Austin Festivals

‘Boyz in the Wood’ is absolute blast from start to finish

By Noah Levine - Updated on March 15, 2019 at 8:13 pm

“Boyz in the Wood” is the first feature film directed by Ninian Doff, who is most well known for directing music videos. It follows a group of four boys who embark on a journey, encountering hip-hop loving farmers, incompetent police and a royal couple sporting skin masks who will stop at nothing to execute the young travelers.
Songwriter and artist Ross Golan explores pop music components, history

By Landry Allred - Updated on March 15, 2019 at 4:05 pm

From the Gregorian chants of monks in 800 A.D. to Lil Dicky’s rapping in 2019, the history of music has shaped what society calls pop music today. Ross Golan, a songwriter, artist and podcast host, discusses the history and components of pop music and the future of songwriting.
Library empowerers bring up new frontier of music collections across nation

By Landry Allred - Updated on March 15, 2019 at 12:31 am

A panel of representatives from libraries across North America discussed how digital spaces in public libraries bridge the gap between communities and libraries within the music industry.
Q&A: Ella Vos talks about motherhood, battle with lymphoma

By Tiana Woodard - Updated on March 14, 2019 at 11:28 pm

For most, having a child sparks uncertainty and new medical bills. For singer-songwriter Ella Vos, having a child sparked an indie-pop singing career.
Music video producer for A$AP Rocky and Tyler, The Creator discusses music video revolution

By Landry Allred - Updated on March 14, 2019 at 11:25 pm

Tara Razavi discusses how technology shifts the way artists create music videos, specifically highlighting videos from A$AP Rocky and Tyler, The Creator.
Q&A: Greyson Chance paints new ‘portrait’ of self in upcoming album

By Tiana Woodard - Updated on March 14, 2019 at 11:24 pm

Following his March 14 SXSW performance at Palm Door, singer-songwriter Greyson Chance is set to release upcoming album portraits on March 15.
Q&A: Mattiel discusses visual design, musical journey

By Tiana Woodard - Updated on March 14, 2019 at 11:10 pm

When thinking of Atlanta, most view the Georgia capital as a breeding ground for hip-hop music. Despite this common stereotype, Atlanta-based rock artist Mattiel Brown has risen to the forefront.
TESS mission team talks discoveries of planets outside solar system

By Landry Allred - Updated on March 14, 2019 at 1:24 pm

A panel comprised of team members on the NASA mission Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) discussed discoveries of exoplanets.
‘Teen Spirit’ is an electrifying pop-filled journey that turns down the volume a little too early

By Noah Levine - Updated on March 14, 2019 at 9:06 am

Elle Fanning headlines “Teen Spirit” as an aspiring singer who breaks out of her small-town life to pursue stardom.
‘Tales from the Lodge’ has cool stories to tell, but that’s about it

By Noah Levine - Updated on March 13, 2019 at 8:54 pm

“Tales from the Lodge” is the directorial debut for Abigail Blackmore, an anthology film where the anthologies themselves are more interesting than the overall plot.

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