SXSW: Live From Austin http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=7729350&ft=1&f=7729350 For four sleep-deprived days in March, NPR Music returns to Austin, Texas, to bring you a generous and handpicked assortment of new music we love. Sample 100 of our favorite SXSW 2012 bands while you mark your calendar for a diverse lineup of unique live performances and video sessions. en Copyright 2013 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.94 Thu, 25 Apr 2013 10:50:00 -0400 http://media.npr.org/images/npr_news_123x20.gif SXSW: Live From Austin http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=7729350&ft=1&f=7729350 The Flaming Lips Present 'Yoshimi' Live In Concert The Flaming Lips first formed more than 30 years ago, and the group is still full of surprises. At an intimate club during the 2013 South by Southwest music festival, the band performed one of its most beloved albums, <em>Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots</em>, from start to finish. Watch a video of the full hour-long set here. Thu, 25 Apr 2013 10:50:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/event/music/177028655/watch-the-flaming-lips-perform-yoshimi-live?ft=1&f=7729350 http://www.npr.org/event/music/177028655/watch-the-flaming-lips-perform-yoshimi-live?ft=1&f=7729350 The Flaming Lips first formed more than 30 years ago, and the group is still full of surprises. At an intimate club during the 2013 South by Southwest music festival, the band performed one of its most beloved albums, Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots, from start to finish. Watch a video of the full hour-long set here.

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]]> The Zombies Remember Their Odyssey On the occasion of the 45th anniversary of their classic album, <em>Odessey and Oracle</em>, members of The Zombies talk with NPR's Bob Boilen about their unusual harmonies, touring the U.S. as British teenagers in the 1960s and why they broke up before <em>Odessey</em> even came out. Sat, 20 Apr 2013 12:18:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/allsongs/2013/03/27/175502614/interview-the-zombies-remember-their-odyssey?ft=1&f=7729350 http://www.npr.org/blogs/allsongs/2013/03/27/175502614/interview-the-zombies-remember-their-odyssey?ft=1&f=7729350 On the occasion of the 45th anniversary of their classic album, Odessey and Oracle, members of The Zombies talk with NPR's Bob Boilen about their unusual harmonies, touring the U.S. as British teenagers in the 1960s and why they broke up before Odessey even came out.

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]]> Nick Cave And The Bad Seeds, Live In Concert: SXSW 2013 Sinewy and powerful as ever, and backed by his longtime band, Nick Cave works the crowd like a revival preacher at half-speed during a career-spanning set at NPR Music's SXSW showcase at Stubb's in Austin, Texas. Watch Cave perform "Jubilee Street," "From Her to Eternity" and "Push the Sky Away," and hear audio of his full set. Mon, 15 Apr 2013 14:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/event/music/173419436/nick-cave-and-the-bad-seeds-live-in-concert-sxsw-2013?ft=1&f=7729350 http://www.npr.org/event/music/173419436/nick-cave-and-the-bad-seeds-live-in-concert-sxsw-2013?ft=1&f=7729350 Sinewy and powerful as ever, and backed by his longtime band, Nick Cave works the crowd like a revival preacher at half-speed during a career-spanning set at NPR Music's SXSW showcase at Stubb's in Austin, Texas. Watch Cave perform "Jubilee Street," "From Her to Eternity" and "Push the Sky Away," and hear audio of his full set.

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]]> Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Live In Concert: SXSW 2013 Karen O, Nick Zinner and Brian Chase's performance at NPR Music's SXSW showcase was the band's only appearance at this year's festival. The New York trio performed their new single "Sacrilege" for the first time in front of an audience and dazzled the packed Stubb's crowd with a bunch of beloved hits from yesteryear. Watch highlights from the show here. Thu, 11 Apr 2013 22:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/event/music/174261721/yeah-yeah-yeahs-live-in-concert-sxsw-2013?ft=1&f=7729350 http://www.npr.org/event/music/174261721/yeah-yeah-yeahs-live-in-concert-sxsw-2013?ft=1&f=7729350 Karen O, Nick Zinner and Brian Chase's performance at NPR Music's SXSW showcase was the band's only appearance at this year's festival. The New York trio performed their new single "Sacrilege" for the first time in front of an audience and dazzled the packed Stubb's crowd with a bunch of beloved hits from yesteryear. Watch highlights from the show here.

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]]> Brainstorm: NPR Front Row Watch the Portland rock band Brainstorm blast punchy, post-punk-inspired rhythms at Austin's TenOak during the 2013 South by Southwest music festival. Here, the group performs the thrilling "Maybe a Memory." Wed, 10 Apr 2013 08:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/event/music/176257436/brainstorm-npr-front-row?ft=1&f=7729350 http://www.npr.org/event/music/176257436/brainstorm-npr-front-row?ft=1&f=7729350 Watch the Portland rock band Brainstorm blast punchy, post-punk-inspired rhythms at Austin's TenOak during the 2013 South by Southwest music festival. Here, the group performs the thrilling "Maybe a Memory."

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]]> Café Tacvba, Live In Concert: SXSW 2013 One of the most popular bands in all of Mexico takes the stage at Stubb's in Austin for NPR Music's SXSW showcase. Watch singer Rubén Albarrán and the rest of Café Tacvba perform songs from their new album, <em>El Objeto Antes Llamado Disco</em> — and bust out a synchronized dance in the process. Sat, 06 Apr 2013 07:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/event/music/173426185/caf-tacvba-live-in-concert-sxsw-2013?ft=1&f=7729350 http://www.npr.org/event/music/173426185/caf-tacvba-live-in-concert-sxsw-2013?ft=1&f=7729350 One of the most popular bands in all of Mexico takes the stage at Stubb's in Austin for NPR Music's SXSW showcase. Watch singer Rubén Albarrán and the rest of Café Tacvba perform songs from their new album, El Objeto Antes Llamado Disco — and bust out a synchronized dance in the process.

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]]> Ivan & Alyosha: NPR Front Row The Seattle natives in Ivan & Alyosha possess cool charisma and an infectious sound that won over listeners at 2013's South By Southwest music festival. Watch their performance of "Be Your Man" live from TenOak in Austin, Texas. Fri, 05 Apr 2013 13:08:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/event/music/176266732/ivan-alyosha-npr-front-row?ft=1&f=7729350 http://www.npr.org/event/music/176266732/ivan-alyosha-npr-front-row?ft=1&f=7729350 The Seattle natives in Ivan & Alyosha possess cool charisma and an infectious sound that won over listeners at 2013's South By Southwest music festival. Watch their performance of "Be Your Man" live from TenOak in Austin, Texas.

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]]> Blaudzun: NPR Front Row The rock band Blaudzun made the trip from its home in the Netherlands to Austin, Texas, for the 2013 South by Southwest music festival. There, the group introduced its jubilantly beautiful songs to a new audience, highlighted by this performance of "Elephants." Thu, 04 Apr 2013 14:49:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/event/music/176166162/blaudzun-npr-front-row?ft=1&f=7729350 http://www.npr.org/event/music/176166162/blaudzun-npr-front-row?ft=1&f=7729350 The rock band Blaudzun made the trip from its home in the Netherlands to Austin, Texas, for the 2013 South by Southwest music festival. There, the group introduced its jubilantly beautiful songs to a new audience, highlighted by this performance of "Elephants."

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]]> Metz: NPR Front Row Watch the noise-rock trio tear it up at the 2013 South by Southwest music festival in Austin, Texas. Recorded live at Bar 96 for <em>Filter</em> Magazine's Dr. Martens Showcase, the band performs a heart-pounding version of "Wet Blanket" here. Wed, 03 Apr 2013 14:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/event/music/174569438/metz-npr-front-row?ft=1&f=7729350 http://www.npr.org/event/music/174569438/metz-npr-front-row?ft=1&f=7729350 Watch the noise-rock trio tear it up at the 2013 South by Southwest music festival in Austin, Texas. Recorded live at Bar 96 for Filter Magazine's Dr. Martens Showcase, the band performs a heart-pounding version of "Wet Blanket" here.

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]]> Bajofondo, Live In Concert: SXSW 2013 With eight accomplished musicians from Argentina and Uruguay, and a sound rooted in tango traditions, Bajofondo lays out a visual and aural feast. Watch the band perform "Duro y Parejo" to a huge crowd at Auditorium Shores, then listen to Bajofondo's complete set from SXSW. Mon, 01 Apr 2013 14:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/event/music/174764216/bajofondo-live-in-concert-sxsw-2013?ft=1&f=7729350 http://www.npr.org/event/music/174764216/bajofondo-live-in-concert-sxsw-2013?ft=1&f=7729350 With eight accomplished musicians from Argentina and Uruguay, and a sound rooted in tango traditions, Bajofondo lays out a visual and aural feast. Watch the band perform "Duro y Parejo" to a huge crowd at Auditorium Shores, then listen to Bajofondo's complete set from SXSW.

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]]> Gashcat: NPR Front Row The Louisiana band Gashcat makes fantastically catchy, idiosyncratic rock and pop songs that burst with joy. Gashcat returned to South by Southwest last month to give a thrilling, all-too-short performance. Watch the group perform "The Morning Sun" live in Austin, Texas. Thu, 28 Mar 2013 15:48:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/event/music/175578993/gashcat-npr-front-row?ft=1&f=7729350 http://www.npr.org/event/music/175578993/gashcat-npr-front-row?ft=1&f=7729350 The Louisiana band Gashcat makes fantastically catchy, idiosyncratic rock and pop songs that burst with joy. Gashcat returned to South by Southwest last month to give a thrilling, all-too-short performance. Watch the group perform "The Morning Sun" live in Austin, Texas.

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]]> Surfer Blood: NPR Front Row Surfer Blood fans still have to wait a few months to hear its second album, <em>Pythons</em>, but the Florida band gave a preview of the record during shows at SXSW this year. Watch the group perform "Demon Dance" at the Warner Sound party at the Belmont in Austin, Texas. Wed, 27 Mar 2013 11:15:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/event/music/174428869/surfer-blood-npr-front-row?ft=1&f=7729350 http://www.npr.org/event/music/174428869/surfer-blood-npr-front-row?ft=1&f=7729350 Surfer Blood fans still have to wait a few months to hear its second album, Pythons, but the Florida band gave a preview of the record during shows at SXSW this year. Watch the group perform "Demon Dance" at the Warner Sound party at the Belmont in Austin, Texas.

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]]> Depeche Mode: The Complete SXSW 2013 Interview After 30 years together, Depeche Mode puts out its 13th album this week, the seductive <em>Delta Machine. </em>Jason Bentley of KCRW speaks with the band's core trio of members about making music apart and together and recovering from its darkest days. Mon, 25 Mar 2013 17:10:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/therecord/2013/03/22/175065996/depeche-mode-the-complete-sxsw-2013-interview?ft=1&f=7729350 http://www.npr.org/blogs/therecord/2013/03/22/175065996/depeche-mode-the-complete-sxsw-2013-interview?ft=1&f=7729350 After 30 years together, Depeche Mode puts out its 13th album this week, the seductive Delta Machine. Jason Bentley of KCRW speaks with the band's core trio of members about making music apart and together and recovering from its darkest days.

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]]> Ducktails: NPR Front Row This is a live band that thrives on experimentation, playing around and taking chances. Watch Ducktails on stage at Austin's Clive Bar as the band performs "Letter of Intent," featuring kicky guitars and emotive strains of organ and synth. Fri, 22 Mar 2013 11:18:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/event/music/174566999/ducktails-npr-front-row?ft=1&f=7729350 http://www.npr.org/event/music/174566999/ducktails-npr-front-row?ft=1&f=7729350 This is a live band that thrives on experimentation, playing around and taking chances. Watch Ducktails on stage at Austin's Clive Bar as the band performs "Letter of Intent," featuring kicky guitars and emotive strains of organ and synth.

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]]> Chvrches: NPR Front Row Chvrches' bass-heavy pop sounds will be the soundtrack to many a barbecue this summer, but in the meantime, the Glaswegian trio got the crowd dancing at SXSW 2013. Watch the trio perform "The Mother We Share" at Austin's Red 7. Thu, 21 Mar 2013 13:57:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/event/music/174564157/chvrches-npr-front-row?ft=1&f=7729350 http://www.npr.org/event/music/174564157/chvrches-npr-front-row?ft=1&f=7729350 Chvrches' bass-heavy pop sounds will be the soundtrack to many a barbecue this summer, but in the meantime, the Glaswegian trio got the crowd dancing at SXSW 2013. Watch the trio perform "The Mother We Share" at Austin's Red 7.

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