SXSW: Live From Austin archive
Watch The Magnetic Fields, Live In Concert: SXSW 2012
April 11, 2012 – The Magnetic Fields' hold on a live crowd is powerful enough to yield pin-drop silence.
Listen Fiona Apple, Live In Concert: SXSW 2012
April 11, 2012 – Hear a three-song set from Apple's commanding return to the public stage.
Read Women Rock SXSW
March 19, 2012 – Over the course of five days in Austin, a handful of promising acts peeked through the noisy chaos.
Listen Bruce Springsteen's SXSW 2012 Keynote Speech
March 18, 2012 – In a nearly hour-long address Springsteen spoke about his life as a musician and his influences.
Listen SXSW Late Night Dispatch: Saturday
March 18, 2012 – The final night at South By Southwest offered favorites, classic performances and a few surprises.
Read Hot At SXSW 2012: Lines
March 17, 2012 – Notes on a trend at this year's festival, and a proposal for making next year even more special.
Listen SXSW Late Night Dispatch: Friday
March 17, 2012 – Day three at South by Southwest included a set from the band with the biggest song in the country.
Listen SXSW Late Night Dispatch: Thursday Recap
March 16, 2012 – Thursday brought NPR Music's day party, two performances by Bruce Springsteen and lots of emotion.
Watch Polica, Live In Concert: SXSW 2012
March 15, 2012 – Newcomers from Minneapolis mix two live drummers with a singer whose voice is heavily manipulated.
Watch Lower Dens, Live In Concert: SXSW 2012
March 15, 2012 – Live in Austin, the Baltimore band mixes warm and cool to build intensity out of difficult emotions.
Watch Sugar Tongue Slim, Live In Concert: SXSW 2012
March 15, 2012 – The versatile, playful rapper mixed samples with a live-band bounce that quickly won over the crowd.
Watch La Vida Boheme, Live In Concert: SXSW 2012
March 15, 2012 – The Venezuelan dance-rock band kicked off the party with chant-along songs and stage-shaking energy.
Listen SXSW Late Night Dispatch: Wednesday
March 15, 2012 – Highlights from day one at SXSW included discoveries, old favorites and our official showcase.
Watch Andrew Bird, Live In Concert: SXSW 2012
March 15, 2012 – Bird made his lone show at the festival count, holding the stage for one sweet, soaring hour.
Watch Alabama Shakes, Live In Concert: SXSW 2012
March 15, 2012 – Armed with a bright new batch of songs, lead singer Brittany Howard fed off a crowd 2,000 strong.