Every year, we listen to mp3′s of every band scheduled to appear at SXSW. We then present you with an A to Z preview of the bands that we think should earn your attention. Whether you’re coming down to SXSW (recommended!) or just looking for new music, there’s no better time of year. There’s a variety of music here, so buckle up for some different sounds.

Who: A.Dd+
From: Dallas
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Who: Agent Ribbons
From: Austin, TX
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Agent Ribbons – “That’s Not Edgar’s Heart” from Ryan McCoy on Vimeo.

Who: Alberta Cross
From: Brooklyn
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Who: Allah-Las
From: California
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Catamaran from Allah Las on Vimeo.

Who: Anais Mitchell
From: Brooklyn
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Who: Andrea Balency Trio
From: Paris
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Who: Antoine Reverb
From: Guadalajara
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Who: Arborea
From: Maine
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Who: Aunt Martha
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Who: The Black Ryder
From: Australia
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Who: The Blind Shake
From: Minneapolis, MN
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Who: Botany
From: Weatherford, TX
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Who: Boy Friend
From: Austin
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Who: Black Pistol Fire
From: Austin
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Who: Campodonico
From: Peru
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Who: Cannon Bros
From: Winnepeg
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Who: Capsula
From: Buenos Aires
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Who: Chamberlin
From: Vermont
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Who: Chappo
From: Brooklyn
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Who: Cold Showers
From: California
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Who: Crocodiles
From: San Diego
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Who: Cruddy
From: Austin
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Who: The Curious Mystery
From: Seattle
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Who: The Dandies
From: London
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Who: The Darcys
From: London
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Who: Daughter
From: London
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Who: The Devil Whale
From: Salt Lake City
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Who: Dignan
From: McAllen, Texas
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Who: The Drowning Man
From: Oceanside, CA
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Who: Elle King
From: Brooklyn
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Who: Erin McLaughlin
From: Redlands, CA
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Who: The Ettes
From: Nashville
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Who: Fenster
From: Berlin
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Who: FIDLAR
From: Los Angeles
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Who: Finn Riggins
From: Boise, ID
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“Benchwarmers” by Finn Riggins (10+1 pt. 3, fall 2011) from Jason Sievers on Vimeo.

Who: Firehorse
From: Brooklyn
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Who: Follow That Bird
From: Austin
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Who: The Foreign Resort
From: Denmark
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Who: Fungi Girls
From: Cleburne, Texas
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Who: Furguson
From: Barcelona, Spain
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And so it begins. Every year, we listen to mp3′s of every band scheduled to appear at SXSW. We then present you with an A to Z preview of the bands that we think should earn your attention. Whether you’re coming down to SXSW (recommended!) or just looking for new music, there’s no better time of year. There’s a variety of music here, so buckle up for some different sounds. We’ll be previewing two letters per day, which’ll take us right up to SXSW Music Week. Then we’ll give you our picks for the “Ten bands you must see at SXSW!”. This is part 3 of 13!

The band: Eisley
Where are they from: Tyler, Texas
MySpace page: http://www.myspace.com/eisley

The band: Fangs
Where are they from: Scotland
MySpace page: http://www.myspace.com/fangsfangsfangs

The band: Flying Lotus
Where are they from: Los Angeles
MySpace page: http://www.myspace.com/flyinglotus

The band: Follow That Bird!
Where are they from: Austin, Texas
MySpace page: http://www.myspace.com/followthatbiiird

The band: Forest City Lovers
Where are they from: Toronto
MySpace page: http://www.myspace.com/forestcitylovers

The band: Freaky Age
Where are they from: Belgium
MySpace page: http://www.myspace.com/freakyage

Previously: The A’s and B’s
The C’s and D’s