SXSW News

Pick Three - Justin Gage of Aquarium Drunkard

Created by L Park on February 28, 2013
Music LPQ/P3

J Gage

Aquarium Drunkard's Jason Gage is a renaissance man. Wait, what's that? His name is Justin, you say? Right then…

Aquarium Drunkard's Justin Gage is a renaissance man. He has a brilliant music blog, a beautiful tumblr, and a weekly show on Sirius XMU. He wrote a book, owns a label and he podcasts… and does music supervision… and freaks a funky beat like the shit was in a blender.

The Georgia ex-pat, and current Angeleno, is presenting a show on Wednesday, March 13 at Hype Hotel with many groovy artists, some of whom mysteriously appear in his very fine Pick Three… which you can… read now.

Stevie Nicks to Speak at SXSW Music

Created by Bobby on February 28, 2013
Music

Stevie Nicks, photo by Kristin BurnsStevie Nicks, photo by Kristin Burns

The South By Southwest Music Conference proudly announces a very special interview with Stevie Nicks. The ever-evolving Nicks is in the middle of a whirlwind of activity this year. She is the subject of the documentary "In Your Dreams" telling the story of her latest album of the same title, including collaborations with Dave Stewart and Glen Ballard. "In Your Dreams" is screening at the SXSW Film Festival. She is also featured in SXSW Keynote Dave Grohl's "Sound City" documentary and singing in a series of shows Grohl is playing with veterans of the famed studio. Later this spring, Fleetwood Mac hits the road for a heavily anticipated world tour. These current projects are the latest chapter in an acclaimed career as a singer, songwriter and icon of rock music.

SXSWfm Artist Spotlight on Stereo Mike (Greece)

Created by Rory on February 28, 2013
SXSW FM

SXSW 2013 Showcasing Artist Stereo Mike.

SXSW Music features hundreds of international showcasing artists you can listen to on SXSWfm. Today, we are focusing our spotlight on Greek MC Stereo Mike. I’m not going to claim to understand Greek, but music is so much more than just words. Hip-hop in particular is about flow: the flow of the beat, the flow of the MC, and how they flow together. Stereo Mike’s brand of hip-hop is modern, but not obnoxious. The flow is strong. The production is clean. Nothing feels forced. Nevermind the words: Stereo Mike’s music makes you want to dance!

Listen to Stereo Mike and more international SXSW Showcasing Artists on SXSWfm. Stay tuned and check the SXSWfm blog for daily updates 24/7, year-round!

#FEED Powered by Twitter Returns for SXSW Interactive 2013

Created by kristen on February 28, 2013
Interactive


Following a strong debut at SXSW 2012, #FEED powered by Twitter is returning as an official Interactive lounge to the Austin Museum of Art at the Jones Center March 8th-12th.

#FEED features immersive, interactive art installations pulling in real time hashtag-driven social media content, summits and meetups from industry leaders. #FEED also offers a rooftop wellness sanctuary to recharge each morning and dance parties @NIGHT.

Stop By the GroupMe Grill

Created by peter on February 28, 2013
Film Interactive

GroupMeOnce again, GroupMe is serving up free grilled cheese and beer for its users at the GroupMe Grill, located at 3rd and Trinity. Stop by for a sandwich and a drink, and meet the team that makes GroupMe while you're at it. They're really fun!

Just show your phone at the door!

Friday, March 9—Monday, March 11
3rd and Trinity
12pm-5pm

Winners of SXSW Film Scholarship Announced!

Created by jim on February 28, 2013
Film

SXSW is excited to announce the winners of the SXSW Film Scholarship. When asked to write and submit a short 2-minute video about who they were and how they would benefit from attending SXSW, the answers from our winners varied from the opportunity to learn from past filmmakers to being eager to get the inside track on how to get started on a career in Film. Read below to get to know our winners a bit better. Congratulations!

Cirque du Soleil Comes to SXSW With Exclusive Show #EVOKE13

Created by jordan on February 28, 2013

We are very excited to be partnering with Cirque du Soleil to present #EVOKE13, a special event at Austin City Limits Live at The Moody Theater on March 12. In line with the mission of Cirque du Soleil to “invoke the imagination, provoke the senses and evoke the emotions of people around the world,” #EVOKE13 will feature a specially created act by Cirque du Soleil exclusively for SXSW 2013.

Joining Cirque du Soleil, Nerdist Industries founder, comedian, author, podcaster and AMC’s The Talking Dead host, Chris Hardwick will host a roundtable conversation along with cosplayer Meg Turney and Cirque du Soleil representatives. Also performing will be The Divine Fits who released one of 2012’s insanely acclaimed albums, A Thing Called Divine Fits (Merge), which landed on Rolling Stone's '50 Best of 2012' list. The night’s event will conclude with a set from GRAMMY® nominated producer, DJ Sam Spiegel (of N.A.S.A. and Maximum Hedrum).

Taco Bell and Passion Pit Team Up with YOU for Rockumentary

Created by stacey on February 28, 2013
Music Film Interactive

2013 Showcasing Band Passion Pit. Photo courtesy Jason Nocito.2013 Showcasing Band Passion Pit. Photo courtesy Jason Nocito.

Taco Bell® will be handing the cameras and control over to its fans to film its first-ever Rockumentary starring Passion Pit and Wildcat! Wildcat!, culminating with their live performances during a Feed the Beat® event at this year’s South by Southwest® (SXSW®) Conferences & Festivals. Through Taco Bell’s social media fan base and a unique partnership with Twitter, the brand will support the creation of an experimental film, Feed the Beat®: SXSW 2013, under the direction of acclaimed documentarian Sam Jones – using footage captured and shared by passionate fans socially and showcasing great music.

Experience the International Day Stage at the ACC

Created by Bobby on February 28, 2013
Music

SXSW Music International Day Stage The newly minted International Day Stage, located on the fourth floor of the ACC in Ballroom G, will host some of SXSW's most unique and diverse talents from across the globe. These acts will travel thousands of miles from home for their SXSW showcase, and you have a chance to check them out between panels and talks in the corner of the Convention Center. Sit down, relax and enjoy a wide range of artistry and unique acts that you may never see outside of SXSW. Highlights range from Mali's Terakaft Kel Tamasheq to Canada's Shout Out Out Out to Norway's Karpe Diem and much more.

Introducing the SouthBites Lineup!

Created by Cori on February 28, 2013
Music Film Interactive

Courtesy JW Walthall A gathering of gourmet food trucks and trailers, SouthBites is excited to announce the official selected eateries brought to you by local Austin Top Chef Paul Qui and SXSW!

In “Qui’s Corner” get a taste of Paul’s top choices – Cazamance, Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams, DUK Truck and East Side King. Filling out the rest of SouthBites will be local favorites featuring The Butcher’s Son, Chi’lantro, Dock & Roll Diner, Foreign & Domestic, Hey Cupcake!, Phamily Bites, The Seedling Truck, Sugar Shack BBQ, The Waffle Bus, House of Cards & Sounds Australia, as well as The Peached Tortilla in collaboration with NBC’s Hannibal.

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