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After Cancelling SXSW, Austin Mayor Encourages People to ‘Go Out to Eat, Drink & Listen to Live Music’

March 12, 2020

An earlier version of this story misidentified Texas State Senator Kirk Watson as Senator John Cornyn, who represents Texas in the U.S. Senate. The text has been updated to reflect the correction. One week a... Read More...

People Can’t Handle Elon Musk Naming Kanye West His “Obvious” Inspiration

Mutembei Kevin

March 12, 2018

The audience at SXSW couldn't get a hold of themselves after space-travel maestro Elon Musk named Kanye West as his source of inspiration. Kanye West is an inspirational person, of course. There's no doubt a... Read More...

Foreign Artists Hoping to Play SXSW Could Face a Serious Crackdown This Year

Daniel Sanchez

February 9, 2018

Ahead of SXSW 2018, Italian Singer Damien McFly’s detention and deportation may signal what could happen to foreign artists and bands. Early last year, independent artists from other countries started freaki... Read More...

Breaking: Three More SXSW Bands Denied Entry Into US

Daniel Sanchez

March 14, 2017

Add three more bands to the list who won’t play at this year’s SXSW. An Italian band arrived in the United States this week, ready to play at this year’s SXSW in Austin. In their hands, the group held a let... Read More...

Breaking: Microsoft, Yahoo Pulling Out of SXSW

Paul Resnikoff

March 10, 2017

FBI chief James Comey isn't the only one pulling out of South by Southwest. We've now learned that major brands like Microsoft, Yahoo, and even Accenture are no-shows at SXSW 2017. No, this has nothing to d... Read More...

7 Essential Music Tech Events at SXSW This Year

9 Essential Music Tech Events at SXSW 2017

Daniel Sanchez

March 10, 2017

While there are usually many events at SXSW, which are the must-attend for up-and-coming musicians? After a long flight, you’ve finally settled down at your hotel. Then, you arrive at SXSW. Suddenly, you fin... Read More...

SXSW Responds: ‘We do not have the power to deport anyone.’

Paul Resnikoff

March 8, 2017

South by Southwest (SXSW) has issued its strongest statement yet amidst growing immigration and foreign visa concerns. In response to continued concerns surrounding foreign bands, possible visa problems, and... Read More...

Why Did FBI Director James Comey Suddenly Pull Out of SXSW?

Daniel Sanchez

March 7, 2017

Is FBI Director James Comey trying to sidestep any unexpected problems at SXSW? Imagine this worst-case scenario for a moment. You’re an international band looking to perform in front of hundreds of visitor... Read More...

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You Wrote the Music. Who Gets the Value? A Special Interview With One of the Most Influential Figures In Music Publishing

After Cancelling SXSW, Austin Mayor Encourages People to ‘Go Out to Eat, Drink & Listen to Live Music’

People Can’t Handle Elon Musk Naming Kanye West His “Obvious” Inspiration

Foreign Artists Hoping to Play SXSW Could Face a Serious Crackdown This Year

Breaking: Three More SXSW Bands Denied Entry Into US

Breaking: Microsoft, Yahoo Pulling Out of SXSW

9 Essential Music Tech Events at SXSW 2017

SXSW Responds: ‘We do not have the power to deport anyone.’

Why Did FBI Director James Comey Suddenly Pull Out of SXSW?

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