All posts tagged "South By Southwest"

A global advertising firm used homeless people as roving Wi-Fi hotspots, sparking controversy among technology trendsetters at an interactive festival in the United States.

There were a number of bands I had interest in that I didn't see at South by Southwest, just because I ran out of time. But one band I did make the time for, and sadly they weren't able to come. So I'm building my Genius Ten around them, because their music is really addictive. Leave yours---or comments about whatever you like---in comments. Open thread!

I first started blogging on Pandagon 6 years ago, during the same week as South by Southwest. And so it's a tradition dear to my heart to spend this week going to shows, taking pictures, and trying to talk up some good bands I saw. Moving from Austin to New York hasn't changed this, due to a direct flight from Newark to Austin. After all, politics is my passion, but rock music is my religion. So Austin's where I am, and I've got my camera and of course, my Twitter feed, and I'll be trying to do a daily update. More and more every year, bands use SXSW as their coming out party, and this year, the big fucking deal is going to be Carrie Brownstein's new band Wild Flag. Wish me luck getting in to see them!

[rebelmouse-image 24749349 alt="The Octopus Project" original_size="180x240" expand=1]Tomorrow, we're flying out to go to what has been deemed spring break for hipsters, the South by Southwest music conference. "But Amanda," you might say, "I've been seeing so much about SXSW on Twitter and Facebook. Haven't you missed it?"