photos by Dylan Johnson

Snoop Lion / Action Bronson / Flatbush Zombies

VICELAND was the center of the universe for a great deal of awesome hip hop, and as such our photographer captured quite a few sets from the venue. Check out some amazing photos of Snoop Lion (on 3/14), A$AP Ferg, Action Bronson, Danny Brown and Flatbush Zombies (all on 3/15) at the space during the week of SXSW. More pics are below.

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VICE is coming to Austin for SXSW and will be taking over 401 E Cesar Chavez for VICELAND, which includes events from March 8-11 during the interactive portion, and from March 12-16 during the music portion. The music events feature a ton of bands like Kendrick Lamar, Action Bronson, Baauer (DJ), Parquet Courts, Snoop Lion, Major Lazer, Ghostface, Danny Brown, Divine Fits, Japandroids, Wavves, Austra, Merchandise, and many more. RSVP is open.

Baauer, who shot to huge fame recently due to homemade videos of his 2012 song "Harlem Shake" going viral, will tour from Texas to Coachella with rapper Danny Brown in April. You can see the dates in the poster above, via Fader, and listed below...

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Scenes from Fun Fun Fun Lucky Lady Bingo via Adi Anand's Instagrams 7/11/2012

While we've had some teasers in the last few weeks - Wednesday night was the night for BINGO - and the full Fun Fun Fun Fest reveal.

On 7/11 (Happy Slurpee Day!) Fun Fun Fun held their bingo-to-reveal-the-artists event, and while we already knew about Run DMC reuniting and some others, there were quite a few surprises in the massive list of musical acts and comedians announced (Public Image Ltd., Youth of Today, De La Soul, X, Bob Mould, Saul Williams, and Hannibal Burress to name a few).

The headliners (in addition to the aforementioned Run DMC reunion) are an electic-but-looked-forward-to group: Santigold, Refused, and for Comedy David Cross.

Three-day and PIP passes go on sale on Thursday at 10AM CST and will no doubt move fast. Get them here once the clock passes 9:59...

See the full line-up below.

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Fan at Fun Fun Fun Fest 2011 (more by BBG)

Recent leaks of the Fun Fun Fun Fest 2012 lineups revealed names like Atlas Sound, Baroness, Black Moth Super Rainbow, Starfucker, Rakim, Lagwagon, andThe Head and The Heart , and now round three of lineup leaks have arrived! The names include Danny Brown, David Cross, Bob Mould, Tomahawk (who are back in action), Against Me! and, possibly/most importantly, a Taco Cannon Gatling Gun. Early bird tickets are now sold, out, but P.I.P. (aka VIP) Passes just went on sale. Regular sale starts when the whole lineup is announced.

View the third teaser below.

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Danny Brown about to get hit by a lemon at FADER Fort

Danny Brown handled getting something thrown at him much better than ASAP Rocky did. Check out the video below....

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We've teamed up with Converse and SXSW to build The FADER FORT Presented by Converse and are heading to Austin, Texas to host our annual four-day showcase. Today, we're stoked to announce that Santigold, all four members of the Black Hippy collective [aka Kendrick Lamar, Schoolboy Q, Jay Rock, and Ab-Soul] and Zola Jesus will perform. Stay on top of more lineup announcements, coming soon, by following FADER on Twitter and joining our mailing list.

An official SXSW event for the first time this year, the FORT runs from March 14th till March 18th. FORT wristbands (with RSVP, to be posted in the coming days) and festival badge-holders will be admitted. [FADER]

As we recently pointed out on BrooklynVegan, FADER's new issue has an interesting article on Black Hippy, and member Schoolboy Q has a new video for "Druggy Wit Hoes Again," featuring Ab-Soul which you can watch below.

If we had to guess, you'll also be able to catch Danny Brown at FADER Fort this year, since he is going to be in Austin for SXSW (Fool's Gold and Pitchfork have him), and like Kendrick Lamar, he is on the cover of the new issue. Danny Brown also visits Stubb's as part of his tour with Childish Gambino.

Zola Jesus also plays the official Sacred Bones showcase.

Schooboy Q video below...

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"RSVP does not guarantee entry" (but finding out you aren't getting in does require going all the way over to Beauty Ballroom)

The Shins (more by Natasha Ryan)

Their new album comes out in March, so of course it makes perfect sense that The Shins, who will also be at both Coachellas, are playing SXSW this year (thx Do512).

CoS also points out these new additions (and previously announced bands):

Who's New: The Shins, Best Coast, Kasabian, Miike Snow, Neon Indian, OFF!, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, Big Star's Third, Sharon Van Etten, Deerhoof, Japandroids, Matthew Dear, Nneka, Rachel Yamagata, Shearwater, Murs, Tennis, Diamond Rugs, Cancer Bats, Caveman, Fake Problems, Fanfarlo, Gary Clark Jr., Doldrums, Machinedrum, Princeton, Cities Aviv, Eternal Summers, and James Husband

Who Else Is Playing: Built to Spill, The Magnetic Fields, Grace Potter and the Nocturnals, of Montreal, The Ting Tings, Alabama Shakes, Little Boots, Danny Brown, The War on Drugs, Heartless Bastards, The Drums, Talib Kweli, Hot Water Music, Youth Lagoon, Oneothrix Point Never, Grimes, Crystal Antlers, Delta Spirit, Mr. Muthafuckin' Exquire, Dragonette, The Men, Screaming Females, The Big Pink, Bleached, Daughter, Free Energy, Friends, Gross Magic, Purity Ring, and many many more.

Action Bronson at Gramercy in NYC in 2011 (more by Brook Bobbins)

Queens rapper Action Bronson recently scheduled a few shows including one happening in Austin on February 10 at ND at 501 Studios. There aren't many details on the show at this point (no ticket link or openers) but check ND's site for updates. Find a new AB track HERE. Watch a video from a recent NYC show below.

In other hip hop news, the Pitchfork-loved Danny Brown is heading out on tour this spring supporting the Pitchfork-hated Childish Gambino. That tour will hit Austin on April 5 at Stubb's. Tickets are still on sale now. All dates are listed below.

You can also get your hip hop fix even sooner (this week) when Kendrick Lamar plays Beauty Ballroom on Friday (1/20). Tickets are still available. As mentioned, Kendrick will also head out on tour with Drake and A$AP Rocky, which hits Austin's Frank Erwin Center on February 27. Tickets for that show go on sale Saturday (1/21) at 10 AM.

All Danny Brown dates below...

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35 Denton happens right before SXSW Music in Denton. In their own words:

35 Denton is a walkable 4-day music festival programmed in the heart of downtown Denton, Texas, March 8-11 2012. Run by a core staff of volunteers, 35 is committed to sustaining an intimate experience that serves art with energized urban space. Above all, 35 values artists and exchange, promoting a community that transcends the event.

So far 35 Denton is already killing it with their initial lineup which is listed below (and animated gif format HERE)..

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