SXSW 2013 Line-Up Begins
 

The first round of bands for SXSW 2013 in Austin, TX has been announced.

Submitted by Dustin Harkins

"This list only scratches the surface of the what will inevitably become our greatest and most diverse line up to date". That quote plus the fact Film is taking place on four of the Music days has me stoked for March.

First reaction was I have not heard of most of these artists. I am sure some more familiar names will pop up as they announce them.

Same here. I was like... and.... Gallows, ok yeah i know Gallows... and that was about it. haha.

Haha Gallows is the only band I have a release of. I have heard of and heard some of the others, but it was pretty thin overall. Biggest "huh" moment for me was seeing random Of Mice and Men just on an island in the list. Unless there is a stage specifically for the style I am not sure where they fit. Oh well, I don't really care since I don't listen to them.

i wish they had these organized by genre, never heard of any and i bet there some clutch sounds in there.

I know 10 of those bands and would see 4. Looking forward to more band announcements.

SXSW kinda sucks. It's never worth the price of admission as all the bigger acts cost more money. Too many douchy music executives and way too many douchy hipster fans.

I know Gallows. And OM&M wish they organized them by genre as someone else already mentioned. I've never heard of any of those bands. Hopefully bigger names get released soon

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Maybe you're going to the wrong shows.

Tons of bands that are featured on this website do TONS of free shows throughout sxsw. I've never paid for a badge and I've seen everyone I've wanted at SXSW for the past 5 years.

This must be the first time you've looked into SXSW.... it's always been like a 1 to 8 ratio of no-name bands to known ones.

I am fully aware that most bands on the lineup aren't well known. I was just commenting more on the lack of known artists on the first announcement.

Cheers Elephant!

Well; He's My Brother, She's My Sister is one hell of a band and the The Zombies would be cool.

stoked.

SXSW : The music festival in which you act like you know more then six bands playing but you really don't.

SXSW. Gets lots of negative comments from folk who have obviously never been and have not got a clue about it. If you want big names they are there. If you want unknown acts to explore they are there. If you want to go from venue to venue, from free afternoon show to free afternoon show you can . If you can't find something to love at SXSW then you don't like live music.. Some of the moaners on here are a complete joke. Stay in your bedrooms.