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Laura Burhenn from The Mynabirds prepares for new album, SXSW performances

Marisa Charpentier March 13, 2015

Singer-songwriter Laura Burhenn began her music career by singing and playing keyboard for various bands in Washington, D.C. She started her own record label, Laboratory Records, at age 21 and is now the...

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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...

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...

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...

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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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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