On the whole, our SXSW experience this year rocked. The past week was composed of a solid compilation of incredibly talented bands (33 to be exact), lots of high-quality free alcohol options (Lagunitas, Boulevard, Titos, Thirsty Planet), no broken technology, and an in-the-moment approach — not a single photo shot at a show — which [...]
“Out of control, I’m getting closer. End of the road, I know that I’m going where I’m not supposed to go. I don’t care what they say anymore…” The Graduate have had their share of artistic struggles. But as the old adage goes, what doesn’t kill you, will make you stronger. While this may not [...]
If you’re in need of a new introspective pop rock band, check these guys out. Seattle-based Barcelona excel at crafting both atmospheric ballads and detailed poppy jams. They’ve been around since 2005, but are just now starting to take off on a national scale. Their performance at last year’s SXSW was one of the highlights [...]
SxSw 2010 is finally upon us! With less than a month to go before the year’s most fun festival, we’ve joined the throngs of people who have got a lot of schedule planning to do in the next few weeks. Picking out shows to see and sifting through side party listings is half the fun, [...]