It’s that time of year again, where the streets of Austin overflow with music fans from all around the globe, here to experience the Live Music Capital of The World® at its best. Rolling strong into its 32 nd year, SXSW Conference and Festivals  is set to make another big splash for industry attendees and music lovers alike. With the slew of headliner acts and buzzy indie bands coming into town to jam, here is an insider guide to some homegrown talent and official  SXSW Music Festival performers that are sure to make waves this year. SXSW Music Festival. Credit... read more

Courtesy of Stevan Alcala. It’s Latino Music Month in Austin, where the salsa and sounds are as hot as the looming summer season. Austin, though primarily known for blues and country at heart, has a vibrant history of a thriving Latino community and the deep music roots that come along with it. This lineage includes various acts like the iconic Tejano band Little Joe Y La Familia ,  Los Lonely Boys and Vallejo ’s unique take on Latino rock, as well as emerging artists like Cilantro Boombox and Peligrosa DJ Collective who are mixing Latino influences with modern... read more

What started out as a calm lull in an otherwise booming annual music calendar here in Austin, has become one of the most exciting times to catch local live music in the city. “Free Week,” Jan. 1-10, 2016, started out as a way to cure the post-holiday depression that the music and touring industry faces after the start of the New Year.  Free Week now heads into 14 th year, taking over Red River Music district staples like The  Mohawk as well as various East Side and Sixth Street venues/hip hangouts. The annual event features more than 40... read more