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SXSW 24 Beats Per Second Program showcases music documentaries

Cat Cardenas March 13, 2015

Documentaries probably aren’t the top priority for music badge holders out there, but with films that cover everything from Kurt Cobain to banned music in Mali, you might want to give them some of...

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Four free must-attend multiday SXSW shows

Chris Duncan March 13, 2015

South By Southwest is all about being at the right place at the right time.  Decide to venture out and check out a new venue? Good call — you might find yourself listening to the next big...

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Q&A: Austin-based pop band Shivery Shakes discusses upcoming SXSW performances

Mary Cantrell March 13, 2015

Editor’s note: Some answers were edited for length and clarity. Austin-based band Shivery Shakes’ infectious, glitzy, surf pop entertains Austinites throughout the year. During South By...

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Q&A: Directors discuss Mr Little Jeans music video, now nominated for SXSW Music Video Competition

Olivia Lewman March 13, 2015

Editor’s note: Some answers were edited for length and clarity. Directors Ian Schwartz and Cooper Roberts’ music video for “Good Mistake” by Mr Little Jeans is nominated for...

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Six tacos to try while you’re in Austin for SXSW

Elisabeth Dillon March 13, 2015

South By Southwest wouldn’t be complete without an overload of tacos. Tacos are an Austin staple, and, whether you’re a local or just visiting for SXSW, they’re the key to making any...

Q&A: Vietnamese rapper Suboi discusses first US tour and SXSW performance

Cat Cardenas March 13, 2015

Editor’s note: This Q&A has been edited for clarity and brevity. Vietnam’s “queen of hip hop,” Suboi, released her second album RUN last September. Suboi, the 25-year-old,...

Q&A: Sihasin discusses performance at SXSW Native American showcase

Cat Cardenas March 13, 2015

Sihasin will perform at South By Southwest’s Native American Showcase. Brother and sister Clayson and Jeneda Benally previously performed as punk rock band Blackfire for over 20 years. Three years...

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Seven booths to visit at the SXSW Interactive Trade Show

Megan Kallus March 13, 2015

South By Southwest might be famous for its music and film offerings, but the festival is a well-known hot spot for the tech crowd as well. SXSW Interactive gives festival-goers the chance to get up close...

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Four best SXSW Startup Village events for student entrepreneurs

Katie Keenan March 13, 2015

If you’re a student entrepreneur and it’s your first time going to South By Southwest Interactive, deciding where to go and with whom to awkwardly network can be challenging. The Daily Texan...

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Categorical breakdown of SXSW Film Festival

Charles Liu March 13, 2015

South By Southwest’s film festival isn’t just packed with people — the schedule is stuffed with a ton of movies. Nineteen categories of film will be screened from Friday through March...

Q&A: Julia MacFarlane of Twerps talks about new album, inspirations and SXSW

Chris Duncan March 13, 2015

Editor’s note: This Q&A has been edited for clarity and brevity. Melbourne, Australia-based Twerps released their second full-length album Range Anxiety in January and will perform at the...

Former UT student Max Frost returns to SXSW, prepares to release first full-length album

Marisa Charpentier March 13, 2015

Editor’s note: Some answers were edited for length and clarity. Two years ago, at South By Southwest 2013, someone stole Austin singer-songwriter Max Frost’s backpack. The backpack contained...

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