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Apr04

The last of the SXSW articles : 26 bands + South by Superlatives (MP3)

No pictures, no nothing. Just words and music links. This article wants you to know what we think and the words are written below for you to find out more. Everyone is created equal but if you see the pics you might not click the link and get music from the artist. Take your time here and share this with friends. Hours were spent partying in the Texas sun, passing business cards, getting free tacos at parties (the good ones) and watching bands and films promote their butts off while they played multiple shows per day. Some shows were packed and some shows were empty but someone has to watch. Not everyone was official but everyone was official.

1.Doomtree

I like to walk into a packed show and see a really tall gal singing while POS jump in front of her …

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Mar24

SXSW 2011: A Recap To Remember

Wild week in Austin would be saying way too little. 

As the grinder known as SXSW Music Festival descended upon Austin, Texas for the 25th time, festival-goers would notice immediately that this was pretty big; in the manner that it was most likely the most-attended festival since SXSW’s inception. Sixth Street was a bastion for hipsters, journalists, photographers, DJs, bands and music-hungry young adults looking to find the nearest fix and free party wherever it may be; whilst it was at time a cataclysmic circus around the area, the festival did provide once again its showcase of every band, every genre, and every party imaginable. Without going into too much specifics, here’s SXSW 2011 from an URB perspective:


Friendly Fires live at AllSaints Showcase @ Shangri-La — Austin, TX


Whilst …

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Sep08

Insomniac Presents Nocturnal Festival – Texas (Photos)

While Electric Daisy Carnival Promoter Sues City of Los Angeles For $1,000,000, Insomniac isn’t letting their lawyers do all the work. This past weekend, the mega-promoters went down to Texas for this annual Nocturnal Festival, which drew 25,000 just outside of Austin to see artist ranging from EDC faves Armin Van Buuren and Laidback Luke to more Bassnectar, Kid Cudi and Pretty Lights. Check the pics in our photo galleries. …MORE

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Mar23

Yelawolf Live @ SXSN Preview (Video)

Yelawolf Live @ SXSN 2010 from Budge Rodriguez on Vimeo.

Budge’s Note:  Yelawolf stole the show.  Plain and simple.  Dude is a performer…  Stay tuned.

Via South By South Next.

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Mar20

J. Cole South By South Next Teaser! (Video)

J. Cole South By South Next Teaser from Budge Rodriguez on Vimeo.

The first ever official South By South Next showcase was super duper OFFICIAL.  URB branded these artists “Next”, and they certainly proved why…

So, while I’m busy getting all this music/media/viral goodness ready for the masses, I thought I’d serve y’all with a little teaser clip of J. Cole’s performance.

Stay tuned for LOTS more coverage, and don’t forget to keep checkin SouthBySouthNext.com for all things South By South Next!

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