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Kurt Vile : Shame Chamber : Wakin On A Pretty Daze (2013)

-          5^th album.

-          Former guitarist for the War On Drugs.

-          The opening track on this album, 'Wakin on a Pretty Day,' might be the year's best so far.

-          He said he was inspired by the album Tusk when making this album.

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Way Yes : Get Healed : Tog Pebbles (2013)

-          2nd full length.

-          One of the year’s releases I’m most excited for.

-          Debut full length, Walkability, was out in 2012 and featured the amazing track 'Important.'

-          If you like this band look up the Listening Party. Also reminiscent of mellower Yeasayer and Yellow Ostrich.

-          CMJ 2012

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Marnie Stern : Immortals : The Chronicles of Marnia (2013)

-          4th album. Out in March 2013

-          Her previous album was a 2010 Best of the U & U.

-          A wild mix of the joyous unpredictability of Ponytail and the harder Yeah Yeah Yeahs tracks.

-          The band I'm most excited to see play SXSW 2013 of the announced acts so far.

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Scout Niblett : Gun : It's Up to Emma (2013)

-          3^rd album

-          Debut release was a split single with Songs:Ohia.

-          Slow building, strong, dark, snarling rock.

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Waxahatchee : Tangled Envisioning : Cerulean Salt (2013)

-          2nd full length.

-          Project from Kate Crutchfield.

-          Played an impressive solo set at SXSW.

-          Debut was lo-fi and a rougher DIY style album.

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Okkervil River : Plus Ones : The Stage Names (2007)

-          One of best albums to come out in the time I've been obsessing over music on this show.

-          Just played a one of a kind show at Grand Central Station.

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Mikal Cronin : Weight : MCII (2013)

-          S/t solo debut out in 2011.

-          Album is produced by fellow west coaster, Ty Segall.

-          Also in a surf-punk band called the Moonhearts & Ty Segall's backing band, just like Ty's in Mikal's band.

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Damien Jurado & Richard Swift : Crazy Like a Fox : Other People's Songs Vol. 1 (2010)

-          Collaborative project from the two singer/songwriters.

-          Richard Swift most recently produced Pickwick incredible debut album, Can’t Talk Medicine.

-          Link Cromwell & The Zoo cover.

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Hiss Golden Messenger : Cheerwine Easter : Haw (2013)

-          Provided a perfect solo acoustic set on the back patio on a sunny afternoon at SXSW 2013

-          His album Poor Moon is a highlight of 2012.

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Night Beds : No Other Love (Jo Stafford Cover) : Aquarium Drunkard Session (2013)

-          Live cover for the blog Aquarium Drunkard.

-          Debut album, Country Sleep, is one of the most gorgeous vocal performances of 2013.

-          Very talented vocalist.

-          Sounds like a cross between Ryan Adams and the Cave Singers.

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Small Houses : Oh, Hiding Out : Exactly Where You Wanted To Be (2013)

-          3^rd alb um

-          Really beautiful folk.

-          Philly based band led by Jeremy Quentin.

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King Khan and the BBQ Show : Crystal Ball : Invisible Girl (2009)

-          3^rd album

-          They are both in the Almighty Defenders with the Black Lips

-          They just had a falling out in late 2010 and may not make any more music together.

-          The end of this track picks up so much and it's almost impossible to sing along!

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Fuzz : Fuzz's Fourth Dream : This Time I Got A Reason 7” (2013)

-          2 song single.

-          Latest project from the ever-prolific Ty Segall

-          Heavier psych blues sound here than his usual style.

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White Fence : Pink Gorilla : Cyclops Reap (2013)

-          5^th album

-          Most recently did a collaborative album with Ty Segall, Hair, in 2012

-          Wild, manic psych rock.

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Warm Soda : Jeanie Loves Pop : Someone For You (2013)

-          2^nd full length

-          Project started by Matthew Melton formerly of Bare Wires

-          Very similar vibe to Bare Wires

-          Slogan on BandCamp: 'JUST SAY NO to SXSW 2013' referencing Bare Wires' break up.

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Dune Rats : Color Television : Rollo & Grady Session (2013)

-          Second song to sneak out of their yet to be announced forthcoming release.

-          2 EPs and 2 Singles out so far.

-          Sloppy garage, REM-leaning act starting to carve out a name for themselves in a similar way as FIDLAR.

-          Tied for best act of CMJ 2012 with the Grizzled Mighty

BandCamp : HypeMachine : @DUNERATSS

The Thermals : The Sunset : Desperate Ground (2013)

-          First single from 6^th album.

-          High energy indie punk rock band.

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Turf War : Born to Run Free : The Great Escape EP (2013)

-          2nd EP of the year.

-          Also just released an EP of covers, Turf War Plays the Hits.

-          Favorite band of SXSW 2012

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Jake Bugg : Trouble Town : Jake Bugg (2012)

-          Debut full length. Also one EP.

-          Very talented 18yr old UK folk singer songwriter.

-          Huge Dylan sound at times.

-          SXSW 2013

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