The annual SXSW festival in Austin, TX starts next week. We here at Beards would love to be there but alas, the magic ticket fairy didn't visit us this year. Fortunately, The SXSW website has a complete list of performers, so we'll be bringing you our picks over the next couple weeks.


Check out today's picks after the jump: Diamond Rings, Jason Collett, Jenny Owen Youngs, Miz Metro, The Dirty Hearts





Jenny Owen Youngs

Singer-Songwriter, Brooklyn girl with a beautiful voice.

Jenny Owen Youngs on myspace

Diamond Rings

Toronto electro-pop, big fan of eye shadow.




Diamond Rings on myspace

The Dirty Hearts

Sexy rock duo from Austin, TX




The Dirty Hearts on myspace

Miz Metro

Sassy NYC girl, awesome voice.



Miz Metro on myspace

Jason Collett

Toronto Singer-Songwriter, Broken Social Scene member




Jason Collett on myspace