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Latin Music Explodes at SXSW Man or Astroman? to Reunite at SXSW It's true! After a long hiatus, the theatrical, new wavey, Alabama surf rock band will grace one of the 80+ stages at SXSW 2010. This is huge news to not only the band's fan base, but also to the legions of young folks who come to SXSW every year and may not have been able to experience its brilliance live. Anita Tijoux Amaral Another genre that has been growing every year at SXSW is Latin music. 2010 is no different, as major headliners, including Mexico's Maldita Vecindad and Brazil's Mundo Livre SA, will bring the house down wherever they play. In addition to those big names, SXSW will host Anita Tijoux, Funky-C, The Ganjas, Casino and Intimate Stranger – all from Chile, as well as Amaral, Los Planetas, Unfinished Sympathy, Nudozurdo and Tom Cary – all from Spain, and La 33 and Superlitio from Colombia. Internet Radio Giant WOXY.com to Present First-Ever Official SXSW Showcase Twin Tigers Having recently relocated its headquarters to Austin from its hometown of Cincinnati, Ohio, WOXY.com is quickly taking the city by storm and presenting some of the finest musical talent from Texas and the rest of the world. The popular Internet music station will present a cadre of fine bands at SXSW 2010. Twin Tigers and French Miami have been confirmed, with more bands to be announced soon. Hip-Hop at SXSW Grows Exponentially Jay Reatard performs at SXSW 2008 RIP Jay Reatard Sadly, SXSW Music staff favorite Jimmy Lee Lindsey Jr., aka Jay Reatard, was found dead in his Memphis home on January 13. He was 29. The bluesy, off kilter punk star was loved the world over and was set to play SXSW once again in 2010. We will miss him tremendously. Lido Lido Bliss N Eso 16 SXSW ORLD / F EBRUAR Y 2010 Every year it seems as though more and more hip-hop artists make their way to Austin to perform at SXSW. This year, we will host rappers and emcees from all over the world. Chamillionaire, Chalie Boy, Trae, Invincible, Madlib, Yelawolf, Killer Mike and more big names have been confirmed. In addition to all of the domestic talent, SXSW will also present two nights of international hip-hop, with acts like Bliss N Eso from Australia, Mr. Sicc from New Zealand and Lido Lido from Norway. Also in the works are a special New Orleans Bounce night and two nights dedicated to Baltimore Club Music. Merge Records Returns to SXSW Always ahead of the curve, Merge Records will introduce its latest and greatest at SXSW 2010. She & Him, the duo of Zooey Deschanel and M. Ward, will headline alongside Lou Barlow, The Radar Bros., Lets Wrestle and The Love Language. Sure to be an attendee favorite. Voivod Headlining Amazing Relapse Show Montreal metal legends Voivod will headline an incredible showcase, brought to us by Relapse Records. Howl, Tombs, Revocation, Graves of Valor, Kill the Client and Mammoth Grinder will also be on the bill, and comedian Brian Posehn will be the host for the evening. Relapse has been known as one of the premier labels for heavy metal for many years. Girls Rock Camp/ BMI Showcase The Rock 'n Roll Camp for Girls builds self-esteem through music creation and performance. Providing workshops and technical training, the camp creates leadership oppor- tunities, cultivates a supportive community of peers and mentors and encourages social change through the development of life skills. We are very happy to welcome Girls Rock Camp and BMI back for an official showcase during SXSW Music featuring Those Darlins, The Coathangers, Cocktail Slippers, Kitten and more. REGINA CAMPOS

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