Gallery: These Are the Musicians Who Blew Our Minds at SXSW

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    Chromeo

    Chromeo, dance music duo (Expand the gallery to fullscreen for the best experience.)
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    Kelis, singer/chef
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    Dawn Golden (aka Dexter Tortoriello), producer/electronic music artist
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    A-Trak

    A-Trak, producer/DJ
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    Phil and Dave Alvin

    Phil Alvin (left) and Dave Alvin, brothers/rockers
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    Charli XCX, pop star
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    Laura Stevenson

    Laura Stevenson, singer-songwriter
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    Black Angels

    The Black Angels (from left to right): Stephanie Bailey (drums), Alex Maas (singer and bass), Kyle Hunt (bass, guitar, and keyboards), Christian Bland (guitar), Jake Garcia (guitar and bass)
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    Slash

    Slash, guitar god
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