iTunes Live: SXSW EP’s Now Available Exclusively on the iTunes Store
Features Live Recordings from Dozens of Showcasing Artists at 2011 South By Southwest Music Festival
Austin, TX – March 22, 2011 – South by Southwest (SXSW) announced today that iTunes Live: SXSW EP’s are now available on the iTunes Store (www.itunes.com/sxsw). These exclusive live recordings feature performances from some of the most buzzed-about artists of this year’s recently-concluded festival.
iTunes Live: SXSW captures performances at multiple venues from the massive international music event held annually in Austin, Texas, featuring performances by Neon Trees, Lucinda Williams, Glasser, Dom Kennedy, Le Butcherettes, The Civil Wars, Chapel Club and many more. Additional iTunes Live: SXSW EPs will be added throughout the week.
Recorded, mixed, and mastered on the ground in Austin just last week, iTunes Live: SXSW gives listeners a front row seat for performances from some of the world’s most hotly-tipped new artists.
“We’re thrilled to be able to share some SXSW’s best performances with those that weren’t able to attend exclusively on iTunes,” said Roland Swenson, Managing Director of SXSW. “The recordings are fantastic and allow music fans well beyond conference attendees to experience these great new artists.”
About SXSW
The South by Southwest® (SXSW®) Conferences & Festivals offer the unique convergence of original music, independent films, and emerging technologies. Fostering creative and professional growth alike, SXSW is the premier destination for discovery. SXSW® 2011 is sponsored by Miller Lite, Sonicbids, Chevrolet, AOL, IFC, Pepsi, Brisk, Freecreditscore.com, Monster Energy and the Austin Chronicle.
Year after year, the event is a launching pad for new creative content. New media presentations, music showcases and film screenings provide buzz-generating exposure for creators and compelling entertainment for audiences. Conference panel discussions present a forum for learning, business activity thrives at the SXSW Trade Show: The Exhibition for Creative Industries and global networking opportunities abound. Austin serves as the perfect backdrop for SXSW®, where career development flourishes amid the relaxed atmosphere. Intellectual and creative intermingling among industry leaders continues to spark new ideas and carve the path for the future of each ever-evolving field, long after the events’ conclusion.
