SXSW News

Featured Artist: The Tontons

Created by Rory on March 26, 2013
SXSW FM

2013 SXSW Showcasing Artist The Tontons

Clean guitars, subtle keyboards, and a magnificent, angelic voice to bring it all together. The Tontons' music starts simple, but then it flawlessly transforms into a more active and vibrant sound. The transitions between the soft, quiet sections and the loud, more aggressive parts are beautifully done! The simplicity of each individual instrument allows for a very concise overall structure. It’s refreshing to hear a band that really understands how to work within the limits of each song.

Listen to The Tontons and more SXSW Showcasing Artists on SXSWfm. Stay tuned and check the SXSWfm blog for daily updates, year-round. Thank you for listening!

Special SXSW Music Selections on SXSpotify

Created by jordan on March 21, 2013
Music

There are so many amazing bands at SXSW that it can be hard to catch all of them in 5 days. In case you missed some of the amazing artists that were playing in Austin, or you're just feeling nostalgic about last week, check out this collection of playlists from some of our tastemaker friends including NME, Boiler Room, Pitchfork, Filter, All Hip Hop and of course Spotify!

Click here to start your SXSpotify experience!

SXSWfm Featured Artist: Emmylou Harris & Rodney Crowell

Created by Rory on March 21, 2013
SXSW FM

2013 Showcasing Artist Emmylou Harris & Rodney Crowell

I love country music. The genre digs deep and goes straight to the listener's soul. Old Yellow Moon, the album by Emmylou Harris & Rodney Crowell, is no exception. These two produce a seamless blend of blues, folk, and country, and the listener can’t help but be enamored by Emmylou’s voice.

Listen to Emmylou Harris & Rodney Crowell and more SXSW Showcasing Artists on SXSWfm. Stay tuned and check the SXSWfm blog for daily updates, year-round. Thank you for listening!

Featured Song: “Portrait” by Wheeler Brothers

Created by Rory on March 20, 2013
SXSW FM

2013 Showcasing Artist Wheeler Brothers

This is a song that makes the listener feel like they’re at home with friends and family. I couldn't help but think back to all of the great times I’ve shared with those people. “Portraits” is exciting, yet the song carries an empty feeling with it. It builds from a ballad to straight-up rock tune perfectly. We’re hoping for more of the same on the Wheeler Brothers’ upcoming album Gold Boots Glitter.

Listen to the Wheeler Brothers 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!

The Happy Poet in Theaters This Friday!

Created by jim on March 20, 2013
Film

Paul Gordon's The Happy Poet delighted SXSW audiences during the 2010 edition. Well now the "all organic, mostly vegetarian comedy" finally hits the big screen again.

The film will receive a one week engagement at Santa Monica's Laemmle 4-plex this Friday, March 22. Director Paul Gordon and producer David Hartstein will conduct Q&As following the Friday and Saturday 7:30pm screenings. For more info check out this page and head here for tickets.

Haim, CHVRCHES, and The Flaming Lips are Winners of the Inaugural Grulke Prize at SXSW 2013

Created by L Park on March 19, 2013
Happening Music Film Interactive

Brent Grulke

We're pleased to announce the winners of the first annual Grulke Prize.

The Prize, awarded in three categories, was developed in honor of our friend and colleague Creative Director Brent Grulke, who passed away on August 13, 2012.

Brent's love of music and the spirit of the festival is reflected in the three Prize categories: Developing US Act, Developing Non-US Act and Career Act.

Taco Bell and The Hype Machine Team Up to Bring Hype Hotel to SXSW 2013

Created by sam on March 19, 2013
Music

Passion Pit Passion Pit Taco Bell’s Feed the Beat® returned to Austin this year as presenting sponsor of Hype Machine’s Hype Hotel with events taking place March 11 – March 16. The venue was home to some of this year’s top performances, including various musicians from the Feed the Beat program. Fans who were in Austin on March 11 were able to attend the “Feed the Beat: SXSW 2013” for free through a RSVP process where a first of it's kind "rockumentary" was filmed using footage captured and shared by members of the audience. Additionally, Taco Bell’s new Cool Ranch Doritos® Locos Tacos were served FREE to fans who came by the Hype Hotel.

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