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5 Dance Moves We Learned At SXSW 2014 In GIFs
We know you’re dying to try Future Islands’ Buck-Up Bronco and St. Vincent’s Minimalist Marionette.
Scott Asheton, Drummer For The Stooges, Dies At 64
Asheton was a founding member of the Michigan-based band, led by Iggy Pop, that helped to write the rules of punk almost a decade before the genre became a threat to households everywhere.
For Some D.C. Bands, SXSW Isn’t Worth The Trip
“Hi, we’re Ex Hex from Washington, D.C.” Last Thursday, local guitar virtuoso Mary Timony said those words to a full…
How Sweet It Is To Be Loved By You: The BeyHive
You don’t have to be a Beyoncé fan to be impressed by her success. But the depth of devotion shown by her most ardent supporters is just as stunning and intriguing as the singer’s own flawless image.
NPR Music At SXSW 2014: Saturday
On the final night of SXSW, with heavy hearts and ringing ears, we say goodbye to Austin. As a parting gift, music gives us the keys to the universe and a glimpse of the future. It’s a fair trade.
Tycho: Music By A Visual Imagineer
On the new album Awake, Scott Hansen has taken his passion for design and merged it with his interest in ambient music.
Lady Gaga At SXSW: ‘Don’t Sell Out. Sell In.’
In a keynote event at SXSW, the queen of pop transgression offered support for anyone struggling with self-definition and illustrated how hard it is to steer clear of the constraints of corporate pop.
NPR Music At SXSW 2014: Friday
On Friday in Austin, Texas, full-throttle music consumption and overwhelming crowds battled to a exhausting, exhilarating draw.
Israel’s Orthodox Ravers Are On A Holy Mission To Dance
Na Nach is an ultra-Orthodox sect of Judaism with a techno soundtrack. Na Nachs consider having fun a spiritual duty — whether at a wedding or a busy intersection.
NPR Music At SXSW 2014: Thursday
As things began to get back to normal at SXSW on Thursday, many audiences and bands shared emotionally heightened moments. Musicians offered comfort, release and catharsis.
A Session With Pure Bathing Culture
Watch as the Portland electronic-pop duo strip it down to the bare essentials for us in NYC.
NPR Music At SXSW 2014: Wednesday
Late Wednesday night in Austin, tragedy interrupted the music at SXSW when two people were killed and nearly two dozen injured after a car crashed through a barricade and into a crowd of pedestrians.
Hear Neil Young Explain His Pono Music Player At SXSW
Neil Young wants to start a revolution against the MP3. At SXSW, he debuted his biggest weapon, a high-quality digital audio player and music store he’s calling Pono.
NPR Music At SXSW 2014: Tuesday
We loved Charli XCX, watched Neil Young talk about Pono and Ubered a pedicab. These are highlights from the Austin music festival, including a running playlist of our favorite acts.
The Black Angels On World Cafe
The Black Angels are successfully carrying on Austin’s psychedelic rock legacy. We’ll hear a set of music from their 2013 album Indigo Meadow. You can download a song from our set today as well.
5 New Bands To Watch At SXSW
To find out the best new bands in Austin for our Sense of Place visit, we went to the source at KUTX Radio.
Kickstarter Campaign Begins For Neil Young’s Music Player
Young announced his long-planned, high-fidelity audio player, Pono, on Tuesday at SXSW. But at a time when music streaming is overtaking downloads, will anybody want it?
Angel Olsen: A Voice Of Confounding Power
Olsen has often been called a folk singer, but Ken Tucker says her new album — her first with a backing band — takes her music into an unclassifiable realm.
Jenny Hval Live at DC9
Watch Norweigian experimental pop artist Jenny Hval’s performance from the band’s last visit to the District.
The Guide To Making SXSW Fun (For Everybody)
SXSW can be so overwhelming, so here are six recommendations for keeping keep cool at the Austin music festival — for first-timers, veterans and those following along at home.