It may be only the end of July, but 2012 has already seen the release of so many fantastic albums that we thought it would be helpful to put together 20 of the records from this year that have blown us away.
SXSW is about mingling with music fans and industry folks alike and taking in some of the greatest new sounds coming from up-and-coming bands in America. Here are some of their highlights and memories from the week.
