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Over 30 French acts will hit SXSW this year, featuring artists fairly well-known in the states already including Antipop Consortium and Sebastian Schuller. Two themed parties, France Rocks Austin and the French Party will showcase these rising artists on some of their first trips to the states.

Other than offering a lineup featuring SAADI, Peasant, Emanuel and the Fear, Mighty Tiger, and The Loom at their SXSW day party, Paper Garden Records wants you to bask in the triumph of winning your very own pool.

Hot Hot Heat get ready for the summer release of their new album. It's only going to get warmer in here!

Oh boy do we have a SXSW party for you!! All of your favorites in just one place. You lucky dog you!

Listen to the harmonies of Mighty Tiger and stream their entire debut album, "Western Theater"

Woven Bones is preparing to release their debut album "In, Out and Back Again," and while some of the songs may be impressive, "It Feels Alright" certainly is not.

Dive in and discover Freelance Whales, a band that has all the buzz these days. Curious as to what they're about? Well check inside!

IFC will also feature artists performing at their IFC Crossroads House on their website throughout the week. Expect high production quality with a hint of artful flair.

Get an exclusive SXSW sample featuring: Spoon, Broken Bells, Surfer Blood and more! FREE download!

Want the scoop on Miike Snow? One of the newest hottest groups around? GSL talks to frontman Andrew Wyatt on a cold, wet day and get all the juicy details.

Check out the multi-genre infused production of Pretty Lights and download their newest EP, Making Up a Changing Mind, for FREE

Let the week begin! Catch She & Him and overload on cuteness in L.A.!

An Horse is riding into town with a full set of remixes. Curious to know what this band is all about? Well find out here on GSL!

American Rock Legends Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers are back on Tour starting in May and have announced a new album!

GSL talks to OK Go bass player Tim Nordwind about music, videos, and their new record label. Take a peek to see what goes on inside one of the coolest bands in rock n' roll.

Alan Palomo and his baby, Neon Indian, along with Grizzly Bear's Chris Taylor brings you their latest single "Sleep Paralysist." Prepare for a relaxing trip into Neon's Indian's synthesizer experience.

Robbers on High Street steal the show, literally, at the Bell House in Brooklyn. The band shared old favorites as well as new songs from their long awaited third record due out this year.

In the vein of Feist and Cat Power, new comer Kelli Carr is here to stun audiences with her own vocal magic. Fronting the group Color of Clouds, this is one band to look out for. Free download and release party information inside!

Want to make your friends jealous this weekend? Let Broken Bells help. They're ready and willing.

RJD2 has begun the third leg of his national tours and has put out a slew of new videos.