I think we’ve made it pretty clear that we’ve got a whole lotta love for Charles Bradley. The New King Of Soul is just unstoppable at this point. To further prove our point, check out this incredible video of Mr. Bradley and The Menahan Street Band down at SXSW.

If you’re not convinced of his greatest, just wait until about two minutes into the video. Not feeling it still? We aren’t friends. Seriously. Get out. Don’t let the door hit you on the way out.

Go get his fantastic album No Time For Dreaming, now available from the fine folks at Dunham / Daptone Records. Come party with us at Music Hall of Williamsburg on April 1st too!

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All photos by Bill Shouldis

Here are some shots that Bill Shouldis took at the first day of SXSW ’09. More after the jump.

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I am running late for the blogosphere doing a SXSW post now, but I figured better late then never. This may come as a big suprise, but my favorite show of the festival was Hot Water Music who as always put on a damn fine show. Check after the jump for some of my other highlights from the festival including Man Man, Matt & Kim, She & Him, This Will Destroy You, Okkervil River, The Gaslight Anthem, Be Your Own Pet and more.

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Brooklyn’s psychedelic-pop-soul-rock quartet Hysterics brought their frenetic energy to Bowery Poetry Club on Saturday night.

Sometimes you see onstage freakouts that seem premeditated, however, while the young men of Hysterics know exactly what they’re doing on stage, their shenanigans don’t come across as insincere. In their exuberance, you see a bunch of guys who probably grew up pouring themselves into music, plunking out notes or beats on their respective instruments.

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If you’re making it down to Austin this year for SXSW, we wanted to give you tips on some awesome showcases that are taking place during the week. Our friends at Solid PR and Suburban Home Records are throwing some awesome parties that will surely give you some industry cred if you’re in attendence and happen to spot the next “big thing.” Check out all the details after the jump.

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