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SXSW

Mid-tempo electronic musician James Hinton comes to Texas for first time during SXSW

David Sackllah March 7, 2014

Producer James Hinton has been making mid-tempo electronic music as The Range and playing shows since 2008, but last year his life changed completely. His newest album, Nonfiction, was released last fall...

Indie rock bands Future Islands comes to SXSW first time

David Sackllah March 7, 2014

Samuel Herring, the lead singer of Future Islands, is eager to get back on the road. The talkative lead singer of the indie rock group explained that after five and half years of constant touring, the...

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Who to follow on Twitter for SXSW updates

Samantha Grasso March 7, 2014

When he first made his South By Southwest-related Twitter last year, Cameron Clark’s original intention was to organize the SX-chaos for his friends. As the man behind the Twitter handle with close...

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The 10 weirdest events at SXSW

Brigit Benestante March 7, 2014

The Interactive portion of SXSW isn’t all Chelsea Clinton and Mindy Kaling. Every year, SXSW brings some interesting characters and events into town with it. Here are some of the alternative options...

SXSW authors to leave their mark at book signings

Vanessa Sliva March 7, 2014

Authors from different professions are coming to SXSW Interactive to share their latest novels, covering topics from film creation to a take-over of technology. This year, SXSW Interactive has chosen...

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What to bring to SXSW: a definitive guide

Samantha Grasso March 7, 2014

Poor planning leads to poor performance. South by Southwest can be the magical, start-up, tech-dude schmooz fest you always dreamed it could be. On the other hand, underpreparing for long lines, unpredictable...

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SXSW looks to entice audiences through new sports venue

Brigit Benestante March 7, 2014

South By Southwest programmers are attempting to score by introducing a new twist to the SXSW 2014 lineup. Holders of interactive, film, gold or platinum badges will be able to partake in a new event —...

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UT professor’s film, ‘Hellion,’ will play at SXSW

Alex Williams March 7, 2014

The raging guitar of a heavy metal song blasts as fire crackles in a burning pickup truck. A gaggle of teens smash the windows, gleefully basking in the warming glow of their destruction. As the truck’s...

Singer-songwriter Andrew Belle returns to SXSW for music, friends and fun

Kritika Pramod Kulshrestha March 7, 2014

Chicago-based singer-songwriter Andrew Belle returns to South By Southwest this year as part of his tour with Ten out of Tenn, a group of 10 singer-songwriters from Nashville, Tenn. Belle will perform...

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UT alumnus Matt Muir premieres film “Thank You a Lot” at SXSW

Lee Henry March 7, 2014

UT alumnus Matt Muir’s new film “Thank You a Lot” is a fun, winsome example of the collaborative relationships formed in the school’s Master of Fine Arts program. The film follows...

The Daily Texan sits down with documentary filmmaker John Fiege

Carmen Rising March 7, 2014

In an effort to raise awareness about how oil production affects the environment, filmmaker John Fiege headed to East Texas to document several locals who are trying to stop the building of a major oil...

Radio-television-film lecturer, Steve Mims, debuts film at SXSW

Alex Pelham March 7, 2014

Radio-television-film lecturer Steve Mims’ film, “Arlo and Julie,” will premeire during SXSW on March 10 at the ZACH Theatre. The film revolves around a couple who become involved in...

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