I’m an unreliable narrator – SXSW passes and all. I hope you enjoyed it. I hope you learned about new bands, new places to eat, new bartenders to meet to serve you a drink. I hope you got an inside track about what the Austin music scene has to offer. But it was never about you.
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With a seminal day-time appearance at the 2023 edition of South By Southwest (SXSW), Danny Brown delivered a set that made a statement for what the artist has planned for the future.
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On Tuesday, March 14, Mohawk hosted the Hair of the Dog SXSW showcase, featuring a plethora of talent and diverse sounds.
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across Austin, cool (and SXSW ) is something we’ve been monetizing since the first hip dude slipped on a Bob Seger shirt and a cowboy hat way back in the Nixon administration.
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Thursday’s Mixtape Mashup presented by The Loyalty Firm and The Cosmic Clash featuring Deezie Brown are neither of those things. It’s a free event open to the public to support SIMS Foundation, a mental health organization for Austin music industry workers and their dependent families.
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I ventured into the bucket head-wearing throngs for night one. Accompanied by my spiritual advisor, the comic Trevor Keveloh, we dared to see what this year’s SXSW festival had in store for us, even though it was supposed to be only the “tech week.”
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Alright, it’s go time folks. Here’s round two of SXSW buzz bands we are listening to (and excited to check out) in case ya’ll are stuck in a state of indecision. If you haven’t seen our SXSW day parties page, godammit, what are you doing?! Go there! Now!
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Typically heading into South by Southwest (SXSW), we’re neck deep into finding new bands to see during the 10-day long festival that begins Friday. With that in mind, The Cosmic Clash partnered with Play to the Plants to curate a special lineup featuring local electro-pop-punk heroes, The Octopus Project at The Black Angels-owned 13th Floor on Tuesday, March 14
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An innate drive for acceptance that is a basic human instinct. Independent record label Keeled Scales embody the positive aspect of family.
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These SXSW pro-tips may help you navigate the festival a bit better.
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Alright, folks. It’s March in Austin which means it is time to begin your planning for SXSW 2023. Posters and RSVPs have already begun opening up. It’s easy to become overwhelmed by the sheer number of artists, showcases, and events happening around the city. Here is a list of six buzz bands I am most excited to see perform this year.
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