Bash & Pop, Daddy Long Legs, Paul Cauthen And More Shine on Day 2 of SXSW 2017 (REVIEW/PHOTOS)

Bash & Pop, Daddy Long Legs, Paul Cauthen And More Shine on Day 2 of SXSW 2017 (REVIEW/PHOTOS)

With hundreds of bands to choose from, some people have a hard time picking the best place to spend the day. Jumping around is an option and can lead to new discoveries, but so can committing to just a couple parties and showcases that happen to showcase music you love. The latter was the case […]

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SXSW Film Review: ‘Free Fire’ Proves Itself A Brilliant, Subversive Action Movie Masterpiece

SXSW Film Review: ‘Free Fire’ Proves Itself A Brilliant, Subversive Action Movie Masterpiece

Ben Wheatley’s latest proves to be an insanely fun, anti-action, mayhem filled romp.

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Tales From The Golden Road: Ha Ha Tonka Embark On Tour, Hit SXSW

Tales From The Golden Road: Ha Ha Tonka Embark On Tour, Hit SXSW

Plenty of people go to see bands when they come through their town, but most people don’t think about everything that it takes to get those bands to their favorite club. Being on tour for a musician is both enlightening and daunting, as physically and mentally draining as it is stimulating. And no matter what, […]

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Happy 50th Birthday to John Darnielle of The Mountain Goats (Watch Full Concert 2/25/09)

Happy 50th Birthday to John Darnielle of The Mountain Goats (Watch Full Concert 2/25/09)

Happy 50th birthday to Mountain Goats frontman John Darnielle who was born on 3/16/67. The quirky songwriter has developed a devoted following over the course of 16 albums with the newest Goths, due May 19th. Twenty-five years into an acclaimed musical career, Darnielle remains an acute chronicler of broken souls.…
The Wood Brothers & Shook Twins Cozy Up Santa Cruz (SHOW REVIEW/PHOTOS)

The Wood Brothers & Shook Twins Cozy Up Santa Cruz (SHOW REVIEW/PHOTOS)

There was snow on the summit of Highway 17 as the mercury dropped from a fairly balmy California Spring day and threw the central coast back into Winter. Inside the warm and brightly lit Rio Theater in Santa Cruz on March 5th , staff scurried to wrap up last minute details. It was a Sunday […]

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31st SXSW Blasts Off With The Pretenders, Ron Gallo, Hamish Anderson and More (REVIEW/PHOTOS)

31st SXSW Blasts Off With The Pretenders, Ron Gallo, Hamish Anderson and More (REVIEW/PHOTOS)

The music portion SXSW festival hadn’t officially started on Monday night but that didn’t stop hungry musicians and fans from congregating across Austin, Texas to partake in the festivities of the 31st edition of the annual industry shindig. And if Monday was any indication, we are off to a fantastic start. The evening included a […]

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After the Burial and Emmure Give Austin Heavy Dose of Deathcore (SHOW REVIEW)

After the Burial and Emmure Give Austin Heavy Dose of Deathcore (SHOW REVIEW)

Even though it wasn’t technically part of South by Southwest, deathcore heavyweights Emmure and After the Burial essentially kicked off the music portion of the festival Sunday night for many with rip roaring sets at Grizzly Hall. After a cadre of opening sets from up and comers like Fit for a King, Emmure took the […]

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SXSW Red Carpet: Nick Offerman, Stephen Root, and director Bob Byington Talk ‘Infinity Baby’

SXSW Red Carpet: Nick Offerman, Stephen Root, and director Bob Byington Talk ‘Infinity Baby’

The cast and crew lined the red carpet for the world premiere of Infinity Baby at SXSW.

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Ryan Montbleau Opens Up About Vivacious New LP ‘I Was Just Leaving’

Ryan Montbleau Opens Up About Vivacious New LP ‘I Was Just Leaving’

In his hallmark whole-hearted style, Ryan Montbleau penned the below excerpt of a letter last month to fans pre-ordering his latest album I Was Just Leaving. “After 15 years of going crazy to build a life in music, I found that most of my days were now spent alone in a room reflecting on those […]

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Happy 70th Birthday Ry Cooder (Watch “At Dark End of the Street” Live ’77)

Happy 70th Birthday Ry Cooder (Watch “At Dark End of the Street” Live ’77)

Happy 70th birthday today to Ry Cooder who was born on 3/15/47. The renowned guitarist, was once a member of Captain Beefheart’s Magic Band, and has worked with Gordon Lightfoot, The Rolling Stones, Eric Clapton, Randy Newman, John Lee Hooker. Cooder’s most celebrated solo work includes his 1979 album Bop…

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