SXSWPWR BTTM Unleashes The Glitter At SXSW 2017Stephen Thompson • Mar 19, 2017PWR BTTM, once two and now four members strong, brought glitter, humor and bombast to the stage at Stubb's this year.
SXSWIn concert and conversation, Prince peers pay tribute at SXSWJay Gabler • Mar 17, 2017“You could have been anywhere tonight,” said André Cymone onstage at Lady Bird Lake. “There’s a lot going on. But y’all are here, and we’re gonna have some f—ing fun!” To say there were a few other things happening was an understatement: it was Friday night at SXSW, one of the biggest annual music events in the…
WatchWatch Spoon, Lizzo, Hippo Campus and more live from SXSW Mar 17, 2017It's a tradition for The Current to collaborate with New York's WFUV, Seattle's KEXP, KXT in Dallas and KUTX in Austin for a massive radio day stage at the Austin Convention Center, South By's hub.
SXSWTwin Peaks at SXSW: Music and TV fans meet on Rainey StreetJay Gabler • Mar 17, 2017Mysterious music has always been integral to the strange appeal of David Lynch’s Twin Peaks. Composer Angelo Badalamenti and vocalist Julee Cruise were as critical to establishing the tone of the 1990-91 TV series as was the Pacific Northwest setting and the actors’ deadpan delivery. It made sense, then, that Showtime would aim to make a…
SXSWThe Current at SXSW: Friday, March 17Jay Gabler • Mar 17, 2017Hello from Austin! We're excited to be part of one of the world's biggest music discovery events, the SXSW Music conference. Every day this week, we've been sharing updates on what's news and what's next.
WatchWatch Valerie June's dreamy performance of Astral PlaneLars Gotrich • Mar 16, 2017At St. David's Episcopal Church in Austin, Texas, Valerie June performs 'Astral Plane' -- a softly swaying, country-tinged soul song that scrapes the stratosphere.
SXSWThe Current at SXSW: Thursday, March 16Jay Gabler • Mar 16, 2017Hello from Austin! We're excited to be part of one of the world's biggest music discovery events, the SXSW Music conference. Every day this week, we'll be sharing updates on what's news and what's next.
SXSWHippo Campus top the chart before SXSW marathonMark Wheat • Mar 16, 2017Hippo Campus sold out both nights of the weekend at First Avenue as they prepared for their first major U.S. Tour, starting down in Austin, Texas, and with all that excitement, they landed a top spot on this week's chart!
SXSWThe Current at SXSW: Wednesday, March 15Jay Gabler • Mar 15, 2017Hello from Austin! We're excited to be part of one of the world's biggest music discovery events, the SXSW Music conference. Every day this week, we'll be sharing updates on what's news and what's next.
SXSWCommunist Daughter, jeremy messersmith release singles made from picnic plates at SXSWJay Gabler • Mar 14, 2017Yes, you read that headline right. Communist Daughter and jeremy messersmith are among eight artists having singles cut on picnic plates this week at SXSW. It’s part of the day parties co-presented by The Current at the Blackheart on Rainey Street. Clif Bar has brought Seattle-based Mobile Vinyl Recorders to the party to create limited-edition…