Quick Hits: Jason Collett, Roxwel, Wolf Parade, Cary Ann Hearst

• Check out Jason Collett's music video for "Love Is A Dirty Word." The video was directed by Peter Lynch, shot in the Rex Hotel in downtown Toronto, and features the guys in Zeus as well as Gentleman Reg, making a guest cameo.
• Check out Roxwel's SXSW catalog of interviews, impromptu acoustic performances and exclusive live footage from over thirty buzzed bands and established musicians - all shot in HD and available for free, on-demand streaming.
• Wolf Parade have announced details of their upcoming third record, "Expo 86." Singer/Guitarist Dan Boeckner spoke with Pitchfork about the new record, the 1986 Vancouver Expo and their upcoming string of tour dates.
• Cary Ann Hearst's new EP "Are You Ready To Die" is out now via FILTER US Recordings. The label's offering a free download of "Hell's Bells" from the EP.

Quick Hits: Sunn O))), Boris, Keds, Shout Out Louds, Mighty Tiger

• Sunn O))) and Boris will unite to perform as Altar at the third annual All Tomorrow's Parties Festival in Monticello, New York. Other acts are confirmed to perform at this outdoor extravaganza include Iggy & The Stooges (performing "Raw Power"), Sleep (performing "Holy Mountain"), Sonic Youth, Mudhoney, Tortise, Brian Jonestown Massacre, Raekwon, Explosions In The Sky and more. Altar's performance will take the headlining slot for Sunday, September 5th, the full day curated by legendary filmmaker Jim Jarmusch.
• SXSW may be over, but thanks to Keds you can check out some performances you might have missed along the way. Teaming up with Solid Gold, Travis Barker, The Honey Brothers, Surfer Blood, Pharoahe Monch and many others to capture their performances and have them get crafty with Keds.
• Check out MTV Iggy for an exclusive studio session with The Shout Out Louds.
• Check out Mighty Tiger playing a live backyard session for Bodyspace.net's Videoteca. The boys perform an acoustic arrangement of "Chibi Girl" on a Seattle rooftop, and a slightly pared down version of lead single "33 1/3" set in an empty living room.

Quick Hits: Atari Teenage Riot, Archeology, Ragged, MySpace Records

• In leading up to their reunion tour dates this spring, Atari Teenage Riot have released a new single, "Activate." Recorded this month, the track features new member CX Kidtronik.
• To celebrate the release of "Memorial," Archeology shares the video for their lead single, "By the By."
• FILTER Magazine and American Rag Clothing are proud to unveil the eighth issue of RAGGED, featuring Cobra Starship's Gabe Saporta on the cover, once again bridging the worlds of music and fashion with full-length articles and photo spreads of up-and-coming artists from FILTER's editorial staff. Other artists featured in the new issue include Passion Pit, Kate Nash, OK Go, Kid Sister, Fefe Dobson, Annie Stela and Chris Kasper. The entire issue is available as a free PDF download.
• MySpace Records is presenting Ladies Night! Day Party on Thursday, March 18th down in Austin for SXSW! No badges, no wristbands, no problem! Everyone is invited to come down and check out the amazing line up that is Meiko, Madi Diaz, Kitten, Amber Rubarth, Hana Pestle plus other unannounced guests! The party kicks off at 12PM at the Ace's Lounge on 222 E. 6th St.

Paper Garden Records Bring A Swimming Pool To SXSW

Leave it to Texas to bring the sunshine this Spring...and the BBQ...and the booze. But leave it to Paper Garden to bring the free swimming pool! Packed full of Paper Garden's roster, all who have newly released March albums, in addition to several other must-see bands, come join us on Saturday, March 20th from 12-4pm @ Parkside (301 East 6th Street @ San Jacincto) in Austin for SXSW.

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WXPN Brings SXSW Music And Media Conference Experience To Philadelphia

WXPN is bringing the SXSW Music and Media Conference to Philadelphia this year with a series of live and pre-recorded broadcasts, artist interviews, a live listening party, free music downloads and more. The SXSW Music and Media Conference will be held Wednesday, March 17-Sunday, March 21 in Austin, TX.

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JrockRevolution.com To Host Panel On Japanese Music Globally At SXSW

JrockRevolution.com has announced its participation at the South by Southwest Music and Media Conference in Austin, Texas. JrockRevolution.com will be part of a representation of individuals and organizations dedicated to the international Japanese music industry. The panel is set to take place on Wednesday, March 17 at 3:30PM at the Austin Convention Center.

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SXSW Quick Hits: Melissa Auf Der Maur, Ruby Suns, Surf City, Bachelorette, Gin Wigmore

• Celebrate the impending release of Melissa Auf der Maur's latest multimedia-project, "Out of Our Minds," at SXSW. MAdM will be hosting the event herself on March 18th from 6-7PM at Péché (above Cedar Street Courtyard). In conjunction with FENDER, FILTER Magazine and Venuszine, come experience the different elements of the project and check out the Lucid hosted Absinthe Bar! RSVP. Location: Péché, 208 W. 4th Street, Austin, TX 78701
• New Zealanders are set to show off at SXSW on Thursday, March 18th. NZ@SXSW, Sponsored by 42BELOW, 6pm at Brush Square Park, Open to all SXSW badge holders. 6pm Ruby Suns; 6:30pm Surf City; 7pm Bachelorette; 7:30pm Gin Wigmore.
• Vagrant Records have announced a showcase for March 19th at La Zona Rosa. The line-up is Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, 11pm; Murder By Death, 10pm; School of Seven Bells, 9pm; J. Roddy Walston and the Business, 8pm.

Imaad Wasif Announces Dead Meadow Tour

LA-based guitarist and singer Imaad Wasif is pleased to announce his national tour supporting Dead Meadow. After select appearances at SXSW, Wasif and Dead Meadow will hit the road for a solid month beginning March 26th in Brookldale, CA at the Historic Brookdale Lodge. This tour comes off the heels of the release of his sophomore full-length effort "The Voidist" released in October 2009 on Tee Pee Records.

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Announcing New Project From Members Of Deer Tick, Delta Spirit And Dawes

MG&V stands for McCauley, Goldsmith, and Vasquez...More specifically, John McCauley - frontman of Deer Tick, Taylor Goldsmith - frontman of Dawes and Matt Vasquez - frontman of Delta Spirit.

Notoriously adverse to sitting still, John McCauley felt the urge to write and record during some of Deer Tick's recent downtime. Deer Tick chose Dawes to support a leg of their summer 2009 tour, during which McCauley and Goldsmith developed an affinity for each other's songwriting. McCauley decided that Nashville would be the perfect location to write some new songs, and invited Goldsmith to join him. As the project began to take shape, McCauley and Goldsmith decided Matt Vasquez was the man to complete their vision for the project. A few days after tape started rolling, Vasquez arrived in Nashville - never having met McCauley. The three songwriters immediately bonded and proceeded to make a timeless masterpiece. Dawes drummer Griffin Goldsmith also joined the group to contribute percussion.

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The Wave Pictures Announce Spring Tour Dates

Moshi Moshi Records are proud to announce The Wave Pictures spring tour, including appearances at SXSW 2010 where they are one of Spin's "Must-Hear Bands" at the festival, and the Todd P Mty Mx Festival in Monterrey Mexico. The band are gearing up for the release of their North American debut, a double CD comprised of their two most recent UK releases, "Instant Coffee Baby" and "If You leave It Alone," out April 27th on Moshi Moshi.

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