SXSW

SXSW Is Having an Identity Crisis and It is a Microcosm of Austin’s Own Cloudy Future

From artists pulling out in support of Palestine to famous mistreatment of musicians, SXSW’s “high quality” experience is sullied and patchy. …

April 3, 2024

Spanish Rock Band Airú Sparkles On Their First U.S. Tour

Roberto Soto

The Spanish rock band, Airú, transcends with a hopeful energy and quiet optimism on their first U.S. Tour. …

March 18, 2024

7 Films to Hit at SXSW 2024

Roberto Soto

Black Twitter, DCOM-inspired horror, gay beaches and Ayo Edebiri. SXSW 2024 has the film for you!…

March 6, 2024

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‘Smile’ Is a Unique, Refreshing Horror Film Coming to Theaters Soon

Morgan Thomas, Wayne State University

Everything you need to know about the cast, plot, trailer and director of the psychological thriller before its September debut.…

August 24, 2022

In an article about COVID-19 and the music industry, an illustration by Yao Jian of someone with a keyboard and microphone

Adapting to COVID-19, the Music Industry Finds Success in Livestreams

Aubrey Doerr, Chapman University

Virtual concerts are proving popular as major players in the musical world work hard to find new ways to engage their fans despite the need for social distancing.…

June 14, 2020

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Check Out the Top 6 Music Festivals for 2020

Desiree Jaime, Hofstra University

Calling all music and art lovers — you won't want to miss out on these six gatherings for the upcoming season.…

March 21, 2020

Blood Cultures Teases New Album With Single Release ‘Best For You’

Taylor Sprinkle, University of Texas at Austin

Meet Blood Cultures, the elusive electro-pop band that aims to play with your nostalgia.…

July 4, 2019

The 10 Best Things We Saw/Did at South by Southwest 2019

Mark Stenberg

This year more than ever, local acts shone.…

March 19, 2019

Meet Madge, Producer Extraordinaire and Chromatic Pop Queen

Mark Stenberg

The diy musician and performance artist wants to radically transform the music industry, and so far she's succeeded.…

March 14, 2019

Austin Bombings Still Lack a Clear Motive, Say Austin Police

Alex Johnson, New York University

The bombings have killed two African-American males, aged 39 and 17, and have critically injured a 75-year-old Hispanic woman.…

March 14, 2018

Capyac’s ‘Who Is Donny Flamingo?’ Marries Jazz, French House and Eccentricity

Mark Stenberg

The Austin band's third album marks a shift toward a more jazz-forward mindset, though without sacrificing a hint of its deep-synth sound.…

March 6, 2018

10 Music Artists to Lookout for at SXSW 2018

Onaje McDowelle, University of Texas at Austin

If these music artists can make their way to the SXSW stage, this year will be unlike any other the festival has seen before.…

February 24, 2018

Fickle Winds: Navigating the Rumors of South by Southwest

Elijah Watson, University of Texas at Austin

How to tell the hype from the b.s.…

March 6, 2016

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