Analogue Anonymous, SXSW 2013. Credit: Lisa Hause
In the middle of the madness, Nostalgia Film of Austin, TX teamed up with Pro8mm and Kodak Film to put the filming into the hands of our registrants! During the Analogue Anonymous Meetup hosted in the SXSW Trade Show, participants were able to shoot their own footage of their SXSW experience on analog 8mm film. Check out the compiled project here: SXSW Analogue Anonymous Super 8mm Film.
SXSW Interview: 50 Cent - SXSW Music 2013 from SXSW on Vimeo.
Hip hop mega-star 50 Cent joined us during SXSW Music for an exclusive interview covering the breadth of his career. Hardknock.tv's Nick Huff Barili delved into 50's life, starting with the tenth-anniversary look back at the legendary "Get Rich Or Die Trying," a sales success 50 doubts he or anyone will be able to replicate in today's music industry. 50 explained his loyalty and desire to provide for the artists he takes under his wing with G-Unit, the evolution of hip hop metaphors over the last decade, and how he balances his busy life outside of making music.
2013 Grulke Prize Winners and SXSW Showcasing Band, Haim (Los Angeles, CA)
Winners of the Inaugural Grulke Prize for Developing U.S. Act at SXSW 2013, Haim have had a busy year so far and it does not appear to be slowing down for this trio of siblings from Los Angeles. In addition to the Grulke Prize, Haim were named winners of BBC’s Sound of 2013.
Credit: Tim Strauss
SXSW V2V is hitting the road this summer to meet up with entrepreneurs, digital creatives and tech professionals from around the country who want to share a drink, mingle, and learn more about what SXSW has planned for its first-ever event in Las Vegas this August. The drinks are on us!
SXSW has been keeping a close eye on the Ornana Films team since their film (notes on) biology won the Animated Short Award at SXSW 2012. They returned this year with the world premiere of their visionary feature film euphonia.
2013 Showcasing Artist, Cold War Kids (Long Beach, CA)
Cold War Kids released their fourth full-length album, Dear Miss Lonelyhearts, on April 2, less than three weeks after playing a "jam packed" show at House of Vans during SXSW. Dear Miss Lonelyhearts was inspired by Nathanael West's novel "Miss Lonelyhearts," which tells the story of a journalist who breaks under the agony of the people who write in to his advice column. According to the Huffington Post, the story is told in typical Cold War Kids fashion with "well-tailored, drum-heavy tracks." Cold War Kids are currently making their way through Europe before returning to the U.S. for a tour in May.
2013 Showcasing Band Unknown Mortal Orchestra (Portland, OR)
When Unknown Mortal Orchestra emerged in 2010, the band’s name suited them perfectly. Bloggers struggled to put the pieces together and figure out just who Unknown Mortal Orchestra was. It has since been revealed that Ruban Nielson, formerly of the Mint Chicks, is the man behind this band. So far this year, the three-piece band has released II (their second full-length album), was named one of Fuse’s 30 Must-See Acts at SXSW 2013, and have been touring throughout the world with more shows to follow.
Boston by Manu_H via Flickr
Each year SXSW Eco travels around the country to host networking events for local sustainability communities and meet innovators in the diverse fields represented at SXSW Eco.
Today, SXSW Eco is coming to Boston for a community meetup at Greentown Labs, an incubator space for cleantech startups in Boston’s Innovation District. Join us at The SXSW Eco Boston Meetup on April 23 from 6-8pm and RSVP here.
In light of the past week’s tragic events we are grateful to the Boston community for having us. SXSW is deeply saddened by the events that took place in Boston and in West, Texas last week. To show our support to those most affected by these events we've established an online giving site through the SXSW Community Fund. Donations made through this site will go to American Red Cross Disaster Relief.
New! 2014 dates!
Interactive: March 7–11
Film: March 7–16
Music: March 11–16
