Amy Grant – How Mercy Looks From Here

• The Christian music singer-songwriter’s new album featuring guests: James Taylor, Sheryl Crow, and Carole King

George Strait – Love is Everything 

• Having sold over 70 million albums so far, the country star releases his 28th album 

MS MR – Secondhand Rapture

• The much buzzed about electro-rock pop duo from NYC releases their debut album 

Vampire Weekend - Modern Vampires Of The City

• The Grammy-nominated indie pop band’s highly anticipated third studio release

98 Degrees – 2.0

• The all-male pop band’s return to music after a 15-year break

Fitz and the Tantrums – More Than Just A Dream

• Critically acclaimed neo-soul band’s sophomore release

Justice – Access All Arenas

• Live album from the energetic French electronic music duo

Lady Antebellum - Golden

• The new road-trip inspired album from the popular country trio

Natalie Maines - Mother

• Solo debut from the Dixie Chicks member 

Straight No Chaser – Under the Influence

• The acapella group’s latest album features covers of famous hits by Dolly Parton, Jason Mraz, Sara Bareilles, and others 

Akron/Family – Sub Verses
- The experimental folk band releases their 7th album

Jessica Sanchez – Me, You & The Music
- Major label debut from last season’s young American Idol runner up

Kenny Chesney – Life On A Rock
- Latest release from the country music star. Pick it up today at his official Musictoday store: http://kennychesney.shop.musictoday.com

LL Cool J – Authentic
- The popular R&B artist/rapper/actor comes back with a new album featuring guests like Fitz and the Tantrums, Eddie Van Halen, and Snoop Dogg

The Airborne Toxic Event – Such Hot Blood
- LA-based indie rock band’s third release

Fantasia – Side Effects Of You

• The LA Times praises the former American Idol winner, noting that she “emerges triumphant” on this release

Michael Bublé – To Be Loved

• The crooner’s last release was the highest selling album of 2011, could this new album do the same in 2013?

Phoenix – Bankrupt!

• Recently featured in Billboard as a the Coachella breakout band, the French indie-rockers release their most buzzed-about album yet 

Rob Zombie - Venomous Rat Regeneration Vendor

• Headliner of the Mayhem Festival, you can find this album for purchase alongside tickets on Ticketmaster.com

Snoop Lion – Reincarnated

• Snoop Dogg’s first release as a reggae artist

Tate Stevens – Tate Stevens

• The emerging country music star and X Factor winner’s debut album

will.i.am - #willpower

• Latest solo effort from The Black Eyed Peas frontman, features collaborations with Justin Bieber and Britney Spears

Fall Out Boy – Save Rock and Roll

 - The punk pop band fronted by Pete Wentz and Patrick Stump release their first album in 5 years

The Flaming Lips – The Terror

 - 13^th studio album from the experimental rock band

Iron & Wine – Ghost On Ghost

 - The singer-songwriter’s latest receives 4-star review from The Guardian

Jessie Ware – Devotion

 - Released in the UK last year, the soulful singer’s debut now reaches the US to critical acclaim

Olly Murs – Right Place Right Time

 - The full-length US debut from one of the UK’s most popular male singers, former runner-up of The X Factor

Sarah Brightman – Dreamchaser

 - Newest release from the popular soprano, one of the pioneers of classical crossover

Snoop Lion – Reincarnated

 - Snoop Dogg’s debut as a reggae artist

Willie Nelson & Family – Let’s Face The Music and Dance

 - The legendary country singer releases his 61^st (!) album this year as he approaches age 80

Yeah Yeah Yeahs – Mosquito

 - Highly anticipated third release from the NYC-based indie rock trio led by charismatic frontwoman, Karen O

Brad Paisley – Wheelhouse

   -   9^th studio album from the country music superstar

Eric Church – Caught In The Act

   -   17-track live album from the recent ACM Awards winner

Il Volo - Más Que Amor

   -   Newest studio album from the globally-recognized teen operatic trio

James Blake – Overgrown

   -   Sophomore album from the UK artist

Molly Ringwald – Except Sometimes

   -   Famed 80’s movie actress releases jazz album

Paramore – Paramore

   -   The platinum-selling pop-punk band’s highly anticipated new album

Plain White T’s – Should’ve Gone To Bed  

   -   New EP from the pop-rock darlings

Stone Sour – House of Gold & Bones, Part 2

   -   Second part of the American hard rock band’s latest project

The Knife – Shaking The Habitual

   -   The Swedish electronic music’s latest is named Best New Music by Pitchfork

The Postal Service – Give Up (10^th Anniversary Edition)

   -   Reissue of the duo’s only and highly successful album, containing unreleased remixes and remastered versions of the originals

Tyga – Hotel California

   -   New release from the rising West Coast rapper signed to Lil Wayne’s record label (Young Money)

Alkaline Trio – My Shame Is True

•   The emo-punk trio’s latest album is now being offered as an upsell to concert tickets on Ticketmaster.com

The Band Perry – Pioneer

•   The country-pop sibling trio’s latest release, with stronger folk  

Cold War Kids – Dear Miss Lonelyhearts

•   The California-based indie rock band returns to their signature sound with this new album

Killswitch Engage – Disarm The Descent

•   The popular metalcore band’s 6^th studio album

Tyler, The Creator – Wolf

•   New solo album from the outspoken member of hip-hop collective, Odd Future 

• A Rocket To The Moon – Wild & Free
  - The Warped Tour vets’ newest studio album
• Blake Shelton – Based on a True Story
  - Includes current smash hit, “Sure Be Cool If You Did,” which was #1 on Billboard’s Country Digital Tracks chart in its first week
• Chino & Nacho – Supremo Reloaded
  - Re-release of the duo’s top selling Latin Pop/Reggaeton album with unreleased tracks
• David Archuleta – No Matter How Far
  - The American Idol alum’s newest release
• Depeche Mode – Delta Machine
  - The new wave electronic pioneers’ latest album featuring 17 brand new tracks
• Glee Cast – Guilty Pleasures EP
  - Features “guilty pleasure” songs from the latest episode of Glee
• Lil Wayne – I Am Not A Human Being II
  - The popular rapper’s follow up to I Am Not A Human Being
• The Strokes – Comedown Machine
  - Highly anticipated new album from the popular rock band
• Sevendust – Black Out The Sun
  - The Atlanta-based metal band’s 9^th album, with gold records achievements already under their belt
• Dido – Girl Who Got Away
  - Already a best-selling artist from the UK, selling 30 million copies of her 1999 release No Angel, Dido returns with a new collection of pop songs produced by top hitmakers

• Black Rebel Motorcycle Club – Specter at the Feast
- Established rock band ventures into true sonic exploration delivering their most dynamic effort to date
- http://blackrebelmotorcycleclub.com/specteratthefeast/

• Black Crowes – Wiser for the Time
- American rock band’s new live album release from the band’s five-night, sold-out New York City performances in the fall of 2010
- http://www.blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=184082

• Clutch – Earth Rocker
- New album from established post-hardcore metal band
- http://www.pro-rock.com/index.cfm?page=Bio

• Justin Timberlake – The 20/20 Experience
- One of the most highly anticipated pop albums of 2013 
- http://www.billboard.com/biz/articles/news/branding/1552367/justin-timberlakes-promotional-run-up-to-the-2020-experience-a

• Walk Off The Earth – R.E.V.O.
- Viral video stars’ debut major label release

South By Southwest Music has proven to be the premier setting for catching the best music talent from all around the world. Now in its 27^th year, the conference plus festival taking over Austin from March 12 to 17 continues to be the hotbed for emerging artists seeking discovery by the 19,000+ music industry professionals in attendance. With more than 2,200 artists from 49 countries performing, the supply of artists and bands can be overwhelming, so we’ve put together this cheat sheet to guide you directly to the must-see acts of this year’s SXSW.

Haim – This California-bred sister trio has talent and style to boot. Haim’s sound is reminiscent of Fleetwood Mac but with a modernized, indie-rock and R&B twist. You can expect to hear much more on this young band in the coming months as they prepare to release their highly anticipated debut album.

Ghost Beach – Blend the electro-pop and rock perfections of MGMT and Passion Pit, and Ghost Beach is what you’ll get. This NYC pair is sure to get your foot tapping, head swaying, and body moving.

Ivan & Alyosha – For those who can appreciate well-balanced and gorgeous vocal harmonies atop folk-rock driven melodies. This band is sure to win over many fans at SXSW and beyond.

Icona Pop - The female synth-pop duo from Sweden making waves with help from recent placements on HBO’s hit show Girls and as the theme song to MTV’s reality show Snooki & JWoww. Icona Pop’s music calls the attention of all fun-seekers looking for the perfect upbeat soundtrack to dance their heart out to.

Robert Delong – Perfecting one instrument is hard enough. Try juggling layers of many, adding in introspective lyrics, mixing/mashing genres, and handling all of the production. That’s what Robert Delong as already accomplished, making it clear why MTV has also named him a 2013 Artist To Watch.

Angel Haze – The intelligent and aggressively raw rhymes of female rapper Angel Haze has gained praise from many music critics and fans. With only a 5-song EP out at the moment, there will be much to look forward to from the Detroit-born Brooklynite.