Thank Goodness for Garth

Garth Brooks announces surprise SXSW show — and it's free Garth Brooks announces surprise SXSW show — and it's free By Nicole Raney

3.17.17  |  11:40 am

When someone like Garth Brooks schedules a press conference at SXSW, you know the news is going to be good ...

Shop SXSW

SXSW launches stylish marketplace showcasing favorite Austin brands SXSW launches stylish marketplace showcasing favorite Austin brands By Paige Turner

3.16.17  |  12:09 pm

A new pop-up shopping experience showcasing some of Austin’s top brands makes its debut at SXSW. For three days ...

Twin Peaks

Restaurant from cult hit Twin Peaks pops up in Austin for just 2 days Restaurant from cult hit Twin Peaks pops up in Austin for just 2 days By Nicole Raney

3.16.17  |  9:14 am

The fictional Breaking Bad restaurant Los Pollos Hermanos rolled into Austin at the start of SXSW 2017 and made quite ...

SXSW 2017 Guide

These are the 10 music acts you must see at SXSW 2017 These are the 10 music acts you must see at SXSW 2017 By Tom Thornton

3.15.17  |  10:50 am

This year's SXSW Music festival boasts a staggering 2,011 acts. There are bands of every genre and from ...

SXSW For Free

The best official SXSW Music shows you can see for free The best official SXSW Music shows you can see for free By Arden Ward

3.14.17  |  12:47 pm

Didn't score a SXSW wristband or badge? You don't have to miss out on the music. SXSW boasts ...

Brink of Stardom

6 music acts poised to be the breakout stars of SXSW 2017 6 music acts poised to be the breakout stars of SXSW 2017 By John Laird

3.14.17  |  9:21 am

These days it's impossible to know exactly what any artist is going to pull from SXSW, but that's ...

SXStyle

4 essential style tips for SXSW festivalgoers 4 essential style tips for SXSW festivalgoers By Sakeenah Aleem

3.13.17  |  2:02 pm

During SXSW, the entire city is transformed for more than a week, featuring big events and special surprises. Thus, this ...

Festival Fun

The best free parties of SXSW, plus RSVP secrets you need to know The best free parties of SXSW, plus RSVP secrets you need to know By John Laird

3.10.17  |  9:32 am

SXSW is in full swing, you have neither a wristband nor a badge, but you're still set on participating ...

SXSW Transportation Tips

Major Austin street closures during SXSW, plus how to get to the fest Major Austin street closures during SXSW, plus how to get to the fest By Nicole Raney

3.9.17  |  12:18 pm

Austin's already terrible traffic will be worse than usual as SXSW rolls into town. Whether you're looking to ...

Free Festival Fun

The best official SXSW events that are totally free to attend The best official SXSW events that are totally free to attend By Nicole Raney

3.8.17  |  9:28 am

Your SXSW experience doesn't have to break the bank. Here's the lowdown on the best free official SXSW ...

Hungry for More

This is the ultimate list of foodie events at SXSW 2017 This is the ultimate list of foodie events at SXSW 2017 By Nicole Raney

3.7.17  |  3:25 pm

SXSW brings the best of the music, film, technology, and culinary worlds to Austin. Here is the foodie's guide ...

Keeping It Country

Austin's own Sunny Sweeney gets real on acclaimed new album, Trophy Austin's own Sunny Sweeney gets real on acclaimed new album, Trophy By Meredith Rainey

3.7.17  |  1:14 pm

Country singer Sunny Sweeney wants people to like her. And if for some reason they don’t, there’s a ...

What We're Watching

Here are the buzziest feature films playing at SXSW 2017 Here are the buzziest feature films playing at SXSW 2017 By Morgan Katz

3.6.17  |  2:59 pm

SXSW Film is almost here, and with 125 screenings, the options can be overwhelming. We're highlighting 10 must-see movies ...

Say Hello to Joe

Former Vice President Joe Biden comes to Austin for SXSW 2017 Former Vice President Joe Biden comes to Austin for SXSW 2017 By Nicole Raney

3.6.17  |  11:03 am

SXSW has saved the best for last. Just days before the festival kicks off, former Vice President Joe Biden has ...

Taste the Family

Breaking Bad restaurant to pop up in Austin for SXSW Breaking Bad restaurant to pop up in Austin for SXSW By Nicole Raney

3.2.17  |  1:33 pm

UPDATE: AMC has confirmed that a Los Pollos Hermanos restaurant pop-up will take place during the first weekend of SXSW ...

SXSW Update

Garth Brooks surprises Austin with appearance at SXSW 2017 Garth Brooks surprises Austin with appearance at SXSW 2017 By Nicole Raney

3.2.17  |  11:19 am

Calling all country fans: Garth Brooks has just been added to the stacked lineup of speakers for SXSW Music 2017 ...

SXSW Gets Artsy

First look at 5 cool art installations on display during SXSW 2017 First look at 5 cool art installations on display during SXSW 2017 By Nicole Raney

2.9.17  |  1:42 pm

Every year the SXSW adds new layers of experience, and 2017 is no exception. The first-ever SXSW Art Program kicks ...

Get 'Em Now

SXSW releases exclusive music wristbands for Austinites only SXSW releases exclusive music wristbands for Austinites only By Nicole Raney

1.17.17  |  10:15 am

SXSW is just around the corner, and coveted wristbands go on sale Tuesday, January 17, at 10:30 am, until ...

Song to Song

Remember that celeb-filled movie filming in Austin? We've got details. Remember that celeb-filled movie filming in Austin? We've got details. By Nicole Raney

1.5.17  |  3:02 pm

Back in 2012, some of Hollywood's biggest actors — Ryan Gosling, Michael Fassbender, Natalie Portman, and Rooney Mara — were spotted ...

SXSW Update

SXSW unveils another giant round of performers for upcoming festival SXSW unveils another giant round of performers for upcoming festival By Nicole Raney

11.15.16  |  3:36 pm

Big news on the South by Southwest front: On Tuesday, SXSW Music released a new round of artists for the ...

SXSW News

SXSW Music adds more than 150 new bands to 2017 lineup SXSW Music adds more than 150 new bands to 2017 lineup By Nicole Raney

10.12.16  |  2:32 pm

Music fans, listen up. On Wednesday, SXSW Music released a new round of artists for the upcoming 2017 festival. More ...

SXSW Preview

SXSW teases 2017 music lineup with sneak peek at showcasing artists SXSW teases 2017 music lineup with sneak peek at showcasing artists By Nicole Raney

9.7.16  |  9:27 am

South by Southwest has popped up with an early look at its anticipated 2017 programming. On Tuesday, SXSW Music teased ...