Announcing New SXSW Japan Representatives

SXSW is proud to announce the hiring of VISIONGRAPH Inc. as our new representatives for Japan. As an epicenter of creativity and innovation, Japan is an important piece of the international attendance in Austin each March for SXSW. Our new representatives from VISIONGRAPH Inc. - Kotaro Soga, Maiko Miyagawa, and…

BY John Krause

The Daily Chord Weekly Recap – Friday, June 21

This week, disputes arose over ownership and use of song lyrics online, and the manipulation of playlists on streaming services. We learned about emerging artists Black Midi and Teni, and we checked in with Willie Nelson and Tony Visconti. The Daily Chord compiles a handful of music news links each…

BY Hayden Bagot

2019 SXSW Film Festival Bumpers [Video]

Missing the 2019 Film Festival? Don't worry, we are too! To ease your suffering, take a look back at our film bumpers created by Coat of Arms. The 2019 bumpers evoke past films that have premiered at SXSW over the years. See if you can catch all the references! ###Narrative…

BY Neha Aziz

SXSWorld Archive

BY Leeann Pendley

The Daily Chord Weekly Recap – Friday, June 7

The Daily Chord noted the deaths of singular artists Roky Erickson and Dr. John this week. In other stories, Apple raised a hubbub by reorganizing their media apps, Goldman Sachs foresees streaming profitability and we enjoyed a pride playlist from Big Freedia. The Chord is updated each weekday with six…

BY Andy Flynn

SXSWorld® Magazine

SXSWorld® magazine gives an in-depth look into the interactive, film, and music industries while also breaking down all things SXSW.

BY Leeann Pendley

Stacey Abrams: Making Change Out of Defeat at SXSW 2019 [Video]

National political trailblazer Stacey Abrams served eleven years in the Georgia House of Representatives, seven as Minority Leader, and in 2018, Abrams became the Democratic nominee for Governor of Georgia, when she won more votes than any other Democrat in the state’s history. She was the first black woman to…

BY Nicole Cappabianca

SXSW Alumni Film Releases – June and July 2019

Discover some of the SXSW Film Festival alumni films and shows on release for June and July such as NOS4A2, Stuber, and The Art of Self-Defense. Check out the complete list below! ###The Art of Self-Defense    ####World Premiere, Narrative Feature, 2019 This acerbic comedy set in the world of…

BY Jim Kolmar