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Keith Urban To Jade Bird: 7 Of The Best Things We Saw At SXSW

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From Keith Urban and T.I.'s standout sets to Rubén Blades' documentary and much more, check out some of this year's top festival moments in Austin, Texas
Renée Fabian
GRAMMYs
Mar 19, 2018 - 1:26 pm

At SXSW 2018 in Austin, Texas, we took you on a tour of the most happening parts of the city, brought you to the doorstep of some of the hottest new acts we saw during the festival, and went inside some of the conference's best panels, including the explosion of K-pop and what happens to reality TV singing competition stars once their time in the spotlight is up.

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Even with all this, there's still so much more to see and do at SXSW, so we wanted to bring you a few other highlights from  the festival. Here are seven things that jumped out at SXSW this year.

1. Keith Urban Live At Stubb's BBQ

It was announced just days before the festival that Keith Urban would bring his out-of-the-box brand of country to SXSW festival attendees at a special showcase at Stubb's BBQ on March 16 following his keynote. Man, did Urban deliver during his couldn't-miss set. He played to a packed house at Stubb's outdoor amphitheater, covering many of his hits such as "You Look Good In My Shirt" and "The Fighter" and even premiering some new music from his upcoming album, Graffiti U. At one point, Urban climbed on a balcony in the crowd and gifted a lucky audience member with the guitar off his back.

2. Rubén Blades Gets Candid

He may be a nine-time GRAMMY winner, but Rubén Blades has been historically pretty quiet about his personal life. It seems now he's pulling back the veil with a new documentary, Rubén Blades Is Not My Name, that focuses on the salsa legend's life. The film had multiple screenings during SXSW where the Panama native was on hand to speak with audience members. In addition, during a conversation moderated by NPR journalist Felix Contreras, we learned even more unexpected facts about Blades. Case in point? Blades has earned two law degrees.

3. T.I. Headlines Stubb's BBQ

Shortly after a screening of the first two episodes of "Rapture," the latest Netflix series chronicling the life story of groundbreaking hip-hop artists, T.I. headed over to Stubb's for a headlining set. The crowd to get in the venue wrapped around the sidewalk as T.I. pumped out some next level swagger. Rappers Dave East, Rapsody, Wifisfuneral, and Just Blaze joined the set and the evening filled the block with amazing beats and rhymes.

4. Women In Music

We've already covered a lot of the ways SXSW celebrated women this year, but it bears repeating. Not only did the women-centric panels bring attention to issues often unique to women in the industry, but the music lineup was awash in female artists, whether it was Rapsody's blistering set at The Belmont,  the Mrs' philanthropic act of "kindness," Pussy Riot's high-octane punk protest music, the quieter sounds of Lucy Rose, or country-rock singer/songwriter Jade Bird.

5. Discovering New Acts

SXSW has a reputation for bringing emerging artists to center stage, and many of the people we talked to during the festival came away with a host of new music they are totally digging right now. There were so many great new acts, we can't possibly cover them all. But if you need a short list of places to start, check out Americana singer/songwriter Lucy Dacus, electro-pop producer/rapper Demo Taped, rockers Vista Kicks, and Puerto Rican singer/songwriter Andrea Cruz, and these seven other artists on our list.

6. Celebrating The Live Music Capital

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Austin is dubbed the live music capital for a reason, making it the perfect city to host SXSW each year. With 6th Street, Rainey Street and South Congress serving as the epicenter of all the action, each venue offers its own vibe. There's The Sidewinder, the famed Paramount Theatre, The Belmont, which hosted SXSW's Korea spotlight, and so many more. A stroll down the streets yielded the sounds of rap, country, rock, pop, and more emanating from the buildings, while street musicians, such as a sax player or a drummer, brought the sound of Austin to life.

7. A Focus On Music Creator's Rights

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This year's SXSW programming included not one, but several panels that focused on rights for music creators. Of note, Music Modernization Act: Changing the Licensing Landscape discussed the historic agreement in the music industry for the passage of the MMA, which would bring much needed change to how music creators get paid. In addition, the panel Paid in Full: Fixing Music Rights for Artists featured a similar discussion, providing an overview for attendees on upcoming solutions to making sure songwriters and artists get paid fairly for their work.

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Keith Urban, K-Pop, Women In Music: Go Behind The Scenes At SXSW 2018

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Renée Fabian
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Mar 19, 2018 - 4:38 pm

Monday, March 19

  • What's SXSW all about for the artists who perform at the festival? We're glad you asked because that's exactly the question we posed to 11 artists at this year's festival. From Dorothy to Brandy Clark and Grupo Fantasma, find out what they had to say.
     
  • Post-SXSW syndrome getting you down? From Keith Urban and T.I.'s standout sets to Rubén Blades' documentary and much more, we've rounded up seven of the festival's top moments.

Sunday, March 18

  • "I do it so women can know anything a man can do, we can do just as well, if not 10 times better," said GRAMMY-nominated rapper Rapsody during SXSW. From standout showcases to thought-provoking panels, and spanning artists from Rapsody to Pussy Riot, we rounded up five ways how the Austin, Texas, festival put women in music front and center.
     
  • There was a ton of amazing music filling Austin this weekend at SXSW. From innovative electronic pop sounds to soulful blues and one-of-a-kind voices, we rouned up 7 on-the-rise artists we heard at SXSW who you should keep on your radar. 
     
  • When you need a little vintage charm, take a stroll through Austin, Texas' South Congress neighborhood, "old downtown." Nestled just south of Lady Bird Lake, the area boasts boutiques, eateries, galleries, and music venues that will take you back in time. We captured South Congress in action during SXSW 2018, giving you just a taste of the best Austin has to offer.

    Austin's South Congress Boasts Vintage Charm

Saturday, March 17

  • It's "a lot different" according to some natives. Get a taste of what makes Rainey Street a consistent top attraction in Austin, Texas, not only at SXSW but year-round.

    Austin's Deep Cultural History On Rainey Street

  • There was a fresh breeze of kindness at SXSW this year, and four-piece female band the Mrs was a big reason why. We had a front-row seat for the group's Kindnesspalooza Music Fest and learned how drummer Andra Liemandt and her bandmates are all about playing music, being kind and giving back to the world.
     
  • Millions of viewers tune into singing competition shows such as "The Voice, "America's Got Talent" and "American Idol." But what is life really like after the cameras turn off and the show moves on to the next season, especially if a contestant doesn't win? We got a little insight thanks to the panel Now What? Life After Reality TV Singing Shows, featuring former singing compeition contestants Blake Lewis, Cas Haley and Nakia. 

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Friday, March 16

  • Talk about an amazing conversation! Go inside Keith Urban's SXSW keynote discussion during which the GRAMMY winner touched upon his musical upbringing, sobriety to his new album, Graffiti U.

     

  • At SXSW 2018, 6th Street once again shines as the "classic" epicenter of the city's incomparable live music offerings, coming alive with street performances, makeshift stages, packed venues, bustling bars, and music of all genres. Get a closer look at what makes 6th Street a destination for musicians and music fans alike.

Austin's 6th Street Comes Alive At SXSW

Thursday, March 15

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Keith Urban Talks 'Graffiti U,' Julia Michaels & MusiCares | SXSW 2018

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From his musical upbringing to his new album and sobriety, the GRAMMY-winning singer/songwriter went deep during his keynote discussion at SXSW
Renée Fabian
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Mar 16, 2018 - 5:06 pm

As if SXSW 2018 doesn't have enough cool stuff going on — the panels, the bands, the networking, the parties, the culture of Austin, Texas — one of this year's keynote speaker sweetened the deal just a little bit more.

GRAMMY winner Keith Urban took the stage in conversation with GRAMMY Museum Executive Director and "Required Listening" podcast host Scott Goldman on March 16. The duo covered a wide range of topics, including the singer/songwriter's early music memories, how Ricky Skaggs influenced his career, the art of collaboration, memorable career advice, and why he's a huge fan of MusiCares and Post Malone.

The New Zealand native was quick to credit his drummer father for turning him onto his love of country. As a 5-year-old, Urban had the chance to see the legendary Johnny Cash in concert, which captured the young artist's imagination.

"What I remember from that concert is just how loud the crowd was," Urban recalled. "I remember just the roar of everybody when this guy walked out on the stage and it's never left me, and the power of when he played guitar and sang was an extraordinary thing."

By age 6, Urban was taking guitar lessons and learning from the country records spinning in his parents' house as well as the local bands in his area. When he discovered the "chicken pickin'" style of guitar players such as Skaggs, the deal was sealed.

Urban also discussed how his unique musicality stems from his affinity for collaborations. Not only has he recorded with other country artists but he's also worked across many genres, including artists as diverse as the Rolling Stones, Carrie Underwood, Alicia Keys, John Mayer, Aerosmith's Steven Tyler, and many more.

Indeed, his upcoming studio album, Graffiti U, will feature a collaboration with "Issues" singer/songwriter Julia Michaels, as well as borrowing a sample from country great Merle Haggard on another track.

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For his part, Urban feels collaborations keep his music fresh while also playing to his appreciation for all music genres and their creators, whether they are an EDM electronic-only musician or the classic instrumentalist.

"I'm a big believer that it's all still musicianship," said Urban. "If you're doing it on your MacBook Pro or you don't play an instrument … they still have to compose these things like a painter putting paint together in a such a way that it creates a compelling image. That's as valid to me as a guy sitting there playing guitar."

Urban further solidified his stance when asked by an audience member about his current favorite contemporary artist outside of country music.

"Post Malone because he's got his own thing, it's insane," Urban answered. "I don't even know what it is. I don't think he knows what it is, which is beautiful. It's just an incredible fusion of things — singer/songwriter, hip-hop, R&B, soul. It's just all out there and I love it."

His penchant for fusing genres and forging his own path as a singer/songwriter, while it looks effortless now, wasn't always an asset to Urban. He recalled his early days playing shows around Nashville, Tenn., when a record label employee followed his band religiously, yet there was no indication the label wanted to sign him. When the guitarist finally asked why, the employee had some sage words of wisdom for the emerging artist.

"You're just really unique and it'll be your biggest curse until it becomes greatest blessing,'" Urban recounted. "And as cheesy as that might sound … what I took from that was stay the course and it's just going to take time."

With Goldman guiding the conversation, Urban went deeper on more personal topics, including his path to sobriety.

"It's such a personal thing, sobriety, for each person," Urban said about his journey. "I wished I gotten sober many, many years before I did but it is what it is. I'm glad that I finally got here almost 12 years later. I think for me it's made it possible to do the things I do."

Urban revealed that the Recording Academy-affiliated charity MusiCares was a driving force behind him getting help in the 1990s. The organization's MAP Fund helped pay for his first rehabilitation treatment, which is part of the reason he has lent his support to not only MusiCares but other charitable causes throughout his career.

To conclude the panel, audience members expressed their appreciation for Urban's music, including fans from as far away as Canada, Brazil and France. For Urban, who will play a special showcase at SXSW at Stubb's BBQ on March 16, it's clear that his reach will continue to make waves in the music industry for years to come.

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Music Festivals 2018: 7 Ways To Enjoy Festival Season Without Drinking

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From having an escape route to engaging in on-site 12-step recovery programs, learn how to plan an unforgettable festival experience without the booze
Renée Fabian
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Apr 12, 2018 - 3:12 pm

Picture this. You've landed in the California desert and are stoked to pitch that tent. You've got the lineup pulled up on your phone and you're arguing with your travel companions about whether you'll catch Beyoncé's must-see headlining set or catch a one-of-a-kind performance from Japanese rockers X Japan, who play at the same time. And you still haven't worked out if you'll see Portugal. The Man or Kamasi Washington. Mid-argument, out comes the six-pack and now there's a tougher choice to make.

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While they offer life-changing experiences and the chance to get up close and personal with music of all genres, music festivals also include lots of alcohol consumption and drug use. In fact, this darker music fest culture comes with some cold, hard facts that would sober anyone up. A 2016 Canadian study found that 13 percent of reported festival deaths between 1999 and 2014 were the result of alcohol or drug abuse.

The studies may be new, but music festivals and substance abuse have been nearly inseparable since their inception. However, what's starting to change today is a focus on sobriety and recovery for those who want to attend music festivals without imbibing in the chemical party atmosphere.

"I went to Woodstock in 1969 and all I did was get loaded with everybody else. That's never really changed," shares Dr. Howard Samuels, founder/CEO of The Hills Treatment Center in Los Angeles who has 33 years of sobriety under his belt. "The thing that has changed though is that there are more young people that are sober."

While festivals may be a highly charged space for maintaining sobriety, those in recovery can enjoy music festivals without drinking. So bust out your fanny packs, signature shades and water bottles, because you're headed to your favorite festival armed with these seven tips to maintain sobriety.

1. Make The Trip With Other Friends In Recovery

Rule number one: Don't go alone. Plan to attend a music festival with other community members who support sobriety.

"I would go with other sober people. And when I say sober, I mean other people that you're in recovery with," says Samuels, who also recommends waiting until at least six months of sobriety to take on a music festival. "Don't go alone or don't go with your old friends."

When surrounded by others who share the same mission, it's much easier to resist the temptation to drink. Not to mention, if a craving gets triggered, you can discuss the moment with someone who understands and supports your decision to remain sober. Alcohol isn't required to have a good time. Being surrounded by the right people, though, can make all the difference.

"My favorite part about festivals are the people I meet," says rapper Kosha Dillz, aka Rami Even-Esh, who has been sober for more than 13 years. "Go with someone you'll have a great time with."

2. Plan Lodging Wisely

During a festival, the stages may go dark at a reasonable hour, but the partying continues long into the wee hours of the morning. Instead of dealing with the pressures of other drunken attendees, plan to have a safe space to go at night or anytime a break is needed.

"Don't be cheap," advises Even-Esh. "If you have to get your own place and it means being able to sleep in a room versus all of the room partying until 7 a.m., it might be worth it to spend the money."

Also look into sober housing options at music festivals. As the recovery movement grows, so too do the sober safe spaces at events. Organizations such as Camp Traction offer sober areas at a handful of festivals each year, and check other festivals' websites because they may offer their own clean and sober camping options.

3. Devise An Escape Plan

If the atmosphere becomes too overwhelming or tempting, have an escape plan figured out ahead of time. This could mean driving separately so there's always a way out without being dependent on another group member, having a nice quiet place to come back to at any point during the day, or simply hailing an Uber or Lyft.

You may experience some FOMO (fear of missing out) in the moment when leaving friends behind, but you'll be glad you did.

"I make sure I don't take things personally and always have an exit plan if it gets weird," says Even-Esh. "It usually does, and in my experience I don't really miss anything when I leave."

4. Phone A Friend, Often

For Even-Esh, having a fully charged phone is of paramount importance. Samuels agrees.

"The most important thing is that you have easy access to other recovering people in order to express the feelings of being overwhelmed, of being triggered by seeing people use — by all of it," says Samuels. "You've got to be able to communicate your feelings and your thoughts."

Keep phones charged with some of these portable charger options, and don't be afraid to reach out to your support network as much as needed.

"Once I start feeling anxious, the phone is a great tool to have," says Even-Esh. "Be able to call other people that are sober or even your friends back home. It's always good to call someone not at the festival to bring you back to reality."

5. Find A Local Or On-Site Meeting

As awareness about substance abuse issues and recovery grow, so do the resources for those looking to have a great experience and maintain their sobriety. Enter on-site festival 12-step programs and other resources.

"At most festivals these days, there are 12 steps and all you have to do is ask one of the organizers or the event staff where there's a 12-step meeting," recommends Samuels. "Recovery has gotten to be so in the mainstream these days, which is really positive, that there can be a lot of safe places for recovering people at music festivals."

For example, MusiCares' Safe Harbor Room program will be available at many major festivals throughout the U.S. this year, including Coachella and Stagecoach, which provides 12-step meetings and an information booth for those attending festivals.

6. Take Care Of The Basics

In Alcoholics Anonymous parlance, HALT — hunger, anger, loneliness, and tiredness — mark four pillars of well-being that must be addressed to prevent vulnerabilities to relapse.

In a music festival setting, this means eating nutritious and regular meals and snacks and drinking water. Avoid isolation and loneliness by choosing the right people to have by your side, while using your phone support network to vent anger and frustrations that might arise, say pushy crowds or a rude fan. And finally, do get some sleep. No all-nighters here!

"Sometimes getting something to eat and taking a nap can really change your mentality," says Even-Esh.

7. Set Boundaries For Yourself

Finally, it's important to know your own limits because at the end of the day you're responsible for your health and sobriety.

By setting yourself up to take care of the basics, engaging support networks, acting on escape plans as needed, and picking the right people to travel with, you've got a great head start. From here, rocking out during a weekend of unforgettable music without drinking is definitely attainable. Just keep your goals top of mind.

"Depending on where you are, there can be an absurd amount of drugs available and always large amounts of drinking happening," Even-Esh says. "For everyone else that's OK, but for me that is a problem and I'm the only person who needs to know that."

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Dorothy To Brandy Clark: What 11 Artists Have To Say About SXSW

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From the bands they heard to seeking out food and inspiration, find out what artists attending the Austin, Texas, music festival got out of the SXSW experience
Renée Fabian
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Mar 19, 2018 - 4:36 pm

Each year, SXSW brings thousands of artists to town — from artists on the rise to big names at the top of their game. We had a chance to sit down with a handful of these musicians and find out what their SXSW 2018 experience was like.

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From the bands they enjoyed the most to why this festival is so special, sampling Austin's cuisine, consummating social connections, and more, check out what 11 artists dug about the annual music festival in Austin, Texas.

1. Dorothy

Frontwoman for the Los Angeles-based rock band Dorothy, Dorothy Martin, expressed her appreciation for the sheer volume of music SXSW offers those looking to discover something new.

"SXSW has been crazy and fun," Martin said. "There's so many people here and so much music. You can just go see three different bands if you want every night, or more. It's been a lot. Everyone's tired but it's totally worth it and really eye-opening."

2. Grupo Fantasma

One of the hottest funk bands on the scene, the GRAMMY-winning nine-piece Latin orchestra Grupo Fantasma found themselves onstage following a legendary band.

"Last night we played after Preservation Hall Jazz Band at Mohawk," Grupo Fantasma said. "It's rare that we're concerned about going on after a band but that was definitely impressive. … I'd never seen them and that was really incredible."

As Austin natives, Grupo Fantasma have seen SXSW change over the years, and though they have some reservations about the festival overrunning their town every year, ultimately the music makes it worth it.

"There's great new talent coming into town and Austin, of course, is being exposed to the world," they said. "Every time it comes around there's some apprehension. … But then you get down here and you see some great music and you get inspired, and you're like, 'Yeah, let's run around and see some bands.'"

3. Mallrat

Australian pop singer Mallrat intimated she and her friend were chasing after some specific acts during SXSW, including rapper Smokepurpp and pop singer/songwriter Billie Eilish. But her favorite part of her busy festival experience was taking part in her own show.

"The other day we played a show with a few other Australian acts, and our friend Stella Donnelly was on just after us and she's a really fantastic songwriter from Australia so it was cool to finally see one of her shows," Mallrat said. "Otherwise, it's been a bit busy. We haven't had much time to check things out."

4. The Mrs

Four-piece pop/rock collective the Mrs brought a special mission to SXSW this year: kindness. Unsurprising, their Kindnesspalooza Music Festival to support drummer Andra Liemandt's charity The Kindness Campaign was top of mind for the Austin natives.

"We've been really excited about Kindnesspalooza and talking to all the other artists that are going to come and play," they shared. "[We're] just trying to build it up and bring awareness to The Kindness Campaign and just have fun."

5. Amber Rubarth

Singer/songwriter Amber Rubarth happened to be in town to help support the 2017 film American Folk, in which she starred. While she's been in a filmmaking frame of mind, SXSW stands out to her because it really beings the arts together in a meaningful way.

"I went to the documentary shorts in theaters," Rubarth said. "We walked all the way across the river and just hearing bands in all the different places and then going and seeing these short theater documentaries and how music moves through all of those also. I love how it ties all the worlds together. I think with music festivals you see all the bands and everything but I actually really like that it has all the different worlds — it has the film, it has the multimedia, it has the music — and just how those all tie in and they overlap with each other."

6. Demo Taped

Demo Taped, a producer/rapper from Atlanta, was attending SXSW for the first time. Not only did he enjoy seeing acts such as Duckwrth and playing his own showcase during his time in Austin, he felt right at home in the city.

"It's my first year. It's been very positive," Demo Taped told us. "I've been walking the streets and smiling at people and getting the smile back. Just like Atlanta, I realize we're in the South — you get that Southern hospitality and that's really sweet."

7. Deva Mahal

Daughter of the inimitable bluesman Taj Mahal, blues/soul singer Deva Mahal traversed quite the SXSW journey. She had the chance to visit Willie Nelson's ranch and performed a headlining set at the Miles Davis House. But at the top of her to do list while in Austin was discovering something new.

"The most exciting thing for me is to go and be surprised, find somebody that I've never heard of or never seen before and have a really true and natural experience with what I'm hearing," Mahal shared. "I don't like to be told about it before or told how to feel about something so I feel the same way about artists. I'm excited to discover something I've never heard before, which I think is what [SXSW] is all about."

8. The Marìas

Psychedelic soul duo the Marìas certainly were at SXSW for one thing: the music.

"It's cool to wander around and walk into different venues because you never know what you're going to see," said drummer/vocalist Josh Conway. While Maria added, "And then just seeing all the different genres of music coming together and just mixing."

But they may have left Austin with a more permanent souvenir than just happy memories.

"We have another show, a Doc Marten's show. That'll be super fun," Maria said. "They have free tattoos so I think we're all going to try and get in on that."

9. Aisha Badru

New York singer/songwriter Aisha Badru brought her ethereal vocals to the SXSW stage in advance of the release of her debut full-length album, Pendulum, which drops April 27. As for her festival experience, she looked forward to supporting a friend.

"I have a friend that I met on Instagram," Badru said. "She has a band called LANNDS and she's playing tonight at The Sidewinder and I'm really looking forward to checking that show out."

10. Brandy Clark

Country singer/songwriter Brandy Clark is a seasoned pro on the festival scene. While she had just flown in to perform at the Recording Academy Texas Chapter Block Party, she hoped to find something new during SXSW. And barring that, she had a solid plan in place for Austin cuisine while in town.

"I hope I stumble onto somebody I've never heard that blows my mind," Clarks stated. "Other than that, I love Austin and I might stumble into some tacos later."

11. Vista Kicks

Indie rockers Vista Kicks — Derek Thomas, Sam Plecker, Trevor Sutton, and Nolan Le Vine — spend most of their time in the Highland Park area of Los Angeles in their own studio pumping out tracks. So their SXSW sojourn was all about seeking new inspiration, which they found in spades with bands such as Lukas Nelson, Hinds and Low Cut Connie.

"We've seen an inspiring amount of good bands here and it's been really refreshing and really cool," they said. "People have been getting up there, getting on their instruments and just going. … This is where we're going in music now. There's no tricks. It is looking really good for music right now. The bands we've been seeing have been fantastic and inspiring. That's something that's really unique and cool about SXSW too."

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