed your deepest desires, and made a pact to strive for something more meaningful. And it's beautiful, because those rambling reflective conversations birth change and self discovery.
Posted by jessica on 02/08/2010
Read more...The Daily Chord - Monday, February 8
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The fight over online pricing continues
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The Who at the Super Bowl
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UK committee warns of breach of rights by Digital Economy Bill
Story from BBC News.
Posted by jill on 02/08/2010
Read more...Music Panel Spotlight: Producers Adapt and Survive
As mentioned in a previous Music News post earlier this week, Chris Walla of Grammy-nominated Death Cab For Cutie is appearing as a Music Speaker on the panel Producers Adapt and Survive. This panel on Saturday, March 20th at 11:00am-12:00pm will be moderated by legendary producer and songwriter Tim Palmer. (pictured left)
Posted by jill on 02/05/2010
Read more...Showcasing Act: The Drums
The Drums are Brooklyn boys with a Californian flair. Their beach-inspired music is breezy, melodic, and genuinely lighthearted. The product is Beach Boys-esque with an original new-wave, synth-pop edge. Make no mistake though, The Drums are not the every-band, they've got a reputation as one of the best dance party acts around.
Posted by jessica on 02/05/2010
Read more...The Daily Chord - Friday, February 5
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LA club Smell is home to DIY female rock scene
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The Boss wants his name off ASCAP suit against NYC bar
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Colin Hay criticizes Men At Work ruling
Story from BBC News.
Posted by jill on 02/05/2010
Read more...Voivod to Headline Relapse/Roxwel Showcase
Voivod (Quebec, Canada) are returning to Texas for the first time in 15 years with their original members to headline The Relapse Records and Rockwel SXSW showcase. Rounding out the bill will be comedian Brian Posehn (Los Angeles, CA), Tombs (Brooklyn, NY), Graves of Valour (Florence, SC), Mammoth Grinder (Austin, TX), and Kill the Client (Dallas, TX).
Posted by jimmy on 02/05/2010
Read more...Fear the Gear at the SXSW 2010 Gear Alley Expo!
The SXSW Gear Alley Expo will feature a large presence by Fender. For over 60 years, Fender has been a leading innovator in a diverse range of products, from the fabled Stratocaster® to cutting-edge amplifiers.
Posted by Peter on 02/05/2010
Read more...YouTube Treats - Kidz In The Hall "Got It Made"
We're happy to have Kidz In The Hall back at The 2
Posted by jessica on 02/04/2010
Read more...The Daily Chord - Thursday, February 4
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Debating the benefits of intellectual property law
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Men At Work lose plagiarism case
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Five ways to put your music in the cloud
Post from CNET.
Posted by jill on 02/04/2010
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