After forcing Ultra Miami and Tomorrowland Winter to cancel, coronavirus has claimed another unfortunate victim: Austin's annual SXSW conference. The event was set to take place from March 13th to the 22nd, and amidst growing public health concerns alongside multiple company withdrawals, Austin mayor Steve Adler made the decision today to cancel the event. You can read more … [Read more...]
Benji Lewis Talks SXSW, His Upcoming Move To LA + Forthcoming EP In Exclusive Interview
Rising Australian hitmaker Benji Lewis has been on our minds for the past few months with his sultry indie soul masterpieces. Inspired by the likes of James Blake and gnash, the Melbourne bred singer /songwriter has crafted effortlessly gorgeous singles that combine chilling ambient electronic and passionate soulful R&B. Last July, Benji unveiled his 7-track sophomore Home … [Read more...]
Everything You Need To Know About SXSW 2017
SXSW Showcases You Need To See Trap Nation Our friends at Trap Nation have an amazing showcase lined up. 8 of the hottest trap stars will be taking the stage and are sure to break the Outbreak House. In collaboration with Monster Energy, this is just one of three outstanding lineups put together by Youtube powerhouse The Nations. RSVP here. Chill … [Read more...]
IRL Music x ILLMIND SXSW Showcase
We are moving towards mid March so you know what that means? SXSW is just around with corner, filled with plenty of groundbreaking events and showcases to promote talent all across the country and throughout the music industry. A prime example of one such showcase is the teaming up of upcoming tastemakers, IRL Music and the street-culture focused magazine, ILLMIND. Together … [Read more...]
Obama & The White House Are Throwing Their Own One-Day Festival w/ SXSW
We officially have the coolest President ever. Today, the White House announced a one-day festival in conjunction with SXSW, NPR reports. The Obama's are no strangers to SXSW; both Barack and Michelle spoke at this year's convention. The festival, which has been fittingly titled South By South Lawn will take place on October 3 and, like SXSW, include the usual interactive, … [Read more...]
Spotify House Reveals Their SXSW Lineup and Launches SXSW Playlist Generator
The streaming service is bringing their Spotify House back to SXSW and they've got a lineup of daytime shows that you won't want to miss. With five days of live performances scheduled from Monday, March 14 through Friday, March 18, Spotify House will feature more than 45 performances from artists AlunaGeorge, Prince Fox, TOKiMONSTA, ILoveMakonnen, Miguel and many more. To … [Read more...]
Brownies & Lemonade Dropped One of the Hottest SXSW Lineups
Well Los Angeles based Brownies & Lemonade just came through with a trap music fans dream. Their upcoming official SXSW showcase features artists like Oshi, Cavalier, Ekali, Louis the Child and plenty more. Anyone heading to Austin for this year's festival can't miss this showcase. This year's SXSW is already looking like it's going to be the best to date and as more … [Read more...]
Relive Flume’s Amazing Set From SXSW’s Hype Hotel [Video]
Hot off his incredible Essential Mix, video of Flume performing at SXSW has been resurrected by the homies over at Dancing Astronaut. His live sets are so amazing and you can tell how much energy and passion he puts into his music. Check out the entire set below and get hyped for his next album that's due out soon. Flume - Live at Hype Machine's Hype … [Read more...]