Jake Clemons (L) and Bruce Springsteen at the 2012 SXSW...

Jake Clemons (L) and Bruce Springsteen at the 2012 SXSW Music, Film + Interactive Festival. (Getty) Credit: Jake Clemons (L) and Bruce Springsteen at the 2012 SXSW Music, Film + Interactive Festival. (Getty)

Even as the Internet has made it easier than ever for bands to get discovered, nothing can replicate the experience of seeing a great new act in person.

That's why Austin's South by Southwest Festival (SXSW) remains a top destination for music lovers, with more than 2,000 bands performing during the course of a week, ranging from huge names to groups that haven't even recorded an album yet.

For those who couldn't get to Texas, here's a look at some bands making their way to New York.

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