SXSW 2008

SXSW 2008 Superlatives: Part 2

Scotland Yard Gospel Choir

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SXSW 2008 Ruled! Here's a couple SXSW Superlatives: I never bedazzling could look so sexy on a guy... It was worth nearly fainting from heat stroke to see you...

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Thursday, March 27, 2008

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Live show review

SXSW 2008 Superlatives: Part 1

(YACHT Photo by: Chris)

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SXSW 2008: the Best Use of a Wah-Wah Pedal, Dance Moves, and Old Favorites.

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Sunday, March 23, 2008

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SXSW: A coming of age story...

The Motion Sick at SXSW: Photo by Aidan Williamson

It's difficult to describe the overwhelming experience of being surrounded by people who dedicate their lives and energies to music.

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Wednesday, March 19, 2008

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Latest comment by: Jon Harthun: "I agree with Shrie. It's a totally surreal experience. It's a gosh-load of money to go, but totally worth the experience. Free drinks, thousands of like minded individuals, rock stars walking amongst you, hotel room parties, after shows...I need to go back! I ...

Video of Kate Nash and Billy Bragg singing one of your favorite songs at SXSW

Erik G is a pretty calm guy, but when he watches this video of two of his favorite people --Kate Nash and Billy Bragg-- duet the song "A New England" he's going to FLIP!

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Tuesday, March 18, 2008

by imaginary liz

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Latest comment by: Erik Gonzalez: "Billy's new one, Mr. Love & Justice is due out on April 22nd (in the US at least). I haven't heard much of it yet, but I am excited."

Let the SXSW recovering and reminiscing begin with Matt & Kim!

I'm back in Seattle from a lovely and action packed five days in Austin. Here's a video of one of the most blissful moments of the whole fest: the last song of the last SXSW show I saw--Matt & Kim in the 1a Saturday slot.

I think it aptly reveals the serious gaiety of the night/fest/show/week.

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Monday, March 17, 2008

by imaginary liz

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Latest comment by: imaginary liz: "You're right Adam! You really do run into the nicest people at M&K shows. "

That's Kim Deal

She's getting ready to play "Cannonball."

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Sunday, March 16, 2008

by imaginary liz

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Latest comment by: imaginary ash: "You know Liz, I googled for an image of a sweater similar to the one that Ms. Deal was wearing, and I did see that one, but hers was way less noisy. It just had a few little space invader dudes, as I recall. Very stylish and classy, as you'd expect a Deal to ...

Rachael Ray hates vegetarians

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Saturday, March 15, 2008

by imaginary liz

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Latest comment by: Rick: "Kiku, you're a pastarookie. A PastaRookian. "

SXSW 2008 Day 4: Open Thread, and igLiz setlist photo updates

How are you holding up, whether in Austin or Seattle or elsewhere?? Tell us in the comments below.

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Saturday, March 15, 2008

by imaginary dana

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Latest comment by: Imaginary Kiku: "Aw Dana I'm sorry you're sad D: The rain was terrifying today, my newspaper editors and I had to drive down to Auburn in it! But our paper got 2nd in state at a competition there! These setlists are adorable, but I still think BOAT wins for cutest setlist :D"