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South by Southwest

Who'll break out this year? The annual music fest kicks off March 12 in Austin -- see EW.com's coverage of the event's biggest buzz bands

South by Southwest: A Photo Album

R.E.M., Billy Bragg, Shelby Lynne, Vampire Weekend, Ice Cube, Hanson, and more: Pics from the biggest shows at the Austin festival

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