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SXSW 2022 Announce Third Round of Artists: Wet Leg, Cassandra Jenkins, Pom Pom Squad, and More

Also Includes Sloppy Jane, IAN SWEET, Barrie, and Big Joanie

Jan 27, 2022

SXSW (aka South by Southwest, the annual music, film, and interactive conference/festival in Austin, Texas) have announced the third round of artists slated to perform at this year’s festival. The lineup includes acts such as Wet Leg, Cassandra Jenkins, Pom Pom Squad, Sloppy Jane, IAN SWEET, Barrie, and Big Joanie. SXSW 2022 will run from March 11-20. More

SXSW 2022 Announce First Round of Artists: Ezra Furman, Geese, Penelope Isles, and More

Also Includes Aeon Station, Claud, Ed Schrader’s Music Beat, Horsegirl, Hrishikesh Hirway, Water From Your Eyes, and Yard Act

Oct 20, 2021

After being held virtually this year and cancelled the year before due to COVID-19, SXSW (aka South by Southwest, the annual music, film, and interactive conference/festival in Austin, Texas) will be held in-person for 2022. The first round of artists has just been announced, including acts such as Ezra Furman, Geese, Penelope Isles, Aeon Station, Claud, Ed Schrader’s Music Beat, Horsegirl, Hrishikesh Hirway, Water From Your Eyes, and Yard Act. SXSW 2022 will run from March 11-20. More

Feb 23, 2021

SXSW (aka South by Southwest), the annual music, film, and interactive conference/festival in Austin, Texas, announced the first round of artists to perform during the music portion last month. Now they have announced the second round of artists to perform for the festival, which will be held via livestream this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The newly announced lineup features acts such as Iceage, Black Country, New Road, No Joy, and Penelope Isles, among many others. More

Jan 26, 2021

SXSW (aka South by Southwest), the annual music, film, and interactive conference/festival in Austin, Texas, has just announced the first round of artists to perform during the music portion of the festival, which is going to be held virtually this year as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The lineup includes acts such as A Place to Bury Strangers, Braids, Holy Fuck, Indigo Sparke, Say Sue Me, Sorry, Squid, TV Priest, and Virginia Wing. More

SXSW Music 2018 Announce 102 More Artists

Wye Oak, Albert Hammond Jr., White Reaper, and More Added to the List

Feb 01, 2018

SXSW (aka South By Southwest), the annual conference/festival in Austin, Texas, previously announced the first round of 2018 musical performers, as well as the second round and third round (which was a whopping 507 more artists). More

SXSW Music 2018 Announces 570 More Artists

Low, Ought, Gaz Coombes, Girl Ray, Sunflower Bean, U.S. Girls, Hinds, and More Added to the List

Jan 10, 2018

SXSW (aka South By Southwest), the annual conference/festival in Austin, Texas, previously announced the first round of 2018 musical performers, as well as the second round. Now they have announced the third round of artists to be performing during the music portion (there’s also film and interactive portions) in 2018 and it’s a long list featuring 570 artists! More

SXSW Music 2018 Announces Second Round of Artists

Andrew W.K., Holly Miranda, Mothers, Porches, Pure Bathing Culture, Shame, and More Added to the List

Nov 08, 2017

SXSW (aka South By Southwest), the annual conference/festival in Austin, Texas, announced the first round of 2018 musical performers last month. Now they have announced the second round of artists to be performing during the music portion (there’s also film and interactive portions) in 2018. More

SXSW Music 2018 Announces First Round of Artists

Shamir, The Weather Station, Marlon Williams, The Wedding Present, Snail Mail, and More on List

Oct 11, 2017

SXSW (aka South By Southwest), the annual conference/festival in Austin, Texas, has announced the first round of artists to be performing during the music portion (there’s also film and interactive portions) in 2018. More

Feb 23, 2017

The iconic early ‘90s TV show Twin Peaks co-created by David Lynch and Mark Frost is returning to screens May 21 with a brand new season on Showtime that’s being co-written and directed by Lynch and features much of the original cast. More

SXSW 2017 Announce Nearly 500 More Music Performers

Big Thief, Chad Valley, Merchandise, Anna Meredith, Sad13, and Savoy Motel Among Notable Performers

Jan 10, 2017

SXSW (aka South By Southwest), the annual conference/festival in Austin, Texas, has announced the fourth round of artists to be performing during the music portion (there’s also film and interactive portions) in 2017. More

SXSW 2017 Announces Third Round of Music Performers and Nile Rodgers as a Keynote Speaker

Temples, Avi Buffalo, Beach Slang, Weaves, Cold Specks, No Joy, and Ultimate Painting Among Notable Performers

Nov 15, 2016

SXSW (aka South By Southwest), the annual conference/festival in Austin, Texas, has announced the third round of artists to be performing during the music portion (there’s also film and interactive portions) in 2017. More

SXSW 2017 Announces Second Round of Music Performers

The Drums, Girlpool, Autre Ne Veut, Minus the Bear, and SOHN Among Notable Performers

Oct 12, 2016

SXSW (aka South By Southwest), the annual conference/festival in Austin, Texas, has announced the second round of artists to be performing during the music portion (there’s also film and interactive portions) in 2017. More

SXSW 2017 Announces First Round of Music Performers and Second Round of Speakers

San Fermin and S U R V I V E Among Notable Performers, Empire Co-Creator Lee Daniels is a Keynote Speaker

Sep 06, 2016

SXSW (aka South By Southwest), the annual conference/festival in Austin, Texas, has announced the first round of artists to be performing during the music portion (there’s also film and interactive portions) in 2017. More

White House Partners with SXSW for One Day South by South Lawn Festival

October 3 Event to Include Music, Film, and Interactive Portions

Sep 02, 2016

This past March both President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama were speakers at SXSW. Now the White House is partnering with SXSW again for a joint mini one-day festival at the White House dubbed South by South Lawn, again proofing that the Obama administration is likely the hippest in history (although Nixon did invite Elvis to the Oval Office). More

Under the Radar’s Third SXSW Event is Today: Everything Everything, Petite Noir, Gwenno, and More

MONEY, Cullen Omori, Pillar Point, and Girls Names to Also Play

Mar 17, 2016

Under the Radar magazine’s third and final SXSW 2016 event is today. Come by the Flamingo Cantina at 6th and Red River (515 E. 6th Street, Austin, TX 78701) from 12-6 PM today to see England’s Everything Everything, England’s MONEY, South Africa’s Petite Noir, Wales’ Gwenno, Cullen Omori (the former frontman of Smith Westerns), Pillar Point, and Northern Ireland’s Girls Names. The event is free and is sponsored by Readly, Sapporo USA, Gretsch Guitars, Polyvinyl Records, and Chromatic Publicity. Head over to the Eventbrite page for the parties to RSVP. More

Under the Radar’s First Two SXSW Events Are Today: Car Seat Headrest, Hinds, Julien Baker, and More

Caveman, Still Corners, Eleanor Friedberger, Sunflower Bean, Fear of Men, Yuck, TEEN, Mass Gothic, Younghusband, and Others to Play

Mar 16, 2016

Under the Radar magazine’s first two SXSW 2016 events are today. Come by the Flamingo Cantina at 6th and Red River (515 E. 6th Street, Austin, TX 78701) from 12-6 PM today to see Caveman, England’s Yuck, Sunflower Bean, England’s Fear of Men, Spain’s Hinds, Australia’s Hockey Dad, and England’s HÆLOS. The event is free, head over to the Eventbrite page for the parties to RSVP. And then tonight, if you have a badge or wristband, come by Central Presbyterian Church (200 E. 8th Street, Austin, TX 78701, which is at the corner of 8th and Brazos) from 7:30 PM to 1:40 AM to see Still Corners, Julien Baker, Eleanor Friedberger, Car Seat Headrest, TEEN, England’s Younghusband, and Mass Gothic (former Hooray for Earth frontman Noel Heroux). More

Under the Radar Announces Three SXSW Events: Car Seat Headrest, Hinds, Eleanor Friedberger, and More

Everything Everything, Caveman, Still Corners, Julien Baker, Sunflower Bean, Petite Noir, Fear of Men, Yuck, Gwenno, Girls Names, Cullen Omori, TEEN, and Others to Play

Mar 04, 2016

Under the Radar magazine is excited to reveal the full lineups, poster, and set times for its three SXSW 2016 events: two day parties on Wednesday, March 16 and Thursday, March 17 and one official nighttime showcase on Wednesday, March 16. The lineups include Car Seat Headrest, Julien Baker, Hinds, Eleanor Friedberger, Everything Everything, Caveman, Still Corners, Yuck, Sunflower Bean, Petite Noir, Girls Names, Gwenno, MONEY, Cullen Omori, TEEN, Mass Gothic, Younghusband, and more. More

SXSW Music 2016 Announces Third Round of Artists

Eleanor Friedberger, Julien Baker, Bloc Party, Holy Fuck, Loretta Lynn, Ra Ra Riot, Thao & The Get Down Stay Down, and More on List

Jan 12, 2016

SXSW (aka South By Southwest), the annual conference/festival in Austin, Texas, has announced the third round of artists to be performing during the music portion (there’s also film and interactive portions) in 2016 (its 30th year). The list is a little short on big names, but a huge part of SXSW is discovering new artists. More

SXSW Music 2016 Announces Second Round of Artists

Mercury Rev, Gwenno, Petite Noir, Cullen Omori, Autre Ne Veut, Chad Valley, Girls Names, PINS, and More on List

Nov 17, 2015

SXSW (aka South By Southwest), the annual conference/festival in Austin, Texas, has announced the second round of artists to be performing during the music portion (there’s also film and interactive portions) in 2016 (its 30th year). The list is a little short on big names, but a huge part of SXSW is discovering new artists. More

SXSW Music 2016 Announces First Round of Artists

Crystal Castles, Yuck, Fear of Men, HÆLOS, Micachu and the Shapes, Caveman, and More on List

Oct 20, 2015

SXSW (aka South By Southwest), the annual conference/festival in Austin, Texas, has announced the first round of artists to be performing during the music portion (there’s also film and interactive portions) in 2016 (its 30th year). The list is short on big names, but a huge part of SXSW is discovering new artists. More




Reviews

Mar 24, 2017

The annual South by Southwest conference has an ever-expanding number of strands, but it’s the music festival that remains the biggest draw. More

Apr 12, 2016

It was a bit unnerving when we were driving on the 40 between Memphis and Little Rock in a terrible rain storm and a loud emergency alert flashed up on my phone telling us there was a tornado warning and to take shelter immediately. What shelter? More