SXSW News

Featured Artist: Bonobo

Created by Rory on April 1, 2013

2013 Showcasing Artist Bonobo

Producer and DJ Simon Green has been releasing music under the name Bonobo since 1999! The North Borders, the British DJ’s first full-length since 2010’s Black Sands, will be in U.S. stores this week. The North Borders features collaborations with Erykah Badu, Grey Reverend and more. In support of his new full-length, Bonobo will be touring with his live band throughout the U.S. this spring.

Featured Artist: Less Than Jake

Created by Rory on March 29, 2013

2013 SXSW Showcasing Artist Less Than Jake

It’s hard to believe pop-punk and ska veterans Less Than Jake have been making music for 20 years! The band released a new album, Greetings and Salutations, late last year. A recent update on Less Than Jake’s website indicates that their performance at SXSW 2013 was just the beginning of extensive touring this year.

SXSWfm Featured Artist: Clairy Browne & the Bangin' Rackettes

Created by Rory on March 28, 2013

2013 SXSW Showcasing Band Clairy Browne & the Bangin' Rackettes

2013 is going to be a very busy year for Clairy Browne and the Bangin' Rackettes, a nine-piece explosion of sound from Melbourne, Australia. The band kicked off their first U.S. tour immediately after SXSW 2013 and they are releasing their debut record, Baby Caught The Bus, in May. They will be touring in the U.S. through mid-April. Are they coming to your city?

Listen to Clairy Browne and the Bangin’ Rackettes and more SXSW Showcasing Artists on SXSWfm. Stay tuned and check the SXSWfm blog for daily updates, year-round. Thank you for listening!

The Daily Chord - Thursday, March 28

Created by Andy on March 28, 2013

Featured Album: Automechanic by Jenny O

Created by Rory on March 27, 2013

2013 Showcasing Artist Jenny O

Did you miss Jenny O at SXSW this year? You might get another chance to see her while she splits time between The Revival Tour and the Rodriguez US tour this spring. The Los Angeles-based musician is touring non-stop in support of her new full-length debut, Automechanic, produced by Jonathan Wilson and recorded to 2-track analog tape.

Listen to Jenny O and more SXSW Showcasing Artists on SXSWfm. Stay tuned and check the SXSWfm blog for daily updates 24/7, year-round. Thank you for listening!

Successful V2V Preview Events in Austin Pave Way for August in Las Vegas!

Created by Christine on March 27, 2013
V2V

Photo by Caroline St. Romain

We would like to send a big thanks to everyone who came out to join us for our SXSW V2V Launch Party at Brush Square Park during SXSW this year! We had a blast bouncing in the castle, washing down corn dogs and cotton candy with beer and vodka, playing board games and giant chess, and talking all things SXSW V2V.

Now that the dust has settled, it's time to roll up our sleeves and dive deep into SXSW V2V.

The Daily Chord - Tuesday, March 26

Created by Andy on March 26, 2013

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