[SXSW Interview] Cheers Elephant, SXSW Veterans

Photography by Andrew Zeiter Watch Cheers Elephant for even a fraction of a sogn and you can tell they’ve been doing this for awhile. The majority of the upbeat, indie rock from Los Angeles by way of Philadelphia has been playing together since grade school, plenty of time to get to know one another and […]

[SXSW] Music Festival 2014 Recap

Photo by Kristen Wrzesniewski In 1977, a water skiing Henry Winkler wore a leather coat and life preserver and attempted to ‘jump the shark’ in a move that become synonymous with the beginning of the end of a good thing. In that regard it was the long-running “Happy Days” sitcom. Last week in Austin, Texas, it […]

[SXSW Journal] Day 4

Photo by Kristen Wrzesniewski The weekend in Austin started off quickly with several interviews on the docket early. My feet, blistered, sore and just generally unhappy about the situation, slipped into a pair of Converse boots with the thought it would help with all the moving. Strapped up and ready to go I headed out to […]

[SXSW Journal] Day 2

Photo by Asia Ashley I started the day by drinking a large cup of water and putting on three pairs of socks. The second night of my SXSW had gotten cut short due to Austin Fire Marshalls with weak capacity rules and my feet weren’t getting any better after subjecting them to what was essentially […]

SXSW 2014 Announces Expanded Lineup

Yesterday, South by Southwest organizers announced the full lineup for this year’s massive week-long music-industry meet and greet in Austin, Texas. Included in the avalanche announcement to perform at official showcases throughout the six-day event were Melsisa Etheridge, Action Bronson, Allen Stone, The Dum Dum Girls, Vic Mensa, Mobb Deep, Charlie XCX, Big Freedia, Cody ChestnuTT, […]