Songs:Illinois — SXSW Wrapup:
1. Cold. Yes, Texas was frigid the last couple of days.
2. Good food. Pizza, migas (for breakfast from Gueros) and cupcakes from that trailer on Congress.
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Metalsucks — The Rolling Stone review of Thursday night’s Stone Temple Pilots performance at SXSW hit the nail on the head: “When STP emerged onstage at the Austin Music Hall for ... more info
Pop Candy — Alex Chilton's death last week cast a somber tone over South by Southwest. Several Big Star covers could be heard from inside Austin clubs; the Morning Benders opened a s... more info
Brooklyn Vegan — photos by Tim Griffin For all I know, lo these many hours later, the Jail Guitar Doors are still rocking onstage at the Ghost Room, one musician/activist after another ta... more info
Rolling Stone — • News Ticker: Aguilera, Westerberg
• RS’ 100-Band SXSW Twitter Marathon!
• Big Star Pay Tribute to Chilton at SXSW
• Muse Pack Anthems Into SXSW Show
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Rolling Stone — Christina Aguilera has relaunched her official website in anticipation of her upcoming album Bionic. A countdown clock is ticking down to tomorrow, when the site promises... more info
MTV.com News — Band of Horses, Yelawolf, Marina & the Diamonds, Jonna Lee are among the picks.By James Montgomery
Patrick Stump at SXSW
Photo: Matt Elias/MTV News
Well, anoth... more info
Guardian Music — Evan Dando, REM's Mike Mills and many more joined the surviving members of Big Star for a memorial gig to the band's Alex Chilton, who died on WednesdayAlex Chilton may h... more info
L.A. Times - Entertainment — Memorable moments include discovering Seattle's feminist hip-hop duo Thee Satisfaction, and a gracious celebration of Alex Chilton.
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L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Memorable moments include discovering Seattle's feminist hip-hop duo Thee Satisfaction, and a gracious celebration of Alex Chilton. A stranger wandering into the scene th... more info