By McKenna Wells Local Music Director Country music isn’t what most would associate with SXSW music festival but, Monday night at the Blind Pig Pub would have changed your mind. I was fortunate enough to able to see Austin band, Mike and the Moonpies headline for KOKE FM’s rooftop showcase. Mike and the Moonpies frontman, Mike Harmeier started the band in 2007 and they have since released eight albums including […]
By Jordan Young Rap R&B Director SXSW has become an event for affluent millennials and older to party under the guise of networking. As I walked the streets of downtown Austin, the sight of middle-aged white men and women in business attire became a common theme. I would be lying if I told you I didn't anticipate that SXSW would lack diversity, However, the lack of college-age kids in a […]
By Ashley Farnie Assistant Music Director Kicking off my fourth day of SXSW, Hotel Vegas and Hotel Free TV put on an amazing showcase featuring local Austin artists. Van Mary, a female-led grunge rock band, sang politically charged lyrics. Van Mary’s captivating onstage presence has the potential for real and radical influence. The only released song they played, “Connie Converse,” is available for streaming on all platforms. Local Austin band, […]
By Ashley FarnieAssistant Music Director I hope everyone has had a great week either viewing South by Southwest from home or living vicariously through daily synopses. Day three of SXSW brought many new artists to my new attention, so here is a brief review of my experiences. The British Music Embassy has proved their musical superiority yet again with their third day of showcases, introducing many new artists to my […]
By Ashley Farnie Assistant Music Director Day 2 of SXSW introduced me to so many new artists and I am excited to share them with you! I began my day with another showcase presented by The British Music Embassy, including the artists Tayo Sound, porji and Ego Ella May, Phoebe Green, Jekyll and Family Jools. Tayo Sound and his electric guitar performed a refreshing pop set alongside his band. Sound’s […]
By Ashley FarnieAssistant Music Director With the cancelation of South by Southwest in 2020, artists of all mediums have allocated their excitement to this year’s festival. Taking place Tuesday, March 16 through Saturday, March 20, SXSW will feature musicians, filmmakers and speakers showcasing their work via the virtual festival. Despite the adjustments made given the pandemic, SXSW has converted to a virtual format, allowing artists to showcase their music, film, […]
By Karen GaytánAssistant Multimedia Director This year’s SXSW brought two stellar comedies that were referred to by crowds as new staple pieces of the generation. Rewriting the script for what it means to be young and coming-of-age, Good Boys was considered a crowd favorite at this year’s festival. Directed by Gene Stupnisky and produced by Seth Rogen, Good Boys follows three tween-aged boys who ditch school for the day -- […]
By Alexis Ashbury and April GutierrezOther Side Drive Hosts Other Side Drive hosts Alexis Ashbury and April Gutierrez chat on the phone with Denton musician Claire Morales. In this interview, Claire discusses her start as a musician, her 2019 South by Southwest showcase, and upcoming music.
By Karen GaytanAssistant Multimedia Director June 26, 2018 marked a turning point for progressive politics in the United States. It was Election Day in New York City, and virtually-unknown newcomer Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez would make headlines across the country for what is now considered one of the biggest upsets in American politics. After beating 14-term incumbent Joseph Crowley, Ocasio-Cortez would go from virtual anonymity to political powerhouse seemingly overnight. Today, she […]
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