The Best Activations at SXSW 2019 | The Seven Deadly Sins of SXSW
Every year, media titans and Interactive outlets – networks, nationally recognizable brands, movie productions and A-list personalities work overtime to craft activations that draw attention from conference attendees – to achieve peak interest from the...
Destination: SXSW, TX
From the slopes of Vail and Beaver Creek to the beaches of Tulum... ... there are no end of travel locales that provide the same wonderful amenities for all: an escape from the daily routine,...
Five Minutes With Shy Beast, Austin’s Genre-Defying Band
It was a winning and productive end to 2018 for Shy Beast. Once called MCG after the lead singer and creative catalyst, Mariclaire "MC" Glaeser, the band’s new branding more adequately represents the deep connections...
Sounds of Turkuaz: a Little R&B, Psychedelia & a Whole Lotta Funk
With a kaleidoscope of colors, sounds and individual personalities, the vibrant and explosive funk music of Turkuaz is winning over fans and critics alike. Since hitting the music scene in 2011, the Brooklyn-based nine-piece ensemble...
BowiElvis Fest Celebrates Rock Icon Birthdays In Houston and Austin
On the Saturday before Elvis and David Bowie’s shared birthday, Pecos Hank wailed his fast-paced version of “Blue Moon of Kentucky,” then segued seamlessly into “Suffragette City,” and people dressed as Ziggy Stardust, Princess Leia...
Five Minutes With Hailey Sandoz, Entertainer, Fiddler, Singer, Composer & Texan
Hailey Sandoz is a Texas-bred musician who follows a less-trodden path amongst millennials. Her music is rooted in western swing, bluegrass, jazz and Celtic music. This remarkable young musician captures the attention of audiences, young...
#MusicMonday: Reyna is Aloft’s Rising Star
Austin’s Aloft hotel has become a neighborhood spot that is locally relevant and encourages both Austinites and visitors to play and stay at this spot in the beating heart of downtown. No wonder then that,...
#Music Monday: 15 Ways To Relive UTOPiAfest 2018
UTOPiAfest recently celebrated its 10th anniversary of gathering music, community and nature enthusiasts for one amazing weekend. Combining the things we all love about music festivals, and minimizing the rest, UTOPiAfest is a total experience,...
October Surprises | ACL Fest Weekend 2
It’s important, when crafting the ultimate playlist, to follow some rules. Nick Hornby’s “High Fidelity” and its subsequent film (and forthcoming series!) get close to a definitive set. “You gotta kick off with a killer,...