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DT talks with Casey McPherson of Alpha Rev

Shane Miller March 16, 2013

“Sing Loud,” the lead single from Alpha Rev’s upcoming third album Bloom, is competing with the likes of Alabama Shakes and Of Monsters and Men on the Adult Album Alternative rock charts....

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The Sideshow Tragedy to perform at SXSW

Shane Miller March 16, 2013

During most months of the year, The Sideshow Tragedy can be found driving its van across the country, exporting Austin’s blues rock music style in hopes of converting new ears into fans of Texas...

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SXSW veteran Ben Sollee ditches the van for a bicycle

Hannah Smothers March 16, 2013

While a common goal for most musicians is to achieve a notability that requires owning a touring van, Ben Sollee’s preferred method of transportation while on tour is his bicycle.  It would...

“Grow Up Tony Phillips” relays the struggles of high school

Alex Williams March 15, 2013

Coming-of-age tales usually involve soaring emotional turns and poignant life lessons, but Emily Hagins’ “Grow Up, Tony Phillips” is a charming story about realistic, low-key...

SXSW Thursday in Music

Hannah Smothers and Sarah-Grace Sweeney March 15, 2013

Day three of South By Southwest began with a trek through East Austin to the Pitchfork day party. We arrived at 1100 Warehouse sometime around 2 p.m. and immediately got free chips and granola bars. We...

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SXSW Wednesday in Music

Hannah Smothers March 14, 2013

We began day two of South By Southwest with rested feet, purses full of snacks and renewed pride in the power of our wristbands after realizing getting into shows wouldn’t be as difficult as we anticipated....

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How to do SXSW for free: Saturday

Hannah Smothers March 14, 2013

1. Waterloo Records SXSW 2013 Day Party at Waterloo Records parking lot, 12 p.m.–6 p.m. For Waterloo’s final day party, rock band The Zombies are stopping by the parking lot to entertain...

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How to do SXSW for free: Friday

Hannah Smothers March 14, 2013

1. Waterloo Records SXSW 2013 Day Party at Waterloo Records parking lot, 12 p.m.–6 p.m. At Waterloo’s Friday set, indie-rock group Alt-J will be entertaining the parking lot crowd. Frightened...

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How to do SXSW for free: Thursday

Hannah Smothers March 14, 2013

1. Texas Is Funny // Flannel Girl Records SXSW Label Showcase at Wardenclyffe, 3 p.m.-12:15 a.m. The Flannel Girl Records showcase at this year’s SXSW does not necessarily boast any bands worth...

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UT alumni to premiere gay retirement film at SXSW festival

Juhie Modi March 14, 2013

One of the first scenes in UT alumnus PJ Raval’s documentary is neither uncommon nor seemingly exciting: a retired gay senior, Dennis, gives a tour of his home. But then Dennis lingers at his...

How to do SXSW for free: Wednesday

Hannah Smothers March 14, 2013

1. Rock On Foundation Presents Sneakers and Speakers Day Party at Club Deville, 12 p.m.-6 p.m. Sneakers and Speakers benefit concerts have been occurring in New Hampshire since 2007, but this year is...

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Films to anticipate at SXSW

Alex Williams March 14, 2013

“Evil Dead” (91 minutes) – Friday, March 8, 9:45 p.m., Paramount Theatre, 713 Congress Ave. South By Southwest’s opening night has always been genre-heavy, and this year they’re...

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