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So many bands. So little time. Billboard is roaming Austin this week, checking out as many acts at SXSW as possible — and each day we’ll highlight a selection of our favorites. On Wednesday we caught Charli XCX, The Sights, a pair of Lung acts (White Lung, Wet Lungs), along with rare visits by Zurich-based pianist Nik Bartsch and veteran power-pop combo Shoes.

f(x) @ K-Pop Night Out
On March 13, f(x) — the first K-pop group to attend SXSW — hit the stage around 1:30 a.m. at the “K-POP NIGHT OUT at SXSW” showcase following all-rock Korean band lineup of The Geeks, Guckkasten, No Brain, Yi Seung Yol, Jung Chang Shik and Galaxy Express. Excited K-pop fans and die-hards lined up hours before the show to catch a glimpse of their favorite Korean act and the 550-capacity venue quickly filled up. “We heard we were the first K-pop group to come to here,” said member Amber to the screaming crowd. “We promise to come back.” Then f(x) performed their hit songs, including “Nu Abo,” “Pinocchio (Danger),” “Hot Summer” and “Electric Shock.” The quintet successfully closed out the first K-pop showcase at SXSW — leaving everyone thirsty for more. (Jessica Oak / Twitter)

Source: Billboard