Top 10 Tuesdays: International Acts to Watch at SXSW 2012

SXSW looms ever closer: the music portion of the almighty cluster-conference will play out March 13-18, with over 2000 acts descending on Austin, Texas, in pursuit of buzz, beer, and barbecue.

Whilst the great majority of those acts are from North America, over 500+ will be winging their way from over the seas; some, even, from far-flung locales. And, after beginning the SXSW recommendin' with a tight Bands to Watch rundown, it's time to cast our net wider.

To México. To Colombia. To Chile. Argentina. Australia. England. And, of course, Sweden; eternal home of the greatest pop in the world (like, say, Niki and the Dove (pictured!)).

From around the globe unto Austin's doorstep, here's a world of wondrous alt sound served up in friendly list form: 10 International Acts to Watch at SXSW 2012...