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The Daily Texan SXSW newspaper March 10, 2021

Here’s what you need to know about SXSW Online

Lauren Castro and Aisling Ayers March 23, 2021

Editor's Note: This story first appeared in The Daily Texan's March 10 print edition. After the festival’s first cancellation in 34 years in March 2020, SXSW is returning March 16-20 2021...

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Creatives talk redeeming 2020 SXSW cancellation, more

Morgan-Taylor Thomas March 23, 2021

Editor's Note: This story first appeared in The Daily Texan's March 10 print edition.   There are 52 weeks in a year, but for rapper Mama Duke, only one really mattered: South by Southwest.   Bouncing...

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The Island Stage SXSW showcase presented magical experience

Morgan-Taylor Thomas March 20, 2021

Performed near the warm shores of Kingston, Jamaica, The Island Stage showcase at South by Southwest Online presented by Therapy created an experience so magical it was as if the rhythms floated through...

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‘Clerk’ documentary director Malcolm Ingram talks interviewing Stan Lee, being friends with Kevin Smith

Noah Levine March 20, 2021

“Clerk,” which premiered at South by Southwest 2021, is a documentary revolving around the life of iconic filmmaker, actor, public speaker and comic book fan Kevin Smith. The film features...

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SXSW introduced various female Asian artists

Fiza Kuzhiyil March 20, 2021

From the hills of Taiwan to a South Korean warehouse, Asian artists took over the virtual stage of the South by Southwest 2021 virtual music festival. Many streamed their performances from unique locations...

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‘Sound of Violence’ director Alex Noyer and star James Jagger talk fake blood, killer instruments

Noah Levine March 20, 2021

Editor’s Note: There are minor spoilers in this interview “Sound of Violence” is a new horror film that premiered at South by Southwest in the Midnighters category. The film follows...

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Director Wes Hurley talks SXSW premiere film ‘Potato Dreams of America’

Thomas Casler March 20, 2021

Wes Hurley is a gay Russian-American filmmaker who’s autobiographical feature film “Potato Dreams of America” and subsequent virtual reality short “Potato Dreams” premiered...

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TikTok creators talk how to engage Generation Z audience

Fiza Kuzhiyil March 20, 2021

TikTok creators, Dave Jorgenson, Ian McKenna and Jackie James talked about making news engaging in their South by Southwest 2021 conference session. During the session, each creator picked out a TikTok...

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Rob Markman’s journey from esteemed music journalist to rapper

Morgan-Taylor Thomas March 20, 2021

Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, Rob Markman has always been engulfed in the music scene. Even graduating with a bachelor’s degree in media studies, Markman struggled to find his place in both...

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‘Sound of Violence’ wows with twisted horrors, stunning visuals

Noah Levine March 19, 2021

This mixtape is killer.   “Sound of Violence” is a horror film that premiered at South by Southwest in the Midnighters category. The film follows a young adult named Alexis who is pursuing...

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Justine Bateman’s ‘Violet’ plays with visuals, sound, creating an anxiety-inducing, ultimately satisfying film

Grace Barnes March 19, 2021

Writer-director Justine Bateman’s new film “Violet,” which premiered at South by Southwest Online on Thursday, is anxiety-inducing, infuriating and ultimately freeing. It is experimental...

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Tuba player Theon Cross talks African influences, new album

Fiza Kuzhiyil March 19, 2021

Emerging British jazz musicians performed at Abbey Road Studios in London on Tuesday, March 16 for the Jazz re:freshed Outernational showcase at the 2021 South by Southwest Music Festival. British...

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