Guardian Music — Chris Salmon helps you find the best of the SXSW festivalIt's that time of year when a large chunk of the UK music industry decamps to Austin, Texas for the South by South West (SXSW) festival. Most are drawn to the event, which began on Wednesday, i... more info

Aurgasm — SXSW Nas and Damian Marley After we arrived into Austin and got our badges and photo passes, we cut across town to catch the tail end of Levi’s annual FADER FORT. With a stacked line-up all week that includes Aurgasm favorites, Local Natives, we ... more info

Rolling Stone — Who: A Los Angeles-based art-folk quintet who broke out big at last year’s South by Southwest and are poised to make an even bigger splash when they rock a marathon nine gigs in three days this week at the fest. After SXSW, the group heads out on t... more info

Pitchfork — It seems like only yesterday we were enjoying the Austin sun while taking in too much BBQ and trying to catch dozens (hundreds?) of the world's finest and/or most breathlessly hyped new bands. But that was an entire year ago. Which can only mean one ... more info

Pitchfork — For a large version of this poster, click here. Graphics by Erez Avissar Pitchfork is throwing two big parties in Austin, Texas on March 19 and 20. Come hang with us! We've once again teamed up with our friends at the Windish Agency to present the fi... more info

Battery In your Leg — BIYL caught up with with the much vaunted Local Natives before their recent sell out Norwich Art Centre gig. Ryan and Matt gave us an insight into what makes the band tick: Mark: Hi guys! Welcome to Norwich. I was going to start off with something a ... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Brooklyn four-piece SUCKERS will be releasing their debut full-length, Wild Smile, on June 8 through NYC tastemaker label Frenchkiss Records (Les Savy Fav, The Dodos, Local Natives, The Antlers and more). The album was recorded, produced and mixed in... more info

Pitchfork - TV — The recipients grace the homey San Francisco living room of videographer in this live clip. more info

Brooklyn Vegan — I've been announcing individual bands on this party before now. Finally we have the full exciting lineup! You know M For Montreal as the Canadian festival we've visited for two years in a row. Their yearly festival showcases bands... more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Tickets are now actually on sale (@10am) for the Regina Spektor benefit show at Irving Plaza. Tickets are on sale for the 2nd Local Natives show at Bowery Balloom. Tickets are on sale for the Jamie Lidell show at Bowery... more info