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SXSW offers a rousing sample of goodies to come.

Toledo’s Soledad Brothers take The Hardest Walk.

There’s a whole lotta shakin’ goin’ on with this Nashville troupe.

A free-spirited guitarist forges a distortion-drenched legacy.

This actor makes music that doesn’t suck.

Britain’s Editors outdo Interpol for moody murk.

Chris Martin or Jesus — you decide.

The Psychedelic Furs’ Richard Butler turns “punk Sinatra” on his heartbroken solo disc.

Lovers of Celtic music have plenty to toast this week.

Skeletons and the Girl-Faced Boys want to make pop important again.