While exploring an exhibit at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, singer-songwriter Cassandra Jenkins took out her phone to record her conversation with a security guard, dawning the concept for her second...

Roku’s new series adaptation of George Huang’s 1994 film “Swimming With Sharks” premiered its first two episodes March 14 at SXSW. The series reveals darker aspects of Hollywood from a female perspective....

Jason “Ariel” Bobadilla, professionally known as Ariel + The Culture, creates fresh sounds with a mix of hip-hop, indie and Latinx beats. Performing at South by Southwest for the first time, the Dallas-based...

“Master” has come to SXSW after originally premiering recently at Sundance Film Festival. The horror film, hitting Amazon Prime on March 18, follows freshman college student Jasmine (Zoe Renee) and...

On March 14, in conjunction with the SXSW world premiere of the documentary “Mama Bears,” director Daresha Kyi took to the Texas Capitol south steps — along with Texas state representatives and transgender...

Multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter Mini Trees, also known as Lexi Vega, imbues journeys of discovery into each of her songs. Vega views Mini Trees as a project that encapsulates her changed relationship...

Director David Siev invites audiences into his living room for an immersive non-fiction family drama about life, loss, love and triumph during the COVID-19 pandemic in “Bad Axe.” This intimate documentary...

After ear-shattering performances by previous acts, the first notes of Debussy's “Arabesque 1” suddenly began floating around Cedar Street Courtyard. Strawberry Guy made his presence known, painting...

“Bodies Bodies Bodies,” a horror-comedy hybrid from the iconic company A24, contains an impressive ensemble cast featuring Rachel Sennott (“Shiva Baby”), Chase Sui Wonders (“Generation”), Maria...

When singer-songwriter Mica Tenenbaum — half of the synth-pop duo Magdalena Bay — secretly stashed a furry, gray rabbit mask under a table in preparation for the pair’s set, the packed hoard of attendees...

Laughter is nature's best medicine but only when done well. SXSW’s 2022 comedy festival endeavors to do just that — showcase comics whose hysterical jokes put audiences at ease, healing their age-old...

Arms extending toward a packed Austin Convention Center auditorium during her keynote session at South by Southwest, Lizzo’s infectious energy had the crowd shouting a self-love mantra to themselves...