Chicago punk band The Frantic is creating a buzz in the punk/underground circle.

They just wrapped up two performances at SXSW.

Music can be heard here.

contact: danielrfriedman@mac.com

The Daylights is a Kings SXSW pick.

They will perform today March 16th at Maggie Mae’s – 323 East 6th Street

This indie/alternative act made some noise several months ago with a viral video for the track I Hope This Gets To You.

Our favorite track is Rogue Machine which can he heard here.

contact: bob@azoffmusic.com

Check out the song Still Reaching by unsigned Fictionist.

This alt/rock indie act is one of the sixteen bands chosen by Rolling Stone Magazine for their “So You Want to Be A Rock & Roll Star” contest.

You can check them out on March 18th at Sammy’s in Utah.

contact: paul@sagemgmnt.com

Indie alternative act Funeral Party is a Kings SXSW pick. They are signed to RCA/Jive, but still relatively unknown.

Dates below:

March 16 – WFNX Showcase at Club Crucial – Austin, TX
March 16 – RootMusic / SkullCandy Showcase at Lipstick – Austin, TX
March 18 – SXSX House Party Event

contact: bennettmanagement@gmail.com

Actress Gwyneth Paltrow has signed a deal with Atlantic Records.

The deal is worth $900,000 according to insiders.

She will do fairly well as country radio and fans alike will support her.