This year presents quite a few firsts for MadeLoud. Whereas last year we breezily hopped from east side venue to venue, catching up on whatever unofficial showcases caught our eyes (including the one we co-sponsored), this year we went the official route.

I started out my SXSW before the actual festival at Momo’s on West Sixth. The World Groove showcase brought out a vibrant crowd filled with dancers and beautiful young people. Austin’s Ocote Soul System was the highlight. They mix deep funk grooves with electronics and Latin singing. DJs from San Francisco and New York filled in between sets with sharp beats and funky rhythms.

SXSW brings in musicians from all over the world. The festival gives you the chance to travel across musical boundaries whilst bouncing around Austin venues. Take a gander at our international music guide to SXSW.

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Disheartened over the ubiquitous popularity of twee pop? Fret not dear metalhead. SXSW does more than just cater to Dirty Projectors fans. Get your fucking thrash on with Madeloud’s SXSW Metal Guide.

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The SXSW Music Conference features a broad array of events catered towards musicians, industry wonks, and fans. Most events focus on the economics of new media and new marketing strategies emerging in the music industry.

Don’t bother with the headliners; they’ll be back to Austin someday. And why go see a band you heard of, or some derivative likeness? Take the plunge into cerebral obscurity with Madeloud’s guide to Avant/ Experimental SXSW concerts.

Wednesday March 17-

The SXSW Music Conference features a broad array of events catered towards musicians, industry wonks, and fans. Most events focus on the economics of new media and new marketing strategies emerging in the music industry.

The first date is pretty important; in fact, the first date is crucial if you ever want to have a second date. There are many and more different approaches to making the right kind of romantic impression, and setting the right mood takes more effort than merely brushing your teeth a little harder than usual.

Hey everyone, we’re excited to once again cover the SXSW festival. Here’s a guide to some of the artists we’ve covered in the past, and their dates during the festival. Is YOUR band playing SXSW? Let us know!

Lullabye Arkestra

03/18 – Red 7 Patio, 10pm (Vice)

You’ve probably heard or read by now that after struggling with cancer for six years, Doug Fieger, founder of The Knack, died on Valentine’s Day at the age of 57. Long before his time was up, he had to have known what he’d always be remembered for.

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