Part V: Where’s some good places to keep up with the flood of SXSW Music news?
My picks are: The official SXSW Music site, Largeheartedboy, Chromewaves, the Donewaiting SXSW Blog, and the Yahoo! Unofficial SXSW Information group. The Yahoo! group is especially nice since there are a number of locals in the group; I’ve also gotten a number of announcements for locally-run parties, DIY showcases, and helpful tips from the lovely folks there. Where to find the day party information? Check out the Austin showlist when the time gets near, will have the most easily readable (and printable) list. Check also the the Donewaiting SXSW Blog as well as the aforementioned Yahoo! Group, particularly the files section. A handful of parties may require badges, invitations, or RSVPs in advance; how this happens is up to the party-throwers. SXSW Music is sponsoring some official day parties. Make sure you pay attention to what needs RSVPing. In Summary I hope I’ve whetted your appetite for the Music Festival, and even if you aren’t considering going this year, please do think abou
