Monday, March 10, 2008

Stream SXSW Music Live from NPR, The Current, Daytrotter, and More!

Stuck at home or at your desk during SXSW Music? A number of media outlets are streaming live performances this year. Check it out:

• DirecTV’s SXSW Live means you can enjoy SXSW from the comfort of your living room if you’re a DirecTV subscriber. Tune in for live coverage on March 13, 14, and 15, from 4:00pm to midnight (CT) on Channel 101. You can watch artists like Sia, Tift Merritt, The Lemonheads, and more, as they perform at the Austin Convention Center.
• The Current will also be streaming performances live from March 13-15. Enjoy the sweet sounds of Devotcha, Billy Bragg, Tokyo Police Club, and more.
• NPR will be broadcasting live at SXSW on March 12-14, including the Wednesday evening showcase at Stubb’s which culminates with a performance by R.E.M. at 1am. The next afternoon they’ll be broadcasting the afternoon schedule live from the Parish, and the event will be free and open to the public. Other artists on the schedule include Yo La Tengo, Vampire Weekend, and My Morning Jacket. All these performances will also be simulcast on broadcast live on KUT, KEXP, The Current, WFUV, and WXPN. All Songs Considered’s Bob Boilen will be bringing a host of talent with him down to Austin, including Carrie Brownstein (Sleater-Kinney and the NPR blog Monitor Mix). Many of these performances will be podcast after SXSW ends, as well.
• In addition to simulcasting the Thursday afternoon NPR Music show at the Parish, KEXP will be broadcasting sessions live from the KLRU studios. Bands include Devotchka, Tapes ‘n Tapes, and the Handsome Furs. The sessions take place on March 14 and 15. By the way, this is free and open to the public. First come, first served.
• Austinist and Gothamist present Gonna Gonna Get Get Down 3, and Daytrotter will be streaming the performances live. Exact details are still TBD.
• Austin radio station KROX plans to have a bunch of artist interviews during SXSW.
• WOXY has a whole slew of performances scheduled starting early on Tuesday March 11 and running through the 15th, with bands such as The Kills and Peter Moren of Peter, Bjorn, and John. The sessions will be streamed live on the web, and also available in podcast form afterwards.
• Stereogum Presents the Dell Lounge will be broadcast live on Friday, on WXPN’s World Cafe on NPR, and also streaming on NPR.org. Listen to Liam Finn, the Whigs, and more.
• KCRW will be broadcasting Morning Becomes Eclectic live from 11am to 2pm (Central Time), with guests like Duffy and Sons and Daughters.