Music news updates.
We are proud to announce American Airlines as the Official Airline Sponsor of SXSW Music, Film and Interactive.
Take a break from the hustle and bustle to enjoy comfort and connectivity in the #newAmerican Lounge, located on the first floor of the Austin Convention Center. American is all about amenities that keep you relaxed and connected, and the #newAmerican Lounge will provide comforts that make your SXSW experience even better.
DIRECTV announces its first original series, the sexy, daring thriller ROGUE, premiering April 3 on AUDIENCE network. And as a SXSW registrant you have access to an official SXSW Rogue Watching Party on Friday, March 15 from 3-7PM in the Elixir Lounge at TenOak.
photo by Emelia Hiltner
Spirit Family Reunion evoke memories of slower days, rocking chairs on porches, lemonade, the smell of grass, and the feel of the sun. As we ramp up to SXSW it feels so great to have been able to take a break and listen to their sweet sounds while I write this post.
Bassist/Vocalist Ken Woodward is a terrible juggler and organizer, but a terrific eater and sleeper. He's slept in streets in the middle of the day stone cold sober. Why, just two days ago he took an hour nap on a concrete floor with no pillow.
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, 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.
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.
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.
New! 2014 dates!
Interactive: March 7–11
Film: March 7–16
Music: March 11–16
