Austin Sound

This year’s SXSW was one of the best we have experienced in years, not only in the talent ranging from the heavy hitters like Metallica, Kanye West, and Primal Scream, to the new buzz bands that delivered with impressive aplomb, but also the general vibe which felt much more congenial and eager for new music. From Grizzly Bear in the Central Presbyterian Church to Phosphorescent at Ms. Bea’s on the east side, from Daniel Johnston downtown at the Radio Room, to M. Ward at Auditorium Shores, we took to the streets to liveblog it all, including our own amazing Austin Sound dayshow at the Creekside Lounge. You can check out all our SXSW 09 coverage below!

SXSW 09 Liveblog
The SXSW Liveblog, with pics and commentary from all over Austin during the SXSW mayhem

Austin Sound’s SXSW Buzzkill!
We have 30 bands covering this year’s biggest buzz, to the familiar indie powerhouses, to the under the radar groups who we think will make a splash at SXSW 09.

Sound Advice Vol. III: Starry Eyes
Our yearly compilation, filled to the brim with stunning local music from the past year.

The bands that came into SXSW with the biggest buzz this year have thus far proven to be uncharacteristically fantastic. Usually the hype overwhelms the talent, but most of the bands that we were excited about (see our SXSW Buzzkill! for a taste), have surpassed expectations. So you have two more days to get out [...]

You may have survived the first day of SXSW, but there are still three more to go, and things are just starting to heat up! Today your options our myriad, but we have you covered with our picks for the best free shows going on. Check out our live blog to see what we’ve been [...]

SXSW kicks into full swing today, so whether you’ve got a VIP-chain swingin’ from your neck or empty pockets and a yearnin’ for free beer, these next few days are going to provide, provide, provide! Here we have a by-no-means-comprehensive list of suggestions for getting your local fix on Wednesday. If you’re looking for the [...]