Tweets of the Week

By Stephanie Sharp at 12:00 PM on March 16, 2013

The newest one-lunged Argentinean Pope Francis and the Veronica Mars Kickstarter campaign provided ample content for Twitter this week.  read more

HGTV and Paste Present The Stages on Sixth Day 3 Recap and Photos

By Bonnie Stiernberg at 11:12 AM on March 16, 2013

SXSW often provides attendees with a bit of a dilemma: is it best to see new, undiscovered bands or catch once-in-a-lifetime performances from established artists?  read more

Rock Center with Brian Williams to Feature SXSW, Paste Tonight

By Josh Jackson at 9:14 PM on March 15, 2013

We've spent a good bit of time with the folks at Rock Center with Brian Williams this week. The show is at SXSW following Paste writer Ryan Bort looking for the next big thing here in Austin.  read more

Music on Thursday at SXSW: Psych, Wayne Coyne and The Screamin' Eagle of Soul

By Ryan Bort at 3:30 PM on March 15, 2013

Even if you've already seen him once, even if you've already seen him a thousand times, when the Screamin' Eagle rears his head back and let's one fly it's as if you're hearing it for the first time.  read more

Recap: Merge Records Showcase at SXSW

By Tyler Kane at 12:00 PM on March 15, 2013

Mount Moriah’s Heather McEntire set the tone for Merge Records’ SXSW showcase last night by thanking her signers and making a small declaration—Merge is “the best record label in the world.”   read more

HGTV and Paste Present The Stages on Sixth Day 2 Recap and Photos

By Bonnie Stiernberg at 11:03 AM on March 15, 2013

Day two at the Stages on Sixth kicked off with a set from Atlanta's own Von Grey.  read more

Music on Wednesday at SXSW: Nick Cave Owns the Night

By Ryan Bort at 3:30 PM on March 14, 2013

Wednesday. Music. Let's get it on.  read more

HGTV and Paste Present The Stages on Sixth Day 1 Recap and Photos

By Bonnie Stiernberg at 11:06 AM on March 14, 2013

Yesterday afternoon HGTV and Paste kicked off the first of our four SXSW day parties at the Stages on Sixth, and we didn't waste any time, diving right into the great music with an enthusiastic set from The Lone Bellow.  read more

Lukas Nelson's Guide to SXSW

By Lukas Nelson at 6:30 PM on March 12, 2013

It's easy to take advice from industry-types on the best food, drink and place to see your live music at SXSW. But Lukas Nelson—a singer/songwriter who plays with his band, Promise of the Real; Austin native and son of Willie Nelson—was kind enough to give us some insider perspective on the festival.  read more

Catching Up With The Deep Dark Woods' Ryan Boldt

By Douglas Heselgrave at 6:08 PM on March 12, 2013

It’s been a busy couple of years for The Deep Dark Woods.  read more

Best of What's Next (SXSW 2013 Edition): Night Beds

By Ryan Reed at 4:30 PM on March 12, 2013

He may not like it, but Winston Yellen's haunting debut album, Country Sleep, was born from the romantic (and cliched) ideal of the musical nomad: In 2011, the 23-year-old Colorado Springs native dropped out of college and trekked to the isolated country outskirts of Nashville, where he rented a house formerly owned by the late Johnny and June Carter Cash.  read more

Best of What's Next (SXSW 2013 Edition): Cheyenne Mize

By Tyler Kane at 4:00 PM on March 12, 2013

Cheyenne Mize didn’t necessarily dream of becoming a songwriter in the spotlight, but it’s difficult to see her doing anything else when you consider her upbringing.   read more

Following the Comedy on Monday at SXSW: Jesse Ventura Will Haunt Your Dreams

By Ryan Bort at 3:30 PM on March 12, 2013

Yesterday, we ditched interactive panels at SXSW in favor of having some laughs. Check out our comedy coverage here:   read more

Best of What's Next (SXSW 2013 Edition): Matthew E. White

By Tyler Kane at 2:00 PM on March 12, 2013

In every Big Inner LP he’s released White clearly lays out his mission in a hand-signed letter, complete with his own seal stamped into the top.  read more

Sunday at SXSW Interactive: Jeffrey Tambor is a Spiritual Healer

By Ryan Bort at 2:15 PM on March 11, 2013

Despite its more objectionable qualities, real value can be found at SXSW Interactive, although seeking it out can be a trial and error process.   read more

HGTV/Paste SXSW Preview - The 1975

By Krystle Drew at 3:00 PM on March 10, 2013

HGTV has teamed up with Paste for our ninth annual party in Austin, Texas, at SXSW, March 13-16. With 11 bands per day, the lineup includes both some of the festival’s most exciting veteran performers including Billy Bragg, Buddy Miller & Jim Lauderdale, Josh Ritter and The Zombies, as well as newcomers like Foxygen, The Lone Bellow and GUARDS. The official four-day party will be held at one of 6th Street’s biggest music venues, The Stage on Sixth (508 E. 6th Street), from noon to 6 p.m. In the days leading up to the event, we’ll post previews on the...  read more

HGTV/Paste SXSW Preview - Billy Bragg

By Mark Rozeman at 1:00 PM on March 10, 2013

HGTV has teamed up with Paste for our ninth annual party in Austin, Texas, at SXSW, March 13-16. With 11 bands per day, the lineup includes both some of the festival’s most exciting veteran performers including Billy Bragg, Buddy Miller & Jim Lauderdale, Josh Ritter and The Zombies, as well as newcomers like Foxygen, The Lone Bellow and GUARDS. The official four-day party will be held at one of 6th Street’s biggest music venues, The Stage on Sixth (508 E. 6th Street), from noon to 6 p.m. In the days leading up to the event, we’ll post previews on the...  read more

Tweets of the Week

By Stephanie Sharp at 9:00 AM on March 10, 2013

Joss Whedon, Oz and a surprise Maxim spread from Topanga Lawrence inspired our favorite tweets this week.   read more

HGTV/Paste SXSW Preview - The Zombies

By Mark Rozeman at 5:00 PM on March 9, 2013

HGTV has teamed up with Paste for our ninth annual party in Austin, Texas, at SXSW, March 13-16. With 11 bands per day, the lineup includes both some of the festival’s most exciting veteran performers including Billy Bragg, Buddy Miller & Jim Lauderdale, Josh Ritter and The Zombies, as well as newcomers like Foxygen, The Lone Bellow and GUARDS. The official four-day party will be held at one of 6th Street’s biggest music venues, The Stage on Sixth (508 E. 6th Street), from noon to 6 p.m. In the days leading up to the event, we’ll post previews on the...  read more

HGTV/Paste SXSW Preview - Eric Burdon

By Bonnie Stiernberg at 11:30 AM on March 9, 2013

HGTV has teamed up with Paste for our ninth annual party in Austin, Texas, at SXSW, March 13-16. With 11 bands per day, the lineup includes both some of the festival’s most exciting veteran performers including Billy Bragg, Buddy Miller & Jim Lauderdale, Josh Ritter and The Zombies, as well as newcomers like Foxygen, The Lone Bellow and GUARDS. The official four-day party will be held at one of 6th Street’s biggest music venues, The Stage on Sixth (508 E. 6th Street), from noon to 6 p.m. In the days leading up to the event, we’ll post previews on the...  read more