SXSW

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  The Diamond Smugglers

  PUBLISHED May 8, 2007

  While most people rip SXSW off like a band-aid and leave by Sunday afternoon, there are the die-hards who need one more Emo's filled night...

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  The Duhks

  PUBLISHED May 8, 2007

  While Winnipeg outfit the Duhks already penned their deal with reputable American roots label Sugar Hill, they sealed it at their sophomore...

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  The Frames

  PUBLISHED May 8, 2007

  At an afternoon showcase at Emo's, Dublin group the Frames didn't let their self-confessed hangovers get in the way, putting on a set that...

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  French Kicks

  PUBLISHED May 8, 2007

  Perhaps it was the bad sound that prevented the plucky melodies that drive the French Kicks' boppy rock from reaching the back of the room....

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  Goldie Lookin' Chain

  PUBLISHED May 8, 2007

  Purporting to be the Welsh Wu-Tang Clan, Goldie Lookin' Chain are eight white "rappers” in awesome old-school track suits and preposterousl...

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  Harvey Danger

  PUBLISHED May 8, 2007

  Led by curly-haired Jack Osborne look-alike Sean Nelson, who has the all-embracing stage presence of a Vegas legend, this sorely underappre...

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  M.I.A.

  PUBLISHED May 8, 2007

  Unable to get into her night-time showcase, which had line-ups four hours before her set time, I weaselled into a private party where Maya...

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  Magnolia Electric Co.

  PUBLISHED May 8, 2007

  There's no disputing the enthusiasm of former Songs: Ohia singer Jason Molina and his motley - and hairy - band of Magnolia men. Enthusiasm...