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Rock and an Art Place: Our Experts Review 9 New Album Covers
Our expert panel—designers and art directors—share their thoughts on album covers from Justin Timberlake, The Strokes, and others
SXSW 2013: Recapping the Music Festival
Prince, Smashing Pumpkins, Death Grips, and Waxahatchee were among the many acts that dominated this year’s music fest
Taking the Stage: Awesome Concert Photos from South By Southwest (SXSW)
For those who can’t make it down to Austin, TIME will be presenting images that capture SXSW at its ear-shattering, beer-clutching, fist-pumping best
Aladdin Visible: David Bowie’s Unorthodox Comeback Path
With “The Next Day,” his first album in 10 years, David Bowie is suddenly everywhere – and nowhere
Inside Man: A Q&A with Indie-Label Exec Thaddeus Rudd – South By Southwest (SXSW)
From the changing focus of the festival to his favorite barbeque joint, the Mom + Pop Music exec (and SXSW vet) shares all
How To Listen To a Ton of Free Music from South By Southwest (SXSW)
Between festival downloads and concert streams, you’ll be set for hours and hours of listening
Dogg to Lion: A Q&A with Reincarnated Director Andy Capper – South By Southwest (SXSW)
A film crew followed the rapper formerly known as Snoop Dogg to Jamaica. The result is ‘Reincarnated,’ showing at South by Southwest (SXSW)
The 8 Biggest and Buzziest Shows at South By Southwest (SXSW)
Not every band that plays SXSW is struggling and unknown. These big-name acts have come to Austin—and they’re the hottest tickets in town.
Stream Justin Timberlake’s New Album (Free!) A Week Before the Release Date
Yes, ‘free’ as in ‘no money’
Hey, Musicians: 10 Ways Not to Screw Up at South By Southwest (SXSW)
Five artists who made the most of the festival dispense some valuable advice for newcomers
‘Harlem Shake’ Controversy: Artists Behind Unlicensed Samples Seek Money from Hit Song
Two artists say their voices were sampled on the hit dance track without their permissions
David Bowie Challenges Listeners on The Next Day
Perhaps more than any of Bowie’s prior 23 records, this one is an art record