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First Listen: Shuggie Otis, 'Inspiration Information/Wings Of Love'

4.8.13 at 12:00am by Stephen Thompson

A fussy, reclusive enigma, Otis still performs occasionally, but most of his work has remained unreleased and subject to endless tinkering. That's about to change with a deluxe reissue of Otis' 1974 cult classic Inspiration Information, which includes a generous assortment of unreleased material.

First Listen: The Shouting Matches, 'Grownass Man'

4.8.13 at 12:00am by Stephen Thompson

Bon Iver's Justin Vernon leads a loose, Tom Petty-esque blues-rock trio with an ear for beauty. But this isn't the stuff of mystery or misery; it's the work of a guy who loves playing music and saw an opportunity to have a blast on the side with friends he's joined on stage whenever possible.

Café Tacvba, Live In Concert: SXSW 2013

4.6.13 at 9:45am by Stephen Thompson

One of the most popular bands in all of Mexico takes the stage at Stubb's in Austin for NPR Music's SXSW showcase. Watch singer Rubén Albarrán and the rest of Café Tacvba perform songs from their new album, El Objeto Antes Llamado Disco — and bust out a synchronized dance in the process.

Café Tacvba, Live In Concert: SXSW 2013

4.6.13 at 8:30am by Stephen Thompson

Ivan & Alyosha: NPR Front Row

4.5.13 at 2:00pm by Bob Boilen

The Seattle natives in Ivan & Alyosha possess cool charisma and an infectious sound that won over listeners at 2013's South By Southwest music festival. Watch their performance of "Be Your Man" live from TenOak in Austin, Texas.

Lower Dens, Live In Concert: SXSW 2012

4.4.13 at 5:00pm by Stephen Thompson

The Baltimore band, led by Jana Hunter, favors mood over showmanship, but its live show builds intensity out of difficult emotions mixed with washes of guitar noise and wails of feedback.

Blaudzun: NPR Front Row

4.4.13 at 3:00pm by Bob Boilen

The rock band Blaudzun made the trip from its home in the Netherlands to Austin, Texas, for the 2013 South by Southwest music festival. There, the group introduced its jubilantly beautiful songs to a new audience, highlighted by this performance of "Elephants."

Bajofondo, Live In Concert: SXSW 2013

4.1.13 at 2:45pm by Felix Contreras

With eight accomplished musicians from Argentina and Uruguay, and a sound rooted in tango traditions, Bajofondo lays out a visual and aural feast. Watch the band perform "Duro y Parejo" to a huge crowd at Auditorium Shores, then listen to Bajofondo's complete set from SXSW.

Bajofondo, Live In Concert: SXSW 2013

4.1.13 at 2:30pm by Felix Contreras

First Listen: Villagers, '{Awayland}'

4.1.13 at 11:55am by Stephen Thompson

Villagers' Conor O'Brien has a great gift for songs that almost always turn something on its head. On {Awayland}, he mixes thoughtful approachability with an assortment of trips down more surprising side roads.

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