Mp3some: SXSW

Three of the big buzz acts at the recent South by Southwest music event in Austin:

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The artists: Boy & Bear

The label we put on their music: Alternative

In a nutshell: In case you hadn’t heard, folk music it cool again and this Australian band is emerging, along with Mumford & Sons, as the face of alt folk.

YouTube: “The Rabbit Song” (Paste the URL in your browser or click the link at right ----->)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TYCDNRpyzrM

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The artists: Black Joe Lewis and the Honeybears

The label we put on their music: Blues

In a nutshell: This Austin outfit has been kicking around the festival scene for going on three years as the next big thing.

YouTube: “I’m Broke”

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TX50U0duMJw

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The artist: Lucinda Williams

The label we put on her music: Country

In a nutshell: Williams new disc, “Blessed,” is a STRONG contender for album of the year.

YouTube: “Buttercup”

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5P6z7b5aIi4