Pitchfork unveil star-studded SXSW showcase
01 March 2013, 16:27
| Written by
Luke Morgan Britton
(News)
With Austin’s SXSW festival looming this month, Pitchfork have unveiled their showcase for this year’s event.
As expected, it’s pretty impressive – with the likes of Cloud Nothings, Marnie Stern, Toro Y Moi, Rustie, Sky Ferreira, Mac De Marco and Youth Lagoon topping the billing.
Also confirmed are particular Best Fit favourites such as Icona Pop, Disclosure, Ryan Hemsworth, Savages and FIDLAR.
The acts will be spread across four events at spaces around the city from 12-14 March.
More artists and info here.
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