Stereogum — Hard to believe, but it's just about time for a trip to Austin, Texas. (03/18 - 03/22, to be more exact.) In the midst of these tough economic times, it's unclear if things will be as hedonistic as in years past (free Sparks? No free Sparks? Sparks ... more info

Pitchfork — Some gut reactions based on the first round of bands named for this year's SXSW Music Festival, which will take place in Austin March 18-22:1) Only two "crystal" bands...so far (Crystal Method and Crystal Stilts).2) Most Stereotype-Edifying Japanese ... more info

Pitchfork — Some gut reactions based on the first round of bands named for this year's SXSW Music Festival, which will take place in Austin March 18-22:1) Only two "crystal" bands...so far (Crystal Method and Crystal Stilts).2) Most Stereotype-Edifying Japa... more info

NME — Primal Scream and Peter Bjorn & John are among the bands that will perform at this year's South by Southwest Festival (SXSW) in Austin, Texas. more info

JamBase — SXSW Music Announces Partial Band List The South by Southwest (SXSW) Music Conference and Festival, scheduled to take place Wednesday, March 18 - 22, 2009 in Austin, Texas, is pleased to announce the first round of bands scheduled to perform at ... more info

Undercover, Australia — Primal Scream will head to Austin, Texas after they complete their Australian tour. more info

Stopcryingyourheartout.com — Versus Cancer, the charity set up by ex-Smiths bassist Andy Rourke, celebrated a successful year last night (December 18) with a hometown christmas party.Held at Manchester’s Moho Live, the evening saw a blend of new and established talent, DJ... more info

Spinner.com — Filed under: News, Holy HellSpinner.com: The Stone Roses may reform in 2009 if the band's bass player Mani gets his wish. Mani -- who currently plays in Primal Scream -- reports that three of the four original members would like to commemorate the 2... more info

NME — Primal Scream have announced they will play a show at New York's Webster Hall next spring. more info

NME — Primal Scream have announced a show at New York's Webster Hall next spring. more info