6. Theophilus London

If this man isn’t winning I don’t know who is. He isn’t. Theophilus London (Interviewed) A total of 12 shows, if he isn’t everywhere after this something is wrong. Notable shows include the Windish Agency showcase on Thursday evening and his highly anticipated show with Questlove on Friday.

5. Perfect Attendance
The Smoking Section and iLuvLola have teamed with hometown heroes Fadia Kader and SMKA to bring The Perfect Attendance stage to SXSW. If you didn’t know The Perfect Attendance Stage is a known showcase that takes place during the A3C Hip Hop Festival in Atlanta. The lineup includes Aleon Craft, Surf Club, Freddie Gibbs, Mac Miller, and many more. Friday, March 18 you need to be at The Light Bar. Follow Perfect Attendance on Tumblr for more exclusives and show times.

4. Wise Blood
Wise Blood (Interviewed) is an Art Nouveau favorite. You can catch the self proclaimed ‘aspiring popstar’ at at least four shows this year. Notable shows include the Ear of the Beholder Party at The Brixton Wed and the Windish showcase on Thursday evening.

3. ATL gets Weird

Pretty Ambitious and Purge ATL present… ATL gets Weird! I’m loving the lineup. Here’s your chance to see The Back Pockets. If you haven’t seen them live, you need to. The show also features Light Pollution, Abby gogo, Mermaids, Turf War, Sealions, Little Tybee and more. Best of all the show is free. What’s not to like?

2. Move Forward Music x Fusicology SXSW Showcase
I have to wait until the end of this month to see J*DaVeY when their tour with Blu hits Atlanta. You can catch the LA based duo along with a bevy of guests including the aforementioned Blu, Pac Div, Tanya Morgan, Stalley, Homeboy Sandman, YC the Cynic, Troy Ave, Skotch Davis, Curt@!ns and DJ sets by RTC and Meka from 2DopeBoyz. Click here for more information.

1. Odd Future

To say Odd Future is everywhere right now wouldn’t suffice. A million posts on 2DOPEboyz wouldn’t add up. Prepare for the LA based group to take over Austin with high profile performances at shows by MTV, Fader, BIllboard and more. Can we officially dub the term ‘Jimmy Fallon effect?’

Everyone who cares anything about music is all over the 2010 SXSW which starts today. This years festival boasts acts from Led Zeppelin to Nas & Damien Marley. The best part of SXSW for me is finding out about new bands. Here are nine artists playing at this years SXSW that you should know. If not now, we’re sure you’ll know them after the festival.

RAHBI
Hometown: Atlanta, GA
What His Music Sounds Like: A crunk version of Prince.
Where He’s Playing: March 19, at Light Bar
MP3: “What’s The Sound” (Right Click + Save Target As)

Nneka
Hometown: Nigeria
What Her Music Sounds Like: Hip-hop’s answer to Fela Kuti
Where She’s Playing: Day Stage Cafe Austin Convention Center
MP3: “Heartbeat (Chase & Status Remix)” (Right Click + Save Target As)

Mike Posner
Hometown: Southfield, Michigan
What His Music Sounds Like: An edgier Justin Timberlake.
Where He’s Playing: Aces Lounge
MP3: “Drug Dealer Girl” (Right Click + Save Target As)

Mayer Hawthorne
Hometown: Ann Arbor, Mi
What His Music Sounds Like: Smooth.
Where He’s Playing: March 19, at Austin Music Hall
MP3: “Thin Moon” (Right Click + Save Target As)

The Middle East:
Hometown: Queensland, Australia
What Their Music Sounds Like:
Where They’re Playing: Club Deville
MP3: The Middle East – The Darkest Side (Right Click + Save Target As)

Felix Cartal
Hometown: Vancouver, Canada
What His Music Sounds Like: A House Party in Chealsea
Where He’s Playing: March 20 at Beauty Bar Backyard
MP3: Felix Cartal – Popular Music (Right Click + Save Target As)

Trouble Andrew
Hometown: Ny, Ny
What His Music Sounds Like: An acid trip.
Where He’s Playing: Emo’s Annex
MP3: “Bang, Bang” (Right Click + Save Target As)

Mozella
Hometown: Detroit
What Her Music Sounds Like:
Where She’s Playing: March 17 at Encore

Pac Div
Hometown: Los Angeles
What Their Music Sounds Like:
Where They’re Playing: March 17 at The Independent
MP3: Pac Div – Paper (Right Click + Save Target As)

This photo comes from reader Keith Doston. The photo is of Utility boxes behind a tanning salon on the Drag in Austin. Simple tagging, yet the colors take this to a whole new level.

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