SXSW

There’s nothing small, independent, or labor-of-love about this six-day music extravaganza. It’s a corporate elephant.

There’s nothing wimpy about these guys.

Music festivals never go as planned.

The Phuss roared so hard that even passersby in a music-saturated city like Austin stopped and stood transfixed.

About the only thing that hasn’t changed for Maines is her penetrating voice.

Bring a bike, comfy shoes and a water bottle, at the very least.

SXSW Film ends March 16.

Pabst reportedly makes 87% of their annual profits this week.

Catch SXSW artists as they make a pit stop in DFW.

As if you needed a reason to road trip.

The documentary will make its debut at SXSW in Austin, Texas.

The band got accepted to the festival on their first attempt.

Is it not more disrespectful to gloss over the horrors and crimes of our past?

A mellow set opened the night and a rambunctious set sent us to bed.

Singer/songwriters on their acoustic guitars dominated the Friday showcases, giving SXSW attendees a bit of a break from the hectic hustle and bustle of the week.

It was a day of the Dallas-Fort Worth "S" bands.

Fiona Apple's set was just amazing.

The night went to Dallas-Fort Worth rock bands.

There are a lot of bands making a pit stop in DFW before or after SXSW.

There are a lot of bands making a pit stop in DFW before or after SXSW.

SXSW's music fest is shaping up to be a great week for DFW bands.

SXSW's music fest is shaping up to be a great week for DFW bands.