Unoriginal Soundtracks #82: GRID 2

Every other Wednesday, I share a playlist of songs tangentially related to a single game or series. Songs about alien sex for Mass Effect, world leaders for Civilization, and so on. Make requests to @USPodcast on Twitter.

This successor to the TOCA games is perhaps the best way to virtually TOur the world with a CAr. GRID 2 inspires this globetrotting playlist of blues, jazz, and rock.

Shuffled #56: South By

Every other Wednesday either Matt or Alex C-Y share their love of music in an assortment of ways. Shuffled is a podcast whose format is as varied as their tastes in music, so hopefully you won't ever be bored and everyone can find something to enjoy.

Let's talk South By Southwest this week. Or rather, let's listen in. There are many reasons people travel all the way to Austin, Texas for SXSW: Cool new social media ideas, independent films, multiple tech conferences. In the midst of all this, though, is a crazy amount of live music! Bands from literally all over the globe descend on Austin in a ferocious wave of sound. I can't make it there this year, but someday I plan on it! For now read on to hear tracks from bands and artists rocking out the whole week at South By.