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SXSW Music Churns Out 8th Artist List

Ho99o9, Questlove, Nothing, and Get Up Kids join the action

by Kevin Curtin February 14, 2019September 30, 2025

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Hot Luck Review: Questlove

Roots polymath demonstrates DJ prowess

by Clara Wang May 28, 2018September 30, 2025

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Playback – SXSW Recap: Love, Hate, Garth & Trump

Final love / hate SXSW listicles

by Kevin Curtin March 23, 2017September 30, 2025

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Playback: Post Pop Depression: After SXSW

Still wearing your SXSW badge or wristband? We don’t blame you.

by Kevin Curtin March 24, 2016September 30, 2025

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Unfaithful Music & Disappearing Ink

Elvis Costello by Elvis Costello in 688 pages

by Jim Caligiuri October 15, 2015September 30, 2025

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SXSW Live Shot: DC Loves Dilla

J Dilla tribute eclipsed by We DC showcase standout Oddisee

by Kahron Spearman March 18, 2015September 30, 2025

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SXSW Live Shot: Son Little

Philly soulman and Roots collaborator introduces himself

by Thomas Fawcett March 18, 2015September 30, 2025

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Rock & Roll Books

Roots drummer digs deep into his LP crate

by Thomas Fawcett December 6, 2013September 30, 2025

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OTR – 33 RPM

The legendary Roots crew’s got soul

by Austin Powell August 30, 2010September 30, 2025

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Off the Record

Music News

by Austin Powell August 27, 2010September 30, 2025

TV Eye

Epic TV revisited

by Belinda Acosta November 21, 2003September 30, 2025

TV Eye

PBS Shows Its Roots

by Belinda Acosta February 1, 2002September 30, 2025

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