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  • TV/Video Crew for SXSW Needed (Austin)

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  • Style X Panels to Feature Emerging Fashion Brands, Bloggers and Musicians

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    joah
    18 Jan 2012 | 4:28 pm
    What Goes Around Comes Around and Piper Gore to Zanerobe and Taylor & Stitch, we now know to expect of the top emerging brands at this year’s Style X. Today, the official fashion showcase of SXSW announced a slew of panelists sure to make this year’s event even bigger. The Man Repeller, Grungy Gentleman, Marcus Troy and JFK Jean, some of the top emerging bloggers on style will be coming to Austin to speak on panels discussing menswear, street fashion and technology. “Style X is truly a platform for finding and sharing insights from emerging brands and industry thought leaders, both…

  • Artist Profile: Library Voices

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    stacey
    27 Jan 2012 | 11:41 am
    Some bands might interpret trailer robbery and a studio-destroying flood as messages from the universe that perhaps their music is not meant to be. Canadian pop ensemble Library Voices, however, seem to translate these fiascos into a form of musical adrenaline- pumping out three releases in two years. Garnering early attention from The New Yorker and SPIN, the band has become increasingly known for bouncy pop hooks as well as crafty literary references with songs titles such as “If Raymond Carver Was Born in the 90’s.” Their most recent effort aptly named Summer Of Lust combines the…

  • Artist Profile: Library Voices

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    stacey
    27 Jan 2012 | 11:41 am
    Some bands might interpret trailer robbery and a studio-destroying flood as messages from the universe that perhaps their music is not meant to be. Canadian pop ensemble Library Voices, however, seem to translate these fiascos into a form of musical adrenaline- pumping out three releases in two years. Garnering early attention from The New Yorker and SPIN, the band has become increasingly known for bouncy pop hooks as well as crafty literary references with songs titles such as “If Raymond Carver Was Born in the 90’s.” Their most recent effort aptly named Summer Of Lust combines the…

  • SXSW Films on Release - Friday, January 27, 2012

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    jim
    27 Jan 2012 | 12:47 pm
    Welcome to SXSW Films on Release. Whether in theatres, on DVD, online, TV or anywhere else, catch up on great films from previous SXSW Film. THEATRICAL The Innkeepers Spotlight Premieres, 2011 February 3 Kill List SXFantastic, 2011 February 3 Image from The Innkeepers courtesy Magnolia Pictures
 
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  • Style X Panels to Feature Emerging Fashion Brands, Bloggers and Musicians

    joah
    18 Jan 2012 | 4:28 pm
    What Goes Around Comes Around and Piper Gore to Zanerobe and Taylor & Stitch, we now know to expect of the top emerging brands at this year’s Style X. Today, the official fashion showcase of SXSW announced a slew of panelists sure to make this year’s event even bigger. The Man Repeller, Grungy Gentleman, Marcus Troy and JFK Jean, some of the top emerging bloggers on style will be coming to Austin to speak on panels discussing menswear, street fashion and technology. “Style X is truly a platform for finding and sharing insights from emerging brands and industry thought leaders, both…

  • Style X Adds Top Emerging Brands from Australia, US

    joah
    15 Dec 2011 | 10:41 am
    Style X, the official fashion showcase of SXSW, announced the addition of some of the world's top emerging brands to the 2012 event to be held on March 16-17. Charming Charlie, the fast-growing Houston-based company, will serve as the Official Fashion Accessories Partner. Also, Zanerobe, the premium menswear brand out of Australia, and What Goes Around Comes Around, the vintage inspired collection with a celebrity fanbase, will both showcase at the event, which is free and open to the public. Piper Gore, the casual men's collection out of Southern California, Jolie and Elizabeth, the Southern…

  • Style X Back for SXSW 2012

    joah
    20 Sep 2011 | 4:09 pm
    Style X will be back for more action after a successful debut in 2011. In 2012, the event will feature double the designers, double the panels and even bigger runway shows which feature SXSW musicians as the models. A major new segment of Style X will feature showrooms and collectives of emerging designers such as The Foundation, a showroom that represents streetwear brand Play Cloths, Super sunglasses, Urbanears headphones and Native shoes. Also showcasing will be the Durable Goods Concern, a collection of primarily San Francisco-based designers and labels such as ready-to-wear shirt maker…
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  • Artist Profile: Library Voices

    stacey
    27 Jan 2012 | 11:41 am
    Some bands might interpret trailer robbery and a studio-destroying flood as messages from the universe that perhaps their music is not meant to be. Canadian pop ensemble Library Voices, however, seem to translate these fiascos into a form of musical adrenaline- pumping out three releases in two years. Garnering early attention from The New Yorker and SPIN, the band has become increasingly known for bouncy pop hooks as well as crafty literary references with songs titles such as “If Raymond Carver Was Born in the 90’s.” Their most recent effort aptly named Summer Of Lust combines the…

  • Hotels Boast Fine Dining Options

    Annie
    27 Jan 2012 | 11:24 am
    When hunger sneaks up on you, your hotel’s restaurant can be the most satisfying and convenient dining option whether it’s the Hyatt’s Marker 10 or the Roaring Fork at the InterContinental, there are some great options out there. Austin’s hotels have been critically acclaimed as offering some of the finest cuisine the city has to offer. The sampling of hotel restaurants listed below have gained reputations as favorites with locals as well as travelers. The Driskill Grill located inside the historic Driskill Hotel is a four-diamond awarded restaurant and recent winner of Wine Spectator…

  • The Daily Chord - Friday, January 27

    andy
    27 Jan 2012 | 10:59 am
    EU official resigns over anti-piracy trade agreement Story from BBC News. Hulk Hogan almost joined Metallica Story from NME. Megaupload case gets weirder Post from Ars Technica. Spotify not throttling Americans Post from Paid Content. The ascent of Skrillex Profile from NY Times. 'Metal Machine Music' as high culture Post from LA Times. Only Barack Obama can save the music industry now Item from Spin.

  • Network with Indie Labels during SXSW Music

    Peter
    27 Jan 2012 | 10:02 am
    Indie labels congregate at the Meet Up Pavilion, the social platform of the SXSW Trade Show. Network in-person with representatives of successful labels from the around the globe. From labels sharing knowledge to deal formations, the Indie Labels Meet Up is the perfect time to meet face-to-face with a label representative. Come meet the Indie Labels on Thursday, march 15 at 1:30 PM. Whether you are a brand marketer, music supervisor, or indie enthusiast, an indie label as something to offer you. News updates about the SXSW Trade Show happenings are posted here . Written content provided by…

  • SXSW 2012 Music Panelist Spotlight: Bill Wilson

    melissaw
    26 Jan 2012 | 4:00 pm
    As Vice President, Digital Strategy and Business Development for NARM, Bill Wilson leads the charge on all things digital at the music business association. A music industry professional with over two decades of experience working in varied roles within independent and major record labels, internet ventures, and mobile content, he brings a well-rounded perspective to the industry trade association. digitalmusic.org, the virtual home of music business association NARM’s digital initiatives, will present several sessions from its "Music Start Up Academy" curriculum with Wilson hosting, in…
 
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  • Artist Profile: Library Voices

    stacey
    27 Jan 2012 | 11:41 am
    Some bands might interpret trailer robbery and a studio-destroying flood as messages from the universe that perhaps their music is not meant to be. Canadian pop ensemble Library Voices, however, seem to translate these fiascos into a form of musical adrenaline- pumping out three releases in two years. Garnering early attention from The New Yorker and SPIN, the band has become increasingly known for bouncy pop hooks as well as crafty literary references with songs titles such as “If Raymond Carver Was Born in the 90’s.” Their most recent effort aptly named Summer Of Lust combines the…

  • Hotels Boast Fine Dining Options

    Annie
    27 Jan 2012 | 11:24 am
    When hunger sneaks up on you, your hotel’s restaurant can be the most satisfying and convenient dining option whether it’s the Hyatt’s Marker 10 or the Roaring Fork at the InterContinental, there are some great options out there. Austin’s hotels have been critically acclaimed as offering some of the finest cuisine the city has to offer. The sampling of hotel restaurants listed below have gained reputations as favorites with locals as well as travelers. The Driskill Grill located inside the historic Driskill Hotel is a four-diamond awarded restaurant and recent winner of Wine Spectator…

  • The Daily Chord - Friday, January 27

    andy
    27 Jan 2012 | 10:59 am
    EU official resigns over anti-piracy trade agreement Story from BBC News. Hulk Hogan almost joined Metallica Story from NME. Megaupload case gets weirder Post from Ars Technica. Spotify not throttling Americans Post from Paid Content. The ascent of Skrillex Profile from NY Times. 'Metal Machine Music' as high culture Post from LA Times. Only Barack Obama can save the music industry now Item from Spin.

  • Network with Indie Labels during SXSW Music

    Peter
    27 Jan 2012 | 10:02 am
    Indie labels congregate at the Meet Up Pavilion, the social platform of the SXSW Trade Show. Network in-person with representatives of successful labels from the around the globe. From labels sharing knowledge to deal formations, the Indie Labels Meet Up is the perfect time to meet face-to-face with a label representative. Come meet the Indie Labels on Thursday, march 15 at 1:30 PM. Whether you are a brand marketer, music supervisor, or indie enthusiast, an indie label as something to offer you. News updates about the SXSW Trade Show happenings are posted here . Written content provided by…

  • SXSW 2012 Music Panelist Spotlight: Bill Wilson

    melissaw
    26 Jan 2012 | 4:00 pm
    As Vice President, Digital Strategy and Business Development for NARM, Bill Wilson leads the charge on all things digital at the music business association. A music industry professional with over two decades of experience working in varied roles within independent and major record labels, internet ventures, and mobile content, he brings a well-rounded perspective to the industry trade association. digitalmusic.org, the virtual home of music business association NARM’s digital initiatives, will present several sessions from its "Music Start Up Academy" curriculum with Wilson hosting, in…
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  • SXSW Films on Release - Friday, January 27, 2012

    jim
    27 Jan 2012 | 12:47 pm
    Welcome to SXSW Films on Release. Whether in theatres, on DVD, online, TV or anywhere else, catch up on great films from previous SXSW Film. THEATRICAL The Innkeepers Spotlight Premieres, 2011 February 3 Kill List SXFantastic, 2011 February 3 Image from The Innkeepers courtesy Magnolia Pictures

  • Hotels Boast Fine Dining Options

    Annie
    27 Jan 2012 | 11:24 am
    When hunger sneaks up on you, your hotel’s restaurant can be the most satisfying and convenient dining option whether it’s the Hyatt’s Marker 10 or the Roaring Fork at the InterContinental, there are some great options out there. Austin’s hotels have been critically acclaimed as offering some of the finest cuisine the city has to offer. The sampling of hotel restaurants listed below have gained reputations as favorites with locals as well as travelers. The Driskill Grill located inside the historic Driskill Hotel is a four-diamond awarded restaurant and recent winner of Wine Spectator…

  • Speaker Spotlights - Delicia Harvey, "Alternative Film Events: Site Specific and Beyond."

    jim
    26 Jan 2012 | 1:14 pm
    Delicia Harvey knows a thing or two about building community and finding an audience for films and films for an audience. She's the Executive Director for the Aurora Picture Show, a non-profit micro-cinema that presents artist-made, non-commercial film and video that has distinguished itself for it's vanguard work and memorable screenings. She's also the organizer of the 2012 Film session "Alternative Film Events: Site Specific and Beyond." Read on for what she's looking forward to about this year's conference and festival. What are you most excited about at SXSW? The annual road trip to SXSW…

  • SXSW 101: When Will I Know if My Film Is Accepted?

    sam
    26 Jan 2012 | 10:54 am
    You will receive an email from SXSW to notify you that we have received your entry. We will notify you when we receive your entry or if your entry is incomplete. All filmmakers will be sent notification of their film's final status no later than Thursday, February 9, 2012. No news is good news! If you haven't heard from us yet it means your film is still in the running. Please don't feel panicked unless you still haven't heard from us at all by Thursday, February 9, 2012. However, it gets pretty hectic around here. If you haven't heard anything by February 9, please feel free to check in with…

  • Interactive Non-profit Meet Up

    Peter
    26 Jan 2012 | 9:18 am
    Nonprofit does not mean a lack of ambition. The Nonprofit Meet Up connects inventors, entrepreneurs, investors, and leaders in the Nonprofit realm. Come network with other Nonprofit professionals at the SXSW Trade Show Meet Up Pavilion Monday, March 12 at 1:30pm. Discover and develop the relationships that will benefit your cause or discover the organization that shares a similar passion. The Meet Up Pavilion is a great space to reach directly to another person without a pitch or high pressure experience. Simply show up and network at your own pace. To learn more about SXSW programming at the…
 
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  • Don Tapscott Presentation Kicks Off SXSW Interactive 2012

    tammy
    27 Jan 2012 | 1:26 pm
    Want to start your 2012 SXSW Interactive Festival experience on the right note? Then be sure to attend "Rethinking Civilization for the Social Age" on Friday, March 9 from 2:00-3:00 pm in Exhibit Hall 5 at the Austin Convention Center. A solo presentation from acclaimed Macrowikinomics author Don Tapscott, this session will cover how the revolution of social media necessitates rebuilding many (if not all) of the institutions that have served our civilization for many centuries. Tapscott was recently selected as one of the top 10 business thinkers in the world by the Thinkers50 organization in…

  • Interactive Session Spotlight: "Open Innovation: Millions of Us Solving Problems"

    tammy
    27 Jan 2012 | 12:09 pm
    Can a crowdsourced group of gamers solve scientific problems if given the proper platform? Adrien Treuille thought so and created the game Foldit. Users design and fold real biomolecules revealing better ways for drugs to treat diseases. The future is bright for this kind of thinking. Come here about it and more during "Crowdsourcing Science." This session will happen Saturday, March 10 at the Hyatt. Click here for a full panel schedule for the 2012 SXSW Interactive Festival. Contributed by Todd Hansen, photo by Fold.it

  • Hotels Boast Fine Dining Options

    Annie
    27 Jan 2012 | 11:24 am
    When hunger sneaks up on you, your hotel’s restaurant can be the most satisfying and convenient dining option whether it’s the Hyatt’s Marker 10 or the Roaring Fork at the InterContinental, there are some great options out there. Austin’s hotels have been critically acclaimed as offering some of the finest cuisine the city has to offer. The sampling of hotel restaurants listed below have gained reputations as favorites with locals as well as travelers. The Driskill Grill located inside the historic Driskill Hotel is a four-diamond awarded restaurant and recent winner of Wine Spectator…

  • Marvel to Make Major Announcement at ScreenBurn Arcade!

    Peter
    27 Jan 2012 | 10:19 am
    Comic fans rejoice! Marvel Entertainment has some ground-breaking news to reveal Sunday, March 11 at 1pm on the Arcade Stage presented by IGN . The event will take place at the Palmer Events Center and is free and open to the public. “Marvel has always been the industry leader in graphic fiction and digital media and with the announcements we’ve planned, we couldn’t have picked a more appropriate show than SXSW,” said Dan Buckley, Publisher and President of the Print, Animation & Digital Divisions, Marvel Worldwide, Inc. “We’re big believers that both print and digital can…

  • Tech Career Expo Comes to SXSW on March 9-10

    tammy
    27 Jan 2012 | 10:00 am
    Looking to land a new (or better) job when you are at SXSW Interactive 2012? Then be sure to attend the first-ever Tech Career Expo, taking place March 9-10 at the Austin Music Hall (208 Nueces Street, just blocks from the Austin Convention Center). Tech Career Expo will provide a one-stop shop to find the best tech jobs and career opportunities at dozens of interactive companies, from startups to established firms. Free to SXSW Interactive registrants as well as regional job seekers, Tech Career Expo provides a platform for innovative employers and top tech talent to meet and discuss…
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  • Dir En Grey Announce Spring 2012 Tour Dates + A Show at SXSW - mxdwn.com

    27 Jan 2012 | 8:36 pm
    Dir En Grey Announce Spring 2012 Tour Dates + A Show at SXSWmxdwn.comJapanese metal group Dir En Grey have announced that they will be touring North America on the upcoming Still Reckless Tour, alongside groups like Asking Alexandria and Trivium. The group has also planned a pair of solo appearances in March along with and more »

  • Skindred, The Defiled And More To Play Metal Hammer's SXSW Showcase! - Metal Hammer

    27 Jan 2012 | 6:21 pm
    Skindred, The Defiled And More To Play Metal Hammer's SXSW Showcase!Metal HammerHammer's night takes place on March 15 at SXSW in The Dirty Dog Bar, and Skindred's Benji Webbe is as up for it as we are. “We've never done anything like this,” he says. “I did the CMJ thing in New York when I was in Dubwar.

  • Young Empires Embark on North American Tour Dates + SXSW - Altsounds.com

    27 Jan 2012 | 9:03 am
    Young Empires Embark on North American Tour Dates + SXSWAltsounds.comAfter several stand-out sets at last year's M for Montreal Festival, SXSW, CMW, and the Juno Awards, the group will perform down the East Coast, returning to Austin for another year at SXSW. To see what's in store for the upcoming live shows, and more »

  • Thomas Dolby Announces SXSW Performances and Spring 2012 "Time Capsule" Tour Dates - mxdwn.com

    27 Jan 2012 | 7:11 am
    Thomas Dolby Announces SXSW Performances and Spring 2012 "Time Capsule" Tour Datesmxdwn.comThe first stop on the upcoming tour will be at Austin's SXSW Festival on March 16, after which Dolby will make stops across the US and Canada, concluding with a Los Angeles performance on April 17. Fans who attend these dates will get a chance to

  • 5 Ways to Get Ahead of the Competition at SXSW 2012 - Mashable

    26 Jan 2012 | 9:55 pm
    5 Ways to Get Ahead of the Competition at SXSW 2012MashableApproaching SXSW for the first time last year, we were not quite sure what to expect. I offered advice on what I know best — staying productive amidst the craziness — but beyond that, we let the universe guide us through a full roster of parties,
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  • Marvel Comics at SXSW?

    Anastacia
    27 Jan 2012 | 1:35 pm
    Marvel Entertainment is going to be making its inaugural appearance at SXSW! Apparently on March 11, they intend to announce some ground breaking news on the Arcade Stage. The panel is going to include Axel Alonso (Marvel Comics Editor in Chief), Jeph Loeb (Head of Marvel Television) and Peter Phillips (SVP & GM, Marvel Digital Media Group). Marvel has been making a big push to move into digital comics. They launched Marvel Digital Comics in 2007, which was really the first major digital comics program around. And yes… there is an app for that, on both iOS and Android. While I am…

  • Tech Career Expo at SXSW

    sharon
    27 Jan 2012 | 7:53 am
    SXSW and Engage Digital have announced the first ever Tech Career Expo @ SXSW, taking place March 9-10, 2012 during South by Southwest Interactive at the Austin Music Hall (208 Nueces St). The event is open to both SXSW Interactive registrants and non-registrants and  the organizers are expecting more than 20,000. Among the 21 companies that have already been announced are Bazaarvoice, Whale Shark Media, All Web Leads, Cosential, Rackspace Hosting,Teksystems, and SpaceTimeStudios. The event is billed as a place for “talented professionals can easily connect with the best tech jobs and…

  • 20×2 moves to Friday

    Ewan
    26 Jan 2012 | 6:23 pm
    Yes there are lots of new shiny events, fancy clubs, and start-ups with money to burn, but SXSW has many traditional events the regulars all know about. Fray is one of them, and its spiritual sibling 20×2 is another. A simple premise: you have twenty speakers… they each get two minutes… and they all answer the same question. Now in its 16th year, 20×2 could be a fabulous way to start your Southby. And yes, you did read that right old-timers, start your Southby. 20×2 is moving from its Monday night slot to 8pm on the opening Friday. The new venue is Skinny’s…

  • Hatching a plan to pitch at Interactive

    Ewan
    26 Jan 2012 | 6:13 pm
    It might sound more like a game show, but I like the look of Hatch, where start-up companies have a chance to pitch their idea to a panel for investment (or at east a handshake to have a look at the paperwork to start doing a preliminary discovery process with a view to some Angel funding to see if it works out…): HATCH is a pitch competition at the SXSW 2012 Startup Village for startups with revolutionary ideas. Fifteen finalists will be selected to present their business plans to a panel of corporate, angel, and venture investor judges in front of a well-connected SXSW audience on…

  • Southby Shwag!

    Eric
    25 Jan 2012 | 5:06 pm
    For all you SWAG fiends out there, SXSW has once again set up there environmentally friendly SXswag site as part of SXsocial, the online networking site for SXSW Registrants. Here is the skinny: SXswag is now live for SXSW registrants via SXsocial. If you’ve registered for SXSW 2012, now’s your chance to start digitally redeeming the oodles of swag. From magazine subscriptions to discounted software and more, SXswag has it all, so check it out today. It was a very nice touch last year, we’re hoping for it to really catch on this year, as it is a great resource to direct…
 
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  • Shaken and stirred

    allthewritenotes
    15 Jan 2012 | 2:37 pm
    “The name’s Bond, James Bond.” (007, born November 16) Sir Roger Moore: The longest-serving Bond ARO

  • Prom Night

    nebel
    15 Jan 2012 | 7:58 am
      “Prom Night” is a short film by Celia Rowlson-Hall and Jae Song that premiered at SXSW last year. Rowlson-Hall stars as a/the/your prom-date in this beautiful, surreal, reference-laden eight-minute piece. As one commenter perfectly put it: “Completely absorbing – I didn’t dare blink.“ (via stellar.io/interesting)

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  • obsessed xx: Zulu Winter "We Should Be Swimming"

    mylifeinsound
    14 Jan 2012 | 4:00 pm
    I’ve been getting anxious/overly excited about going to SXSW this year. My list of bands I want to see is insane, and I know it is only going to grow between now and March. One of the bands I can say I am most excited to see is Zulu Winter. I first heard them last year and have been obsessed with every song I’ve heard that they released since. To my delight, they just released their new song “We Should Be Swimming” and I am obsessed! I really can’t wait to see them perform all of their songs I love live during that glorious week in Texas. I think with the quality…

  • Mark Allan Wolfe New music online

    markallanwolfe
    14 Jan 2012 | 1:30 pm
    Check out some great new music an also listen to some more music that is available at IMRADIO grab this widget for your blog or website it you need music. Also give a listen to the new heavy guitar jam by MARK ALLAN WOLFE called “Lost in the SON” a heavy guitar rock song. The radio station has a bout 50-60 songs in a small variety of rock,pop and smooth jazz songs but all of them are great. If your interested in learning more about it then give us a shout. If your an artist or a band looking for placement opportunity’s than also give a listen and or visit…
 
 
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