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Last night, Check Yo Ponytail 2 returned to the Echoplex with yet another assortment of artists hitting the stage to rock the audience with some live music radness. Death Hymn Number 9, Dunes, and Joyce Manor warmed up the crowd with sets before indie rockers The Thermals took the floor. Fresh from their show at SXSW, the Portland, Oregon-based group made the crowd sweat as they performed their favorite tunes. Check out the slideshow for visual highlights from the night...

South by Southwest (SXSW), Interactive Music and Film Festival, has returned to Austin, Texas this week and in order to keep up with this year's acts (which include some upcoming artists from NYC), a survival kit is necessary to look cool and collected at the day parties, side shows, official events, after parties, pool hopping, and those 5 a.m. after-after parties. Make sure to pack the following list of must have items to ensure a good time for the music festival this year. More>>

If you're enjoying the heat and music in Austin this week, but you're feeling a little homesick, we've put together a list of ten bands, from Manhattan to Queens, to see in between your festival activities. Offering a little piece of home in Texas, these break-out stars and new talent from NYC shouldn't be missed. More>>

If you're enjoying the heat and music in Austin this week, but you're feeling a little homesick, we've put together a list of ten bands, from Manhattan to Queens, to see in between your festival activities. Offering a little piece of home in Texas, these break-out stars and new talent shouldn't be missed.-

SXSW is back, starting off the Spring Festival season with interactive displays, musical performances by both headlining acts and undiscovered talent, and creative films starring A-list actors. We're giving you the list of parties we'll be stopping by this year, so you can get an idea of where to go. Check out our official SXSW guide for 2013! More»

If you're headed to Austin for SXSW next week, then we know you've got packing on your mind. Make your life a little bit easier by following our comprehensive guide of what to pack for your time down South. Whether it's your first time going to the festival, or you're a seasoned veteran, check out this guide of stylish necessities that we put together to help make your trip a little bit smoother. More»

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Spring is on its way, and there are a bunch of events in March to help us forget about the cold and kick off the next few months of warm, sunny weather. From rock stars jamming out in Brazil to the roller-coaster ride that is college basketball, we've rounded up all the big events for you to add to your calendar this month!

Nearly eight months ago, this "clueless" Guest of a Guest writer left New York City in search of fame and fortune in Los Angeles. While I haven’t struck gold yet, I have gleaned a few nuggets of wisdom, which I offer to those considering the call toward Westward Expansion. More>>

Nearly eight months ago, this "clueless" Guest of a Guest writer left New York City in search of fame and fortune in Los Angeles. While I haven’t struck gold yet, I have gleaned a few nuggets of wisdom, which I offer to those considering the call toward Westward Expansion.

The CMJ Music Marathon remains one of the most important music festivals for unsigned artists to get discovered. It’s a precursor to the much bigger SXSW festival in March, and hosts acts from all over the world. Some big names performing this year include Nina Sky, Kimbra, and The Walkmen. While there will be showcases scattered throughout the LES and Williamsburg from October 16- 20th, secret shows and after parties are guaranteed to pop up. CMJ may not start until next week, but to help you prepare, we've handpicked the top 10 must see acts. More»