South by Southwest 2008

This was my first year at South by Southwest, the annual music festival that's become arguably the music industry's biggest event. I didn't get to see everything I wanted because I was writing and working so much, but checked out some cool acts to be on the lookout for, including The Cool Kids, Santogold, Spank Rock, and Duffy (the latter three all grooved at the Fader-sponsored event).

I also checked out Diplo's DJ set, this new rock duo called the Ting Tings, interviewed folks like Katy Perry, and finally had some bbq (which was just aa-ight, in my opinion)..

Here are some pics I took from the SXSW scene ...