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Mumblecore: The Future is Unwritten
Published 8/24/2007 by Matt Riviera at Last Night with Riviera
... at J.J. Murphy's: “If we were going to generalize, we might say that generally these films are severely naturalistic portraits of the life and loves of artistic twentysomethings. The genre’s ultra-casual, low-fi style has been simmering for the last decade, made possible by the accessibility of DV and inspired as much by reality shows and YouTube confessionals as by earlier American independent cinema.”Mumblecore, aka Slackavetes, was born two years ago at the South by Southwest Film Festival (programmed by the amazing Matt Dentler), with the ...

Toronto Dispatch: Scott's Wanderings
Published 9/12/2007 by Scott Weinberg at Cinematical
... to chill out with my beloved Cinepals James Rocky and Monika Bartleby, and it's nice to know that the "film festival summer camp" vibe is still in full effect. Great folks I only get to see at festivals include Erik "The Movieman" Childress, James "Reel Views" Berardinelli, Jen "Non-Rotten Tomato" Yamato, Mike "Indiewire" Lerman, Ed "Coming Soon" Douglas, Jon "EInsider" Hickman, Geoff "The Man" Pevere, and the ultra-slick SXSW overlords Matt Dentler and Jarod Neece. And of course it's always great to ...

Toronto Dispatch: Scott's Wanderings
Published 9/13/2007 at Movie Blog
... to chill out with my beloved Cinepals James Rocky and Monika Bartleby, and it's nice to know that the "film festival summer camp" vibe is still in full effect. Great folks I only get to see at festivals include Erik "The Movieman" Childress, James "Reel Views" Berardinelli, Jen "Non-Rotten Tomato" Yamato, Mike "Indiewire" Lerman, Ed "Coming Soon" Douglas, Jon "EInsider" Hickman, Geoff "The Man" Pevere, and the ultra-slick SXSW overlords Matt Dentler and Jarod Neece. And of course it's always great to ...

Fantastic Fest Starts Today! Full Slate Right Here!
Published 9/20/2007 by Scott Weinberg at Cinematical
... What's so frickin' great about Austin? That's a question I hear all the time -- because I spend a good deal of time there and I love the city allllmost as much as I love Philly. (Yes, Philadelphia. Stop laughing.) Well, you could spend paragraphs talking about Austin's night life, its restaurants, its awesome women and its world-renowned music scene -- but for me it's all about the film festivals. In March it's South By Southwest and in late September it's time for ...

Fantastic Fest Starts Today! Full Slate Right Here!
Published 9/21/2007 at Movie Blog
... What's so frickin' great about Austin? That's a question I hear all the time -- because I spend a good deal of time there and I love the city allllmost as much as I love Philly. (Yes, Philadelphia. Stop laughing.) Well, you could spend paragraphs talking about Austin's night life, its restaurants, its awesome women and its world-renowned music scene -- but for me it's all about the film festivals. In March it's South By Southwest and in late September it's time for ...

A Blog-Con Virgin No More - Film Babble Goes To Converge South 2007
Published 10/22/2007 by Dan at film babble blog
... ). She tells that the conference was conceived in an instant messenger chat and it was heavily inspired by South By Southwest - the set of interactive, film, music festivals and conferences that take place every spring in Austin, Texas. Then there was a keynote address with ...

SXSW Music = March 12-16, 2008
Published 11/9/2007 at brooklynvegan
Coachella = April 25-27, 2008 -- who will reunite? | Main Posted in SXSW | music on November 9, 2007 SXSW Music = March 12-16, 2008 As long as we're updating our calendars . Now you have the date for SXSW this year too. Tags: SXSW Posted by brooklynvegan on November 9, 2007 4:47 PM Coachella = April 25-27, 2008 -- who will reunite? | Main

SXSW Keynote/Featured Speakers Announced
Published 12/21/2007 by Paul Tao at AbsolutePunk.net - News
SXSW 2008 recently began to announce some of its keynote and featured speakers. The keynote speaker will be Lou Reed (of The Velvet Underground), and featured speakers include Dary Hall, Thurston Moore, Steve Reich and more. SXSW 2008 will be taking place March 12th-16th in Austin, TX.

SXSW Wants To Play '21' On Opening Night
Published 1/2/2008 by Scott Weinberg at Cinematical
... Expect a few more flashy surprises before the full SXSW slate is announced on February 5! Until then, feel free to browse through the SXSW website and decide if THIS is the year you're finally going to take my advice and attend the dang festival. (You do know it's a ...

Wednesday Business Links: iTunes Nears Agreement with EU, Pandora Closes Shop for UK Users
Published 1/9/2008 at Coolfer
... • SXSW Update: The next registration deadline is January 11. The music portion of this year's conference/festival runs March 12-16. ...

Stages of a Cinephile: Ben
Published 1/10/2008 by Ben at Lucid Screening - A Film Blog
From Godzilla to Gas Inspired by Scanners 1. Ages 4-8 The first film I remember seeing in a theater is Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. The first and last film I walk out of is Who Framed Roger Rabbit. Trips to Blockbuster Video usually result in me bringing home WWF Wrestling videos or Godzilla movies. I'm also quite fond of the Thundercats. 2. Ages 9-12 Discover my dad's old VHS copies of the Star Wars trilogy. The following two or three years of my life are spent doodling a character I invented named "Ben ...

The Mother (Down)Load!!!
Published 1/18/2008 by krd1992 at The Gobblers Knob
Are you like me?  Do you like to download music, but cant bring yourself to do the illegal download thang??  Well, I have found the cure for that ailment.  Consider this an Official Gobblers Knob Public Service Announcement.  Every March, the city of Austin, TX turns ...

Pompeii Enters Studio
Published 1/21/2008 by Julia Conny at AbsolutePunk.net - News
... According to a recent myspace bulletin, Pompeii has entered the studio to record their second full-length for Eyeball Records. The band is also set to play at this year's SXSW Festival. Submitted by mattybobviously ...

Sia on "Jimmy Kimmel Live" Tomorrow
Published 1/24/2008 at OH NO!!
... Milwaukee, WI - Turner Hall February 29 - Chicago, IL - Metro March 1 - Detroit, MI - Magic Stick March 3 - Toronto, ON - Mod Club March 4 - Montreal, QC - Les Saints March 5 - Boston, MA - Paradise Rock Club March 7 - Washington DC - 9:30 Club March 8 - New York, NY - Webster Hall March 10 - Atlanta, GA - Variety Playhouse March 11 - New Orleans, LA - The Parish March 12 - Houston, TX - Warehouse Live March 14 - Austin, TX Stubbs (SXSW) March 15 - Dallas, TX - House Of Blues (April 9 - Koko - ...

holy fuck x M.I.A.
Published 2/6/2008 by Chris at gorillavsbear.net
... and their exhilirating controlled chaos will be part of our second annual gorilla vs. bear day party at SXSW in Austin this March. Formal announcement with more bands + details to be announced in the near future. To celebrate, here's Holy Fuck's brand new, ...

Bright Eyes, Obama, M Ward, Zooey Deschanel (She & Him)
Published 2/6/2008 by brooklynvegan at brooklynvegan
... She and Him currently have two scheduled shows coming up. One at Noise Pop in San Francisco, and at least one during SXSW in Austin the Merge Records showcase). The She & Him record, Volume One, is out on Merge March 18th. ...

SXSW Initial Line-Up Announced For 2008
Published 2/7/2008 by Paul Tao at AbsolutePunk.net - News
SXSW has announced its initial line-up of artists performing this year.

SXSW 2008 | Showcase List Posted
Published 2/8/2008 by justin at Live Music Blog
The 2008 SXSW Music Festival showcase list was officially posted and we've updated our original lineup post. Get yourself a big ass cup of coffee and get your read on. ...

Lichman & Rizov "Live" at Grassroots Tavern (Episode Two: Ethnocore!)
Published 2/12/2008 by Keith Uhlich at The House Next Door
... [ Editor's Note: The views expressed in this podcast are those of the commenters, and do not necessarily reflect the official policies, positions, or opinions of The House Next Door. ] The original title for this episode was "My Black Eye," due to the massive shiner I gave myself after faceplanting onto my bookshelf. But we thought about it and decided to go with "Ethnocore!" Why Ethnocore? It has something to do with the SXSW list, I promise. This time out, we're joined by special guest and House contributor ...

Megafaun : Bury The Square
Published 2/14/2008 by Dodge at My Old Kentucky Blog
... when it came in. The three guys in Megafaun used to be in DeYarmond Edison with Justin Vernon (of Bon Iver), and Brad Cook is co-owner of Burlytime Records - the label that brought you Bowerbirds last year...now signed to Dead Oceans. Come on, did we steer you wrong with either of those bands?! If you were into them, you will find elements in Megafaun that you'll really enjoy. Megafaun will be heading down to SXSW, but on the way, they'll be supporting and playing as part of ...

Interview with SXSW Master Chief Matt Dentler
Published 2/16/2008 by Scott Weinberg at Cinematical
... My first South By Southwest was actually my second film festival ever. But I had my festival partner (Erik Childress!) there, as well as a bunch of movies to watch, so it's not like I was worried or miserable or anything. The year was 2003, and I was just about to meet Matt Dentler. Only a few weeks removed from my first Sundance, I simply wasn't prepared for the Austin hospitality. Once Mr. Dentler knew who Erik and I were (online film critics, big woop) he never stopped being a prince. Thanks to Matt and his awesome girlfriend Jarren, Erik and I became SXSW ...

Fests and events, 2/18.
Published 2/18/2008 at GreenCine Daily
Karina Longworth launches a series of entries at the SpoutBlog previewing films lined up for SXSW by presenting a set of questions to Yeast director Mary Bronstein. As part of the Brooklyn Independent Cinema Series, Michael Tully presents - tonight! - "The Best Short Films of the 21st Century." Via Brandon Harris. "Roman Polanski will be feted by the Turin Film Festival, the indie event headed by Italo helmer Nanni Moretti, who is using his clout to boost its profile," reports Nick ...

SXSW By the Numbers
Published 2/19/2008 by Steve Henderson at AbsolutePunk.net - News
... Check out Paste's breakdown of SXSW by the numbers, including the trends in bands using animal names in their titles. ...

Shine A Light
Published 2/19/2008 by C. Brahkowski at Brahsome - Care To Get Nice?
... When the Rolling Stones concluded their 2006 Bigger Bang tour with a two night stand at the Beacon Theater in NYC, Martin Scorsese was there to get the whole thing on film. Special guest performers include Jack White, Christina Aguilera, and Buddy Guy. Included with the concert footage are a few interviews and back stage clips. I think it’s safe to say that this looks pretty bad ass. Shine A Light’s American premier will be next month at SXSW. Official site Share This

SXSW: Shows you should check out
Published 2/21/2008 by the bL crew at A music and video mp3 blog - BL
If you are fortunate enough to attend SXSW in a few weeks try and see these artists: The Black Keys Cut Copy DeVotchKa Destroyer Dr. Dog Flosstradamus Ha Ha Tonka Holy Fuck The Hourly Radio Ice Cube Islands The Lonely H Los Dynamite Matt and Kim MGMT M. Ward My Morning Jacket Say Hi Scissors for Lefty Shout Out Louds Simian Mobile Disco Tapes n' Tapes Tokyo Police Club Vampire Weekend Vedera The Wombats

SXSW Update
Published 2/21/2008 by Danielle, CBB Publisher at Celebrity Baby Blog
They've posted the time and description of the panel I'll be speaking on at SXSW. If you're attending, I hope you'll come to listen. Also, my advertising company, Federated Media, along with Dell and Bulldog Solutions, is throwing a party on Monday night (info here). ...

SXSW 2008 Wednesday Night Preview
Published 2/23/2008 by Tom at Twangville
Its that time of year again. The ole SXSW Festival is right around the corner and if you’re like me, you’ve been checking out the songs posted by bands that will be in the great town of Austin, TX during the second week of March. I’ll be sharing some songs from bands that have made them available organized by night. Here’s a preview of Wednesday night which includes such highlights as the No Depression Showcase hosted by the folks at the magazine who recently announced they’re dropping their print division moving their focus to online only. The showcase will be ...

SXSW 2008 Music Torrent
Published 2/25/2008 by Jason Tate at AbsolutePunk.net - News
... A torrent of every artist playing at SXSW 2008 can be found here. 764 artists, 3.5 GB.

News: Joy Division, Lou Reed, James Brown in SXSW Films
Published 2/25/2008 by Matthew Solarski at Pitchfork Media - Today
... of the annual South by Southwest festival, it's easy to forget the event's pre-recorded happenings. We're talking about the ...

See Duffy at SXSW For Free!
Published 3/1/2008 by Agent Bedhead at Agent Bedhead
The hottest new Motown-influenced singer, Duffy, will play her first U.S. gig at the this year's SXSW , and (until space runs out), you can watch attend for free with a limited entrance ticket to the festival. Duffy’s first single, “Mercy,” was released at #1 in the U.K., and it amuses me that several people have emailed me, asking if I’ve heard of her. ...

SXSW 2008: Sustainability Hits Music Capitol Of The World
Published 3/3/2008 by paige at ecorazzi.com :: the latest in green gossip
As biodiesel trailers carrying eco-conscious rock stars and  film industry gurus embark on Austin, Texas for the the annual SXSW Film, Interactive, and Music festival, they will be singing a new “sustainability” tune.  In an effort to promote its carbon neutral policy, event organizers are taking tangible action to proposed initiatives of years past. The SXSW Festival is working with Ecology Action of Austin to recycle all waste from our outdoor parties and events and will use biodiesel in generators and production trucks. We’ve got our name ...

Destroy death & party
Published 3/3/2008 at 20jazzfunkgreats
Monday, March 3, 2008 8:32 am Destroy death & party So we come to that time of the year when the wild hordes head down to SXSW for a few days of revelling in the excitement and dopeness of the underground sounds, or at least that’s the way we imagine it, a bit like that exotic bazaar where ...

SXSW 2008: Let the Prep Begin
Published 3/4/2008 by justin at Live Music Blog
... Most of the time I'll be spending on the site this week will be geared about the upcoming indie-rocker wet-dream of a music festival that I like to call SXSW 2008. I went last year and swore that I'd do everything in my power to continue to make this a yearly stop. ...

SXSW Soul
Published 3/4/2008 by Honey at Honey Soul Music
The SXSW Music Conference and Festival in Austin showcases up and coming bands and solo artists of all genres from across the world. This year they are showcasing some very talented soul artists. Wednesday, March 12th - Molotov Lounge - Choklate, Jennifer Johns, Lady Lux, The Bamaz, IB3, Karina Nistal, Heavy Thursday, March 14th at Prague - Yahzarah Purple St. James, Aloe Blacc, J*Davey, Kam Saturday, March 15th - Victorian Room at The Driskill - Renee Sebastian, Maya Azucena, Bavu Blakes, Miz Metro, Melissa Young, Russell Taylor This entry was posted on Tuesday, ...

Festival Acclaim vs. Commercial Prospects
Published 3/7/2008 at indiefilmchat.com
One of the most difficult parts of my job as an acquisitions manager is to distinguish festival acclaim from commercial viability . There is a definite feel at a film fest - those of you who are fortunate enough to attend a few know what I'm talking about. There's a buzz in the air; a feeling that the next screening you attend just might be something truly memorable and special. Why? There's a few reasons, but the two that resonate most with me are: 1. Festival attendees by definition are more open to new/different/experimental films - that's why they are there.... Every audience is full of true movie ...

TAB the Band with Joe Perry - Hard Rock Cafe, NYC
Published 3/7/2008 by Paul at Live Music Blog
... If you’re heading to SXSW, they’re playing shows on March 12 & 13, at Maggie Mae’s. After that, they’re going to be back in New York in April for a show at the ...

Best of the Fests: SXSW 2008
Published 3/7/2008 by Kirby at Movie Dearest
... The South by Southwest Film Festival kicks off today in Austin, Texas; of special note is this Sunday's world premiere of ...

Langerado 2008 Webcast Schedule
Published 3/8/2008 by justin at Live Music Blog
For those of you at home this weekend and not attending either Langerado (like Drew) or SXSW (like me), you may be in luck in the live music department. It looks like the good folks over at iClips are webcasting live and direct from Langerado, so you can watch a solid batch of bands today or tomorrow from the comfort of your tighty whiteys. Saturday 12:30pm - 1:30pm - Sam Bush 1:30pm - 2:00pm - Umphrey's McGee 2:30pm - 3:30pm - State Radio 3:30pm - 4:30pm - Railroad Earth 4:30pm - 5:30pm - Citizen Cope 5:30pm - 6:30pm - Arrested ...

NEWS: SitDownStandUp.com Goes SXSW
Published 3/9/2008 by SDSU at Sit Down Stand Up
... I am heading down to Austin, TX for the SXSW music conference. After The Jump will also be putting on four big shows, including an official showcase. Here's all the info: ...

South by Southwest Festival
Published 3/9/2008 by Jane Boursaw at Film Gecko
... Sadly, I couldn’t be at the SXSW conference myself, but there are plenty of sites devoted to films being screened there. Here are a few with some great reviews and intel: ...

Harold & Kumar Escape From Guantanamo Bay Reviews From SXSW
Published 3/10/2008 by Dave and Thomas at Dave And Thomas Daily Timekillers
... and Kumar Official Site > What Would Neil Patrick Harris Do? > SXSW Review: Harold & Kumar 2 > SXSW: Harold And Kumar Escape From Guantanamo Bay Review > SXSW 08: Harold & Kumar Travel Through Time > Variety: Harold & Kumar Escape From Guantanamo Bay > SXSW Official Website > ...

Weekly Roundup | South by Langerado
Published 3/10/2008 by justin at Live Music Blog
... I'm back from a day of panels and partying down here in Austin for the South by Southwest conference, and I'm already beat from two full days of boozing, schmoozing, and information-overload management. I did see a killer band last night called ...

Ice Cube Readies New Album, Links With Microsoft
Published 3/11/2008 by editorial@sohh.com (Anthony Roberts) at SOHH.com Dailies
After helping to pioneer West Coast gangsta rap, trailblazing rapper Ice Cube is out to prove he's still as raw as ever with the release of his new LP , Raw Footage. The disc, which is set to hit shelves on June 17, will be the follow-up to Cube's 2006 release Laugh Now, Cry Later and will be the rapper's ninth solo project. The set will feature the current single "Gangsta Rap Made Me Do It" and will see guest spots from Musiq Soulchild , Nas , Scarface and former Westside Connection group member WC . Production on the album is set to be handled by several West Coast beat makers including Fred ...

SXSW Film Fest Update - Part 1!
Published 3/11/2008 by Alex Billington at FirstShowing.net
As I currently write this, I'm relaxing in the Austin airport waiting to catch a flight to Las Vegas for my mid-fest intermission. Right smack in the middle of SXSW I'm traveling to Vegas for ShoWest, the annual theater owners' convention. While I'm excited for it, it is a bit sad that ...

Winners from SXSW!
Published 3/12/2008 at FilmWad
... series ideal), The Guild (original production) TEXAS HIGH SCHOOL COMPETITION AWARD Picnic; Inflections (jury) EXPERIMENTAL SHORT Safari; Upwards March (jury) REEL SHORTS Warlord, tied with Small Apartment; The Second Line (jury) MUSIC VIDEO Me-I; Temporarily in Love tied with Fit Song For more on the winners, check out THR's descriptions or get the full details on SXSW's site.  -David Morgan 

Paste Helps Navigate SXSW
Published 3/12/2008 by Steve Henderson at AbsolutePunk.net - News
Wondering how to navigate all that SXSW has to offer? Paste has recommendations for each hour of the entire fest.

SXSW 2008: INTIMIDAD, BULLETPROOF SALESMAN and the Search For Deeper Meaning
Published 3/12/2008 by AJ Schnack at All these wonderful things
Festival coverage sponsored by IndiePix . The Austin of SXSW is abuzz and crowded. Packs of 20- and 30-somethings walking purposefully down city streets, multi-colored credentials hanging around their necks. Filmmakers and film lovers pass by gamers and web titans for days until finally, on Tuesday, the musicians arrive and the city, which had been at a steady boil, finally explodes. For five days, movies and panels compete for attention with parties laden with queso and chips or, if you're lucky, bbq and a cold Lone Star. Unlike at Sundance, where one wears the challenges as a badge of ...

Not at SXSW? Listen to the Shows from Your Computer
Published 3/12/2008 by BuzzSugar at BuzzSugar -- Entertainment hourly.
... The sprawling South by Southwest festivals are in full swing in Austin this week, with the music portion of events kicking off today. Can't be there? Do what I'm doing and listen online, courtesy of the ...

What's going on Wednesday?
Published 3/12/2008 by brooklynvegan at brooklynvegan
DOWNLOAD: A.A. Bondy - American Hearts (MP3) DOWNLOAD: Kaki King - Pull Me Out Alive (MP3) DOWNLOAD: Deer Tick - Beautiful Girls (Sean Kingston Cover) (MP3) DOWNLOAD: Jeffrey Lewis - End Result (MP3) DOWNLOAD: Martha Wainwright - Bloody Mother Fuckin Asshole (MP3) * SXSW Music kicks off * Eliot Spitzer resigned * BV day party in Austin * BV SXSW showcase in Austin * Frog Eyes is ...

SXSW: Hipster Nation
Published 3/12/2008 by Steve Henderson at AbsolutePunk.net - News
Check out some keen insight into the hipster MO during the week of SXSW courtesy of everyone's favorite hipster himelf - James Montgomery.

'Are You' Ready For HEAVy?
Published 3/12/2008 by Butta at SOULBOUNCE.COM
The NYC duo HEAVy is in a rather benevolent mood. Casey Benjamin and Nicky Guiland are offering up a new song and remix for free. Both versions of the song "Are You" are currently available for dload from HEAVy's MySpace page and also on zShare. I'm feeling ...

Live from SXSW 2008: White Denim @ Purevolume.com Ranch, 3.8.08
Published 3/12/2008 by justin at Live Music Blog
Let the music begin! The past couple days at SXSW 2008 have been geekfest central, complete with a horrible keynote interview featuring Facebook's quasi-demigod of a CEO named Zuckerberg and a shitload of panels dedicated to building (killer) web apps. Last night was the start of a whole new crowd here in downtown Austin, and today is just the beginning of a lot of Shiner Bocks and free swag that no one really needs too much of. Good times. I haven't really caught too much music yet except for Saturday night at the Purevolume.com ranch; my good buddies from ...

Drymount! | Flatstock 16 Preview
Published 3/12/2008 by Sam at Live Music Blog
... While over 1,000 bands and countless more fans and industry insiders have descended upon Austin for this year’s South By Southwest, more than 75 of the country's best screenprinters and gig poster artists are also gathering there for the largest poster convention in the country, ...

What's Up with The Audition
Published 3/12/2008 by Julia Conny at AbsolutePunk.net - News
... shoots over an update before zipping off to SXSW. Message from the Band holler if you hear me! ...

SXSW For Everyone MIA
Published 3/13/2008 by treats at Complex
Music SXSW For Everyone MIA Being outside of the music bubble blows. But with a handy dandy RSS feed we refuse to leave you out in the cold on this week’s SXSW music convention. Here are five ways to still be a part of the festivities: 5. Ustream.tv has photos and recaps, featuring today’s post with the Geico Caveman. 4. Pitchfork Media has a complete list of every event . 3. NPR streams live perfomances everyday. Good times…good times. 2. IFC interviews Kal Penn , John Cho , and Neil Patrick Harris for Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay and a ...

New Frontiers Explore SXSW's Sounds, Smells
Published 3/14/2008 by Ryan Henry at CMT Blog
... I don't even feel like writing this. It's 3:53 AM in Austin and I'm fighting off my second hangover of the day. Started the day in traffic. South by Southwest is like some crazy third-world country farmers market. Take away the women carrying jugs of water on their heads, the snake-charmers and the camels, and replace them with hipsters, every band ever and industry bigwigs. Smells exactly the same. Just as loud and confusing. ...

Live from SXSW: Stop-Loss
Published 3/15/2008 by Joe Leydon at MovingPictureBlog
So there I am, during my last night at SXSW, watching Stop-Loss at the Paramount Theatre in Austin. Sitting next to me: A documentarian who's actually spent time in Iraq, shooting... well, documentaries about the Iraq War. At the ten-minute mark, he turns to me and says: "I don't know how much longer I can put up with this." At the 17-minute mark, he says: "OK, I'm leaving. Talk to you later." And he bolts. I wasn't quite so upset by the film.

Hayes Carll: The Perennial SXSW Favorite
Published 3/15/2008 by Craig Shelburne at CMT Blog
Seems like every year I come to South By Southwest (SXSW) in Austin, I find myself penciling in a showcase by Hayes Carll. He's been threatening to make a new album for a while, and finally it's done -- and well worth the wait. At a midnight show on Cedar Street Courtyard last night (March 14), he previewed a lot of songs from his third album, Trouble in Mind, which will be released on Lost Highway Records on April 8. He once declared that he was going to write a song called "The Luckiest Mirror in the World," but I guess I'll have to wait a few more years for that ...

Making the Most of South by Southwest
Published 3/16/2008 by Craig Shelburne at CMT Blog
I have somehow survived my eighth year of South by Southwest, the huge four-day music festival in Austin, Texas, where more than thousand bands descend on the city, playing official and unofficial showcases, day and night. This year, I decided to find international bands with a country music influence. That’s my first tip for first-timers -- go check out a band from the U.K. or Australia. They’ve come a long way to sing for you. I was also on a mission to cover the softer side of SXSW. Raucous indie bands get all the attention, but I found a bunch of mellow songwriters that I’ll be enjoying in ...

Weekly Roundup | South by Langerado v2
Published 3/17/2008 by justin at Live Music Blog
One of the clear highlights from this year's SXSW was the NPR showcase featuring The Whigs, Yo La Tengo, and My Morning Jacket at the Austin Music Hall. The show was webcast live and is now archived and available for streaming through NPR Music, and I suggest you load up all three of the sets and give the show a listen front to back. The Whigs Yo La Tengo My Morning Jacket Sam, Mitch, Dave from Earvolution.com, and myself were all second row for the entire thing and were just completely blown away by all three ...

duffy hits the states!
Published 3/17/2008 by popbytes at popbytes
... ) who i've posted about on here before - right now there's a ton of things going on with her that i thought was worthy of sharing with you all! she just played her first gig in the states at SXSW and she's also playing a sold out show at NYC's ...

New Frontiers Survive SXSW
Published 3/17/2008 by Jacob Chaney at CMT Blog
... Two shows today. Both free parties promoted by various music industry peoples, or magazines, or labels and as always to ensure crowds... free liquor. Attendance at both shows was much more than we expected. We're all overwhelmed at the response we received. Tonight, at our third SXSW show, I was taken back at how many people had been at all three performances. As I observed from my small corner of the stage I saw many new faces but most importantly many old friends. ...

New Frontiers Don't Mess With SXSW
Published 3/17/2008 by Ryan Henry at CMT Blog
... There's a reason we say "Don't mess with Texas."  Sure you shouldn't litter on our highways, but it's more than that.  Driving around 6th street today, the last official day of South by Southwest, it was apparent on all faces.  Stage techs loading up gear for the trek back home, weary talent scouts, bands who had one more show to play.  SXSW will take it out of you.  Texas will take it out of you.  ...

News: Guide to Pitchfork's SXSW 2008 Coverage
Published 3/17/2008 by Matthew Solarski at Pitchfork Media - Today
... We swear we don't actively try to overwhelm our readers with content. But we totally understand if sometimes you can't keep up with quite everything that comes across your RSS reader from this website-- particularly last week, when a bunch of your faithful Pitchforkers journeyed to Austin, Texas for the annual SXSW extravaganza, where we cold binged on live music and embraced our inner insomniacs. ...

Sarah Borges, Broken Singles – Journey to SXSW
Published 3/18/2008 by Sarah Borges at CMT Blog
... at the Continental Club. Dale's a legend, and we're honored to share the stage with him. It was a lot of fun to be in town before the SXSW music festival starts. We got to watch bands start to trickle in (the number of touring vans and buses was unbelievable!), and enjoy all this cool city had to offer before the crowds set in. ...

Sarah Borges and the Broken Singles Do SXSW
Published 3/18/2008 by Sarah Borges at CMT Blog
... Some of the shows we played this year were part of a parallel independent festival called not-SXSW, and Thursday's show at ...

South by Sarah Borges
Published 3/19/2008 by krd1992 at The Gobblers Knob
 Sarah Borges Rocks the Patio at SXSW… Sorry it has been a while since my last post.  I will have more over the next few days, but I thought I would send this out. Last weekend at South by Southwest I hit the Twangfest Day Party at ...

SXSW 2008 | Day One Recap and Photos
Published 3/20/2008 by justin at Live Music Blog
... By the time the music portion of the South by Southwest conference began, I was really excited for what I knew the week ahead of me would include. I had already started to plot out the ultimate schedule in my mind and on ...

Reckless Kelly Still Excited About SXSW
Published 3/20/2008 by Nazz at CMT Blog
... We've been fortunate enough to live in the city that hosts South by Southwest for over 10 years. We've experienced it in many capacities as we've played it, seen shows during it, and hosted some of the best four-day late night parties the town can offer. For those of you who have been to the Shed behind our old house, you know that it was the one place that served you a drink when you didn't need one and refused to play anything else other than vinyl. ...

Sarah Borges & the Broken Singles: SXSW Diary
Published 3/21/2008 by Sarah Borges at CMT Blog
... This video was shot during the South by Southwest music conference that took place March 13-16 in Austin, Texas. While we performed at three different venues during the week, this video is from our show at ...

Seeing Sounds
Published 3/26/2008 by KINGGS at illRoots
... Apparently they named the album after the rare condition Synesthesia… “It’s a mixture of senses that may cause a person to experience colorful hearing, auditory smell,” Shay explained. “For example, you might see something, and it might trigger a song. You might hear something, and it might trigger a taste in your mouth. When we created this album, it was the music we envisioned while creating it. We decided it would be the appropriate title for the album.” During the legendary SXSW festival Pharrell spoke a little more about the actual album though… “If you really analyze ...

SXSW 2008 | South By Southwest's Most Valuable Player
Published 3/27/2008 by Sam at Live Music Blog
... Before heading down to Austin, I had no idea what to expect from South By Southwest. I've been to a few festivals, but from everything I had heard, SXSW was an entirely different animal. Bonnaroo always seemed like it had a lot of bands, but this festival boasted over 1,500 acts. All reports I read prior told me the city of Austin basically shuts down, and hoards of musicians, fans, bloggers and industry insiders rove the streets in search of the next band worthy of internet hype. ...

Stephen Kellogg and the Sixers Forge Ahead
Published 4/17/2008 by Craig Shelburne at CMT Blog
Of all the bands I saw at South by Southwest last month, I have to say that Stephen Kellogg & the Sixers put on the most energetic show. I already liked their album before I got to Austin, so I figured I'd go and give them a good write-up - only to find the bar so crowded up front that I could barely get in. Here's a video that they just put out too, called "Sweetest Goodbye." (Either JavaScript is not active or you are using an old version of Adobe Flash Player. Please install the ...

"The Matador" Nabbed by City Lights
Published 4/20/2008 by Jane Boursaw at Film Gecko
Fresh off its premiere at the 2008 South by Southwest Film Festival, The Matador has been scooped up by City Lights Pictures. Directed by Nina Gilden Seavey, the bullfighting documentary tracked David Fandila for three years in his quest to become the world’s top matador. This looks like a great doc for the 2008 Traverse City Film Festival. Are you listening, Michael Moore? Image: The Matador, South by Southwest Film Festival, 2008 ...

Mayer’s Playlist for March/April, Part 2
Published 5/16/2008 by Mayer Danzig at Twangville
ALBUMS OF THE MONTH: On a Clear Night, by Missy Higgins The first thing that you’ll notice about Australia’s Missy Higgins is her stunning voice, a magical blend of confidence and uneasiness. Opening track “Where I Stood” epitomizes this dichotomy. The song captures the moment where a woman realizes that, despite her emotional attachment to her lover, has become too ingrained in the relationship and needs to re-discover her identify. Set against a plaintive piano, Higgins vocals – and her lyrics – perfectly ...

Listen Up: Nakia & His Southern Cousins
Published 5/27/2008 by Mayer Danzig at Twangville
In a small room off the beaten path at this year’s SXSW I found a big voice. Austin singer-songwriter Nakia took possession of the room that night, his rich and brawny voice shifting effortlessly from a soulful ballad to a R&B rave-up. Ably backed by his top-notch band the Southern Cousins, it was a highlight of the conference. Once back in Boston the ep that I picked up that night sat on my desk for a few weeks. All too often a thrilling live performer can’t capture the magic in the studio and I wanted some time to savor the memory of that special show. When I finally put the ep in the ...

Listen Up: The Teenage Prayers’ “Everyone Thinks You’re the Best”
Published 6/5/2008 by Mayer Danzig at Twangville
Imagine a soul band playing CBGB’s and you’ll have a sense of the Prayer’s sound. The Brooklyn-based group serves up a potent blend of soul and hard rock that will get you dancing until you collapse from exhaustion. Opener “I Like It” sets the tone with a smoldering intro that builds into an angst-ridden beat. “I like it but I don’t like you,” wails singer Tim Adams like a man possessed before the guitars kick in with a sonic blast. This is a band intent on taking no prisoners. The band’s soulful side steos out on the subsequent “I’ll Never Let You Go” and “I’m in Love Again.” The former ...

Is NXNE the new SXSW?
Published 6/16/2008 by Caspar Llewellyn Smith at Guardian Unlimited: Arts blog - music
... , Yukon Cigar and Shit La Merde, that last a nod to Canada's multilingualism. Not that there seemed to be a particular buzz about any of these at NXNE, but an intriguing name is as good as any come-on when faced with over 400 acts in the course of three nights. Could NXNE be the new South By Southwest ? Every year what seems like the entire British music industry decamps to Austin, Texas, for SXSW and the search for the latest breakthrough bands. But given that Main Street on Saturday night could well be mistaken for Camden Town come chucking out time, what hope is there for ...

Heady Links
Published 8/6/2008 by Justin at Live Music Blog
One of the first shows I caught when I got to San Francisco was the Apollo Sunshine / Big Light show that I opted to see instead of Fleet Foxes, which I'm still torn on whether or not that decision will haunt me for the rest of my life considering that Fleet Foxes are like, huge now. But the Apollo Sunshine show was seriously tight; the new stuff this band was kicking out just had me so mesmerized and awestruck that I've long waited for their new album to get released so I can get a taste of the songs again. Their Archive page hasn't gotten much love in a while and this ...

10 Principles of the CSS Masters
Published 11 days ago by bspcn at The Best Article Every day
Written by Glen Stansberry When it comes to CSS, there are lots of resources and supposed “expert tips” on the web. These are from unproven, self-proclaimed “gurus” who have no street cred in the design world. While they may have valid points, how is one to know whether a CSS tip is a valid resource or just an untested hack? Instead of relying on unknown sources for advice, let’s look deeply into designers who have excellent design backgrounds and have walked the walk. These CSS tips are gathered from some of the most respected designers on the ...

Mayer’s Playlist for Aug/Sept 2008, Part 1
Published 24 minutes ago by Mayer Danzig at Twangville
ALBUMS OF THE MONTH: Sunshine Lies, by Matthew Sweet “’cause we’re already good and we’re already evil, unfazed by a world of constant upheaval,” sings Matthew Sweet on “Let’s Love” from his latest release. It’s a moment that carries meaning beyond the song’s intended topic. In the nearly fifteen years since Sweet’s seminal Girlfriend, the music business – and the world for that matter – has changed. Yet here is Sweet returning from an extended solo hiatus to reinvigorate us with his inspired blend of ...

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