Sonicbids Official SXSW Party is Tomorrow!

You’ll find many words to describe the bands playing at Sonicbids Official SXSW Party tomorrow, but sometimes, all you need is one.

You’ll find many words to describe the bands playing at Sonicbids Official SXSW Party tomorrow, but sometimes, all you need is one.
ROLI by Tamara Bell
For the eight startups participating in the third annual SXSW Music Accelerator yesterday, describing how their companies help musicians find that sweet spot between connecting to their existing and potential fans and the reality to make money could have been a harrowing experience. Fortunately for the spokespeople pitching a panel of judges and co-emcees Brad King and Evan Lowenstein, their responses showed a genuine desire to ensure artists' success in the rapidly evolving music industry.

NPR Music is ready to rock SXSW and Stubb's tonight with an impeccable lineup at one of the most anticipated showcases at SXSW Music this year! Not able to make it out to the show? No problem! NPR has that covered with a live stream of the official showcase, so you don't miss a beat.
Nick Cave and the Bad SeedsNick Cave and the Bad Seeds will be kicking off their 2013 North American tour at SXSW tonight, March 13, supporting their 15 studio album, Push The Sky Away.
Yeah Yeah YeahsPlus, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Cafe Tacvba, Alt-J, Youth Lagoon,Waxahatchee, and Le1f. A SXSW Music lineup NPR doesn't want you to miss!
Tune in at 7:00 PM CDT to watch SXSW: NPR Music Showcase at Stubb’s Live Stream here!
Richie Hawtin and Deadmau5 at last night's IA Closing Party.
photo by Merrick Ales
Plotter by Tamara Bell
"What is your secret sauce?" is a question that often stumps startups as they try to clearly and briefly explain what separates them from their competitors. Fortunately for many of the 18 companies pitching in the final round at the fifth annual SXSW Accelerator, the answers were succinct and compelling.
SXSW Cares! by Hugh MacLeodTechnology serves as the prevailing language of conversation for most of SXSW Interactive. However, the bottom line to everything that happens at the event (from panel discussions to meaningful one-on-one conversations) is creativity. Maximize your amazing creativity by helping SXSW Interactive help two important 501C3s during your time at the event.
A nonprofit design services firm dedicated to building a more sustainable future through the power of professional design, Architecture for Humanity is comprised of over 50,000 professionals lending time and services to help those who would not otherwise be able to afford their services. The specific project that SXSW-related donations will benefit within AFH is Rebuild One Block which seeks to revitalize a New York neighborhood that was initially devastated by 9/11, then suffered more significant damage during Hurricane Sandy. Assist Architecture for Humanity with this Rebuild One Block project by clicking on this Razoo link.
SXSW Music is kicking off, but SXSW Film continues through Saturday! Why not combine the two with some awesome Music related films?
Tonight, take your pick between Dave Grohl's Sound City, another chance to see the The Punk Singer; Wayne Coyne's A Year in the Life of Wayne's Phone, and the Finnish Punk epic, The Punk Syndrome, with the band in attendance!
The Frye Company is back for the 3rd year with FRYEDAYS! Friday, March 15 at Buffalo Billiards. Killer lineup from 8pm – 2am: Jamie N Commons, The Last Bison, Gold Fields, Rhye, MØ, and Asher Roth with DJ sets by Mayer Hawthorne in-between. This will be the exclusive official SXSW night show for the much anticipated and highly secretive Rhye, who are at SXSW in support of their debut album Mother. Rhye joins the rest of the line up of must sees and buzzing names for a night not to be missed.
Did you miss some sessions at SXSW Interactive? Unable to attend? Want to rewatch something? Oracle has made the SXSW Interactive Featured Sessions and Keynotes available in their entirety at sxsw.com/interactive/on-demand to watch sessions whenever you want. Get started now with Tina Roth Eisenberg's Keynote session discussing passion and knowledge from her diverse business experience, and how taking your side projects seriously will lead to your success.
New! 2014 dates!
Interactive: March 7–11
Film: March 7–16
Music: March 11–16