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The South by Southwest festival in Austin, Texas, features hip bloggers, rocking parties, people at the cutting edge of interactive technology, and more. CNET News.com, Download.com Music, and CNET TV staff are on hand to take in the fest's unique blend of music, technology, film, and art. And regardless of whether you're going to Austin, Texas, it's always good to update your music collection with bands appearing at the annual South by Southwest music conference and festival, so we've got some killer playlists for you to check out, in addition to the latest reports from SXSW 2008.

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Crossfade TV: The Best of SXSW 2008

This week on Crossfade TV, the Download Music crew highlights the best of SXSW 2008. (Read more)

Posted by CNET Download Music staff March 21, 2008 5:41 PM PDT

SXSW 2008: Modey Lemon

Modey Lemon at SXSW was dirty, messy, fuzzed-out, and loud as #$@&. (Read more)

Posted by Kurt Wolff March 21, 2008 5:08 PM PDT

SXSW 2008: Crystal Castles @ Emo's

Crystal Castles performed at Emo's during SXSW 2008. (Read more)

Posted by Anngie Dehoyos March 21, 2008 2:45 PM PDT

SXSW 2008: Norwegian metal

Norwegian metal bands Enslaved and 1349 blew away fans and novices alike at SXSW 2008. (Read more)

Posted by Kurt Wolff March 20, 2008 2:45 PM PDT

SXSW: Digitalism, Chromeo at the Vice party

SXSW 2008: Digitalism, Chromeo @ the Vice party (Read more)

Posted by Anngie Dehoyos March 19, 2008 2:15 PM PDT

SXSW: Lou Reed, Moby at the Levi's/FADER Fort

SXSW: Lou Reed, Moby at the Levi's/FADER Fort (Read more)

Posted by Anngie Dehoyos March 18, 2008 5:28 PM PDT

SXSW: Grand Ole Party at the Levi's/FADER Fort

SXSW: Grand Ole Party at the Levi's/FADER Fort (Read more)

Posted by Anngie Dehoyos March 18, 2008 4:27 PM PDT

SXSW 2008: Duffy

"Mercy" singer Duffy played her first U.S. gigs at this year's SXSW festival. (Read more)

Posted by Kurt Wolff March 18, 2008 1:59 PM PDT

SXSW day 2: The Whip, Boys Noize, Steve Aoki

Day 2 at the Sansa Playground showcase in partnership with BPM, Dim Mak, and Magnum PR. (Read more)

Posted by Anngie Dehoyos March 18, 2008 1:47 PM PDT

SXSW day 1: The Black Ghosts, Cut Copy

The Modular showcase featuring the Black Ghosts and Cut Copy. (Read more)

Posted by Anngie Dehoyos March 18, 2008 11:31 AM PDT

SXSW 2008: These Are Powers

These Are Powers made a joyful racket at SXSW Saturday night. (Read more)

Posted by Kurt Wolff March 17, 2008 5:08 PM PDT

SXSW 2008: The after-party

Bands and artists to look out for in 2008. (Read more)

Posted by Mike Tao March 17, 2008 2:51 PM PDT

SXSW 2008: Keynote speakers Ice Cube and DJ Pooh

Ice Cube and DJ Pooh discuss their new online streaming network, http://www.uvntv.com. (Read more)

Posted by Mike Tao March 16, 2008 1:09 AM PDT

Best of SXSW: AA Bondy

Best of SXSW: AA Bondy (Read more)

Posted by Peter Gavin March 15, 2008 4:25 PM PDT

SXSW 2008: N.E.R.D.

N.E.R.D. rocks SXSW @ Stubbs. (Read more)

Posted by Mike Tao March 15, 2008 1:24 PM PDT

SXSW 2008: 'Secret Agent Man' Johnny Rivers

Mr. "Secret Agent Man" was took the stage for an interview and also played a short set with Buddy Miller at SXSW 2008. (Read more)

Posted by Kurt Wolff March 14, 2008 4:24 PM PDT

SXSW 2008: Devin The Dude

Texas based rapper Devin The Dude moves the crowd at SXSW. (Read more)

Posted by Mike Tao March 14, 2008 1:36 PM PDT

Motorhead

Metal mavens Motorhead made their SXSW debut this year (Read more)

Posted by Kurt Wolff March 14, 2008 9:55 AM PDT

Naked Raygun at SXSW

The seminal hardcore band is back on tour again with original members and a live show that's as strong as ever. (Read more)

Posted by Kurt Wolff March 14, 2008 9:39 AM PDT

Best of SXSW: Yeasayer

Best of SXSW: Yeasayer (Read more)

Posted by Peter Gavin March 14, 2008 12:23 AM PDT

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Old-school tech at SXSW

We visited the SXSW 2007 trade show, and then checked out how various artists use some old-school instruments to make modern electronic music and other cool tunes.

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