SXSW Music

The Ones to Watch

March 6, 2013 7:53 pm by: Alexandria Mayo

The Texas Music Matters team is spotlighting seven SXSW up-and-comers. These profiles are airing daily on KUTX 98.9 at 6:15 AM, 10:15 AM, and 6:30 PM Monday through Sunday, and on K…...
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John Vanderslice-Live at the Hilton, March 17, 2011

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John Vanderslice-Live at the Hilton, M...

Singer and songwriter John Vanderslice comes from a very eclectic musical background to say the least. In various interviews, he has stated his influences as ranging from Neutral Milk Hotel to Public Enemy and he frequently includes the work of various poets in his songwriting. His eclectic tastes...
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Papercuts-Live at the Hilton, March 17, 2011

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Papercuts-Live at the Hilton, March 17...

Jason Quever is Papercuts and Papercuts is Jason Quever. Though live and recorded Papercuts is a group of people, the only permanent member and primary creative force is Jason Quever. Quever started out as a producer and engineer for Cass McCombs before recording the first Papercuts album in 2004....
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NPR SXSW 2011 Showcases video feed

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Slideshow: The Kills in Studio 1a during SXSW 2011

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Slideshow: The Kills in Studio 1a duri...

Blues/punk rock duo The Kills have been a powerful force in music ever since their debut in 2000. The two of them, Alison Mosshart and Jamie Hince came from other, more traditional, bands when they started and aimed to depart from everything they had done with their new partnership. They adopted...
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SXSW @ 25

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SXSW @ 25

After two and a half decades, the implosion of the music industry as we knew it, and the rise of a 24/7 hype machine affectionately known as the Internet…it is reasonable to wonder: why do thousands of bands still schlep their gear halfway across the world to cram in half-a-dozen 40 minute sets...
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SXSW 2011 Edition: Terrorbird Media/Force Field, Texas Jumpstart 4, Brooklyn Vegan showcases

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SXSW 2011 Edition: Terrorbird Media/Fo...

Here are three more SXSW showcase recommendations, both official and independent, courtesy of the Austin Music Minute. All of these are happening today. Check out the very cool line-up at the Terrorbird Media/Force Field PR SXSW Day Party, kicking off at noon today at Red 7, located at 611 E....
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SXSW Music Cheat Sheet: THURS 3/17/2011

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SXSW Music Cheat Sheet: THURS 3/17/201...

9:00 AM: JOHN VANDERSLICE – Hilton                          (14:00 GMT) 9:45 AM: PAPERCUTS – Hilton                  …...
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Hayes Carll-Live at the Hilton. March 17, 2011

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Hayes Carll-Live at the Hilton. March ...

A Texas native, Hayes Carll got his start playing in bars in Galveston and Crystal Beach. It was there that he honed his sound - which is rooted in the influence of artists such as Bob Dylan and Kris Kristofferson. His debut album Flowers and Liquor was released in 2002 to critical praise and...
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SXSW Provides Amorous Vibes

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SXSW Provides Amorous Vibes

Each year South by Southwest brings thousands of people, hundreds of bands, dozens of movies, and lots and lots of, shall we say, short-term relationships. But all the partying does have its drawbacks....
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Sharon Van Etten – Live at the Hilton, March 16, 2011

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Sharon Van Etten – Live at the H...

Brooklyn based singer-songwriter Sharon Van Etten is known for her emotional, raw and slow songs about heartbreak and the perils of romance. Her use of double-tracked vocals allows her to harmonize with herself and create an even more eerie and powerful sound. She has released two albums of her...
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KUT Live presents: Ron Sexsmith – Live at the Hilton, March 16, 2011

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KUT Live presents: Ron Sexsmith –...

Singer-songwriter Ron Sexsmith is an odd figure in music today in that the people who influence him are now being influenced by him, among them Elton John, Bob Dylan and Elvis Costello. Vocally, Sexsmith's music can easily fit into the crooner tradition of Bing Crosby, etc. Instrumentally, his...
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Austin Aces: David Grissom

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Austin Aces: David Grissom

As the world comes to Austin for SXSW Music this week, KUT is celebrating five Austin musicians making a mark on the world stage. In the third piece of our week-long series The Austin Aces, Texas Music Matters’ Jody Denberg tells us about one of Austin guitarist with his own signature guitar....
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The List: SXSW 2011

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The List: SXSW 2011

Our panel of experts including David Fricke of Rolling Stone, Stephen Thompson of NPR Music, Melanie Walker of MPR’s ‘The Current’ and Jeff McCord of KUT Austin have compiled their short lists of must-see showcases, and we’ve put ‘em together for our annual SXSW preview....
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SXSW Music Cheat Sheet: SAT 3/19/2011

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SXSW Music Cheat Sheet: SAT 3/19/2011

SXSW Music with KUT  for Friday 3/19/2011 10:00 AM: COLIN GILMORE – Hilton 10:45 AM: MONAHANS – Hilton 11:30 AM: THE WOODEN BIRDS – Hilton KUT Cactus Cafe Day Party 11 AM: Cha…...
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