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VOTE FOR AWAKING STATE TO WIN!!! These guys are INCREDIBILE!

I love the fusion of rock and electronica!

See Buzznet's picks for best in show.

Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros at Rachael Ray's party at SXSW on 3/21/09.

The garage rock band brought the rock n' soul to Austin making us move our groove thang.

The Brooklyn glam band brought a sweet taste of punk to Rachael Ray's party.

Take a stroll down the streets of Austin, TX during SXSW 2009.

Cupcakes were involved. 'Nuff said.

If these bands don't make you shake your groove thing, you ain't got no soul.

There are about a gazillion bands playing the SXSW Music Conference this year—give or take a kabillion or two—and the final* roster has just been announced. See if your fave art-rock band from the United Kingdom (like Heels Catch Fire) is making the trek to Austin March 18-22.

*We use the word "final" very loosely because much like Paris Hilton's arm candy, Lindsay Lohan's weight and Pete Doherty's sobriety, the line-up for SXSW is subject to change so keep your eyes peeled for late additions.

The Los Angeles pop-punks played 18 shows during SXSW. That has to be a new record.