[RH Photos] Fast Times At SXSW by Cooper Fox

Here's a few shots by Cooper Fox showing the high energy hustle that is South By South West. Featuring live performances, quite backstage moments, and everything in between. Processed with VSCO with b1 preset   Processed with VSCO with 6 preset   Processed with VSCO with b1 preset   Processed with VSCO with g3 preset   Processed…

[SXSW 2016] The Roots Inaugural SXSW Jam Session

SXSW's 30th edition wrapped up this weekend with a bang. For those privileged with special access badges and wristbands, the legendary Roots Crew put on a Jam Session Saturday night that still has people talking. In collaboration with Bud Light Music, at the Bud Light Factory, the inaugural Roots SXSW Jam Session was brought together. In an event originally advertised as "The Roots with Big Grams…

[SXSW 2016] Culturally Diverse Lineup at the Remezcla Perreo Showcase

It's been a few days since SXSW wrapped up, and while many people are still recuperating or cleaning up the streets of Austin, I still can't get over Remezcla's body moving Perreo Showcase. What started as a monthly party series in NYC, Remezcla brought their scene to Austin this past Friday, kicking off a music filled weekend as an official SXSW Music showcase, bringing together "the next…

[SXSW 2016] Tumblr to Host Feminism-Themed Night

Tumblr is returning to SXSW 2016 Music with an entirely new Feminism-themed event this year that's certainly catching a lot of buzz. In effort to highlight gender inequality in the US Wage Gap, their event, 79 Cents, will headline Jhené Aiko, Tacocat, Little Simz, and Empress Of, a full lineup of almost entirely female musicians, "feminist art installations", and even a guest appearance from…

[SXSW 2016] Celebrating 30 Years of Music

In the height of America's booming music festival business, it's time for SXSW to celebrate 30 years of music goodness with tons of exciting lineups in store. According to Twitter Analytics, one in ten Americans attended a music festival in the past year, and social media conversations around music festivals spiked 34%. There's no question Millennial's love a good music fest and this year…

[SXSW 2016] John Legend to Share Stage with Five Handpicked Musicians at AXE Collective

Days away from SXSW Music, AXE and SPIN announce their return with yet another exciting SXSW lineup that headlines Grammy & Oscar-winning musician John Legend. In addition, there will be live performances by Rae Sremmurd, electronic pop duo AlunaGeorge, LA-based singer Gallant, and former “Glee” vocalist Alex Newell. And if this isn't enough, in a nationwide search for the best and brightest…

[SXSW Interview] Jim Murphy (Lava)

Video by Elijah Alvarado Pixar is renowned for their ability to tell captivating stories that can not only appeal to a large audience, but do so by tapping into very real emotions. Lava, the new short by first-time director Jim Murphy, tells the story of a volcano who yearns for someone to love as millions of years pass. In this short clip from our interview with Murphy during SXSW, he…

[SXSW Interview] Paul Feig and Melissa McCarthy (Spy)

Video by Elijah Alvarado. To coincide with the film's theatrical release, we are re-releasing our Spy interviews from this year's SXSW. Paul Feig has risen up as one of Hollywood's best directors for comedies thanks to films like Bridesmaids and his penchant for creating strong female characters in a socially-aware landscape that asks for such positive depictions. It's this specific point…