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David (left) and Hector Saldana with the Krayolas onstage in Austin, 2015.

The Krayolas Color a New (But Classic) Tex-Mex Sound

By Bob Ruggiero

Mar 4, 2019

Fans of Little Steven’s Underground Garage channel on SiriusXM radio know that the station’s eclectic playlist embraces both classic and contemporary Garage Rock bands and performers. So listeners across North America got to experience a little bit of both when DJ The Mighty Manfred welcomed Hector Saldana – lead singer/guitarist...

Ben Dickey being directed by Ethan Hawke on the set of Blaze.

Ethan Hawke's Blaze Tells Turbulent Tale of the Duct Tape Messiah

By Bob Ruggiero

Aug 15, 2018

Ethan Hawke loves music. And he enjoys being in Houston, having filmed large portions of the movies Reality Bites and Boyhood here. But sitting onstage recently at Rockfeller’s nightclub for an invite-only concert/fireside chat/Q&A about his new movie, he does have an issue with film biographies about musicians. Which is...

Times Have Changed For SXSW, But You Should Still Go

By Cory Garcia

Mar 16, 2018

Night falls on Austin and 6th Street is organized chaos. Music seems to pour out of every single building that’s open after the sun is gone, many of them featuring burly dudes standing outside doing their best to hustle the constant stream of people into their establishments. Lights flash, both...

Jessica Louise Dye, singer/guitarist for High Waisted, takes her surf rock and crowd surfing seriously.

High Waisted Ride the Wave from NYC to H-Town

By Bob Ruggiero

Mar 6, 2018

While Houston has nothing comparable to Austin’s SXSW Festival, local music fans do benefit greatly each March with plenty of “run-off” shows. These are local gigs by bands in town with sort of an added regional date to their main SXSW showcases. One of those shows will feature the New...

Highness' Qween Mhy attracts a crowd at SXSW

Which Houston Acts Passed the SXSW Sniff Test?

By Jesse Sendejas Jr.

Mar 21, 2017

We took a playlist of 50 local acts to SXSW and asked its musicians for their opinions of Houston's best. Here's what they had to say.

At the Drive-In: Anatomy of a SXSW Pop-Up Show

By Jesse Sendejas Jr.

Mar 17, 2017

We've always heard about surprise sets at SXSW, and have now attended one.

A good question for SXSW first-timers to ask themselves

A First-Timer Takes On SXSW 2017

By Jesse Sendejas Jr.

Mar 16, 2017

You took some preconceived notions about SXSW with you to Austin and returned with a reminder about why you love music.

The 10 Best SXSW Shows Headed to Houston

By Katie Sullivan

Mar 9, 2017

Why put up with the giant hassle that is SXSW in Austin when many of its most promising artists are playing here?

The Houston Press Mixtape: Rodeo Edition

By Katie Sullivan

Mar 3, 2017

We've hand-selected 16 songs from the most exciting artists heading into town in March.

Does SXSW Music (the Festival) Still Matter?

By Houston Press

Feb 22, 2017

Does SXSW have the cultural value that it once did? Does it still launch careers?

Previous SXSW programming in Houston has included Warehouse Live promoter Jason Price (third from left), Tontons singer Asli Omar (second from right) and Houston Press photographer Marco Torres (far right).

SXSW Insiders Offer Free Advice in Houston Tonight

By Jesse Sendejas Jr.

Feb 7, 2017

Get an inside look at the inner workings of Austin's music/multimedia/film octopus.

Year of the Panda: SXSW 2016 in Photos

By Marco Torres

Mar 22, 2016

Celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, Austin's annual SXSW Music Conference transforms Houston's friendly-rival city into the center of the music universe every March. From the hot-ticket showcases featuring established touring acts to the small club shows, exclusive keynote interviews and late-night afterparties, the beauty of SXSW music week stems...

Where to Find Houston at SXSW, and Vice Versa

By Chris Gray

Mar 16, 2016

When you live this close to Austin, fallout from SXSW is inevitable. Houston gets it both ways: this city is just one tour stop away for acts coming or going to the festival, and nearby enough to send a sizable delegation of our own artists into the fray every year...

SXSW Music Seeks Houston's Next Music-App Developers

By Jesse Sendejas Jr.

Jan 28, 2016

If you’re reading this on a computer, there’s a chance you have an app like Spotify streaming music in the background. Maybe that app and others, like Pandora, Shazam and Bandcamp, have also found homes on your smartphone. These modern marvels began somewhere, in someone’s brilliant imagination, and ultimately became...

12 Tips Bands Applying to SXSW Should Know

By Jesse Sendejas Jr.

Oct 1, 2015

If your band is hoping to showcase at South By Southwest 2016, the pressing business is to meet the application deadline of 11:59 p.m. Friday, October 23. If you haven't done so, then: a) quickly read the rest of this informative article; and b) complete the application already, slacker. You...

An Excerpt From the New Pimp C Bio, Sweet Jones

By Brandon Caldwell

Apr 1, 2015

SXSW is arguably the Holy Grail for awkward swag that turns out to be gems. Any time you consider walking down Sixth Street, you may find up getting handed a promotional lighter, a CD, a flash drive, a pair of underwear (true story) or even a piece of anti-religious propaganda...

#MarcoAtSXSW 2015: A (Mostly) Pictorial Diary

By Marco Torres

Mar 25, 2015

As I was driving to Austin early last Wednesday morning, I was worried, most immediately because the rain was dropping so torrentially that Highway 71 was almost invisible. But also because, according to several insiders, media sources, and SXSW veterans, this was going to be an off year for the...

Scintillating Field Notes From SXSW 2015

By Brandon Caldwell

Mar 24, 2015

Always See The Home Team First If I were to write a guide on how to experience SXSW, somewhere I would write about how to view the acts from your hometown performing in "away game" situations. For me, that meant Doeman wrapping an American-flag bandana around his head during Scope...

A Different Side of SXSW: Fighting Cancer

By Chris Gray

Mar 17, 2015

Music, film, technology -- the three engines that drive SXSW each year all have something in common: each thrives on collaboration. What keeps the week-long festival going and growing is not the individual performances or gadgets on display, but the exchange of ideas. When people who might have otherwise never...

Latest SXSW Artist Additions Include 16 Artists from Houston

By Jeff Balke

Jan 14, 2015

South by Southwest is a tricky animal. Each year, thousands upon thousands of submissions are sent to the Austin festival promoters and a limited number from all across the globe are chosen to represent the "official" showcases. Sure, there are probably 10 times that many bands that play in and...

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