Sunday, December 11th, former Strokes guitarist Nick Valensi rolls into Trees with his new project CRX. They are touring in support of their debut album New Skin, which was produced by the beloved Josh Homme. Support is provided by Streets of Laredo. The first single off the album is "Ways to Fake It" which they... Continue Reading →
SXSW Music: MTVU Woodie Awards Performances & Winners
Rain and a new location didn't stop the 2015 MTVU Woodie Awards from being one of the biggest SXSW Music events. Fans turned up in droves wearing ponchos and eagerly awaiting the free bbq with a side music. The performances this year were diverse in genre with the pre-show performances featuring rising acts like Misterwives... Continue Reading →
Cody Brooks is what SXSW is all about!
Up and comer Cody Brooks is set to play the BMI 'Howdy Texas' showcase at Stubbs tomorrow night starting at 6pm. If you haven’t heard of the young drifter from just outside of Nashville, you soon will. I was able to get a sneak peek at his new EP “Handshake” and was blown away! Cody... Continue Reading →
Economist Paul Krugman & Win Butler Confirmed for Discussion on the Celebrity Economy in Music
Win Butler of the band Arcade Fire will make an appearance at the SXSW Music Conference. Does this mean there could be a secret show lined up for the band in Austin? How will artists make money in ten years? Twenty-five years? Economist and The New York Times columnist Paul Krugman has been confirmed to... Continue Reading →
Interview with Little Daylight, Playing at House of Blues Dallas on August 13th
In support of their debut album Hello Memory, Brooklyn trio Little Daylight will be performing at the House of Blues Dallas on August 13th. I was able to get some questions answered by the band as they are currently on the road to Texas, here is the Q&A direct from the band members themselves. How... Continue Reading →
Foo Fighters HBO Series “Sonic Highways”
Here's what is new from HBO this fall: HBO has confirmed the debut date of FOO FIGHTERS: SONIC HIGHWAYS, with the series to launch its eight-episode season FRIDAY, OCT. 17 (11:00 p.m.-midnight ET/PT), followed by other episodes debuting subsequent Fridays at the same time. Directed by Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl, each one-hour episode of... Continue Reading →
Rachael Ray Returns to SXSW!
SXSW's best party is returning to Austin and with CeeLo Green and Blondie headlining, it's looking to be better than ever! “FEEDBACK” MUSIC AND FOOD EVENT IN AUSTIN, TX ON MARCH 15 AT STUBB’S BBQ WITH FOURTEEN BANDS PERFORMING ON THREE STAGES OF MUSIC (February 28, 2014) Television host, bestselling author and music lover Rachael... Continue Reading →
SXSW Introduces Guest Pass for Free Lady Bird Lake Shows Feat. Foster the People, Childish Gambino
You won't need an expensive badge to get into some of SXSW's biggest official shows. But this year, you will need something a little different to just walk in: a guest pass. For the first time ever, SXSW is introducing the "guest pass," a free pass that gets you into the Lady Bird Lake Outdoor... Continue Reading →
Soundgarden Joins iTunes Festival Lineup at SXSW; Playing Superunknown in Entirety
Seattle music icons Soundgarden are joining the SXSW ballyhoo in what is sure to be one of the most memorable nights of the festival. The grunge rockers are one of the headlining acts for the SXSW debut of the iTunes Festival in Austin, Texas. Not only are they appearing at the festival for a free... Continue Reading →