You must know by now that I have partnered with IODA on many, many posts here on Slowcoustic.  IODA gives me the opportunity to use resources they have and join in on relationships with labels and artists to get the music to the people.  Of course there is all types and genres of music available via IODA, but of it ends up being considered “indie” and as such, SXSW looms over all things indie.  That being said, if you are in the Austin area in mid March (I know many of you will be), you must attend the March 16th, 2009 event hosted by IODA.  Open to the public, no hassles with wristbands…get in the face of some great artists and enjoy the sounds of SXSW as supplied by the Independent Online Distribution Alliance.

Let’s take a look at who is involved in this little show, shall we?

• Y La Bamba
  “Fasting in San Francisco” (mp3)

• Theresa Andersson
  “The Waltz (live from IODA)” (mp3)

• Marching Band
  “Don’t Go (live from IODA)” (mp3)

• Deastro
  “Parallelogram” (mp3)

• The Phenomenal Handclap Band
  “You’ll Disappear” (mp3)

• Maus Haus
  “We Used Technology (But Technology Let Us Down)” (mp3)

• Blind Pilot
  “Go On, Say It” (mp3)

• We Were Promised Jetpacks
  “Ships With Holes Will Sink” (mp3)

• J. Tillman
  “Steel on Steel” (mp3)

• Deer Tick
  “Art Isn’t Real (City of Sin)” (mp3)

• Easy Star All-Stars
  “Bed of Rose” (mp3)

Enjoy your Friday, and it is still almost a full month till SXSW…

~Smansmith