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  • Everybody Wants Some, film still shot. Photo by: SXSW Film Festival / YouTube

SXSW Film Festival Adds 139 Feature Films & 89 World Premieres

By |February 2nd, 2016|Categories: Austin, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Europe, Fiction, Film News, India, SXSW, United Kingdom|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |

[av_heading heading='International Filmmakers Premiere their Work at SXSW March 11-19' tag='h2' style='blockquote modern-quote' size='' subheading_active='subheading_below' subheading_size='15' padding='10' color='' custom_font=''] Written by: Matthew McGuire [/av_heading] SXSW Film will be held across venues in Austin, Texas March 11-19. The festival recently announced a stockpile of new films set to make their World, North American or U.S. premiere. Richard Linklater, director of Dazed and Confused, leads the pack of films with his evolution in storytelling. His cult classic will be transformed and reshaped for an updated college atmosphere in Everybody Wants Some. Watch the trailer on YouTube via SXSW. Everybody Wants Some [av_video src='https://youtu.be/2jWr52Y-ce0'

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SxSW Interactive Connects Emerging Technologies March 11-15

By |January 26th, 2016|Categories: Austin, Culinary, Entertainment, National News, Sports, SXSW, Tech News, YouTube|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |

[av_heading heading='Featured Speakers: Anthony Bourdain, Pete Cashmore, Abbi Jacobson and Ilana Glazer' tag='h2' style='blockquote modern-quote' size='' subheading_active='subheading_below' subheading_size='15' padding='10' color='' custom_font=''] Written by: Matthew McGuire [/av_heading] SxSW Interactive is the first leg of the South by Southwest in Austin Texas. The interactive section takes place March 11-15. Over the 30 year history at SXSW, the festival has grown to provide guests music, film and technology-based events. Computer programming enthusiasts, healthcare professionals, media producers, marketing socialites, hackers, models, and gamers will all unite in the first five days at SXSW 2016. SX Health and MedTech Expo will be held on March 12-13 this

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Florence and the Machine 2016 North America Tour Dates

By |January 12th, 2016|Categories: Music News|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

[av_heading heading='Florence + The Machine Nominated for 5 GRAMMYs ' tag='h2' style='blockquote modern-quote' size='' subheading_active='subheading_below' subheading_size='15' padding='10' color='' custom_font=''] Written by: Matthew McGuire [/av_heading] Florence and the Machine will be heading out to takeover the world once again in 2016 with new North America tour dates. The band has recently announced dates in the United States, as well as Canada. After an impressive run in 2015, Florence and the Machine will be looking to retain their momentum heading back into the festival circuit for another year of headlining large scale events. Two unique supporting acts will be opening the shows.

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SXSW 2016 Artist Preview | Ra Ra Riot

By |January 2nd, 2016|Categories: Austin, Music News, National News, SXSW, YouTube|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

[av_heading heading='Need Your Light is the Main Attraction at SxSW Music ' tag='h2' style='blockquote modern-quote' size='' subheading_active='subheading_below' subheading_size='15' padding='10' color='' custom_font=''] Written by: Matthew McGuire [/av_heading] SxSW Music 2016 has a wide range of new talent to sink your teeth into. Last month, the festival announced Ra Ra Riot will be performing live on stage. The band is touring heavily to start off 2016, and left an opening in their tour schedule in March. Jon Favreau has noted that SXSW is the place where filmmakers want to release their motion picture projects, and I am seeing a trend for artists

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Amazon Prime Expands to Austin with One Hour Delivery from Local Restaurants

By |December 15th, 2015|Categories: Amazon, Austin, Culinary, Economy, National News, Texas|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |

[av_heading heading='Boteco ATX, Chi Lantro, Clay Pit, Terry Blacks Barbecue, Plus Several other Hot Spots in Austin' tag='h2' style='blockquote modern-quote' size='' subheading_active='subheading_below' subheading_size='15' padding='10' color='' custom_font=''] Written by: Matthew McGuire [/av_heading] Amazon Prime has expanded to Austin, Texas with their delivery service catering to restaurants and food trucks. Residents in Austin can utilize the Amazon Prime application on smart phones and tablets. Customers can now view participating restaurants in Austin, browse menus options, place orders online, track the status of their delivery, and watch as the driver travels from the restaurant to the delivery address in real-time. Once an order

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Head South by Southwest this March with the 2nd Round of Music Acts for SXSW 2016

By |December 4th, 2015|Categories: Austin, Music News, National News, Pop Culture, SXSW, Texas, The Heirs, YouTube|Tags: , , , , , , , , |

[av_heading heading='Over 200 Acts Announced to Perform at SXSW Music' tag='h2' style='blockquote modern-quote' size='' subheading_active='subheading_below' subheading_size='15' padding='10' color='' custom_font=''] Written by: Matthew McGuire [/av_heading] SXSW announced last month their second round of live music acts for 2016. The festival continues to showcase new talent from all over the planet to perform live in Austin, Texas this upcoming March. Six out of seven of the continents on earth will feature musicians from different areas and genres of music. Antarctica might have a good death metal band, but they are not featured in this second round. Breakthrough acts in this 2nd round that

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Euphoria Music Festival adds Dillion Francis, STS9, GRiZ, Lettuce + more

By |December 1st, 2015|Categories: Austin, Bassnectar, Festivals, GRiZ, Lance Herbstrong, Music News, National News, Pop Culture, STS9, Texas, United States|Tags: , , , , , , |

[av_heading heading='Euphoria arrives at Carson Creek Ranch in Austin, Texas on April 7th - 10th' tag='h3' style='blockquote modern-quote' size='' subheading_active='subheading_below' subheading_size='15' padding='10' color='' custom_font=''] Written by: Matthew McGuire [/av_heading] Euphoria Music Festival rolls into their fifth year with cornerstones in electronic dance music. This year the festival is featuring: Bassnectar, Dillion Francis, STS9, GRiZ, Lance Herbstrong, Juicy J, Tycho, Lettuce, Lil Dicky, Nahko & Medicine for the People, The Polish Ambassador, Com Truise, Goldfish, Loudpvck, Branchez, The Motet, and many more acts. After the festival announced that Bassnectar would be headlining the event a month ago, they now have presented the full

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SXSW Releases Round One of the 2016 Speakers and Performers

By |October 24th, 2015|Categories: Asia, Austin, Australia, California, Chicago, Entertainment, Europe, Global, Illinois, Los Angeles, Music News, National News, New York, New York City, North America, Pop Culture, Previews, SXSW, Talib Kweli, Texas, United Kingdom, YouTube|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |

[av_heading heading='Kweli, Gyllenhaal, Powers, Crystal Castles, Boulevards Added to SXSW ' tag='h2' style='blockquote modern-quote' size='' subheading_active='subheading_below' subheading_size='15' padding='10' color='' custom_font=''] Written by: Matthew McGuire [/av_heading] The first round artist announcement includes the new incarnation of Toronto electronic duo Crystal Castles, London hardcore punk band Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes, as well as many more talented artists. SXSW Music has extended the application deadline through this Sunday, October 25 at 11:59PM EDT. Filmmakers have until November 3 to get your film in by the SXSW Film late submissions deadline. In addition, the event has also announced speakers including: rapper and Javotti Media

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Macklemore and Ryan Lewis ride into 2016 with 16 dates in the United States

By |October 12th, 2015|Categories: Austin, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisville, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Music News, Nashville, National News, North America, Pop Culture, Previews, Tennessee, Texas, United States|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |

[av_heading heading='Macklemore 2016 tour travels to Phoenix, Orlando, Atlanta, Nashville + more' tag='h3' style='blockquote modern-quote' size='' subheading_active='subheading_below' subheading_size='15' padding='10' color='' custom_font=''] Written by: Matthew McGuire [/av_heading] Macklemore and Ryan Lewis are hitting the road this winter to warm up cities across the United States. The presale on tickets for these events start on 10/14 at 10:00 a.m. EST. The hip-hop duo kicks off their tour with a Saturday night performance in early January at Comerica Theatre in Phoenix, Arizona. The travel across the states to Austin, Texas and goes for a big month until early February with a shows in

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For Use And Delight by Promised Land Sound out on October 2

By |September 29th, 2015|Categories: California, Canada, Chicago, Global, Illinois, Los Angeles, Music News, National News, New York, New York City, North America, Pop Culture, San Francisco, United States|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , |

[av_heading heading='Promised Land Sound rise out of Nashville' tag='h3' style='blockquote modern-quote' size='' subheading_active='subheading_below' subheading_size='15' padding='10' color='' custom_font=''] Written by: Matthew McGuire [/av_heading] Promised Land Sound carries a bold style of Nashville roots music with their upcoming release titled For Use And Delight on Paradise of Bachelors Records on Friday, October 2. 'Otherworldly Pleasures' grabbed my attention and showcased an acoustic/electric mix of downtempo rock that reminded me of the Weezer in the '90s. The band has two guitar players that mirror each other well on this album. The backstory behind the band features bassist and singer Joey Scala and his younger

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