A picture tells a thousand words, right? They also help capture a thousand bands, and for an event like Austin, TX’s South by Southwest, a camera isn’t an added incentive, it’s a necessity. Last week, several of our photographers hit the bustling streets and furious venues, capturing the talent both young and old. For reference, you should know that a day at SXSW begins at 10 a.m. and doesn’t stop until sometime between the hours of two or six in the morning. Yeah, that’s a lot of footage. So, if you couldn’t make it down to Texas, take a short visual trip below. We’ve even included previous galleries for our CoSigns event and our official SXSW showcase.

CoSigns – The Beauty Bar – Wednesday

Who: Future Unlimited, Princeton, The Henry Clay People, Mikal Cronin, Bleached, Mr. Dream, The Men, Screaming Females, Titus Andronicus, and Cloud Nothings.

Photographers: Heather Kaplan and Michael Roffman

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Consequence of Sound – The Jr. – Wednesday

Who: Miracles of Modern Science, Hey Marseilles, Ezra Furman, Emily Wells, Thomas Dolby, and Free Energy.

Photographers: Heather Kaplan and Michael Roffman

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The Rest of the Mess – Tuesday to Saturday

Who: Best Coast, Chairlift, Escort, Grimes, Jimmy Cliff, Mr. Muthafukin’ eXquire, Purity Ring, Schlomo, The Shins, Talib Kweli & Friends, Teengirl Fantasy, Vivian Girls, The Drums, Zeus, et al.

Photographers: Harley Brown, Heather Kaplan, Jeremy D. Larson, and Michael Roffman

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Stay tuned for our last piece of coverage: Top 10 CoSigns at South by Southwest!