If you hadn’t noticed, we here at COED had a F’ing awesome time at 2009’s South by Southwest (SXSW) festival. But can you blame us? We got to hang out with Hannah Hilton and Meggan Mallone, saw a once-in-a-lifetime Jane’s Addiction show at the Playboy party, caught Kanye West’s secret show at The Levi’s Fader Fort and saw tons of beautiful music babes. But we’ve saved the best for last – our favorite, most rockin’ bands from this year’s music fest. Out of over 28,000 photos taken, we’ve narrowed it down to these selects. So, without further adieu, we give you the Best of SXSW Music 2009.

P.S. don’t forget to check back soon for tons of exclusive videos!

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From hanging with porn stars to Jane’s Addiction rockin’ show at the Playboy party to Kanye West secret Levi’s Fader Fort show, 2009’s SXSW was a marathon of awesomeness. And though the festivities are over, it wouldn’t be COED-complete without highlighting one of our favorite features of the festival – the lovely ladies of SXSW! These indie chicks were the glimmer of light in a week of drunken insanity. So to honor their radness, we give you The Girls of SXSW 2009!

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With a ton of badass bands on the line-up and extra perks like a computer room for bloggers and complimentary adult beverages, there’s no question that the coolest spot at this year’s South by Southwest (SXSW) music festival is definitely the exclusive Levi’s/FADER Fort (1101 E. 5th Street between San Marcos & Waller). And tomorrow night, it’s going to get a lot better: We just received confirmation from a very in-the-know, anonymous source that Kanye West is confirmed to play the Fader Fort Saturday night at 8:45pm, putting to rest what has to be the biggest rumor of SXSW 2009.

Of course, some of you might not be satisfied with an anonymous source as “confirmation”. And believe us, we’d absolutely love to tell you how we have this information. But we’re not allowed. However, we can promise you that the Levi’s Fader Fort is where we’ll be Saturday night.

Check out the full Levi’s/FADER Fort line-up, here!