With the release of and upcoming tour for their new Album "Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans," I met with My Education to get a history lesson on the evolution of the band that makes it what it is today. If you are familiar with today’s sound of My Education - - entirely instrumental, characterized as “cinematic, mildly psychedelic” and compared to the likes of Mogwai or Explosions in the Sky--the origins of the band couldn’t be farther from where it is today. Starting in 1999, Guitarist, … [Read more...]
Diversifying SXSW
Just last week, it was announced that the Austin History Center will be hosting an exhibit on “The 25 Year History of SXSW” from February to July 2011. South by Southwest (SXSW) has become one of the largest festivals in the United States and generated more than $100 million for the Austin economy this year. The nine-day conference bills itself as “the unique convergence of original music, independent films, and emerging technologies”. The conference is proud of discovering and exposing … [Read more...]
Interview with French singer Soko
By Camille Callazo The Austin Times Staff Soko started out as an actress, appearing in many French films such as Ma Place au Soleil, Dans les Cordes and In the Beginning (French: À l'origine) in 2009, for which she was nominated for a Cesar Award for best actress. She picked up singing in 2006 and, by 2007, her single "I'll kill her" had become a hit on a Denmark radio station. I first came across Soko's music while browsing through MySpace's indie music charts. I immediately fell in love … [Read more...]
SXSWeek in Review: Having the World in Your Backyard
By Katie Warner The Austin Times StaffSXSW means something different to everyone. For some, it is a networking conference. For others, it’s all about the film and the music. For others, it’s a week-long party that involves getting into as many free parties and drinking all the booze your body can handle. Since I graduated from college, I have referred to SXSW as “adult spring break.” But really, what is it about SXSW that is so different from any other weekend in Austin? I think it is … [Read more...]
Latinitas become music journalists at SXSW-inspired spring break camp
Inspired by SXSW, Latinitas' 3rd annual Spring Break Camp, Get Your Backstage Pass!, focused on music journalism. Campers were invited to SXSW events as VIPs, interviewed local and national musicians, produced music videos, conducted Skype interviews, and learned how to create music blogs. The girls were visited by local rockers Maneja Beto and interviewed them on the camp talk show, Camp Chat, to be broadcast on Latinitas' own social media network MyLatinitas.com. Patricia Vonne also appeared … [Read more...]
SXSW Volunteers Trade Time for Pricey Festival Passes
Each Spring, Austin welcomes the international community of artists and industry professionals by hosting one of the biggest music, film, and interactive festivals in the world--South By Southwest (SXSW). Even with a year-round staff committed to building and delivering the conference and festival, there is simply not enough manpower to go around. With about 29,000 registrants, an event this large requires thousands of people to make it possible. In order to entice individuals to help out, SXSW … [Read more...]
