SXSW Kicks Off Today, Updated Set Times For Filter Showcases
by Staff | 00.00.0000

It's that time of year again!

SXSW extravaganza begins today in Austin, Texas. Not only are we one-upping last year's Cedar Street Showdown with 3 days of parties, but we are also blogging and podcasting all of the ragtag exploits live!

The first two Filter SXSW PodCasts, which can be referred to as HeadingToTexasCast #1 and HoldingDownTheFortCast #2, are live for download. Keep your eyes peeled for more PodCasts as the mayhem ensues...


Filter Magazine's Revenge Of Cedar Street Showcase

*Indicates updated set times

Thursday, March 16
11:30 - Doors open/BBQ Lunch
Wayne Coyne Q&A and playback of The Flaming Lips' new album At War With Mystics
1:00* - Duels
1:45* - Eastern Conference Champions
2:45 - The Cribs
4:00 - Metric
5:00 - Elefant

Friday, March 17
10:30 - Private Event
12:00 - Doors Open/BBQ Lunch
12:30 - Illinois
1:15 - Silversun Pickups
2:00 - The Grates
2:45 - Magnet
3:30 - Earlimart
4:15 - The Elected
5:15* - The Duke Spirit (New day, moved from Thursday!)

Saturday, March 18
12:00 - Doors Open/BBQ Lunch PLUS playback of Morrissey's new album Ringleader of the Tormentors
12:30 - Carina Round
1:15 - Vega 4
2:00 - Amusement Parks On Fire
2:45 - The Subways
4:00 - Nine Black Alps
5:00 - Secret Surprise Headliner

If you're in Austin, head on down. The party is open to all who have wristbands and badges. Please get there as early as possible, because it will reach capacity every day! Please note new updated set times, including a headlining set by the Duke Spirit on Friday!

Don't forget to check out blogs, podcasts, band interviews and more straight from the festival from your favorite Filter staff members that you can check on filter-mag.com. Amp'd Mobile will also be providing live footage of your favorite bands playing our party that you can download on your Amp'd Mobile phone. Check out Amp'd Mobile for more info.