And it seemed that just yesterday you were covering your arms in suntan lotion, planning inter-stage runs, and standing up in the spring/summer heat for hours on end. Sorry if you needed a longer break, but it would seem that festival season is upon us once more.

The clamor all begins with this year's SXSW festival in Austin, TX, March 18-22. The bands confirmed to showcase at the festival so far include: Primal Scream, Explosions In The Sky, Peter Bjorn and John, St. Vincent, Kid Sister, Ben Kweller, Amanda Blank, Crystal Method, Crystal Stilts, Ida Maria, Invincible, Killer Mike, LA Riots, Mika Miko, The Knux, Tittsworth, We Have Band, White Lies, 8Ball and MJG, Asobi Seksu, Asher Roth, Dead Prez, and Buck 65. For the complete list go here.