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ParkatmyHouse allows residents to rent out their private parking spaces during SXSW

Samuel Liebl March 9, 2012

Students can capitalize on their vacant driveways during South by Southwest by renting out their parking space through the online service ParkatmyHouse, which will launch this weekend in Austin. On the...

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SXSW Super Secret Screening guaranteed to surprise

Alex Williams March 9, 2012

Every year, the Super Secret Screening is one of the most anticipated and discussed events of SXSW, and this year is no different. Last year, many guessed we’d be seeing “The Tree of Life,”...

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The Drums talks SXSW, sophomore album

Elizabeth Hinojos March 9, 2012

Emitting post-punk vibes with a classic sensibility, New York band The Drums is one of the buzz-worthy groups playing this year’s SXSW. With their sophomore release Portamento out in September, the...

SXSW to host Woodie Awards, showcases various up-and-coming talent

Elijah Watson March 9, 2012

Along with offering an assortment of performances from local, national and international talent, SXSW hosts many great events, including the annual mtvU Woodie Awards. Originally debuting back in 2004,...

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Blitzen Trapper inspired by daily life

Karin Samelson March 8, 2012

Portland, Ore., based rock/folk band Blitzen Trapper will be returning to South By Southwest this year, playing multiple shows throughout the week. The band is well known for their fourth album, Furr,...

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Magic Wands duo talk SXSW, upcoming album

Elizabeth Hinojos March 8, 2012

With upcoming album Aloha Moon set for release on April 24, synth-wave duo Magic Wands will showcase new material of galactic proportions at this year’s South By Southwest. The Daily Texan talked...

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Avant-garde rock group Deerhoof delivers fawntastic show despite lack of practice, time

Elijah Watson March 8, 2012

It would not be an overstatement to say that band names that begin with the word “deer” have their own special place in the rock music spectrum. Avant-garde, anything-goes rock band Deerhoof...

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Fashion blogger makes an appearance at SXSW

Jessica Lee March 8, 2012

Editor’s note: This is the second of two profiles on fashion bloggers who will be part of this weekend’s Texas Style Council conference. It is hard not to take notice of Julie O’Boyle....

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G-Side talks about latest album, SXSW gig

Elijah Watson March 7, 2012

Following their 2007 debut, Sumthin 2 Hate, G-Side, a duo consisting of members Stephen “ST 2 Lettaz” Harris and Yung “David Williams” Clova, are hoping to bring something new and...

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Band readies for several SXSW performances after new album

Robert Starr March 6, 2012

Editor’s Note: The Daily Texan talked with Adam Levy, singer-songwriter and bandleader for The Honeydogs, to discuss the band’s latest album, What Comes After, released today. Levy will be...

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SXSW brings style to the scene

Anjli Mehta March 6, 2012

SXSW’s second annual tradeshow, Style X (pronounced “Style By”), is going to set style loose in the Austin Convention Center with 55 designers and eight panel discussions. Co-founder...

The Honeydogs’ tenth album returns to the band’s roots

Robert Starr March 6, 2012

With an opening track titled “Particles or Waves,” alluding to quantum duality and other songs that make references to Greek mythology and philosophy, one may be tempted to say that The Honeydogs’...

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