The Delta Riggs Confirm 2015 SXSW Schedule; Listen to "For Tonight (Live Forever)"

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The Delta Riggs are currently in their home country of Australia opening for The Foo Fighters, but come March they'll be down in Austin, Texas for SXSW. Their schedule includes five shows:

MON 16th
"Strange Brew” do512 Showcase: Hotel Vegas, 5:45pm - 6:15pm

TUE 17th
StubHub Showcase: Clive Bar 4:00pm - 4:30pm

THU 19th
Planetary Group Showcase: Maggie Maes, (Official Showcase)

FRI 20th
The Aussie BBQ: Brush Square Park, East Tent (Outdoor Stage), 7:30pm to 7:55pm

SAT 21st
Goodland Records Showcase: Freedman’s BBQ, Time TBC (Mid Afternoon)

Now that your SXSW calendars are updated, have a listen to the rocking "For Tonight (Live Forever)," which is perfect for your drive home, wherever you may be.

Photos | Laura Reed at Exit/In in Nashville

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All photos by Kristen Abigail 

R&B and Soul artist Laura Reed performed at Exit/In for Madison House's Pollstar Party this week in Nashville. Laura Reed's next performance will be at the Madison House official SXSW showcase at Holy Mountain on March 20. Please enjoy these photos by Kristen Abigail below.

SXSW 2014 | 20 Songs to Hear While in Austin

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We're SO excited to be sponsoring the MANICFEST DESTINY IV SHOWCASE, which is happening Thursday at SXSW in Austin at Rusty's (405 E. 7th Street, Austin, Texas 78701) starting at 1PM with Brooklyn's Jillette Johnson on our outdoor patio stage. Please RSVP on Facebook here or RSVP on Do512 here. Be sure to follow Speakers in Code on Twitter for special guest tweets on Thursday as well.

To celebrate, we've made a little SXSW playlist on Spotify -- please subscribe to it here, or stream below!

SXSW Preview | The MANICFEST DESTINY IV SHOWCASE Artists Speak About SXSW and Austin

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We're SO excited to be sponsoring the MANICFEST DESTINY IV SHOWCASE, which is happening Thursday at SXSW in Austin at Rusty's (405 E. 7th Street, Austin, Texas 78701) starting at 1PM with Brooklyn's Jillette Johnson on our outdoor patio stage. Please RSVP on Facebook here or RSVP on Do512 here. Be sure to follow Speakers in Code on Twitter for special guest tweets on Thursday as well.

And now is the time to feature some of the artists playing the showcase! Please read their words about SXSW, follow them on social media, and listen to their songs -- everything you'll need is below. See you on Thursday in Austin!

DECORATOR

"This will not only be our first time playing SXSW but it will also be our first out of state show as DECORATOR, our new band name and brand. We are honored and ready to be a part of this great coalition of creative artists in the field of music. We don't know what to expect besides chaos, but we fully embrace that. Since we sort of 'relaunched' this project with a different name and attitude, we know that the name of the game is exposure. As far as we can tell, there isn't a better place to get in front of fresh faces than SXSW right now. We have new music coming out soon, so we’re calling this our official launch into the new year. Big things are coming!" -- DECORATOR

Links:
www.decoratormusic.com
www.facebook.com/decoratormusic
www.twitter.com/decoratorband
www.instagram.com/decoratorband
www.youtube.com/decoratormusic

Goodnight, Texas

"The town council of Goodnight, Texas is proud to send our first delegation to the state capital at a time of great cultural interest. The delegates will be singing songs from their soon to be released sophomore studio recording at the top/middle/bottom of their lungs, as needed, and are very eager to share the stage with other fine delegations, eat food from trucks, and drink Lonestar. We encourage you to join them." --Goodnight, Texas

Links:
http://hiwearegoodnighttexashowareyou.com
https://www.facebook.com/goodnighttexas
https://twitter.com/goodnight_texas
http://www.youtube.com/goodnighttexasmusic

The Technicolors

"We're really excited to get back out to SXSW. It's chaotic, random, haphazard, and messy. It's paradise. It seems to be becoming more and more like that as the public becomes more and more aware, an as the festival keeps expanding and seeking new territory. It's nice for bands like us, because with that comes more opportunity to be a part of something bigger than just music. You get to come together with all different kinds of creative people and share what you've been working, and who you are as a creative being."--The Technicolors

https://www.facebook.com/thetechnicolorsmusic
http://www.twitter.com/thetechnicolors
http://instagram.com/thetechnicolors

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Mia Dyson

"Growing up in Australia it was hard to imagine myself in this mythical, far-away landscape of America that spawned so much of my favorite music. And now I'm driving those highways on my way to Austin to play songs from a new album I’ve just made in the States with the incredible creative people I’ve met since I moved to Los Angeles. As we get closer to my album coming out in June, I'm appreciating where all of this began, and I can’t wait to get to Austin."--Mia Dyson

Links:
http://www.miadyson.com/
https://www.facebook.com/miadyson
http://www.twitter.com/miadysonmusic

The Rocketboys

"We love SXSW! Every year is an adventure that brings with it a ton of great stories as well as a few bruises (usually). We've had the pleasure of playing SXSW the last several years, and being from Austin, it makes us very proud. It's great to get to see all of the bands we've met out on the road congregating in our amazing city, all at the same time. This year we're particularly excited, because we have a ton of new songs to showcase. Over the last several months we've been working on a new record (which we're set to start recording soon after SXSW), and we couldn't be more pumped to share them. We did a "pay-what-you-want" online show at Blue Rock Artist Ranch & Studio a couple weeks ago and played several of them for people all around the world. Here's one of the new songs below, "Walk Away."--The Rocketboys

Links:
www.therocketboys.com
facebook.com/therocketboys
twitter.com/therocketboys
instagram.com/therocketboys

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Yellow Red Sparks

"SXSW is hectic. Plain and simple. If you go there with a plan (better than no plan), things will change, morph and eventually turn into something entirely different than you expected. We're excited to meet some new people (like Bob Dylan), hopefully find a new home for our booking needs and just play our little hearts out! We traveled quite a bit last year and Austin is by far one of our favorite cities in the country...and although SXSW isn't the best representative of what Austin is all about, it definitely gives you a better worldview. With so many different people stuffed into what feels like a can of sardines, you can't help but be affected by it."--Yellow Red Sparks

Links:
www.yellowredsparks.com
http://www.facebook.com/yellowredsparksband
http://www.twitter.com/yellowredsparks
http://www.instagram.com/yellowredsparks
http://www.youtube.com/yellowredsparks

SXSW Preview | MANICFEST DESTINY SHOWCASE - March 13th

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The music portion of SXSW begins next week in Austin, and Speakers in Code is proud to help sponsor the #MANICFEST DESTINY SHOWCASE on March 13th at Rusty's (405 E. 7th Street, Austin, Texas 78701). We'll be featuring artists and their thoughts on SXSW in the coming days, but for now, the schedule + details are as follows (please RSVP on Facebook here or RSVP on Do512 here):

12pm to 7pm

FREE - No Badge Required

2 for 1 beers from SixPoint Beers

PATIO STAGE

1:00pm - Jillette Johnson

2:00pm - The Bones of J.R. Jones

3:00pm - Goodnight, Texas

4:00pm - DECORATOR

5:00pm - Yellow Red Sparks

6:00pm - The Rocketboys

INSIDE STAGE

1:30pm - Goodbye June

2:30pm - Mia Dyson

3:30pm - Deluka

4:30pm - The Technicolors

5:30pm - The Silent Comedy

Jam of the Day | Charli XCX - You (Ha Ha Ha)

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Singer/raver/freak out dancer/nuclear lover -- that's Charli XCX. (Seriously, that's her bio on her Facebook page. I dig it.)

"You (Ha Ha Ha)" is today's Jam of the Day because we're tired of winter, and we're ready for a little March Madness. Charli is currently in Austin for SXSW; she'll also be opening for Marina and the Diamonds in St. Louis at The Pageant on May 17th. Additionally, her new album, True Romance, is now available for pre-order.

Charli XCX SXSW SHOWS:
3/13 - Hype Machine's Hype Hotel - 3rd & Jacinto
3/13 - Paradigm Showcase - Club Deville
3/14 - Filter Magazine's Showdown on Cedar St. - Cedar St. Courtwayd
3/14 - IAMSOUND / MFG SXSW Party - Mohawk Lounge
3/15 - Urban Outfitters Event
3/16 - ASOS Event
3/17 - Perez Hilton's One Night in Austin - Austin City Music Hall

SXSW 2013 | Thirty-Three Must-See Acts

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The Away Days, from Istanbul, Turkey

The music portion of SXSW kicks off Tuesday in Austin, the land where bacon and blackberry whiskey go hand in hand. Don't ask me how I know that is true, just believe me.

If you're going down to Texas this year, please make an effort to see the following bands/artists (You can subscribe to the playlist on Spotify here).

The Away Days
From Istanbul, Turkey, I hear touches of U2 and Explosions in the Sky. There is definitely something interesting and original going on here.


Jillette Johnson
A blossoming talent, it's only a matter of time before we'll see her name on festival lineups across the nation. What a voice.


Escondido
From Nashville, Jessica Maros and Tyler James have the goods to blow up very soon. Love this song.


Atlas Genius
They're from Australia, and their name is everywhere. Find their debut, When It Was Now.


Highasakite
Well, son of a bitch! These Norwegians have the good stuff.


Haim
So, I'm a little in love with Haim. Okay, a lotta in love with Haim.


The Lone Bellow
All it takes is one listen to "You Never Need Nobody," and then you'll know.


Guards
I am enamored with this song.


ZZ Ward
Another can't miss artist, immense with talent, who is bound to blow up very soon. We interviewed her last year.


Ghost Beach
I want to shake my ass to this song.


Lauren Aquilina
A huge talent from across the pond. (We regret to inform you that Lauren WILL NOT be at SXSW.)



Lucius
Since we learned of Lauren Aquilina's cancellation,  we bring you Lucius!


Emma Louise
An indie powerhouse from Brisbane. 



Goldroom
I'll have more of this. Anytime, anywhere.



Sky Ferreira
The sky is the limit for Sky. (OMG, how cheesy was that?? Sorry, Sky.)



Haerts
They'll break your haert. (That was even cheesier.)


MØ
Enough of the cheese.  MØ will kick your ass.


Churchill
From Denver, CO, and catchy as hell.


Née
From St. Louis, the party begins and ends here.


Lucy Rose
Let's just take a moment and enjoy Lucy Rose's accent.


Pokey LaFarge
Mark Twain would have loved this shit.


Hannah Georgas
Canadian musicians really are the best. Here's more proof.


Snowden
"I thought that I could stand/ Until you showed your face again." Yup.


Feathers
I would like to mess up my room to this song.


Young Galaxy
If only this music was around for The Legend of Zelda.


Little Boots
Close your eyes and be taken far, far away.


Blondfire
I can't blame it all on you, either.


SUUNS
Play this one in your basement. Make sure the lights are off.



Rose Windows
Spirit warriors. Yes, they are.


The Eastern Sea
There is a lot going on here.  Trains, peace of mind, etc.


Icona Pop
Try not to get off your couch.


Water Liars
How beautiful is this? Superb songwriting.


The Staves
They can sing. But you knew that, right?



David Wax Museum
Yes. I vote yes.

Jam of the Day | Jesse Thomas - You I Want

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How did I fuck this up?
I should have held my tongue.

I usually say nothing or blurt out entirely too much. I'm sure many of you can relate -- you know, the perfect formula for a common disaster. I don't know the meaning of  "just enough."

Singer-songwriter Jesse Thomas seems to have that same kind of mentality, and that's sort of why I love her. Today's JOTD shows off Thomas' lyrical tendency to say whatever is on her mind, and still go after the prize. Sung over a catchy melody, Thomas' twenty-something-year-old voice sounds a bit weathered, like she's told this story a thousand times, which is probably true.

Fresh off her performances at SXSW, Thomas' future is looking bright and cheery these days. Have a listen to "You I Want," off her debut Hazel EP, below.

Jam of the Day | Chikita Violenta - Tired

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Way back in August, Arts & Crafts announced the addition of Mexico City’s Chikita Violenta to its stable lineup of artists, with plans to release the band’s third full-length, TRE3S - their first outside of Mexico - in North America on January 25th.

TRE3S actually sounds like it was recorded in Canada. And after learning the sessions were conducted by producer Dave Newfeld of Broken Social Scene/Los Campesinos!/Super Furry Animals fame, it all makes so much sense! Somehow the sun-drenched psychedelia still shines through as we're constantly reminded of the indie-goodness that has come to signify Arts & Crafts itself.

Ahead of TRE3S’ North American release, the band is eagerly making available our Jam of the Day, “Tired,” and it's fellow album track “All I Need’s A Little More.” You can grab them below by giving up that email address.

A North American tour is in the works beginning in February, and Chikita Violenta has already been announced to perform at next year’s SXSW. They will be announcing dates shortly.