SXSW News

SXSWfm Featured Artist: Andrew WK

Created by Rory on March 10, 2013

SXSW 2013 Showcasing Artist and International Party Master Andrew WK

So, maybe you like to party. That really doesn’t matter. You will never LOVE partying as much as SXSW Showcasing Artist Andrew WK. Not only does he party harder than everyone else in the world, he invites as many people as he possibly can to his party. His Facebook and Twitter feeds, both of which include his invaluable party tips, allow fans and listeners to join in on the fun. Oh, and did I mention that his music rocks?

Listen to Andrew WK and more SXSW Showcasing Artists on SXSWfm. Stay tuned and check the SXSWfm blog for daily updates

A&E's Bates Motel Premieres Tomorrow!

Created by Cori on March 10, 2013

Image Courtesy of A&E

Interactive registrants, don’t forget to sign up to attend the special premiere of A&E's Bates Motel.

Attendees will get a first look at the series and following the screening, Guy Slattery, EVP of Marketing for A&E Network, will sit down with executive producer Carlton Cuse (Lost) for a discussion and Q&A – providing a unique view into the show’s back story and creation.

12 Bands. 5 Countries. 2 Stages. 1 Party.

Created by chris on March 10, 2013

As the days inch closer to SXSW Music our anticipation grows for Sonicbids Official SXSW Party. The annual day party features hours of non-stop music from the hottest bands from across the world.

Here’s who you can expect to see this year on Friday, March 15 at Maggie Mae’s.

Day Two – Elon Musk Community Keynote Recap

Created by tammy on March 10, 2013

Yesterday, at SXSW Interactive festival in Austin, Texas, Chris Anderson interviewed Elon Musk in a highly anticipated and extremely well-received keynote session. We don't think there's a lot more to be said after watching this keynote rap recap video by SaulPaul:


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HGTV Presents Stages On Sixth!

Created by Cori on March 10, 2013

HGTV bring the noise in 2013! 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 both 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. The SXSW Official four-day party will be held at one of 6th Street’s biggest music venues, The Stage on Sixth (508 E. 6th Street), from noon to 6pm.

Click here for more info!

Cuban Metal Comes to SXSW Music

Created by jordan on March 9, 2013

2013 SXSW Showcasing Band Escape

For the first time in South By’s history bands from Cuba will make their way across the gulf to perform in Austin. The select Cuban bands are representative of the intense metal scene that has taken hold over the past two decades. The line-up consists of Cuban metal bands Ancetor, Escape and Agonizer. From outside of the island there is Del Valle Centro, Mexico’s Motor, Brazil’s Eminence and Attomica. Each band will bring to the table their own unique spin on heavy metal.

Brooks Cowboy Runs Kick Off at SXSW

Created by chris on March 9, 2013

Saturday Morning Runners Courtesy Joel Ballezza

YEE-HAW! Earlier this morning, Brooks Running Company kicked off their SXSW Cowboy runs in style. Attendees came in cowboy costumes and picked up Brooks SWAG and a custom SXSW shirt. A cowboy with a lasso and a lady sporting steer horns each won free shoes for best costume. Brooks is reminding us what it means to run happy.

The SXSWfm Radio Day Stage

Created by Rory on March 9, 2013

2012 Radio Day Stage

Join us at the SXSWfm Radio Day Stage presented by ASCAP on Saturday, March 16 for performances from Nakia, Ozomatli and another artist to be announced! The fun starts at 11:00am with an interview featuring Macklemore & Ryan Lewis.

The Radio Day Stage presented by ASCAP is located in the Austin Convention Center in Ballroom D on the 4th floor.

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