I have to give it to the live4ever Brit Rock Bender, incredible line-up this morning. Currently watching Scotland's own Twin Atlantic put some life into this room. A much needed wakeup call to kick off Day 3! Up next Purple Melon's first SXSW performance @ Dart Music House. Chelsea Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile

Good morning, lovelies. Today we're kicking off SXSW at Antone's and the very British "Two Finger Salute". First up, a band that THE Morrissey fancies and calls the lead singer, Hannah, one of these days greatest vocalists: I give you UK's Doll & the Kicks! -Trina

Day Two has been epic. This is really the first year I didn’t plan out a minute by minute schedule and it’s already working out for the best. You’re probably wondering where I disappeared to today, I stopped updating about mid-afternoon as my phone was dying. However, that doesn’t excuse updates! Have no fear; I still managed to pick up […]

You know them as one of LA's finest: Saint Motel have the crowd hopping from note #1 of "Eat Your Heart Out". Love these guys! -Trina

Fresh from their amazeballz show at The Mint in Los Angeles The Stone Foxes just brought some swampy blues to the joint here at Lipstick 24. Guess Shannon's (the drummer) heart surgery was a ripping success! -Trina

You've got to love the marketing but also the appreciation for a quality band. Check this petty cab that I hopped in for quick ride sporting excellent Hanson coverage. And yes, they are playing SXSW! -Trina

AwolNation getting their fist pump action on with "People" off of the brand new album "Megalithic Symphony". Folks it's hot up in here! -Trina