Is SXSW still useful?

As we go to press, the great and good of the film and music industries will be landing in Austin, Texas, for the annual industry showcase, SXSW. Whoever makes an impression here is tipped to be everywhere come the summer: early reports suggest the Drums, Neon Indian and Washed Out are the ones to watch. None of these bands are exactly undiscovered: the Drums have appeared on the cover of NME, Neon Indian has performed on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon and Washed Out released their debut EP last ye...

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