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- SXSW 2012 Day Four: Done! Givers, Nneka, Kimbra, Ed Sheeran and more
The fourth and final night of SXSW 2012 was not off to the greatest musical start. The first act I caught was Kat Graham. Known mostly for her role as Bonnie Bennett on Vampire Diaries, she’s been dabbling in music while acting…
- Photos: SXSW Highlights including Wild Belle, Gold Fields, Bob Mould, Poliça, Tanlines and more
The level of insanity at SXSW cannot be overstated. The term “hipster Mardi Gras” has been used frequently, but it’s far more than that. Advertisements covered everything, down to the cocktail napkins in bars and the walls of music venues. Crowds willingly submitted to “branded experiences” for the chance at a free Jay-Z show. Tom Morrello of Rage Against The Machine led an “Occupy” styled sing-along. Rumors swirled that Terrence Malick was shooting scenes for his new film with Christian…
- SXSW 2012 Days Two and Three: Bruce Springsteen, Of Monsters and Men, Chiddy Bang, 2:54, Balconies, The War on Drugs, Howler and more
Thursday, Day Two, was my first day on random international band watch. I decided to head to some international showcases. My first stop was at the German Wunderbar lunch at Parkside Restaurant, where DJs Apparat, Bonaparte, Coma, Touchy Mob and more spun tues. I can’t tell you who was on when I was there nor did it sound distinctly German, but the tasty fare and friendly folks made it a fun stop. Next I ventured to Taiwan, by way of 6th Street. Inside Soho Lounge, the female-fronted The…
- Sound Opinions: Two takes on the Bruce Springsteen SXSW keynote
Thursday Bruce Springsteen delivered the keynote address at the SXSW Music conference. Since The Boss is one of the most contentious perennial debates on Sound Opinions, I asked hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot to weigh in on the speech. Will Jim rip it to shreds? Will Greg call Bruce a genius? Watch the videos below to find out.
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- SXSW Night Two: Big Star and Cardinal celebrated
AUSTIN, TX—Sharing a place on the short list of rock’s very best “dark night of the soul” masterpieces—right up there with Neil Young’s Tonight’s the Night and the third album by the…
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