2013 Showcasing Artist Ghostface Killah

As the Wu Tang Clan celebrates the 20th anniversary of their debut album Welcome To The 36 Chambers this year, the crew from Staten Island shows us that they are still going strong with RZA's Soul Temple label showcase on Thursday, March 14 at Scoot Inn.

2013 SXSW Showcasing Band f(x).

While some say the term K-Pop specifically pertains to what Koreans refer to as “idol” acts (Psy, Hyuna and 2NE1), others say it’s actually a term used for popular South Korean music in general. Honestly, we’re a bit confused.

This year, KOCCA (Korea Creative Content Agency) brings their K-Pop Night Out to SXSW with a diverse group of acts which takes the latter theory to heart. The bill's eclectic lineup includes the undeniably catchy electro K-Pop idol act f(x), SXSW alumni garage rockers Galaxy Express, Korean punk legends No Brain, epic rock experimentalist Jeong Cha Sik, hardcore punk act The Geeks, singer-songwriter Yi Sung Yol, and alt-rockers Guckkasten.

Photo courtesy Corey Taylor

Corey Taylor, best known as lead vocalist and songwriter for multi-platinum bands Slipknot and Stone Sour, will speak to Artists and registrants at Artist Central on Friday, March 15 at 2:00pm.

Taylor will draw on his experiences as a band member, best-selling author, Grammy winner and Oxford University speaker. Plus, Taylor will share how he's learned to embrace the chaos across the creative process, from songwriting to business decisions and beyond. Not to be missed!

2013 Showcasing Band Tegan and Sara.Express returns to SXSW Music on March 14 to host their Express Rocks! Showcase at Austin Music Hall. The incredible lineup features none other then Tegan and Sara, Fitz & the Tantrums, City & Colour, The Sheepdogs, The Enemy and Diamond Rings. Don't miss out for what's sure to be an unforgettable night of music. Doors open at 6:30pm.

Image courtesy of Tern and NBC

Austin traffic got you down? Stop waiting and start moving with SXcycles, the official SXSW bike share program!

Presented by NBC's Revolution, SXcycles equips you with a complimentary Tern Link D8 folding bicycle, lights, lock and helmet. This full service bike share offers a mobile mechanic and tips on how to get around town. Explore Austin and SXSW with this fun, social and eco-friendly transportation alternative. For more fun be sure to check out the Revolution experience at the SXcycles HQ!

2013 Showcasing Band Green Day.
Photo by Felisha Tolentino. Green Day announced today they would make their South By Southwest debut on Friday, March 15th, two weeks prior to them hitting the road at a special double feature screening of films at the Paramount Theatre, the world premiere of Broadway Idiot and the Green Day documentary ¡Cuatro!. Later that night the band will perform at ACL Live at The Moody Theater.

Entry information for the events is as follows:
Films- open to SXSW Film, Gold & Platinum badges, Music Press Badge Holders, Film Wristband holders, and Idiot Club Winners

Show - open to SXSW Music & Platinum badges, SXSW Showcasing Artists and Music Wristband Holders, and Idiot Club Winners

This year’s Paste party at SXSW will be bigger than ever. Four days. 44 bands. Two stages. Free drinks.

HGTV has teamed up with Paste for their ninth annual party at SXSW March 13-16. With 11 bands per day, the lineup includes some of the festival’s most exciting veteran performers including Billy Bragg, Buddy Miller & Jim Lauderdale, Josh Ritter and The Zombies, as well as newcomers like Foxygen, The Lone Bellow and GUARDS.