SXSW 2013: Full coverage

SXSW 2013

SXSW 2013: Chaos and choruses in Texas

This year’s conference attendees had plenty of chances to sing along to familiar hits, and plenty of reasons to hit up new bands. Updated Mar. 18, 2013
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Star Tribune music writer Chris Riemenschneider will be in his former hometown of Austin, Texas, March 12-17 taking in the thousands of bands, hundreds of parties and a few taco stands at the annual South by Southwest Music Conference. Follow his tweets: @ChrisRstrib.

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Prince took the stage early Sunday accompanied by a 22-piece brass band and played for three hours. His set included multiple costume changes and a soulful rendition of "Purple Rain."

Prince closes out SXSW with a six-encore marathon
Article By: CHRIS RIEMENSCHNEIDER Publish / Update March 17, 2013 9:09 PM
The show started late and went well past 2 a.m., as only the Minneapolis legend can do.

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Green Day, Solange, Gary Louris & Thurston Moore at SXSW

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Dessa, Chalice, 4 on the Floor & Black Lips at SXSW

Lianne La Havas performs at Empire Automotive at the South by Southwest music festival in Austin, Texas, March 14, 2013.

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Publish March 19, 2013 2:00 AM / Update March 18, 2013 2:32 PM
Six acts to see in concert

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Crowds thronged the Spotify House in Austin, Texas, during South by Southwest.

Bands, industry face the music: streaming is king
Article By: CHRIS RIEMENSCHNEIDER , Publish March 17, 2013 2:00 AM / Update March 18, 2013 10:57 AM
Pandora and Spotify are among the biggest rock stars at South by Southwest, earning mixed reviews from Minnesota musicians.

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Green Day perform at ACL Live at the Moody Theater at the South by Southwest music festival in Austin, Texas, March 15, 2013.

SXSW 2013: Green Day back from the brink
Article By: CHRIS RIEMENSCHNEIDER , Publish / Update March 16, 2013 11:27 AM
Billie Joe Armstrong's post-rehab return highlighted Friday's sets along with Solange Knowles, Gary Louris, Hannah Georgas and Thurston Moore's new band.

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SXSW 2013: Dessa, 4OTF, Chalice hit the day parties
Article By: CHRIS RIEMENSCHNEIDER , Publish / Update March 15, 2013 4:50 AM
One played a car wash, another went on an hour late, and all at least seemed to enjoy being there.

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SXSW Random Mix: Haim, Snoop Lion, Lianne La Havas
Article By: CHRIS RIEMENSCHNEIDER , Publish / Update March 15, 2013 4:56 AM
A more roaming approach to Night 3 yielded great results.

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SXSW 2013: Natalie Maines ready to play rock
Article By: CHRIS RIEMENSCHNEIDER , Publish / Update March 14, 2013 5:26 AM
The Dixie Chicks singer included one song each from Minnesotans Dan Wilson and the Jayhawks, both on her upcoming album.

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SXSW 2013: Nick Cave's black and red jubilee
Article By: CHRIS RIEMENSCHNEIDER , Publish / Update March 14, 2013 5:03 AM
The Aussie cult hero played the NPR Music showcase at Stubb's with a slightly revised lineup of his Bad Seeds.

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SXSW 2013: Divine opening night
Article By: CHRIS RIEMENSCHNEIDER , Publish / Update March 13, 2013 4:23 AM
Britt Daniel's new side band to Spoon was a sure hit Tuesday night in Austin, Texas, where one rapper also raised holy fire.

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SXSW 2013: Five new acts not to miss
Article By: CHRIS RIEMENSCHNEIDER , Publish / Update March 12, 2013 11:26 AM
The list ranges from a trio of L.a. hipsters to a South American electronic-tango ensemble.

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Prince is rumored to be planning a concert at SXSW.

Prince rumored to be playing SXSW in Austin
Article By: CHRIS RIEMENSCHNEIDER , Publish / Update March 11, 2013 11:16 AM
Various "unnamed sources" are saying he'll be leaving Minneapolis for Texas to perform at La Zona Rosa on Saturday.

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