10 Critical Breakout Artists Of SXSW 2010
By Laura LeeboveIt's a daunting task, trying to choose which of the thousand-plus artists to check out during SXSW. But for my first trip to Austin, I went in with an open mind and a short list of acts I was itching to see live that I hadn't already. (Although having already seen The Antlers and two Sharons -- Jones and Van Etten -- didn't stop me from going to their Austin shows!) Throughout the week, I found myself in front of hushed singer-songwriters (Peasant, Hurray for the Riff Raff), danceable indie poppers (Standard Fare, The Pains of Being Pure at Heart), lively and spastic California rockers (Local Natives, Man/Miracle), and more. Here are 10 young SXSW breakouts worth watching in 2010.
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 PeasantSinger, Songwriter |
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 Local NativesMusic Group |
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 Standard FareMusic Group |
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 Hurray for the Riff RaffSinger, Songwriter |
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 Man/MiracleMusic Group |
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 WarpaintMusic Group |
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 Slow ClubMusic Group |
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 Sarah JaffeSinger, Songwriter |
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 Rose Elinor DougallSinger, Songwriter |
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 The Strange BoysMusic Group |
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