SXSW Music Pro Tips

Prepare thy self

"...Touching down in Austin for the South By Southwest Music Conference? You’re one in a million, baby...."

March 5, 2015 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

SXSW Music Sponsors Apple’s iTunes Festival

Mega acts (Coldplay) slated for five nights at the Moody

"...by Southwest has grown so big it’s now hosting music festivals within its own Music festival. This morning –..."

Feb. 19, 2014 Music Post by Chase Hoffberger

SXSW Music Adds the Residents and a Free Latin Concert

Experimental legends plus Intocable, Bomba Estereo, and Compass

"...The South by Southwest Music Conference bulked up its schedule today with the inclusion..."

Feb. 24, 2015 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

The Off Beat: The Four Horsemen of the SXSW Music-pocalypse

Trying on four local personifications of fest success

"...As globe-trotting suits confirm their hotel reservations, Austin’s most music-loving, hard-partying locals let out a collective, temple-rubbing sigh...."

March 8, 2024 Column by Carys Anderson

Faster Than Sound: Wait, How Does SXSW Music Work Again?

Breaking down the basics, and some favorites, after three years away

"...my upper back can only mean one thing. My badge awaits at the Convention Center, but after a whopping..."

March 11, 2022 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

SXSW Music Review: Japan/Korea Summit

The best of Asian rap and electro for the cost of a Lone Star

"...For years, SXSW meant a disparity of access. Without a badge or..."

March 16, 2019 SXSW Post by Dan Gentile

SXSW Music Live: City of Austin Showcase

Calliope Musicals and Emily Wolfe blow the rooftop off

"...Mae’s rooftop crowd on Tuesday, the second night of SXSW’s music portion. “Can we turn the stage lights down?..."

March 15, 2017 SXSW Post by Bryan Rolli

SXSW Music Review: Max Richter

SX one-off to rival the Flaming Lips’ garage boombox sync

"...eight-hour composition designed to be played overnight by seven musicians. Last night’s SXSW performance was the North American premiere...."

March 13, 2018 SXSW Post by Dan Gentile

Congrats to SXSW; Music Hall Needs to Improve Sound

"...I want to congratulate everyone who made this year's SXSW another success! I saw some wonderful films and heard..."

March 21, 2008 Postmarks

Playback: Does Size Matter at SXSW?

A smaller SXSW Music week still satisfies

"...made a big deal of it. South by Southwest's Music week experienced significant shrinkage in 2018...."

March 23, 2018 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Playback: Collateral Events During SXSW Scale Back

SXSW Music's festival sideshow contracts

"...Spotify Sessions, and debuting new digital integration programs with SXSW. Meanwhile, not a peep from Samsung on their annual..."

March 3, 2017 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

2019 SXSW Film Venue Guide

Where to go, how to get there, and how to navigate the lines

"...successful festival experience is preparation. Our insiders' guide to SXSW Film is all the prep work you'll need...."

Jan. 29, 2019 SXSW Post

2018 SXSW Film Venue Guide

Where to go, how to get there, and how to navigate the lines

"...successful festival experience is preparation. Our insiders' guide to SXSW Film is all the prep work you'll need...."

March 1, 2018 SXSW Post

SXSW Announces Convergence Program

Your Film, Interactive, or Music badge just got more versatile

"...What it all boils down to is that your badge is going to be more useful than ever. Your..."

Oct. 16, 2014 SXSW Post by James Renovitch

Free Stuff to Do at SXSW: Week One

Your guide to free events on SXSW's first weekend

"...you didn't want or didn't manage to snag a badge or wristband this year, that doesn't mean you can't..."

March 10, 2017 Screens Feature by Tucker Whatley

Last Day for SXSW Panel Picker

Extended submission deadline ain't extended no more

"...Hoping to submit a panel for SXSW 2013? Well, today is your last chance, as the..."

July 22, 2012 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Expands Music Festival

Pussy Riot speaker announced along with badge latitude

"...keynote invitation the Obamas received earlier this year. Nevertheless, SXSW 2017 has begun taking shape with this morning’s announcement..."

July 25, 2016 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

No Badge Required

Your guide to free events at week two of SXSW

"...Didn't have the time or money to snag a SXSW badge or wristband this year? You can barricade yourself..."

March 18, 2016 Features Feature by Tucker Whatley

SXSW Announces Lee Daniels as Film Keynote

Featured speakers, a panel, and some music acts drop

"...takes over Austin (whether you're a participant or not), SXSW released some tidbits on its 2017 Festival...."

Sept. 6, 2016 Screens Post by Josh Kupecki

SXSW Film Review: Theory of Obscurity: A Film About the Residents

Still anonymous, the Residents let the fans speak for them

"...have been creeping around the edges of American pop music, quietly releasing more than 60 albums and repeatedly redefining..."

March 14, 2015 SXSW Post by Josh Rosenblatt

Playback: Rap Reigns at SXSW

Snoop Dogg crowns SXSW hip-hop as keynote, the Cherubs may have topped Heroin Man, and Sparkplug becomes part of musicians’ shared economy

"...And look who scored the ultimate SXSW gig: Snoop Dogg. The lanky Long Beach native has..."

March 13, 2015 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Playback: Austin Music Awards (On Everything)

Austin Music Industry Awards down, here come the 2016/17 AMAs and a slew of SXSW buzz acts

"...Blaze Foley's been added to the 2016/17 Austin Music Awards lineup!..."

March 10, 2017 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Faye Webster, Swamp Dogg, and More Reviews From Friday of SXSW

Memorable performances to close out the week

"...like Resound’s Marshall Funhouse and Rolling Stone’s Future of Music, as well as the final day of the Chronicle..."

March 16, 2024 Music Post by Julian Towers

SXSW Conference Announces New Panels

Muslim-American journalist Noor Tagouri joins lineup

"...SXSW Music nabbed the morning headlines with the unveiling of..."

Nov. 15, 2016 Screens Post by Kimberley Jones

Playback: Groping the SXSW Elephant

SXSW Music doesn't just boil down to three power points

"...in Austin last week have largely reduced last week's SXSW's action down to a three-point narrative: the deadly Red..."

March 21, 2014 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

SXSW Interactive Goes International

Festival adds technology summit, keynotes

"...With just over 100 days before SXSW 2011, cue the deluge of announcements. The first bands..."

Nov. 30, 2010 SXSW Post by Richard Whittaker

Faster Than Sound: Austin Music Industry Awards Grow Into Emo’s

Berkshire Hounds back a piano-smashing good time, non-Spring Break SXSW needs more volunteers, and Bayonne brings his piano home

"...rite of passage, then Sunday night at the Austin Music Industry Awards, I earned the merit badge. I also..."

Feb. 22, 2019 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

SXSW Thursday Showcases

"...on weed-fed power rock, celebrating its 10th anniversary at SXSW this year with a diverse lineup highlighting recent recruits...."

March 15, 2013 Music Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Shawn Mendes, Gunna, Young Thug, and Kygo to Perform at Moody Amphitheater for SXSW

Three-day concert series takes over Waterloo Park March 17-19

"...In the most big-name South by Southwest-week music announcement to hit thus far in 2022, a concert..."

Feb. 18, 2022 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

News (and Attitude) From SXSW Interactive

My iCal is already packed, how about yours?

"...Just a few news items accompanied by unhelpful remarks..."

Jan. 11, 2012 Screens Post by James Renovitch

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