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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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Ten Twitter accounts every SXSW attendee must follow

Austin Reynolds March 13, 2015

There’s no need to constantly open up Google and  search “SXSW 2015 set list.” With Twitter readily available on your smartphone, you have no need to feel dazed and confused about...

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International SXSW: A multimedia exhibition of Azeri art hosted by La Peña Gallery

Mary Cantrell March 13, 2015

Glen Dolfi, the curator of La Peña’s latest art exhibit, is bringing Azerbaijan to Texas.  The multimedia exhibition is a combination of photographs by Azeri photographer Rena Effendi,...

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High school students’ short films at SXSW offer sneak peek to next generation of filmmaking

Alex Pelham March 13, 2015

Although adult filmmakers produce the majority of the movies showing at South By Southwest, some teenagers are also getting in on the fun. The 12th annual Texas High School Film Competition is their chance...

Gabe Simon of Kopecky shares stories behind new album, prepares for SXSW show

Marisa Charpentier March 13, 2015

Editor’s note: Some answers were edited for length and clarity. The indie rock group Kopecky, formerly known as the Kopecky Family Band, will perform at a South By Southwest showcase Wednesday...

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SXSW volunteer program offers diverse opportunities

Austin Reynolds March 13, 2015

South By Southwest takes place during one of the most celebrated collegiate holidays: spring break. In order to accommodate the influx of people, festival managers recruit volunteers from around the world,...

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A SXSW guide for introverts: How to attend, or avoid, the festival in relative peace

Emily Fu March 13, 2015

Thousands of people from all over the world gather in Austin for the annual South By Southwest festival, bringing with them a chaotic energy that is thrilling — and, at times, borderline terrifying....

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Keep Austin weird with the weirdest events SXSW has to offer

Charles Liu March 13, 2015

South By Southwest wouldn’t be an Austin event if it weren’t weird. For those of you who love the unconventional, SXSW Interactive offers robots, brain hacking, a geeky band and more.  To...

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SXSW Headliners features a diverse lineup of comedy, sci-fi and drama

Alex Pelham March 13, 2015

From all corners of the globe, movie fans are streaming into South By Southwest to catch the latest cinematic treats the festival has to offer. As always, several high-profile films will make their debuts...

DT Guide: Best free music events every day at SXSW

Mackenzie Palmer and Madeline Goss March 13, 2015

Monday, March 16 Spotify House Where: 901 E. Sixth St. Time: 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Age restrictions: 21+ Lineup: Run the Jewels, Ryan Hemsworth, The Vaccines, Buraka Som Sistema, Speedy Ortiz Spotify...

Q&A: The Zombies will bring tired SXSW attendees back to life

Chris Duncan March 13, 2015

Colin Blunstone is the lead singer of The Zombies. Known for their psychedelic sound. The Zombies were the second U.K. band — the first being The Beatles — to have a No. 1 hit in the United...

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UT student’s short film, ‘Carne Seca,’ set to premiere at SXSW

Katie Walsh March 13, 2015

While many students relax on the beach or drunkenly meander on Sixth Street for spring break, Jazmin Diaz will spend the week screening her short film, “Carne Seca” at South By Southwest Film...

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