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What’s the recipe for a viral video? The rock-pop band Atomic Tom seems to have found at least one answer: a talented set of musicians, AT&T smartphones and an unsuspecting subway car full of New York straphangers. Music Film Interactive

Photo by JW WalthallToday we launch our #V2Vstartuptips Twitter conversation to share ideas and take a glimpse into the type of advice you could receive at SXSW V2V. Whether you’re a seasoned entrepreneur or just beginning your first startup venture, you’ve all received opinions from your friends, family, and mentors--and that’s what we want to hear. What makes your business tick? What helped you get through the early days? What took you to the next level Music Film Interactive V2V

David Karp at this year's SXSW. Photo by Rebecca Hedges Lyon Interactive

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Photo courtesy of GypsySun SXSW 2013 Showcasing Artist Emily Bell puts out her debut album in Austin’s Waterloo Records today (5/23) and it will be available everywhere on Tuesday (5/28). The Houston native recorded the album in a rural Texas lake cabin with Emily and producer John Evans co-writing all the songs. Music SXSW FM

RIAA not satisfied with Google's copyright takedown system Post from Ars Technica. Beatles biographer donates song manuscripts Post from NY Times Arts Beat. Rapper Tim Dog accused of faking own death Story from The Guardian. New Shazam iPad app is always listening Post from The Verge. The five best and worst replacement singers Post from Consequence Of Sound. Fifteen reasons I should be in your band Post from New Yorker Shouts and Murmurs. Music Daily Chord

2013 Showcasing Artist Emma Louise (from Brisbane, Australia) Written by Allison Johnson SXSW FM

Vampire Weekend debuts at #1 Chart watch from Billboard. Artists miss opportunities when they skip the panels Music Daily Chord

2012 and 2013 Showcasing Band Alpine (from Melbourne, Australia) SXSW FM

Ray Manzarek dies Obituary from LA Times. Prince talks with Jon Bream Interview from Minneapolis Star-Tribune. iOS app enables Google music service on iPhone Item from Wired. Few bands use direct-to-fan tools successfully Post from Hypebot. Music Daily Chord